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Samuel
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Indaiatuba
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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.
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Flora Villalta
Housekeeping Administrative Assistant Executive
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Flora’s Answer
Companies look for a lot of different items, such as personality, favorite school subjects, maybe your hobbies. Everyone has something to offer.
Have you looked into on the job training or jobs that help pay for your education?
Have you looked into on the job training or jobs that help pay for your education?
Agreed! There are always entry-level jobs that are hiring and many may even offer tuition reimbursement.
Lauren Madison
Lauren Madison
Teacher, Customer Service, Executive Assistant
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Austin, Texas
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Lauren’s Answer
I highly recommend working in the service industry as a first job. It’s fairly easy to get a position as a host/hostess or server and there’s potential to make a lot of money. I worked at a restaurant in high school and made enough money to pay for college. I also kept the job after college to make extra money on the weekends while working a full-time job during the week. The service industry is a really great humbling experience and teaches you a lot about customer service and teamwork plus it can be a really fun environment where you make lifelong friends.
Also Samuel, you sound very smart and well spoken. I’m sure you have so much to offer an employer. 😊
Also Samuel, you sound very smart and well spoken. I’m sure you have so much to offer an employer. 😊
Pamela Smith
Author / Career Advisor
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Pamela’s Answer
Hi Samuel,
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!
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 Chi
Data Science
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New York, New York
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Thomas’s Answer
Hi Samuel,
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
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 Franco
Business Planning Manager
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Guadalajara
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Henrique’s Answer
Hello Samuel,
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!
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 Pereira da Silva
Materials Planning Leader
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Evandro’s Answer
Hi Samuel,
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
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
Alini Fragoso
Customer Success Sr Advisor
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Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Alini’s Answer
Hello. I would say that you need to know what you would like to do. If you are a student you can apply for some internship program as in Bank or other factories or companies. You need to do a curriculum, look for on line opportunities . During the interview you need to demonstrate attitude, optimism and your main qualities. If you really want a position you need to study about the company, the role and what you can contribute. You need to describe in your curriculum your main qualities.
Bree Williams
Education Advisor
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Jacksonville, Florida
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Bree’s Answer
Entry level positions normally do not require any experience or skill in the role. The technology field is a great place to look into! My first job was as in a call center working as technical support. I had no previous experience, and that job gave me the opportunity I needed to build a career in technology! There are even certain state college programs that offer to pay to get you IT certified! You can also look into UPS, FedEx (they are always hiring entry level positions) or even going to a job placement agency like Randstad USA. They will be able to work with you to find a role, however it may be temporary. Hope this helps! Good luck, and dont give up!
Check out the UPS, Fed-Ex, Concentrix or Amazon hiring sites
Contact an agent at Randstad USA to see what options they may be able to provide
Look at your local community college for free certification options
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