You can't get a job because you lack experience. You will continue to lack experience untill you get a job.
How on earth does anyone deal with this problem???
2007-12-19 04:01:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It's called "Catch 22"... a nonsensical circle of getting nowhere.
To break this cycle do internships at a lower rate, plus consulting freelance jobs on the side to bring up your income for survival, and then after about a year, or 2, you'll have a war chest of diversified experience to feature on your resume appealing enough for an entry level position in a major corporate firm.
Meanwhile, also continually upgrade an "active networking system" of contacts via friends, relatives, fellow associates, fellow graduates, professionals, and new acquaintances that you meet... let them know what you are doing, your expertise, skills, pick their brains for additive contacts to expand your network system, ask for referrals, attend all kinds of functions and social affairs in your field of interest, pass out tons of business cards, develop a mailing list, inform people of your availabilities, publish an email newsletter on you and your professional projects, experiences, skills, awards, client lists, testimonials from clients pleased with what you have done for them, how you revolutionized their business, or did a miraculous turn-around on a project for them, or brought a project in under budget, or your contribution help to materialize success for your client... etc.
The bottom line is that you have to promote yourself as a viable commodity and convince people (in a modest fashion without sounding egotistical) that they NEED you to be successful... that your expertise can help them realize their ultimate goals for success.
Never be discouraged... everything is a "stepping stone" to the next level. When failure comes, it actually means that you must "re-strategize", for it is merely an indicator to realign your energies in a new direction.
The best of luck to you.
2007-12-19 14:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most employers understand recent graduates don't have a lot of experience.
They do look for people with demonstrated abilities and skills. Volunteer work, seasonal work, and even household chores help a resume.
When in school, getting a position as an intern, or volunteering in your chosen field provides experience, makes contacts in the field and normally gets you references.
The majority of the jobs you'll get will come through family and friends. You need to network and let people know your looking.
Most entry level jobs are difficult and unpopular. However, if you have a current job, it's easier to get another. Employers look at the fact you're working and see you have a history. Plus, if it's an entry level job, you've demonstrated the ability to stick with something.
It isn't productive to simply go door to door dropping resumes off. The same is true for doing job applications. You need to sell yourself and be willing to work at a related job before getting the one you want.
2007-12-19 04:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by icabod 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like the others said, you must often start at the bottom. That doesn't mean you can't get work in the field you want; you just have to start out small. Get an internship/assistant position at the company you're interested in and start networking with people. Soon you'll have lots of connections if you play your cards right, and that will get you places/promotions. Moving to a big city helps tremendously, too.
2007-12-19 04:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're aiming too high to start with.
Most graduates have this problem they seem to think that just because they have a degree it entitles them to a job in a high position.
Sorry to burst your bubble but it doesn't, you need to start at the bottom like everyone else that way you get the experience..
2007-12-19 04:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a crap job in the company you eventually want a good job in and work your way up.
Intern at places that will look good on your resume and get you "experience."
It's a tough row to hoe, but stick with it!
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
2007-12-19 04:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by George 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You take an entry level position that is beneath you for a year or two... that or good connections to get you past that requirement.
2007-12-19 04:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You start off at the bottom rung of the ladder. There are always jobs.
2007-12-19 04:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Move to the big city to get your first job.
2007-12-19 04:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara Doll to you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to find an entry level position then......
2007-12-19 08:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by ☆ღ ღ☆ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