Table of Contents
Are you new to the workforce? Tired of getting rejected because of your “lack of experience”? Sick of all of the rejection and the paradox of needing the experience to get experience? Learn how to get a job fast with no experience required!
Keep Reading…
How to Get a Job Fast…No Experience Required
If you’re looking at how to get a job fast with no experience, you’ve landed in the right place.
Often we find ourselves overwhelmed at the tedious task of searching for a job with little results.
If you are sick of feeling rejected and thinking to yourself ‘I can’t get a job because I have no experience’, I am here to help you.
I will explore with you:
- How to get a job fast with NO experience
- 27 Jobs that require NO experience
- BONUS: Tactics to gain experience WITHOUT being employed
First things first. I am not here to say this will work for everyone, but your odds of success should greatly improve if you are willing to do just a fraction of the things listed here.
We’ve all been there and have been so defeated and confused, finding a job is the last thing we want to think about.
The good news is, you are not alone!
Muster what is left of your mental strength and get ready to plow your way into the workforce!
How to get a job fast with NO experience
Reality Check Your Expectations
Look. The hard reality is often we miscalculate what our skills can generate in income. This will lead you down a path of choosing a job on the merit of salary alone and not your experience.
Guess what…
Everyone is doing the same thing and this is where the competition gets in the way of you landing your next gig!
Try to limit your thinking to one thing…getting a job.
Don’t worry about your salary now.
WHAT…?!
Yup – forget about the income. Think about it…right now you are making goose egg. A whopping zero dollars.
By focusing on getting a job, you can quickly land a position and continue looking for a better opportunity as you gain experience.
This job will allow you to get some cash flow coming in and at the same time possibly provide you with much-needed benefits and experience. Heck if you like the place you can even work your way up the ladder.
Just don’t get caught up in the monetary value the advertised position is offering.
To summarize, don’t worry about the money for now. Landing a job will put you in a better position than you are currently in.
You are building an employment history and gaining vital skills transferable to other jobs. Don’t like your job – continue searching for new opportunities.
Apply Yourself
The main goal is to get a job promptly so you can start to acquire experience. Time to get hunting.
Jump on forums, job search websites, network with family and friends…do whatever it takes to find opportunities!
Your job at this point should be applying for so many jobs you literally are losing count.
Never let anyone say you are wasting your time – Including Yourself! Job searching is a game of chance with a hint of skill when you have an unestablished work history.
You never know where the next opportunity lies, so delve in!
Finding a job…well, it’s your new job.
Expand Your Skills
Sure you’ve got talent – you might just not know it yet.
Take some online courses for typing or join a night school for welding, basket weaving or whatever.
The focus here is doing something to bring you a return for your effort i.e., new job.
You’ve heard the saying, ‘skills pay the bills’.
Each new skill you gain is an investment in your future. They are tools that accumulate over time to assist you in qualifying for new and better opportunities.
NSL – NEVER STOP LEARNING!!!
You are here to learn how to find a job quickly with no experience so a four-year college may be out of the question but night schools, and free online courses can quickly get you ‘certified’ to do a job you may love.
27 Jobs that require NO experience
In this section, you’ll explore more about this list, the list of jobs itself and what action you need to take.
About This Job List
Not all jobs are easy to get and in general, the type of jobs you can quickly get fall into two pools: labor-intensive or require certification.
While we all wish a job would just fall into our lap, the truth is you have to be willing to give before you receive it. If you have a few bucks to pony up and some free time (if you’re unemployed…you have free time), a job requiring certification may be best for you.
Typically the jobs requiring no experience are categorized in the following job sectors, according to Workopolis:
- Retail
- Hospitality and Food Services
- Finance and Banking
- Consumer Products
- Healthcare/Medical Services
- Advertising/Marketing
- Trades
List of Jobs Requiring No Experience
After combing through the inter-webs the following 27 jobs were found which require little to no experience. This list is in no way all-inclusive as there many other possibilities out there.
The goal is to simply provide you with some potential options to expand your job hunting and get you employed.
…And now for the long-awaited list:
This list of jobs requiring no experience was sourced from Indeed, David Quilty – of MoneyCrashers, and Julia Malacoff – of GlassDoor.
- Customer Service Representative
- Home Care Aide
- Publicity Assistant
- Real Estate Agent
- Sales Account Representative
- Administrative Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant
- Customer Care Specialist
- Medical Biller
- Delivery Driver
- Bill Collector
- Garbage Collector
- Security Guard
- BarTender
- School Bus Driver
- Real Estate Broker
- Oil Field Worker
- Cable TV Installer
- Truck Driver
- Casino Table Games Dealer
- Taxi Driver
- Library Technician
- Police Officer
- Traffic Flagger
- Housekeeper
- Electrician
- Baggage Handler
All of these were identified as jobs that require little to no experience.
Where Do You Go From Here?
You have a few options. You can ignore it and make your own path, you can apply or you can start collecting the information needed to get certified to apply for some of these positions.
No matter what you choose, I urge you to take action!
The longer you sit on the sidelines, the harder it becomes to find a job, especially if you have no experience (unless you are enrolled in higher education). By taking action now, you are placing yourself in a better position to capitalize on future opportunities.
There really is no such thing as a ‘dream job’ when you are just starting in the workforce. You just have to barrel down and find something to initiate the next step in your journey.
Tactics to gain experience WITHOUT a Job
In this section, I will show you how to gain experience without being “employed” via three time-tested strategies. These include freelancing your skills, volunteering your time and applying for internships.
All of these have their pros and cons but doing at least one of these will ensure you are gaining experience to land a new J-O-B!
Freelance Your Talent
No job experience but you have skills? Freelance your skills to someone in need.
