Finding a job with no experience?
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There are many creative way to overcome gaps in employment and/or lack of exp. It would take entire page to name them all. Find a friend in mangement ask him what he looks for. Another tool is ask a recruiter or employment counselor what these tools are. You will find you do have exp you didnt know you had that can go on your resume.
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Keep on looking, some companies  hire people with no experience and offer training.
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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.
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No_nickname made a very good suggestion, about babysitting or dogsitting, as a first job, until you're old enough for regular employment. This would only work if you truly like children or animals, but if you do, it is a great way to gain references for your resume later on. If you are reliable, the families you work for will be happy to recommend you for job openings they hear about, maybe even in their own business!\n\nMy youngest daughter babysat when she was your age, and used to find creative ways to keep the children busy, instead of telling them to just watch tv. She played games with them, did crafts, etc., and the kids always asked their parents to call her instead of other sitters, because they loved the attention. Think of it as the beginning of 'networking'! Good luck.\n\nMy first job was taking care of animals on a farm.\n\nI just noticed that you said that 'neighborhood jobs don't work where you live'... could you explain a bit? (Use the Add Details button below the question) and I'll try to think of some more ideas that might be suitable if I understand the situation.\n\nEdited to add: You do have some limitations on what's available, for sure! But you sound very motivated, and that's a good quality to have; it will help you to succeed in whatever you do.\n\n Some entry-level types of work might include:\n1.  Stocking shelves in a grocery store, or cleaning the showcases, etc. when the store is closed (a surprising amount of work happens on Sunday so store is ready for customers on Monday).\n2. Cleaning cages at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter (the latter may not be paying work... how badly do you need the income, vs. the job experience?\n3. Kitchen helper at a nursing home or other facility: peeling potatoes, clearing tables, loading the dishwasher,etc.\n4. At a newspaper office, getting the weekly advertising flyers sorted to go in peoples mailboxes.\n\nThere are lots more, depending on the size of your community. You need to figure out what kind of work suits you best, and apply for that first. Don't take something you absolutely hate. Keep your ears open, and if you see a business that appeals to you, ask to speak to the manager when the place isn't too busy. Ask if they have any part-time beginner-level work. Bring your resume. Also ask the older teens whom you know, which employers are good to work for, because it's better to know this in advance. Some bosses are awful to work for, and have a high turnover of staff for that reason; that's why they are always hiring!\n\nThat's all I can think of at the moment.
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You're 22, but you don't have any experience in working...? What the hell? v.v'... Well, this isn't the time to be picky! Look in newspaper ads for work or get applications from restuarants/fast food places. Try out for maybe Borders (great ambiance, my fave store) or Jamba Juice (yum!) or something of the sort.
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You cannot change the fact that you don't have any previous work experience in engineering.  However, consider any volunteering you have done, as well as any special projects or work terms you did while studying that might apply to the job in question.  If you have any such experiences that would apply make sure to highlight them in your resume and find a way to mention them in the interview.  You might also want to focus on factors such as your good work ethic, your willingness to learn, your flexibility, your teamwork skills, etc. in your job interview.  Before the interview make a list of all the skills you have that you think would be a benefit to the employer and find a way to highlight them in the interview.  Research the company interviewing you, and make sure you let the interviewer know that you have taken the time to learn about the company.  Learn everything you can about the particular position you are applying for, and what the expectations might be.  If possible talk to people you know who are doing similar jobs and get pointers from them.\n\nEveryone had to be a beginner at one time, and companies realize this.  Emphasize your good characteristics.  Good luck with interviews!!
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Fill out applications for places that are hiring, make a resume, and call the places you have already applied to. The worst thing they can say is they aren't hiring anymore. It also helps to fill the application out on the spot and ask to speak to a manager if one is available. Never apply at food places around noon or during any places busy periods.\n\nIf you don't have much experience or you have lots of gaps it helps to emphasize your personal skill in a resume before you give your selected job history. That's what they taught us to do in a class for homeless people seeking employment. It is really effective. Also never underestimate the cover letter. As silly as they are they work well.
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Because when you hire people who do not have experience, you have to train them before they can do any meaningful work.  During this time, the person being trained AND the person training them are getting paid, but not being productive.  Training new employees can be VERY expensive.\n\nAnd after you go to all that expense to get them trained, most people, when starting a job in a field they have never worked in before, quit within the first six months.  Then the company has spent all that money with nothing to show for it.\n\nAlso, if you haven't worked in that field before, the company will have trouble ascertaining whether or not you would be a good cantidate for the job.  The skills that made you successful or unsuccessful in previous jobs may be completely unrelated to the job you've applied for.\n\nBottom line: companies don't like to take risks because they usually aren't profitable.  If you have no experience in the field in which you are trying to find work, you are a risk with little potential for profit.
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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.
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Start in your local malls, movie theaters, fast food restaurants. Places you like and are familiar with as well as close to home to be more easy and quicker to get to. If you've never had a job before, make a list of places you've volunteered at or activities you've participated in school. Also, make a list of people (references) you can use if someone wants to check out your experience, character, etc...Keep all information written down and with you whenever you hunt for a job. Dress properly, not like you're hanging out with friends and by all means don't job hunt with friends. It doesn't look good to the employers. Good luck!!
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It is hard to answer this without knowing what education you have.  \n\nI would say that it is going to be difficult to apply for, and get, a position in human resources without applicable experience.  But there is a chance, too, that you have relevant experience that you're not including?  Capitalize on that.  Have you worked with people?  Human Resources is about working with people.  Make a solid argument (not fluff stuff) about your ability to handle people.  \n\nAre you aware of current issues within Human Resources?  Do you know the areas where you can get tripped up?  Make sure you are well-educated about what "Human Resources" really means, and how you fit into it all.  \n\nThe other suggestions are great - join the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Managers), take some courses at a local school on management, and human resources if you can find them. Many universitives offer a Human Resources certificate program.  Do research online, get to know everything you can about the field.  \n\nIt is a great field to be involved in, but perhaps not as glorious as some might think (err, there are lots of headaches in it as well!)
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Just check out www.careerbuilder.com & look for PA positions that don't require experience.
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I don't have a occupation but boy am i looking hard for a job
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I'm sorry but they don't exist at entry level. If you have a decent amount of relevant experience or training, though, you may be able to pull a managerial job. In customer service, that's where all the money is.
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Check the local paper(s) in the classified section. Walk around in the area where you want to work. Look for help wanted signs. If you don't see a sign but would like to work in a particular place talk to the boss and express an interest. Ask if you can fill out an application or leave your number. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Some towns have organizations that help teens get work experience. If you are in school, ask your counselor to help you. Use the internet to find a job and to put out a resume. If you have friends with good jobs, ask them how they got their jobs. Ask them if they have any suggestions for you. If you are persistent and optimistic and let prospective employers know what you have to contribute, you will find or create the perfect job. Creating a job is about going into business for yourself or with friends offering a needed service. The world is your oyster. Make a pearl.
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try to get an internship (unpaid work experience) sometimes it turns into a job...if not, at least you have some experience already. Congratulations!
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You can definitely get this job. For entry level positions, most managers are not that interested in experience but in a good attitude. They might give you questions to assess how much of a team player you are. Mention activities you have been in related to school or something, like if you ever spearheaded a project or helped in something.\nI'd say put on your best face and talk straight to the manager. Your personal impression is what will get the job. They'll hire you for the perceived qualities they see by talking to you in person. Go there with the feeling that you were the winner of the 2005 Coffee Serving Olympics. Well, don't say that, just project that.