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No Excuse: 4 Ways to Defeat the \u201cNo Experience\u201d Objection During Your Job Search<\/p>\n

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Have you ever said this to yourself:<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t get that job\u2026 I don\u2019t have the right experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

During a job hunt, this clich\u00e9 mindset sneaks into most of our minds \u2013 regardless of experience level. Like most clich\u00e9s, it exists for a reason\u2026 Generally, it’s true \u2013 at least in the moment said.However, If you\u2019re still saying that three months from now\u2026<\/p>\n

Well\u2026 there\u2019s no excuse.<\/p>\n

There are many relatively painless ways to remove the \u201cno experience\u201d barricade during a job search. Let\u2019s take a look at the best options available:<\/p>\n

Internships and Apprenticeships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regardless of your years in the workforce, internships and apprenticeships remain the single best method of getting past the \u201cno experience\u201d gatekeeper.<\/p>\n

In an internship and apprenticeship, you gain:<\/p>\n

Industry-relevant experience over a short period of time.<\/p>\n

The chance to show a prospective employer your potential.<\/p>\n

The opportunity to network \u2013 online and offline \u2013 with influential individuals in your chosen field.<\/p>\n

There are literally thousands of internships available across the country, right now. Apprenticeships, while a bit harder to find, are making a significant comeback in the workplace. So it\u2019s highly likely an internship or apprenticeship exists in your field.<\/p>\n

Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

– Mahatma Gandhi<\/p>\n

I was once on a panel discussion with the dynamic Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success. When we were asked a sure-fire way to get the attention of influential people, the immediate answer from this amazing \u00a0leader was: \u201cVolunteer!\u201d<\/p>\n

She went on to give specific examples where the passion, work ethic and character of a potential employee was clearly on display during volunteer activities \u2013 and that she would go out of her way to recommend someone who volunteered right along with her.<\/p>\n

This is true in many arenas: start-ups, non-profits, charities, church and civic activities and more.<\/p>\n

Volunteering makes your best character traits come alive \u2013 mostly because you feel good about yourself while helping others. Many times, this happens in front of influential people who can make a difference in your career, providing you with\u00a0connections and recommendations.<\/p>\n

Get out there, show your passion, hustle\u2026 and someone will notice.<\/p>\n

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Volunteering makes your best character traits come alive \u2013 mostly because you feel good about yourself while helping others.<\/p>\n

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Freelancing or Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essentially, there isn\u2019t much difference between searching for a job and searching for customers \u2013 both, in their own way, pay the bills. Many businesses \u2013 especially small businesses and start-ups \u2013 would much rather pay \u201cYou, Inc.\u201d for 10 hours a week for your specialty than hire a new employee.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you have a knack for social media, public relations, event planning, marketing, graphic design, or spreadsheets. These are valuable \u2013 and marketable \u2013 skills.<\/p>\n

Take a chance. Invest in yourself. Along the way, you\u2019ll gain critical experience employers will covet.<\/p>\n

Passion, Ambition, and\u00a0Guts<\/strong><\/p>\n

At some point, you\u2019re going to be running your own department, or business\u2026<\/p>\n

Who would you rather work with, and trust with the future of your company: A) the stale, over-confident loner with ten years of experience? Or B) the person who walks in displaying confidence, a passion for the work and the team, and who obviously has a clear path to success?<\/p>\n

I choose \u201cB\u201d. Every single time.<\/p>\n

Not sure how to make that kind of impression during the interview? Walk in with a strong handshake, good eye contact, and an unsolicited, unexpected \u201cplan.\u201d For example, bring in a well-thought out marketing strategy, a social media plan to extend brand awareness, or a thorough analysis of the competition. Then, lean forward in your chair, and walk the recruiter through your ideas with unbridled passion, ambition and guts.<\/p>\n

By the time you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll be shaking with adrenaline. And so will the person you just talked to about your job.<\/p>\n

How many of these practical tips can you apply to your job search? Since none of them are mutually exclusive \u2013 your answer may be \u201call of the above\u201d. You can certainly engage in a 10 to 20 hour per-week internship while volunteering Saturdays or Sundays. It is more than possible to build a blog or website and get business cards in a few man-hours. And in just a couple hours a day, you can spread your promote your freelance work or entrepreneurial message through Twitter and Facebook.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t convince yourself you don\u2019t have the right kind of experience. Leverage these four ways to gain the right kind of experience. Then, two to three months from now, you won\u2019t need an excuse for lack of experience. You\u2019ll have it hand \u2013 and employers will notice.<\/p>\n

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