Most employers want to hire people with experience. But how do you get experience if you can’t get hired? It’s a classic bind. One solution is to volunteer or do other unpaid work. You’ll gain skills and practical experiences. You’ll also gain references and a better understanding of your work preferences and talents. And all of those will improve your chances of getting hired. Here are five types of unpaid (usually—sometimes you can get paid) work experiences: Volunteer work To volunteer actually means to work without being paid. There are opportunities to volunteer in every community, typically at nonprofit organizations…
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