How am I supposed to gain job experience when no one will hire me without experience?
364181
Ask and searching around the market rate for those jobs you are going to apply, and cut down your expected salary as much as you can....as long as the amount can support your cost of living
346065
You have to start with a resume that says what you really want to do not something vague. Example: To find a job as a sales trainee where I can use my strong interpersonal skills. Lots of people put down something like I want a position that will afford me personal growth. That goes into the wastebasket. \nAnother mistake people make is to just look at help wanted ads. Only 10% of all jobs are filled through ads. Get out the yellow pages and look up companies that have the job you want. Call up and ask if you can fax over the resume and to who's attention. Follow up in a week with a phone call.
856029
Make sure you have a good resume sent in with your application, and have a cover letter to go with your resume, some employers won't even bother looking if your resume doesn't have a cover letter. Also past employment plays a big part. As a general rule you should have been at your previous job for at least two years if you want to make a good impression. And the biggest factor of all is the people you know. If you don't have any connections with anyone at the company your trying to get on with don't hold your breath!
454931
It's cheaper for businesses to employ staff with experience since they don't have to spend time & money training them.  If you want to get experience in a particular industry & are having trouble finding a job, why not volunteer?  Even 2-4 hours a week for a month or two, then you have a job referee & you have "experience".  You can then put this on your resume when applying for the next job.
18077
Just go around to different places where you want to work and ask if they're hiring.  Even if they don't have a job available right then you can leave your resume with them and they might call you when they need someone.\n\nAlso, you can check the newspaper and ask around with your friends' parents and so forth.\n\nFinally, some ambitious teenagers create their own jobs.  Perhaps there's a service you know how to perform that your neighborhood needs.
1165972
Maybe college isn't worthless but you are.  Sorry, but when an educated person applies for job after job and doesn't land even a restaurant position, you wonder what really is turning employers off.  Telling an applicant that "experience" is all they lack is an easy way to avoid telling them that they have a personal issue.  Look honestly at yourself..or ask a trusted friend to be honest and identify those things about you that make you unhirable.  \n\nStep outside your expectations for a career and look at other options.  Contact the college where you attended and talk with a career counselor.  Attend job fairs.  Move to an area of the country that has more job opportunities.
200087
Have you looked into filing for unemployment?  There are many misconceptions about when people are or are not eligible.  Even if you think you aren't, you might be eligible.\n\nYou could try a temporary agency.  There are many out there, and they require varying levels of experience and skills.\n\nYou could also try finding a casual labor job.  Construction contractors and farmers (as well as many other types of businesses) frequently hire casual labor on a temporary basis.  Because there is very little paperwork and few obligations for the employer, these positions are easy to get if you can find them.\n\nAlso, if you have things that are worth money that you don't absolutley HAVE to have, you could try selling them or getting a collateral loan from a pawn broker to tide you over until you find work.
1097666
better question yet: how do they expect university/ college graduates to have experience when no one wants fresh grads??!!!\n\nsolutions: i lied in my cv!!
560247
Intern normally don't get paid because the positions are reserved for people who has no experience. Maybe you should look for a job if you have experience.
215111
look for an entry level it job. they are out there. i interviewed a few people for one about a year ago, and wanted someone with NO experience so they could be trained to do it right.
463086
Send in your resume anyway. Although that may be a requirement, chances are some of the other applicants could be over qualified for the job. The management personell could be looking for someone who intends to stay for awhile. You could be what they are looking for. If these people don't hire you start going to places and just asking around. Have someone to type you up a resume and make copies. Don't tell the job you go to your training was free. Thats none of thier buisness, its still training. If you have the experience in training sometimes people will hire you at entry level. You can also volunteer your services for awhile for free to get the experience you need.
484642
Just find someone even not famous to give you the chance to start and from that on you begin building your resume
432209
Apply for one that says' no experience necessary'.. or 'full training provided'
271664
This is a tough one and believe me, it comes up all the time.  You need IT experience to get a job but in order to get a job, you need experience.  \n\nMy suggestion to you (and many others) is to look in your local newspaper for small IT-type jobs like web work, basic computer maintenance, or other such jobs.  You might also look at your local computer repair/sales businesses for part-time work.  This will at least give you something to reference when interviewing.  \n\nGood luck!
1060206
depends on the type and size of the company but i have only been hired on my education and experience not anyone i knew.  knowing someone can make it easier to get your foot in the door though.
403626
First thing is always the first impression, Chances are their first inmpression of you will be your resume/application.  Make sure you have a proffesional resume ready.  If you don't have one or you think you may want a better one it may be worth the 80 bucks to pay someone to make it for you.  They study these things and are pretty good at it.  If  you do it yourself just make sure you use a spell checker, that it is neet and orderly, that it can be read, and that it contains all the information  they will need inorder to make a desision.  dont be afaid to talk yourself up a little too.  let them know that you recognize your value.  dont be cocky just confident.  if you are going in for a personal interview the first impression of what your hiring manager will be is what they see.  That means dress nice, be well groomed, do your hair, nails, and smell good.  Your apperance will have alot to do with what they think of you.  If you start off with a phone Interview you need to develop good speaking skills, sound determined, confident, and be always positive.  Be ready to answer the question, "what do you think is your best quality" if you answer "i don't know" chances are they wont know either and you wont get hired.  You shouldnt sound cocky just calm and detemined, don't let anyone push you around but let them know that you are willing to do what ever it takes.  After the interview if you havent heard back from them give them a call to let them know that you are still interested in the job.  this will show your initiative, employers like that.  Don't call them up every day and badger them for the job just let them know that you are interested and still there.    and finally when you get hired prove to them that everything you showed them in the interviewing process was true.  Most of the time it isn't to hard to find someone new if they don't like you.  don't be a brown noser but just work hard and be relaiable.  Good luck and have fun, remember that the more lines you put in the water the better chance you have of getting an interview so apply for mulitple jobs.  that will keep your options open too and let you see what you really want to do.
240586
what? Dont you know the "job trick?" \n\nHere is what you do... listen up...\n\nWhen your on your interview, ask a lot of questions. Sound very interested in the position, and let them know that if they hire you it will be a great benefit to their company. Let them also know that if they dont hire you, they are making a huge mistake. Then, at the end of the interview, if you did this right, 99% of the time, they will say this.. "do you have anymore questions?"\nYou then say "yes, when do I start?"\n\nNow, if they laugh and shake your hand and tell you that they really like you, 9-10 shot says you got the job. If they look at you like your a sarcastic cocky bastard, then you more then likely should join the unemployment line! lol