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How to easily get a job [in Nigeria] with no experience

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How to get a job when you have no experience? Here are actionable tips to help you land a job, even when you have no job experiences.
Many jobs require job experience, but how can one have experience without ever having a job in the first place? This is a catch-22 situation but it is also nothing to worry about. There is always that point in everyone's career where there is no prior experience. This is especially true for fresh graduates who just finished their education and looking for opportunities in the job market. If you fall into the category of job seekers with no job experience, that is great. You have nothing to worry about. There is always a starting point for everyone. Also, note that there are many people out there with no job experience who successfully land their first jobs. In this post are some tips how to get a job, especially for someone with not experience.

How to sell yourself and land your first job

To get any employer to hire you, you need to know hot to sell yourself. Your most important brand is your personal brand. That is, yourself. So, despite your experiences or lack of it, it important you are able to sell yourself to get the employer to hire you. What is a personal brand? Your personal brand is the impression you give out about yourself: who you are, what you are capable of and what makes you valuable. Understand that your personal brand has nothing to do with your job experience or position in that industry. Here are some tips how to sell your personal brand Understand what the employer is looking for in a perfect candidate for the position. They would want someone who can: 1. Demonstrate who they are. This can be by showcasing a positive demeanor: showcasing confidence; someone who is eager, helpful, etc. 2. Demonstrate what they are cable of. You can demonstrate this by showcasing things you learned in the past that you can apply to new opportunity. 3. Demonstrate what makes them valuable. Say for example you have been able to accomplish something in the past, how can apply or project that same experience for this new opportunity. In other words, what do plan to accomplish in this new role. The bottom line is try to showcase what your personal brand is and how that is in line with the ideal candidate the company is looking for.

Interview tips

Interviews gives you that much needed opportunity to sell your personal brand. But no matter how great your personal brand is, you need to be able to convince the employer and how you do that is by knowing how to prepare and nail any interview. Here are some tips for you: Top interview questions and how to answer them
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