I need some tips on getting a job with no experience.

United States
April 7, 2007 1:46am CST
If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I wanted to finish high school early because I wanted to get into college faster so I dropped out and got my G.E.D. then enrolled in college but I only finished one year before I ran out of money so now in order to finish the other year I have left I need to get a job. It has been really difficult so far because I have had no experience at all, so if anyone has advice I'd love to hear it.
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@simran1430 (1790)
• India
12 Apr 07
Place a resume on various websites and also go to the companies where recruitment is going on . then wait for a call , you will surely get one . First off I would ask to speak with some type of manager. Then I would say something like... "Hi, this is BLAH BLAH. I applied for BLAH BLAH about a week ago. I was just calling to see if my application/resume had been reviewed yet." A couple pointers.. 1) A resume looks good no matter what type of job you're applying for (yes I realize without past job experience you really won't have a resume) its always good to know for the future tho. 2) Be very polite, use Sir or Mame(spelling?)...yes, sir....no, sir......thank you sir 3) BRING YOUR OWN PEN WHEN FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS!!!! I feel it shows you're sloppy and unprepared if you don't. 4) dress nice. doesn't matter if you just filling out applications or going for an interview. You don't have to go all out with a 3 piece suit, but a shirt and tie makes a very good first impression. also, if you do go to a place like bk or mcdonalds, you may feel that you don't need to dress nicely. DO IT ANYWAY! it can never ever hurt 5) don't get discouraged, as said above the economy sucks right now. jobs are scarce at any semi-decent workplace. 6) If you do get an interview somewhere but the call back and say you didn't get the job. Very politely ask why not. That way if it was some mistake on your part you'll know to correct it for future interviews. Hope this helps, good luck!!
@juneedpk (65)
• Pakistan
10 Apr 07
no,it required expreinece.
@pinokkio (352)
• Bahrain
7 Apr 07
Well, you're in a tough situation.. You can either search the streets for two jobs (daytime and night) and scrimp and save till you have enough.. Or you can borrow money from a close friend or relative.. Or you can search the internet for online jobs but most of them also want people with experience. If the amount is big, I suggest you borrow from a friend or relative.
• India
7 Apr 07
First you set a target which type of job you can do as per your latest qualifications. Then start from bottom, I mean from small industry, gain experience on that field say for 6 months or more. Then look for place change at another bigger place/industry. Your experience will provide you job, don't worry. Within 4-5 years you will be able to work even in a big industry/project. But always start with small one. Because in small industry there will be lot opportunity to work at different field as there are less manpower and every minutes is used by employers. Though it will be hard for you but good for future. So start with hard work, don't fear.
• Canada
7 Apr 07
It's very difficult to get a job with no experience, I know that for sure. Your best bet for now is to find a temporary placement agency. They will hire many people with no experience and you gain the experience you need to get a better job. Or, find a job that has people willing to train you. Those ones say "no experience necessary, we will train." Those are good as well.