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How can you write a good resume if you've got no experience or work history? You might be a young person fresh out of college or university, or you might be a stay-at-home parent who's just getting into work, or you might even want a career change.
There are 3 things you can do:
Show Passion - I had a friend who applied for a job without any relevant experience. He sent in his resume, then followed it up with a phonecall. On the phone he told them he had no experience but he was keen to learn and would work hard. Guess who they hired? That's right, they hired him. Passion counts for a lot when you're applying for jobs. Take Up A New Hobby - You can gain lots of work experience in your spare time by learning stuff at home or in evening classes. Lots of new skills can be picked up in a few hours a week for very little money. Hobby experience might not be counted as heavily as paid fulltime commercial experience, but it shows passion and that counts for a lot! Volunteer - Go round to companies and offer to work for free. This gets you valuable experience, and you might even get a job offer at the end of the volunteer period if you really put the effort in.
Having no experience shouldn't hold you back. You just have to want it more than the next person. With enough passion and some hobby or voluntary experience, you'll be surprised how much more seriously companies will take you.
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