How to Get Experienceby Debbie Vasen | More from this Blogger 18 Jul 2008 10:37 AM When first starting out in a new career, there is a common dilemma. You need experience in order to get the job... however, you can't get that experience until you actually have the job. What do you do? The answer is to find ways to gain the experience you need through alternative avenues. Some ideas are: 1. Volunteer -- Even if you have to work full-time and volunteer a couple hours a week, this is a valuable way to gain experience. A willingness to volunteer your time toward learning a job also shows a future employer your commitment. 2. Non-profit Work - Often non-profits will hire you at half the market rate with little experience. They are eager to get people, so they tend to be less picky about a resume. It might not be what you hope to make long term, but it can be a great way to make a little money and gain the experience you need. 3. Education - In some professions, classes and education will qualify for years of experience. Look into the offerings at a local community college. Some places even offer on-the-job educational classes. 4. Government programs - Some communities offer special programs to help workers find the experience they need to land a job. Check with your local unemployment office or employment assistance department. 5. Network - Whom do you know? Do you have any friends, family or previous co-workers who know your work ethic? Sometimes you can gain the opportunity for a job without much experience by relying on your reputation. 6. Negotiate - Try to get the job you want anyway... however, clearly show your dedication to the profession and respect for your lack of experience in your negotiation. Offer up some ways for an employer to give you a shot, with some benefits. For example, offer to work for 80% of your pay for the first 90 days until you prove yourself. Alternatively, offer to take classes while you are employed. Think about what ways you can sell yourself in order to encourage a company to take a risk on someone with little experience. Related Articles: Learn more about Debbie Vasen  Debbie Vasen is a published web content editor and writer, as well as a freelance writer for various print publications. In addition to blogging at Families. Relevantemployment tags User Comments Samual (11722) 18 Jul 2008 11:13 AMEducation got me my job, I had to do work experience with my teaching course and one of the schools I went to offered me a job.  Debbie Vasen (1072) 21 Jul 2008 11:27 PMGood addition Samual. Often internships or on-the-job educational courses give you an opportunity to network in your field. This can help you land a job with little experience, since the company already knows your work ethic. quella (10) 05 Aug 2008 03:22 AMhai good day zada (5) 05 Aug 2008 03:31 AMIn my point of view every one can get experience by working hard. Nothing give you experience among the hardwork. You want to fit your mind where an opportunity is available. Then you can get experience. ========================= quella NEW, NEW, NEW Debbie Vasen (1072) 05 Aug 2008 07:32 AMZada, Thanks for the perspective! Certainly hard work always pays off in the long run, good reminder. jackjames (21) 20 Feb 2009 06:23 AMHello everyone, I'm a newbie to website design and being a this site. I'm stopping by a few sites to pick up tips and get answers from people who know a lot more about this that I do! Online Uk Jobs Resource jackjames (21) 20 Feb 2009 06:24 AMHello everyone, I'm a newbie to website design and being a this site. I'm stopping by a few sites to pick up tips and get answers from people who know a lot more about this that I do! Online Uk Jobs Resource Ace800 (36) 05 Mar 2009 01:29 PMAnother thing to consider is using your current skills and cleverly inserting them into your resume. Take for example a mom who takes care of her kids. That requires a lot of organizing because you set up the morning schedule from when they wake up till you pick them up at sleep and then to sleep. Be creative. Prepare Your Resume For Maximum Efficiency Community Tags career planning, changing jobs, job searching Discuss this article
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