No Experience Interview Preparation Guide

Don't make an essay out of your answer. Talk about your schooling as it relates to the position. Tell them things you have done outside of your classes that are related to the position.
Maybe even a part time job that is somehow related plus things you have written about that are related. Also briefly talk about your personal interest in this position and how you feel passionate about your career and future line of work. As a general rule, you should not discuss your personal life, hobbies, family, etc. Because that's not what they are looking for.

Just because you've never done something doesn't mean you can't do it. And it surely doesn't mean you can't excel at it. If you're asked a question about prior experience regarding something you've never done, the best way to answer isn't to say "No, I've never done that." Or, "No, I don't have experience in that area." The best way to handle the question is to say something along these lines: While I have not had any direct experience in XYZ, I am a fast learner, and I am confident that I could (do, manage, direct, handle, etc.) XYZ successfully and exceed your expectations. And an effective way to enhance your previous confident response would be to share with the hiring manager about a time when you did do something very similar-or something that could in some way relate to the experience they are asking you about.

It makes a potential employer feel better to know that you're confident in your abilities and talents-and it's also a far better alternative than just telling them, "No, I don't know how to do that," and possibly excluding yourself from consideration. As I mentioned earlier, just because you haven't done something previously doesn't mean you can't do it or never will be able to … And who knows? With time, you may even do it very well.

Every employer wants to know they can give you instructions once and you'll get the job done. I guarantee you that no employer wants to micromanage or ask an employee more than once to do something no matter what it is.

I am a loyal employee. I will not talk poorly about you. I will do everything I can to promote you and help promote this business. While I am working for you I will always be the best employee-whether for 1 year or 10 years. And should I leave, I will be rehire-able, and I will leave in an amicable and responsible manner. Prospective employers nowadays understand that asking employees to make a commitment to stay for 10-or even 25 years-just isn't realistic. Loyalty isn't about longevity. It's about being a committed and responsible employee while you're with that company.

I am easy to correct and instruct. I am teachable. If there is something that's not getting done, or if you're not doing it correctly, the employer wants to know that they can approach you to discuss the situation and that you're not going to fly off the handle or think you're superior.

I will complete the job/assignment you give me with excellence. The employer wants to hear that, no matter what, you are going to make it happen-that you're going to get the job done and do it to the best of your ability.

I am an agreeable person. The employer wants to know that no matter what situation you are put in, you're going to be a team player-and that you're not going to create confusion, conflict, problems, or challenge their authority.

Breaking into an industry or switching to a new field requires you to earn an entry-level job where you can improve your qualifications. Getting hired into a brand new field requires confidence and drive; however, most people are unaware of all the skills and qualifications they can transfer to the workplace.

★ Identify the job or industry that you would like to work in.
★ Choose your ideal job in that industry.
★ Apply for internships, paid or unpaid.
★ Start volunteering.
★ Work at an internship or volunteer post until you get a job.