Recently I came across news scrolling on media showing a recent grad displaying her resume on road to get job as she was unable to get a job for having no experience. This is not an individual case or regionally restricted thing as many youngsters struggling to get a job in Pakistan, fear this that lack of experience will narrow down their job opportunities. However, they should not be demotivated by this. Read the following suggestions to compensate the lack of experience to get the job you desire.
1. First, don’t be pessimistic and widen your scope of jobs: since you are a fresh job candidate therefore, it is not an intelligent move to set very high targets for yourself. Being new in the field means limited job opportunities therefore, if you stuck yourself with a specific job position will give you nothing but failure. Therefore, keep your bag of options open. Majority grads feel reluctant to go for entry level jobs. But keep up with your efforts to get field related experience which will move you further in the career. Entry level jobs in Pakistan are a good chance at first to grab work experience. Be aware of the fact that with no work experience on back it is a bit difficult to get the job of your dreams but make sure that you are moving in direction.
2. Second, build a highly professional job resume: job resume is one of the most important factor in the job hunt. Resume is the first introduction of an employee to the recruiters. As the impression goes, first impression is the last impression. Therefore, put every effort of yours to mark it in all positive terms. But in the case of fresh grads with no previous work experience, they need to focus on skills other than work experience. For that matter develop a fine statement defining your skills and how you can earn applause for company through those skills. Moreover, you can utilize your mission statement to reflect you dedication for the particular entry level job. Along with that add academic achievements which will help you in getting recognition in the hiring process.
3. You must nail the job interview: for someone with no past experience, interviews can be a very scar process. Particularly when you have zero preparation on hand and have no idea of what to expect from the interviewers. To handle the pressures of a job interview, be prepared for it. Go through the blogs available online, articles and advice from professionals to get a hack of things. Be prepared for technical as well as personality based questions. Once the interview is over don’t forget to send a thank you note for giving you their time and do follow up to get the latest update on the job post.
4. Apply: executive level jobs might seem tempting but you wouldn't get them because of lack of experience. Therefore, apply at Job opportunities most relevant to your experience level. Your major destination should be entry level jobs in Pakistan.
1. First, don’t be pessimistic and widen your scope of jobs: since you are a fresh job candidate therefore, it is not an intelligent move to set very high targets for yourself. Being new in the field means limited job opportunities therefore, if you stuck yourself with a specific job position will give you nothing but failure. Therefore, keep your bag of options open. Majority grads feel reluctant to go for entry level jobs. But keep up with your efforts to get field related experience which will move you further in the career. Entry level jobs in Pakistan are a good chance at first to grab work experience. Be aware of the fact that with no work experience on back it is a bit difficult to get the job of your dreams but make sure that you are moving in direction.
2. Second, build a highly professional job resume: job resume is one of the most important factor in the job hunt. Resume is the first introduction of an employee to the recruiters. As the impression goes, first impression is the last impression. Therefore, put every effort of yours to mark it in all positive terms. But in the case of fresh grads with no previous work experience, they need to focus on skills other than work experience. For that matter develop a fine statement defining your skills and how you can earn applause for company through those skills. Moreover, you can utilize your mission statement to reflect you dedication for the particular entry level job. Along with that add academic achievements which will help you in getting recognition in the hiring process.
3. You must nail the job interview: for someone with no past experience, interviews can be a very scar process. Particularly when you have zero preparation on hand and have no idea of what to expect from the interviewers. To handle the pressures of a job interview, be prepared for it. Go through the blogs available online, articles and advice from professionals to get a hack of things. Be prepared for technical as well as personality based questions. Once the interview is over don’t forget to send a thank you note for giving you their time and do follow up to get the latest update on the job post.
4. Apply: executive level jobs might seem tempting but you wouldn't get them because of lack of experience. Therefore, apply at Job opportunities most relevant to your experience level. Your major destination should be entry level jobs in Pakistan.