When someone tells you "You can't get a job without experience" your first reaction would be "how can I get experience if I can't get a job?" It's normal to react that way which is why being greedy is the best thing for your career.
That kind of conundrum exists in the professional world especially for someone getting his first taste of the real world but it also poses the same frustration for those who are shifting careers or those who just want to make a difference. So what does one need to do to get experience? Simple - get a variety of experiences.
The usual questions during an interview are "What kind of experiences have prepared you for this role?" and "What makes you different than the rest?" and many more. The best answers come from those practical and tangible examples you can provide that has potential leverage and high desirability.
Which is why being greedy with experiences makes a difference. Though the word greedy is not entirely used in a positive context, it's the best way to describe what needs to be achieved in order to have a successful career, as described by Fortune.
Never miss an opportunity and seek out as many opportunities as you can because that's the only way you can "future-proof" yourself. Experiences means acquiring new skills, reinforcing what you already know, building on your strengths and turning your weaknesses into strengths.
"Stretch:How To Future Proof Yourself For Tomorrow's Workplace", is a book by Karie Willyerd and Barbara Mistic that defines what a worker needs to do to be greedy.
Remember that this takes commitment and time which means it's a gradual and continous process. Don't be afraid to repeat and be engaged because you can definitely capitalize on your experiences even if they aren't connected to your current role.
© 2017 Jobs & Hire All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
