If you are an entry level candidate it can be very frustrating to find a job.  I was recently talking to a new grad that said she was having a horrible time finding a job.  It seemed to her that every position she found posted in the paper or on the internet was requiring 1-2 years of experience.  However, after talking to her a bit more, I found that she was really selling her self short.  She had a ton of hands on experience from her training at school and great volunteer experience.  My suggestion to her was to highlight all of these transferable experiences and skills on her cover letter and resume.  She was employed within a few weeks.

Don’t sell yourself short in this job market, take some time to dig deep and really think about the experience you have.  Please note, I am not suggesting that you apply to every job you see and waste your time and the employers time.  Don’t apply to a position for a rocket scientist if you just got your Associate Degree in Medical Assisting . . . However, if there is a job out there that you know you would be perfect for and the only thing standing in your way is a few months of experience, go for it!

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