how do you get job experience when all the positions require at least some job experience i.e 1-2 yrs. exp.?
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What does your resume look like? Do you say you are looking for a specific trainee position? I have seen a lot of resumes from college grads that say that they want a challenging job with personal growth. No employer wants to see that, it shows the person had no idea what he or she wants to do-it goes in the garbage. The other one is paragraphs about how they are team players. The employer got 100 with the same wording yesterday. Into the garbage. Better is To obtain a position as a sales trainee where I can use my strong interpersonal skills. That resume gets kicked over to the sales dept. I saw one resume that said his hobby was skydiving and then he wondered why the mortgage companies never called him.\nOnly 10% of all jobs are advertised. Advertising costs money and hopefully a position will be filled before they have to run an ad. 70% of all jobs are filled because someone knows someone. You have to tell everyone you know including your mother's cousin that you are looking for work. Get out the yellow pages and look up companies in your field, call and ask if you can fax your resume over and to who's attention. Fax it over and if you don't get a call back in a week, call the person you faxed it over to. Don't forget there are state, federal adn local civil service jobs, too.
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many companies use your experience to cover your education.  Just be honest in your resume, if they interview you, you don't want to lie.  Just say the way you see it , experience is as important as education, and you will pursue a degree or certificate once you get the job. (you may not have time later on.. but who cares.. employer just want to know if you are aggressive enough)
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1) Complete work history with address, supervisor name, and telephone numbers. This will be used to fill out a job application.\n\n2) List of three personal references (name, telephone numbers, and addresses). It is very important that you have spoken to your references, first!\n\n3) Two forms of government issued ID. This typically includes two of the following choices: driver's license, social security card, passport, or birth certificate.
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Join a Job Search club like OPEN which is a chapter of Experience Unlimited. They do mock interviews all the time, which will help you to prepare.
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It is easy follow what career path you wish and see what the qualifications are for that field.  I also don't have a 4 yr. or even 2 yr. degree and haven't worked for less than 100G in 4 years.  I followed the field saw what employers are looking for and got experience in that area.  Some are certifications from third parties and even volunteering.  Ask a potential employer in the field the same question, they maybe able to tell you alternative education tracks.  Most companies accept experience in lieu of degrees.
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they are usually called a cover letter and are submitted with a resume.\ni reccommend a simple format:\nP1:\nwho you are and what you've done.\nP2:\nidentify the position you want and what you can bring to the table.  how you're previous exp can relate.\nP3:\nanything about you that is interesting and not work exp, but relates to the job.  example--are you going for management position and have coached a team sport??\nor just elaborate on your skills and work ethics.  \n\nremember to keep it short and sweet!!  no one wants it to go on forever.\nthe purpose is to have a sample of your writing and to elaborate on some items that may or may not be on your resume.\n\nGOOD LUCK!!!
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You need to do an internship. Yes, its legalized slavery, you get next to nothing and work hard, but you will have real world experience to put on your resume. Even if it's only  3 months, or 6 months, it will put you ahead of people without it on there resume.
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first make your resume properly and put all your ablites which you have, now you are fresh, so you should highlet your qualification with persentage. then only companys can think abount you. \none more small suggation that dont look for good salary from first job. try to get good expereince, then only your you will able to get enjoyment in you r life ..\n\nbest of luck..\nreddy.d.s
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Try going to a recruiter/head hunter.  Let them do the work for you.  They get paid only when they find you a job, so they are hungry.  If you go this route, make sure to sign up with multiple recruiters.  \n\nBe patient.  Even if you choose to mix concrete, keep sending your resume out there.  Without work experience, you could easily be looking at six months to a year before you enter the workforce in a "white collar" job.  \n\nRemember that mixing concrete and flipping burgers won't make your resume look any better.  But they will put bread on the table.  \n\nIt is normal to have a 2% return on anything you send out.  So 53 applications is really not much, although it may seem like a lot.  Make an effort to send out 5 resumes per day.  The jobs are out there.    Don't give up.\n\nGood luck and keep your chin up.
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Write a killer resume. Send it directly to companies you want to work for. Don't wait for a want ad. Ask everyone you know, Call your former employer - see what references you get.\n\nJump IN! Don't wait for the tide - swim!
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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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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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Call around to different places that have your line of work and ask them if you could volunteer for awhile.  A lot of companies like to hire people without experience in another company because then they can train them the way they want.  Good Luck!!!
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I take it your history is not that good ? \nmost places ask for at least three references for the purpose of showing a habit. So if your last the jobs were not good on your end it could be harder. \nBut it depends on more than that. If they were summerjobs or you were 16 and now you are 21 and more mature they could take that into it.
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Don't put dates or duration of employment alongside any jobs you've done, just list the job title and a description of your duties and [if necessary] a way to contact the place you worked for a reference.  Miss out any job you held for less than 6 months to cut down on the numbers.
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Apply to that particular company with a good CV. It helps if you've a medical/ pharmaceutical/ research/ engineering degree or have had experience in sales/ management.
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Grapelady, with ur prior work record u should find something, altho the job market suks