13 Ways to obtain Work Experience

It is easier these days to get the required work experiences to list on your resume before applying for new jobs. Here they are:

1. Volunteer for nonprofit organizations and help them to achieve their goals in-exchange for new skills and/or referrals.

2. Accept to work temporary jobs or full/part time permanent jobs or casual jobs to learn and earn.

3. Start a business and work for yourself to learn and earn, for examples drop-shipper, affiliate marketer, blogger, etc. For highly regulated professions like Engineering, refer to #10 and #12 of this article in order to obtain updated and accurate information on how to go about it.

4. Use your Life Experiences at Home or in the Community. The value you add to people and towards achievements of goals cannot be underestimated.

5. Use a School (Academic) work, project, or lab experience. Your interactions and challenges have similarities to actual work experiences.

6. Use your Education and Course of Study to fill in the spot if applicable. Your growth and commitments during this period is very significant.

7. Participate in a group, club, hobby, or sports activities and reference them in your resume.

8. Work as an Intern, whether is paid or unpaid (if you can afford to and if it is legal in your location), and take your career to the next level with on-the-job training.

9. Become a Freelancer on freelance websites and apps. Practise your skills and abilities in exchange for an income working remotely and at your own pace. For a highly regulated Profession, make use of this option cautiously.

10. Get involved with networking and networking events such as career fairs, sales expositions, fundraising events, etc. Connect with other people and learn what they are doing that you probably did not think about.

11. Reference your content creation on social media, and how you engage with others. There are some transferable skills that you can use to create a work experience for the period of unemployment.

12. Signup at Recruitment Agencies or Career Centers for assistance. Site your activities there on your resume or cover letter.

13. Replace with a Career Break, and under-list your daily activities such as study, goal planning, teaching, and organizing.