How to Get a Job When Local Employers Want Experience

A common problem for local job seekers is seeing “experience required” on almost every listing. Look for positions that mention training, entry-level applicants, apprenticeships, internships, seasonal work, or transferable skills. You can also approach smaller employers with a focused introduction about what you can do. Previous volunteer work, school projects, freelance work, customer service, and personal projects can demonstrate useful abilities. Do not invent experience. Instead, make the experience you genuinely have easier for a local employer to understand.

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Job seeker safety tip: Verify employers independently. Never pay money to receive a job or send money back from a check you received.

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