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 they will give you an edge above the other applicants. Some organizations provide paid or free training workshops to sharpen such skills. Look for such training sessions and join where you can to improve your soft skills. Read more
