How to get a job without any skill or experience?
Hi, I'm new to the market and I don't think I have anything to offer companies. My father insists on me to work as a construction worker or as an electrician but I don't like the environment nor the profession. I don't know how to proceed, especially in an increasingly competitive market. I need a job so I can pay for my education and college (which I haven't decided on yet) and as well as other bills as my parents are not going to help me if I ever choose anything else they prefer me becoming.
8 answers
Flora’s Answer
Have you looked into on the job training or jobs that help pay for your education?
Lauren’s Answer
Also Samuel, you sound very smart and well spoken. I’m sure you have so much to offer an employer. 😊
Pamela’s Answer
Perhaps the military is an option for you? Today's military offers multiple career paths, the ability to serve your country and travel. You will get training in a skill that you can have a career as civilian once you complete your service.
You will also qualify for the GI Bill which can help you pay for college or additional training once you're out.
Good luck!
Thomas’s Answer
thanks for sharing your curiosity and willingness to explore.
I would suggest you to learn about the different careers and jobs available to understand the day-to-day for the different roles and check what interests you the most. On top of that, we have plenty of materials from professionals in the field and role you are curious about in so many formats such as texts, videos and audio. Also, with generative AI, you can ask a language model such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity and many others whatever you want.
Take advantage, assess the possibilities and understand what you aspire. There is not a right or wrong when you are in this exploratory mode.
Many times, you will find out that what you really dream about is not present yet as more and more jobs and roles will seat in the intersection of very related areas.
Enjoy this discovery journey!
Thomas
Henrique’s Answer
If you're not yet 18, I'd suggest looking into the opportunities available at SENAI as an "apprentice". They offer programs where you can study part-time while learning a trade and earning money. This was one of my initial professional encounters, and it genuinely transformed my life. I studied Mechanics back then, and although my current career doesn't relate to it, the professional attitude I developed there is still beneficial at every stage of my career journey. Every beginner's job can be challenging and often doesn't pay well. However, remember that it doesn't restrict you from switching career paths in the future. For instance, I worked as a waiter to fund my IT college education.
Wishing you the best in your career journey!
Evandro’s Answer
This is a GREAT question!
I think you need to start to find what you like to do in your day by day activities. Listen your parents but also listen your friends and family and ask then what they think you do great. Reflect about it! After identify your preferences try to watch some youtube videos related this topic and if you want find in the Linkedin some professional that´s already working in your preference areas and send a mensage to them (if possible set up some phone call to know better about the area ;D).
You mentioned " I don't think I have anything to offer companies"... we always have somenthing to offer to our family, community and companies. When we are starting our professional life we need to focus first in our soft skills ... this will help you in your career. In this initial phase Companies normally dont consider if you had a previous experience they will consider your values and soft skills (If Samuel is organized, if Samuel helps the community, if Samuel want to learn, etc). For example... your mensage here demonstrate to me that you want to learn, you have a great english level, initiative, ask help when need.
I can see that you are from Brazil... Me too :) Please if you want send me a email or mensage in Linkedin and we can set up some time to talk. Will be a pleasure.
Good Luck!
Evandro
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