What Jobs Are Good for People With No Experience?
In today's society jobs are on many people's wish list. Having no experience can make the task of finding employment even more daunting. Picking a job that suits your likes and correlates with your level of experience and education is important to make the job search process smoother.
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Evaluate Yourself.
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Brainstorm and make a list of your interests. This can be as broad as cars or airplanes or as specific as gourmet coffee.
Make a list of qualifying experiences in your life. If your interest is in cars, make a list that gives you credentials in the world of cars. For example: You may race cars, rebuild old cars and subscribe to an auto magazine every month.
Consider your highest degree of education. Being in high school doesn't eliminate you from the job search; people have to start somewhere. Being aware of your skills and talents will help you to expand your search.
Acquire experience as a volunteer or through internships. These are great ways to boost your resume. You may not get paid monetarily for your time, but you will learn skills, and this will aid in landing the job you really want.
Brainstorm Prospective Jobs
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Make a list of places you think you would like to work. On this list include places you do not think you qualify for, we are brainstorming for now.
Possible jobs could be: McDonald's, Wal-mart, gas station, Starbucks, Chevrolet dealership, car wash, etc.
Although you may not know what kind of job you could qualify at a Chevrolet dealership, do not hesitate to put it on the list.
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Create a Resume
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Create a resume. Even if you have no relevant experience. incorporate all of your strengths, talents, education and affiliations on your resume. Remember, this one sheet of paper has to tell a potential employer everything they need to know about you.
Discuss the volunteer work you did two years ago, that babysitting job you had one summer, the time you helped your mom file papers at her work.
List your high school achievements, college clubs or organizations, or anything else that will present you in a good light to future employers.
Network
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Network with everyone you know. The word of mouth is a powerful player in landing jobs. With a world full of technology, networking has never been easier than today.
Talk to people about your goals. Explain what your interests are and where you see yourself in five years. Focus your networking on people who are in positions to hire, but don't limit it to only employers. By telling your neighbor you're looking for a job as a receptionist, you may be opening the door for her to tell you her mother needs a receptionist at her office.
Apply
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Apply to a variety of places, both jobs you think you qualify for and those you do not.
EmploymentSpot.com suggests that high school students apply for jobs in retail, restaurant and food services, grocery stores, or administrative/clerical jobs in the evenings. Many high school students can apply for summer internship programs as well. Companies such as Microsoft, the Museum of Modern Art, and NASA offer internship opportunities beginning at age 16.
Many of these jobs and internship do not require any experience but can open up doors which will be life changing. Working these types of jobs can teach you about your likes and dislikes as well.
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