To advertise your skills:
- Tell friends & family
- Throw a post on Craigslist
- Place an ad in the local paper
- Hand out flyers or place business cards on local ‘help wanted’ boards
- Visit the Chamber of Commerce and ask around
Ultimately, you can advertise your skills for free or very cheap.
The goal is to put your skills to the test and gain referrals. References are vital as they show a new employer you have performed what you said you can and a third-party can verify your performance and/or end product.
Never think there isn’t a need for what you can do or what you may know. Sure there may not be a high demand, but this all changes when you are willing to do work for less than the ‘other guy/gal’.
Volunteer
Organizations around the globe are looking for one thing… individuals willing to trade their time and effort. The catch – your only payment is the satisfaction of service to others. But, is this the whole truth?
By operating as a volunteer for an organization or social events you actually may receive more than you think. On top of gaining experience for a job, there are some additional benefits.
Some benefits of volunteering include:
- Meeting new connections aka., Networking
- Learn new skills
- Utilize current skills
- Highlighting yourself as a ‘go-getter’ willing to go the extra mile
Sure, we all want to say volunteering is selfless in nature but – the truth is everything we do in life has some sort of selfish motivation. In this case, all parties involved benefit.
Intern
Applying for a paid or unpaid internship is an excellent way for you to gain job experience. It can open doors at the current company or provide you with future opportunities at another.
The benefits of internships are the same as volunteering but also include:
- Establishing credibility at a company
- Open door to hiring officials
- Company training opportunities
- Company insight
Armed with this knowledge you can then scout local job boards or company websites and apply for the job you want knowing you are familiar with the company and its daily activities.
Conclusion:
To summarize, we’ve covered:
- How to get a job fast with no experience
- Managing your expectations
- Applying yourself
- Increasing your skills
- 27 Jobs that require no experience
- Tactics to gain experience without being employed
- Freelance
- Volunteer
- Internships
The intent is to get you off the couch and out of a depressed state and get you into a position to capitalize on the opportunities around you. The truth is you can read about this stuff all day online and never score a job. This post gives you actionable tips to take NOW!
We would love to hear what you think. If you have any other tips to help others, please comment below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How do I earn money without a job?
Earning money without a “job” is tough to do for a prolonged period of time. You must weigh the pros and cons before attempting such an endeavor.
Security is subjective so if you are okay with foregoing benefits such as medical, dental and others this could be an option for you.
So how can you earn a few extra bucks you ask?
Here are a few ideas:
- You can try your hand at becoming an affiliate for a product or service you enjoy.
- Purchase products cheaply (yard/garage sales, Dollar Store deals, Thrift shops) and advertise them for sale on Craigslist or Facebook for profit.
- Sell items you no longer need or want.
- Buy items in bulk at wholesale prices and resell them at retail prices.
- Freelance your creative skills.
- Recycle for profit: collect cans, batteries, electronics, bullet casings, golf balls, and/or copper.
- Cut down old trees and season the wood → sell during the winter months as firewood.
- Miscellaneous
- Dog walk
- Car Wash
- Lawn care
- Tudor
- Babysit
- Moving Assistance
Surely there is something in this list you can do to earn a few bucks. Try your hand at one, two or all of them to diversify your income channels. Ultimately, any job you do will require some skill or experience you can sell. Seek out what is right for you.
What should I do first, education or find a job?
I urge you to decide for yourself as there are drawbacks to both. Ideally, I would recommend education with a part-time job.
The best thing you could do is position yourself with a company willing to pay for your education whether partial or full. Why not get the best of both worlds?!
Jobs and companies like this do exist – seek them out! This way you acquire skill and experience while on the job.
What is the best way to get a job easily?
The best way to get a job easily is to showcase your talent, skills, and experience in a succinct manner. Show the employer you are exactly what they want in a candidate.
I know this answer may not be what you are looking for so here are a few more tips.
Narrow your search to the following:
- Growing industries with high demand
- Industries lacking qualified applicants
- Be open to relocation and travel
- Be willing to accept short-term financial pain for long-term opportunity growth i.e., be willing to be paid less than you desire
- Have your resume reviewed by a third-party
- Gain multiple free certifications or paid certifications online i.e., Microsoft Office, Typing, etc.
- Answer when opportunities knock
Does being on LinkedIn really help me get hired?
The way things are moving these days, social media is a huge player in the world around us. Building a profile may seem daunting but the opportunities can surprise you.
I currently have a job and am settled in my career path but every now and then (approximately 4-5 times a month) I get a notification from some headhunter inquiring about my interest in their company.
By optimizing your LinkedIn profile, you too can get noticed for opportunities.
Just in case you’re wondering, the jobs I’m getting noticed for are 85K-134K.
I’m not saying this to brag or boast in any way. I simply just optimized my profile and displayed my work history in a noticeable way for employers.
On another note…
Having a LinkedIn profile can assist you in applying for jobs easily online. Many job sites can pull your profile information to easily integrate it into their platform. This streamlines the application process.
Besides…what do you have to lose from trying it?
Do I have to move to find a good job?
You may be thinking your location has no real opportunities. If this is true, take the leap and move.
I know it may be scary, especially if you have a family. I know because I have done it.
Originally I lived in a small town in Ohio. The jobs were scarce where I and my wife were. I traveled 2 hours to work and 2 hours home for 9 years!
It really sucked when I had to pull 12hr shifts!
After learning how to advance my career, I was offered a position in D.C. for a lot more than I was currently making. We took the plunge with the move wiping out our savings accounts.
A year later, and I would have never looked back. It was the greatest decision I have ever made for my family.
All of this to say, relocating can be scary. It may go against everything you want. Others may tell you not to do it and it isn’t worth it. Heck, they may even guilt you into staying.
In the end, this is a personal choice. If you truly want opportunities, you just may have to remove yourself from your comfort zone to capitalize on them.