The Career Builder's Podcast

Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Lack Experience

Episode Summary

Whether starting out in your career, or starting out in a new industry, the point is simple: you need to start somehow. Explore what it takes to get going when you lack relevant professional experience.

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

• If you're just starting out in your career or changing career paths, this episode is for you
• "The Pursuit of Happiness" movie to prep for your job search
• Relationships, Creativity, and Effort
• Utilizing your network to have the first conversation
• How having heart can differentiate you
• A job description is a "wish list"
• Set yourself apart by physically showing up
• "What are the tools at my disposal to differentiate myself?"
• Utilizing LinkedIn
• Fear of rejection
• Timing can be everything
• How can you show your natural talents?
• The importance of communicating your value
• Setting your expectations early on
• Finding fit in your connections
• Confidence comes from starting
• "Do the things that other people aren't doing"
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Bringing fun into it