1. How to get a job without experience?

★ Know the industry
★ Immerse yourself and have an opinion
★ Network your way to work
★ Identify the skills you need
★ Work for free
★Ask for an interview

2. How to know about the industry?

Knowledge is power, make your brain a sponge and soak up all the information, news and insight you can get into the industry and type of role you are aiming for. Passion goes a long way in demonstrating why you're worth a shot.

3. How to immerse yourself and have an opinion?

Follow influential opinion former's in the industry, company and role you want to work in on Twitter and LinkedIn. Join relevant groups, follow blogs and sign up to forums. Post responses to questions and start to get your name and opinions out there - it will go a long way to showing your passion and knowledge on a range of subjects. Being able to confidently get your opinion across is a valuable skill in any role, but is key to demonstrating understanding and knowledge in the absence of solid experience.

4. How to identify the skills you need?

Make a list of all the skills that are valuable to (and listed in job ads for) the role you're looking to get. Then list your own skills: technical and computer, communication, problem solving and research and managerial. Use examples of when you have demonstrated these skills successfully to tell a story of why you have what it takes to be given a go. For example, if you led a successful student campaign at university include this in your CV. Or if you have held a volunteer position that has used these skills, include this too. Transferable skills are relevant and will demonstrate that you have the right qualities for the job.

5. How to network your way to work?

Research the path that people most commonly take to get that ideal job, connect with people through tools like LinkedIn and Twitter, and search an apply for internships, paid and unpaid to improve your network and gain some experience you can really build on.

6. Why one should work for free?

Join industry societies, volunteer and apply for internships and work experience in as many relevant places as you can, you'll not only gain valuable experience, you'll build a network and get a foot in the door. Once you're in, be keen to take on responsibility, demonstrate your skills and lead projects or initiatives.

7. Why ask for an interview?

If you don't ask, you don't get. Be honest and seize the opportunity to show someone how much you deserve a chance. You have a much better chance of convincing a manager to hire you if you can tell them why you're right and demonstrate through examples, why you have the relevant experience to do the job. Be confident in your skills and ability any recruiter will respect your passion and effort and that's half the battle.

8. How to list the communication skills?

If you are good at public speaking, writing, training, listening and facilitating teamwork. These are skills you can develop through writing classes and membership in a Toastmasters club.
Identify problem solving and research skills. Students and bloggers have finely honed research skills that can be an asset to a company. People with organizational or office management skills can also boast exceptional problem solving skills.

9. How to list the managerial skills?

If you have ever led a project at your job, through a charity or among-st friends, then you can add leadership skills. Write down experience where you were asked to communicate with different departments or organize a group project. Many employers are looking for people who can work independently and in a team environment.

10. How to list the computer skills?

List all of your computer skills. This can include working with Windows and Mac operating systems, typing over 60 words per minute, proficiency with PowerPoint or other Microsoft Office programs, web programming, blogging, content management systems, databases, graphic design and more. If you don't have any computer skills, take free or low-cost courses at your local library and add the training to your skills list.

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