How to Fill Out a Job Application With No Work Experience

You can make yourself look good on a job application without work experience.

Getting a job can be difficult, especially if you don't have any work experience. However, you can make yourself look employable, even if you don't have any experience.

Instructions

1. Use proper contact information.

2. Include your education status. Employers like to see that you are in school or are continuing with your education.

3. List any extracurricular activities, including religious activities, volunteer opportunities, clubs, organizations or sports teams. Include how long you've been involved in each activity and if you held a specific position within the organization.

4. Include three to five references from people who are not related to you. Keep in mind that you should have basic contact information for them, including name, address, phone number and email address. You also may need to include your relationship to the references and how long you've known them.

5. List your skills, such as organizational, communication or computer skills.

6. Speak with a manager when you hand in your application and make a good first impression.

7. Follow up and let the employer know that you are interested in the job.

Tips & Warnings

• Be honest. Don't lie or try to stretch the truth to make yourself look better.

• Don't feel embarrassed by your lack of experience. Everybody has to start somewhere.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish