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I've been looking for a job for a while now, and everywhere I look it will say "experience required/preferred", but how am i supposed to get experience in that area if noone will hire me WITHOUT experience?

By XOXMSperfect Asked Jun 10 2008 7:55PM
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by Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 7:58 pm Permalink

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And thus you encounter the dreaded "catch 22"...

The only thing I can suggest is either pad your resumee or try the military for a few years.
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Avatar Friik Jun, 10 2008 at 08:06 PM
I agree with the admiral you need to have conections with someone because Ive been there and the way I got in was with a connection. Its tough now a days.
Avatar Anonymous Jun, 10 2008 at 08:08 PM
Yup. When I was younger, my dad got me an interview at the place he worked, but idiot me turned it down...
Avatar Friik Jun, 10 2008 at 08:10 PM
yep it was my old man who got me my first job. It sucked but I got some experience.

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by TheGetAJobBookdotcom on Mar 1, 2009 at 6:56 am Permalink

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I don't know what sort of position you're looking for, but here are a few general tips:

Don't pad your resume. It's easier than ever to check the facts these days, and background checks are routine for new hires in many companies. Never ever lie on your resume - if you do and are found out, you will likely get fired, plus your credibility is damaged.

If you're fresh out of school, you can show how you gained experience through class projects, research for papers, and any volunteer organizations you were part of.

You can also gain experience through freelancing, volunteering at a nonprofit, registering with www.elance.com, or starting your own business.

To your success,

David B. Wright
Author, Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves
http://www.thegetajobbook.com/
http://jobs.therecruiterslounge.com/
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