As a recent college grad, how can I showcase my experience? Ask Johnny
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Experience is about skills applied, problems solved, and responsibility handled ‒ not just where you worked.
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world's largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.”
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Question: I’m a recent college grad, and every entry-level or junior role I see asks for experience, but I don’t have any. How can I get my foot in the door? – Anika
Answer: Let me start with the short answer: You likely have more experience than you think. You’re just not framing it correctly.
Too many early career professionals assume “experience” only counts if it came with a full-time title and a paycheck. That’s not how most employers look at it, though, especially for entry-level roles. Experience is about skills applied, problems solved, and responsibility handled ‒ not just where you worked.
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