Make Your Experience Work For You

Every job requires people that are trained with unique and individualized skills. Training is a large cost to employers, so capitalizing on your own personal experience on a resume and in an interview will allow interviewers to see your potential as an already experienced and trained employee. The more training you have coming in the job the less cost it will be to the new employer. In addition to the cost saving factor it will also save time as you will not need to be away from your new position to complete training prior to getting started.

Experience vs. education

It seems like experience and education are similar to a teeter-totter, the more education a job candidate has the less experience they have and vice versa. This can be a barrier to some people applying for jobs, whether they have more education or more experience. The positive news is that often employers who require a lot of experience will wave the education components if you have proven yourself as an outstanding employee throughout your experience. In other words a candidate meeting the minimal education requirements, with a good company record and work experience, may have an advantage over a more educated employee with limited work experience.

Again, this consideration depends on the job and the company policy. The more advanced the position being applied for is, the more likely that experience will factor equally with education.

Highlight your experience

People tend to minimize their experiences in job interviews. They may feel that they are being boastful or lack the self-confidence to discuss their strengths and skills. Try to be assertive in talking about your accomplishments and your experience. Use real examples when answering questions. For example, if you were a manager and implemented a new policy or protocol for employees that was beneficial to the company, note that in your interview. Stay results oriented in the interview, as the employer wants to know what you can bring to the table. Stay honest and accurate in your description of your experience both on your resume and during the interview.

A portfolio or folder of awards, certificates, trainings, accomplishments or additional skills that you have obtained can be beneficial in helping the prospective employer survey your experience. It is a nice way to present your experience without having to simply list your skills.

Understand what the employer seeking

Try to do some research on the company that the interview is with. Know what they produce or provide services for and try to determine how your current experience will support or enhance their marketplace. Planning in advance for questions about your experience will help you to be better prepared in the interview and to ensure that you include the full answer.

Focus on the positives

It is important at the interview to stay focussed on the positive aspects of yourself and your experience. Highlight the benefits of the experience that you can bring to the job in positive and concrete terms. Statements that reflect the self-confidence that experience brings will build confidence in the employer. Remember that experience does not mean that you are not open to new ideas and suggestions, rather that you bring a wealth of knowledge to the workplace that a candidate without a hands-on background could.

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