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NMR: careers
So, I have general work experience. Ex. teller, cashier, receptionist. So, I can get those jobs without degrees (they aren't required anyways).
I am about to begin my Bachelor's degree and I've been looking at the bi-weekly classifieds.
The jobs that require Bachelor degrees all require experience in that field already.
So, where did you go to get your foot in the door once you graduated with your Associate's or your Bachelor's?
I know this is a hard to answer question but any experience you've had regarding your degree/career I definitely appreciate.
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Re: NMR: careers
That's absolutely the hardest part of getting a job; they all want experience but nobody wants to hire you to give you the experience.
I'm a teacher, so my experience comes from subbing. Not that i have a few years of regular teaching though from NY, I'm really hoping I can have an easier time getting a job here when they start posting for the fall.
With your general work experience, some things that pertain to your field might help. For example, I was a lifeguard at a water park, so when I first started out teaching I had that on my resume since it was related to my field (PE). So depending on your field, if any part of your jobs that you've had tie into that I would definitely put that on your resume because it's at least something.
Internships.
But more importantly, connections. People will likely overlook your qualifications (or lack thereof) if you have a good connection with someone working for whatever company you want.
Yeah, it's shitty. I've banged my head against many walls.
What ended up happening for my first job after my first BS was that I landed into a job that didn't require a degree. It was a professional job, but in the tech world, so they accepted experience, too. The degree I think helped make me a top contender.
I'm just about to face this world again, going forth into a new career after a 2nd degree. At least this field has new-grad positions. Also, it has a shortage, so it's possible they'll consider unexperienced.
Basically, I don't have words of wisdom or encouragement. Get as many internships as you can, although even that didn't help me in the automated online job apps. But it can't hurt. The best part about internships is that you network, and that gets you lots of cred and past the mandatory minimum experience.
Its true, a lot of places require like a year or more of experience. But not everywhere does. Its sounds kind of silly, but really you just have to look at all over. Meaning, newspaper classifieds, online job search sites, craiglists, word-of-mouth.
My first job as a medical assistant was while I was still in college. I had finished my 1-year certificate, but was going on to get my Associates as well. The place that hired me I heard about through a friend. It was a small office and they were ok with the fact that I had no work experience outside of internships. I got really lucky.
Fast forward to now. When I started job searching here, I had over a year of experience under my belt, but it still took awhile to find a job. I guess it depends on what the job availablility is in your area.
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Internships are going to be your lifeline.
I am applying for every internship that I can for over the summer, I need everything I can scrounge up. I have work experience, but it is spotty at best from all of the moving we have been doing.
Also, Volunteer. There are great ways you can gain real-world experience through volunteer work. It looks great on a resume as well.
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My first job out of college was with the company I'd interned with on a whim as an undergrad. I fell into teaching when we PCS'd later, but that first position was a lifesaver and I never would have found it if I hadn't gone unpaid for a summer while doing some really challenging work for these people.
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I graduate in May with my B.S. in Recreation and Tourism. I had to do over 750 hours of internship work as part of my major requirements. I used that time to figure out exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated and get experience all over. I worked for a city, the SD Zoo, and hotels. Not only does it make my resume stand out but I've also made a lot of contacts and have a job lined up for when I graduate.
I would also join any professional student organization that is specific to your major and try to get a leadership role. It helps you get connected to more of your classmates for future networking opportunity as well as professors and alumni.
Internship. The industry I'm in is very much a "pay your dues" first kind of environment. I interned while I was still in college so when I graduated I had already met that requirement.
This, all of it. Internships are great and a lot of programs require them. But more important is who you know. I am a corporate recruiter and if I have a referral I always look at them, they are not just one of the hundreds of resumes I get a week. I mean, I will not just hire someone if they do not have the right qualifications, but I will look more closely at them. You should join networking groups in the field you are interested in to meet people!