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No Previous Experience Required
by Vin Domino
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Are you new to the labour force? Being young,
inexperienced, out of the workforce for any length of time, or just anxious
to 'get out' of what you've been doing so far can mean a difficult job
search ahead. What is important is your willingness to work, and work hard
to reach your goal, to find meaningful employment.
There are jobs out there for just about everyone. Getting experience on your
resume can mean taking a job to do just that--have something, anything to
put on that resume of yours. If you are resigned to such work, consider your
long term goals. A mundane, entry level job might be better than it seems,
if it is a foot in the door to an industry you would like to work in.
Don’t forget that a resume devoid of paid work experience, can be filled
with other types of work, like volunteer, committee or service club work.
Talk about the things you have been doing, highlighting the skills that you
have utilized and/or developed through this work. Letters of reference from
those you have worked with can be a great asset, so approach colleagues or
supervisors that have expressed their appreciation for your work as a
volunteer, chances are they will provide you a glowing recommendation.
It has been said, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” so remember
to network. Let people know you are looking for a job (unless of course you
are already working and just looking for a move, advertising your discontent
with your current position might put you in an awkward situation and lose
you a future job reference). You never know when a friend or relative of a
friend might have a line on a job that would be suited to you.
Lack of necessary education can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. If you
do not have it already, achieving your high school equivalency may be an
important first step. There are many organizations out there that offer free
training courses—availing yourself of these services can be a great way to
bolster your resume and your self-confidence. Attending courses and
workshops can also be a great way to network to find work. Consider applying
to temporary employment agencies that offer free courses for their
workers—this is how I learned to use a number of software packages when I
first got out of school. Temp agencies are also a good way to get your foot
in the door, getting some experience on your resume without having to remain
in what might be a ‘dead-end’ job. Keep in mind, however, that most agencies
will have a contract with both the employer and the worker forbidding offers
of permanent employment unless arranged through the agency.
The internet is a great resource for finding all types of work. Use the
search engines to find work by searching jobs where you don’t need any
experience, be sure to specify your area, for example you could search the
phrase “Toronto job no previous experience required” and you’ll be linked
into a number of jobs from a wide variety of industries.
Keeping a positive attitude will serve you well, and remember, finding a job
is a job in itself. Approaching your job search with a combination of
creativity, hard work, creativity and a good attitude is a sure recipe for
success.
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Vin Domino is a freelance writer based in Toronto. |
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