{"id":5921,"date":"2018-05-17T15:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T13:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/?p=5921"},"modified":"2018-08-24T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T07:56:24","slug":"how-to-look-for-industry-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/how-to-look-for-industry-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Look for Industry Experience\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your CV looking a little bare? If you\u2019re fresh out of education, it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t have much experience, which is completely understandable. However, if you know which industry you\u2019re looking to join now is the time to gain relevant experience to boost your CV and your chances of securing a great job.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to start? Don\u2019t panic. Read on for our advice on how to look for industry experience.<\/p>\n

Tap Into Your Network<\/h2>\n

Firstly, consider tapping into your own network. Remember what they say: it\u2019s not always what you know, but who you know. Perhaps your mum\u2019s friend is well established in the industry, or your cousin\u2019s boyfriend works at a cool company you\u2019d like to gain experience in. Asking around might make you feel uncomfortable, but you never know what results it may yield.<\/p>\n

Start by mentioning to your closest contacts that you\u2019re looking to gain relevant experience. You could even shout about this on your social media profiles. After all, organisations are busier than ever before and would welcome a helping hand for a day, a week or a month.<\/p>\n

Boost Your Social Media Profiles<\/h2>\n

If you do choose to take the above approach, you\u2019ll need to boost your social media profiles. Focus on sharing relevant content in your industry and read up on the latest developments to ensure that you\u2019re well informed. Follow certain hashtags as you never know what conversations this could open up. Doing so will paint you in a positive and professional light.<\/p>\n

Contact Employers<\/h2>\n

If you come across an employer that you\u2019d like to learn from, you can certainly get in contact with them to see if they have any work experience opportunities for you. Ensure that you phrase your communication in the right way. You should start by saying how much you admire their company and explain a little bit about yourself: your educational background, passions and skills.<\/p>\n

You should then state that you\u2019re looking to build upon this by gaining valuable work experience in a company such as their own. Start by suggesting a day or two so it doesn\u2019t seem too overwhelming for them. Ensure that you tailor this email and make it personal for each one you send, and be sure to address them with the right name.<\/p>\n

Do Something Extra<\/h2>\n

Another factor that can make you stand out is to do something extra, which relates to the field that you\u2019re hoping to get into. For example, if you were looking to get into marketing, PR or copywriting, you may choose to start your own blog, publishing relevant, informative articles. Alternatively, if you wanted to become a teacher, you might volunteer at a local youth club or coach a children\u2019s sports team.<\/p>\n

Whichever approach you take, going that little bit further will help to make your CV stand out and boost your chances of landing a work experience placement.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Over all, gaining relevant experience is extremely important if you want to stand out from the crowd in your job hunt. Follow our advice and you\u2019ll be able to find yourself industry experience in no time.<\/p>\n

CV-Library is the UK\u2019s leading independent job board and advertises <\/em>teaching jobs<\/em><\/a> across the UK. For more expert advice on careers and the workplace, visit their\u00a0<\/em>Career Advice<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and <\/em>Recruitment Insight<\/em><\/a> pages.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your CV looking a little bare? If you\u2019re fresh out of education, it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t have much experience, which is completely understandable. However, if you know which industry you\u2019re looking to join now is the time to gain relevant experience to boost your CV and your chances of securing a great job.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[488,494],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Look for Industry Experience\u00a0 - Jobboard Finder News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your CV looking a little bare? 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