Frustration about entry level jobs
Is it just me or a lot these that pay entry level jobs that little over minimum wage and required a college degree or work experience for a job that would require one to be paid many times over what they’re offering basic entry level around where I live in Portland Oregon When Job hunting; I was looking a a job couldn’t really don’t remember what job it was a fairly job simple desk job entry level that paid minimum wage and it said required previous desk job. How is anyone suppose to have experience don’t give anyone without experience a chance? And I keeping seeing a lot of places with entry level jobs requiring you Have prior experience for in that job for job. It like having mandatory requirement For cash register person to have prior experience with being cash register. I.e the only experience I would think on top my head. I feel very desperate, depressed and hopeless; I have survived a brain a infection at least year ago and I need job to support myself.
Hi Tam Huynh I know the frustration you're feeling! You're not alone. When thinking about relevant experience, don't forget about volunteer and educational experience as well. Both are very important to overall skill development and traits. Have you heard about "transferable skills"? Take a look at this article, maybe it'll help!
Here is a friendly tip regarding required experience on an entry-level job...
It is wish fulfillment on the part of the hiring manager. They use this tactic to keep the number of submissions to a manageable level. The fewer people that respond, the less interviews they have to schedule.
If you meet 80% to 90% of the requirements in the job description and the only thing holding you back is the experience, go ahead and submit that resume.
The worst you will get is a rejection, but you will never be considered if you don't apply. And if your resume looks great except for one area (experience), then you are most likely going to get an interview and once you have that, you can wow them with everything that you can bring to the job.
Go ahead and apply!