How To Land An Entry-level IT Position With No Prior Experience

How to land an entry-level IT position with no prior experience

A large number of employers are delighted to hire someone with experience for an entry-level salary who isn't actually an entry-level employee in the traditional sense. As a result, when looking for your first job after college, you'll come across a plethora of positions that require prior work experience. The following is how we recommend you deal with them:

Regardless, fill out an application

This does not imply that you should apply to as many positions as possible in the hopes of being called in for an interview. You can always apply for an entry-level position if you come across one that you believes is a perfect match for you, regardless of whether or not you meet the experience requirements. Every year, employers post job openings in the hopes of attracting the unicorn entry-level candidate with three years of experience and no salary expectations, only to find that no one applies. It is possible that if you submit an application, you will be competing against a relatively small pool of applicants.

Please avoid being patronizing or attempting to persuade the employer that they are insane for wanting to hire someone with three or more years of experience for an entry-level position if you do decide to apply for the position. Instead, be mature and respectful in your behavior. If they're looking for experience, show them that you're wise beyond your years and that you know what you're talking about.

Consider the following when applying for a position for which you are ineligible: 

1. Be confident while still maintaining a humble demeanor

The more comfortable you become with yourself, the less difficult this becomes. Allow yourself to be at ease with your ignorance. It is unrealistic to expect you to be an expert in everything. Instead, cultivate a sense of curiosity and openness.

2. Acquire and emphasize your prior experience

Create a side project, volunteer with a local business, or apply for an internship to keep your mind active and engaged.

3. Get to know who you are and what you like

Consult with your family, friends, and teachers, as well as engaging in some serious self-reflection, to determine your own personal characteristics. Then make a point of emphasizing them.

4. Make a point of stressing your motivation and desire

If you weren't interested in the job, you would not be applying for it, would you? As in, you genuinely want it, correct? In order to ensure that this is self-evident, Never make an attempt to appear desperate, but always make an effort to appear enthusiastic. Prepare for the interview by conducting background research and being prepared to respond honestly and thoughtfully to the question "Why do you want to work here?"

Network

It is highly likely that submitting your resume through a company contact will increase your chances of being interviewed significantly. Getting in touch with someone at the company and convincing them to speak on your behalf is the most difficult part. 

Get an Internship

Unlike student internships, which are only available to current students, professional internships count toward the experience requirements of almost any job. You may be experiencing difficulties landing interviews if your resume does not demonstrate enough relevant real-world experience on your resume. The process of landing a paid internship is not straightforward, but fortunately, there are resources available to assist you in launching your career. Search for the right one.