Finding Jobs With No Work Experience

Finding jobs with no work experience can be a difficult task, especially in an economy where it sometimes seems like experience is preferred over all else—even college degrees. There isn’t any magical secret to obtaining a job, but there are a few ways that you could tweak your job hunting process to seriously boost your chances of scoring a job. Take a look at a few ways that you can do this…

 

Make Your Resume More Appealing

 

Every jobseeker should think of their resume as their calling card. It’s the first impression before the actual meeting takes place and if the resume doesn’t look interesting, it may easily be tossed aside into the “no” pile. Composing your resume is your chance to really highlight your strengths and gives potential employers the chance to see the gem that is you! With no work history, you obviously won’t have any accomplishments from the work industry to list, but that doesn’t mean that you are lacking the skills that would make you an asset in the workplace. Don’t be afraid to list skills like problem solving, conflict resolution, strong attention to detail, checking for accuracy, creative, personable/good people skills, approachable demeanor, research, organization, time management, self-motivated, quick to learn new skills/technology, writing, spelling, and even teamwork. There are plenty of skills that you possess but you need to look into yourself and don’t be modest! You want to show future employers that while they can’t use your work history to “draw a picture” about you, they can use all of your personal skills to get a good idea of whether you would be suitable for the position.

 

You should also try to list any other accomplishments that you’ve achieved in your lifetime, even if it is simple things like learning to play the guitar, holding a position on the school paper, or organizing an event like a fundraiser or church pot-luck. Also list any awards you’ve won, like perfect attendance or graduating with honors, or clubs that you’ve been in such as Kiwanis or 4-H.

 

Use Your Contacts

 

Who knows you better than your friends and family? Let them all know that you’re on the hunt for a job, if you haven’t already, and ask if they could make any suggestions—or better yet, a phone call! They might be able to make suggestions of jobs that you might not have thought about or may know someone who could put in a good word for you at a local business. It never hurts to seek a bit of help from people that know your aptitudes and interests.

Sign Up with a Temp Agency

 

If you simply can’t seem to get a job on your own then it might be time to sign up with a temp agency. Of course you’ve probably heard stories about how they “take a percentage of your wages” and, in reality, most temp agencies do for a certain period of time, but you will still end up with a decent amount of take-home pay. Besides—it’s better than nothing, right? Many temporary positions can be viewed as a chance to show that you’re a good and able worker and in the end, your willingness to work might even be noticed and earn you an offer for a permanent position.

 

Jobs with No Work Experience Necessary

 

Don’t let your hopes be dashed—jobs with no work experience necessary do still exist! In fact there are quite a few that might actually surprise you! If you’re bi-lingual then guess what—you could work almost anywhere as a translator, especially for a government organization that deals with the public (and let’s face it, government benefits can be pretty awesome). In addition to the standard stuff, like retail jobs, fast food positions, and general labor where on the job training is still a very standard procedure, you could go out on a limb and try something really adventurous by applying as a cruise line worker. Cruise ships have so much more going on in the background other than master chefs and entertainers. Just like a hotel, cruise ships have to have housekeepers, janitorial staff, food stewards, shop clerks, receptionists, dishwashers, activities coordinators, and in some cases casino and bar staff. There are plenty of things that you could do onboard a luxurious cruise line; jobs with no work experience necessary because on the job training is provided in most cases. Although the pay isn’t exceptional (you could expect between $700 to $1,200 take home each month), your board is free, you get to see the world, and some companies allow employees to access onboard facilities during their time off.

 

If you’ve got a good ear and can type pretty fast, then medical transcription may be a good choice for you! The average pay is around $25,000 a year and the basic job description involves transferring medical information from recorded media and papers, such as reports and communications, into the patients’ files.

 

Freelance work could also be considered possible jobs with no work experience necessary as long as you have plenty of personal experience, such as web design, graphic creation, writing, translation, editing, etc.