Do this to get your dream job with 0 experience

Looking for a job as a fresher? 

Well, that must be daunting because every job post demands prior experience.

And it’s the same for career changers, too. 

Does that mean you can’t get your dream job?

You totally can!

All you have to do is stand out from the crowd. And we will tell you how.

In today’s edition, we will talk about:

• It’s all about the mindset- shift your perspective

• Standing out from the crowd with your Personal Brand

• How did Marta Puerto break the internet by creating her own movie instead of the plain old resume?

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It’s All About the Mindset- Shift Your Perspective

1. Understand Your Value

Don’t undermine your qualifications. Recruiters also see your personality, not just your experience. Whether you are a recent graduate or in the middle of a career transition, consider how you can bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills to the table.

Research the company you are applying to and based on your role, add a few suggestions or tweaks that you can make to add value.

For example, if you are applying as a copywriter, check their social media channels and suggest a few changes in their copy or strategy.

Don't hesitate to highlight all experiences, including unconventional ones like managing a college magazine, as they demonstrate leadership and creativity, contributing to your overall professional profile.

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2. Identify Transferrable Skills & Strengths

Assess your skills, strengths, and experiences before applying for a job, even if they seem unrelated to your desired role. Identify transferable skills - abilities that are valuable across diverse roles or industries and highlight them in your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. 

For example, communication, leadership, and project management skills are highly transferable.

Imagine you're transitioning from a role as a retail store manager to a project coordinator in a marketing agency. Your experience leading a team of sales associates and managing store operations translates well into project management skills.

Communication: You regularly communicated with your team to delegate tasks, provide feedback, and ensure everyone was on the same page. This skill is vital in project management for effectively conveying project goals, updates, and expectations to team members.

Leadership: As a store manager, you led by example, motivated your team, and resolved conflicts. In project management, you will use these leadership skills to inspire and guide your team to achieve project objectives, even in challenging situations.

3. Convince Yourself First

Most people get overwhelmed thinking no one will hire them because they don’t have enough experience.

If you apply to jobs with this mindset, it will reflect in your application because how can you convince someone else if you aren’t convinced?

Do this to increase your confidence:

• Learn the skills needed for the job

• Take courses, research & read as much as you can

• Connect with people who are already doing what you want to do on social media and ask them about the required skills and qualifications.

• If the role demands a certification, acquire it.

Once you are fully prepared, you will put yourself out there with confidence, and that will definitely reflect in your application, interviews, and so on.

Standing Out From the Crowd with Your Personal Brand

1. Build Your Personal Brand

A personal brand is the best leverage you can have in today’s world. Not only does it act like your resume, but you can potentially reach thousands of people.

LinkedIn is the best platform to start building, as many recruiters and founders are present there. Start by optimizing your profile.

Things to remember:

Headline: Your headline should have keywords of the job and industry you are looking for.

For example, Looking for opportunities in the retail customer service industry 

About section: Discuss your qualifications and experiences in this section. If you are a fresher, you can explain why you are passionate about the industry and what you can bring to the table.

As a career changer, you can discuss your previous experiences and how they can help you in this role.

Banner: Highlight your experiences and skills in this section. Add a one-liner that describes your dream job. Include your phone number or email address here.

Featured Section: Your featured section can have case studies or a mock portfolio depending on the industry.

More about this in the next section.

2. Create a Mock Portfolio

Consider creating a mock portfolio if you lack relevant work experience, showcasing your design, writing, branding, or marketing skills to impress potential employers.

For example, if you are a designer looking to create social media graphics for the FMCG industry, pick up existing brands in that niche and create mock designs for them.

For roles without portfolio potential, think of an outside-the-box pitch that can grab your recruiter’s attention.

For instance, check this pitch where this girl created a cover letter dressed as an Amazon author page to stand out amongst 1000 applicants at a Personal Branding agency.

You can even stand out by sending a video cover letter that convinces the recruiter why you are the best candidate.

3. Create Authentic Content on LinkedIn

Just creating a profile and optimizing it is not enough. If you want to stand out, you have to create content too.

It doesn’t have to be fancy, but talk about your experiences and viewpoints in your industry. Share what motivates you and talk about your why.

Some ideas to start a post:

• Introduce yourself—your qualifications, where you are looking to work, whether you are open to a remote role, and so on.

• If you are switching careers, talk about your previous experiences and what made you switch you want to work in a new industry.

• As a fresher, share your college project experiences and discuss why you chose a particular field.

• If you are learning a new skill or enrolling in a course, talk about that.

• You can even create a series where you talk about your application progress.

• Give your views about the industry. For example, if you are a writer, you can pick up something from the AI news and add your perspective.

This will definitely help you stand out as not many applicants are putting in the effort to create their Personal Brand.

How Marta Puerto Broke the Internet by Creating her Own Movie Instead of the Plain Old Resume?

She didn't think outside the box but threw it out of the window!

Marta got laid off, so she thought of doing something different. She made a movie on her life and wrapped it up in 1 minute 40 seconds.

She talked about her work experience and how she applied to hundreds of applications that got rejected until she came up with an idea. 

This innovative pitch broke the internet while showering Marta with opportunities.

Even you can showcase your skills in the form of a video. Make it innovative, as that will build the recruiter's trust in you, and it doesn’t matter if you have the experience.

P.S. Be confident in yourself and show up on the video from that energy as it will surely translate to the recruiter.

A note from the Founder of Recruit.net

Your unique differentiator is YOU.

Competing with candidates who have more experience than you is tough but not impossible. Talk about your experiences, passions, and skills. First, consider yourself the best candidate for the job and then convince the recruiter. 

At recruit.net we have witnessed the magic of innovation firsthand. Over 100,000 individuals have landed their dream jobs through our platform only in the last 2 years, and countless others have found their perfect fit along the way. Each success story is a testament to the power of thinking outside the box, of believing in yourself even when the path seems unclear.

So, if you are feeling lost because that right job is not coming through, remember this:

• You have a lot of time: You are just starting out, and there is a company out there that will take a bet on you.

• Have the audacity: Only a few people have the courage to switch careers because they are passionate about learning and trying new things. Give yourself enough credit for making that decision.

Recruit.net is here for you. We're constantly innovating, expanding our network, and working tirelessly to connect you with the opportunities you deserve.

The journey might be confusing and frustrating but you will surely reach your destination. Just keep on trying and don't be afraid to lean on our support. Together, let's turn your job search into a story of triumph.

P.S. Recruit.net can be a great tool to help you stay connected with your network and discover new opportunities!  Check out our platform for resources on building strong online and offline connections.

Over 100,000 job seekers have succeeded with Recruit.net – let's make you the next one!

Together, let's make 2024 your year to shine!

Hope you liked reading this issue of the newsletter

Best

Team Recruitment Letter