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Charlene Zoma Recent graduate with Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

How can I get an Office position without any experience? I have had several job interviews but they refuse to give me a chance. What can I do to get an employer to notice me and see that I can do the job just like anybody else can? How do I keep on looking for a job when the door keeps getting shut before I am given a chance to prove myself to an employer?

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Joseph Moser
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If you have had "several job interviews" and the places have seen your resume before they invite you in, then you are obviously doing something wrong during the interview. Your resume should have shown them that you didn't have much experiencem yet they were willing to take some of their (presumably valuable) time to meet with you. Some career adisors observe that if you have gained an interview, then theree is a good chancethat the job is"yours to lose." You need to try to find a place where you can get some coaching on interviewing skills. Try working through the "placement office" at theschool that gave you the degree.

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delorestne ward
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Hi Charlene, Russell had an excellent suggestion to volunteer as that would provide some experience you may glean from in the future. Maybe you should review your interview skills, do you offer information, talk too much or maybe it could be that you are "more educated" than the person(s) doing the interview and they may feel intimidated by you. Check out your attire, are you business dressed, a black suit/dress is always appropriate and I know it is not the norm any more however please wear stockings to the interview as they are not only checking out your skills, your appearance as well. Hang in there and do not give up. If you believe in God pray and ask Him to direct you

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Jerry Gibson
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This is a very good question but we all are in the same boat. I don't understand the essence of not giving us the opportunity to prove ourselves

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Mariah Bliss
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Hi Charlene: So sorry to hear you're going through this right now. Have you tried reaching out to your school to see if they have any placement programs or special relationships with employers you can take advantage of? A lot of schools work with local employers to place their graduates in their companies. Try that out and see what happens!

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