How to Get Your Years of Experience without a Formal Job
How many times do we fail to apply for jobs after looking at the experience section of the job advertisement? In many cases, the advertiser asks for 2 years and more work experience that the average graduate does not have. Even for those that have worked for a few years after college or university it is not always straightforward. Experience is an employer’s way of saying that they do not want to baby-sit a new hire. However, there are solutions to this problem. This is how you can get your years of experience without a formal job;
Sharpen your Skills
Entry level jobs usually major on qualifications and transferable skills. Skills required in entry level jobs are among other;
Communication skills
Customer service
Writing (Business English)
Microsoft office
Sales
Teamwork dynamics
Telephone and email skills
English (Written and Oral)
Organizational skills
The list above is not exhaustive. Sometimes different companies require a unique set of skills. Constantly work to improve these skills as...