First by doing more than the job description. This will protect you from layoffs (well, maybe not against group wide layoffs), being in the top half of your peers. Get involved, volunteer, learn, and document!!!!

Document what you do, how you do and what is the results of it. Do this every quarter or more often if you are rock-staring it. Nothing sucks more than getting to your evaluation time or writing a resume and cant remember what you did or the numbers around it.

Toot your own horn. Rarely will you find a manager that will do that for you. Do it yourself, use those numbers from your documentation to back it up too. The more of a rock-star you are, the more your manager will pay attention to you.

Don’t showboat but actually do the job well and help your fellow workers to succeed too. Help your manager to succeed. Rising tides lifting all boats and that kinda stuff. The more you show you are for the team the more chances you will be noticed and win.

And if not, because, lets face it, politics does come to play sometimes, you can take your show on the road with a resume filled with good, documented data. You will get called. Just don't write a resume that only lists tasks in a generic way. Most resumes I have seen (I do a resume-writing service and have been a hiring manager at a few different companies) are just generic lists of tasks. I call them the 80–90%ers and it works out about that between those I have seen for jobs I am trying to fill and resumes people send to me for review or to engage my services.

So be one of those detailed resumes that gets a hiring manager excited.

Outperform everyone else. Show that you are able to do what the others cannot do, or do it quicker and better. Solve problems that others cannot solve and do what others say is impossible.

Another route is obtaining professional licenses. I got mine only 10 months into my job when it normally required 10 years of experience to even attempt it. I was the second youngest person to ever get that license and it immediately elevated me from clerk to branch manager.

That brings me to another route, which is have a high IQ. Your company will notice without telling them, by your job performance. Another way, which happened to me, is being tested by your company as a job requirement and scoring higher than everyone else, that year, at least.

A last route is to get a college degree or a higher one like a Masters. Some companies will pay you more or promote you if you have an advanced degree. This are the methods I am aware of, and that worked for me, except the college degree thing.

Kiss ass. Play golf. Take credit for other peoples ideas. Brown nose. False flattery. In general, become a lying prick.

Don't fall into the trap that hard work will help.

Also, remember that, in general, your manager will never promote you. Your manager's manager will promote you. Typically, your manager does not want you as a peer, particularly if you are intelligent, and produce good ideas. Your manager will also try to prevent you from interscting with highe level management.

Most of the first line managers I have known were insecure, not particularly bright, and very territorial. Another reason that the US is going down the toilet.

Read Jung's analysis of corporations. Very depressing.

Advancing from an entry-level retail position to a management role requires a combination of skill-building, networking, and strategic career moves. Here’s a step-by-step guide for retail workers aiming to climb the career ladder:

1. Excel in Your Current Role

• Master Core Responsibilities: Demonstrate excellence in customer service, inventory management, and sales. Be reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Show Initiative: Go beyond your assigned tasks by seeking opportunities to help coworkers, improve processes, or boost store performance.
• Develop Soft Skills: Build strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities, which are critical for leadership.

2. Learn the Business

• Understand Store Operations: Gain knowledge about scheduling, inventory tracking, merchandising, and loss prevention.
• Know the Metrics: Familiarize yourself with key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales targets, conversion rates, and shrinkage.
• Learn from Leaders: Observe managers to understand their responsibilities and decision-making processes.

3. Seek Opportunities for Growth

• Ask for More Responsibility: Volunteer to train new employees, lead team meetings, or handle small managerial tasks like scheduling or stock audits.
• Take Initiative in Problem-Solving: When issues arise, offer solutions and demonstrate your ability to handle challenges.
• Express Interest in Advancement: Let your supervisor or manager know you’re interested in growth opportunities and ask for feedback on how to prepare.

4. Build Relationships

• Network Within the Company: Develop positive relationships with managers, coworkers, and district or regional leaders.
• Find a Mentor: Seek guidance from someone who has already advanced in the company to learn from their experience.

5. Pursue Training and Education

• Participate in Training Programs: Take advantage of in-house leadership training, workshops, or certifications your company offers.
• Gain Relevant Skills: Develop skills in areas like team leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and retail technology.
• Formal Education (if needed): Consider pursuing a certification or degree in retail management, business administration, or a related field.

6. Be Open to New Opportunities

• Apply for Promotions: When positions like shift leader, team leader, or assistant manager become available, apply and showcase your readiness.
• Consider Lateral Moves: Sometimes moving to a larger store or another location within the company can offer more growth opportunities.

7. Demonstrate Leadership Potential

• Lead by Example: Show that you can motivate others, maintain a positive attitude, and stay calm under pressure.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on resolving challenges and contributing to the team’s success.
• Take Feedback Constructively: Use feedback to improve and show that you are coachable and adaptable.

8. Stay Patient and Persistent

• Be Resilient: Advancement may take time, especially in competitive environments. Keep honing your skills and looking for openings.
• Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize your progress as you take on more responsibilities or gain recognition for your efforts.

By focusing on professional growth and demonstrating a commitment to excellence, entry-level retail workers can position themselves for advancement and achieve their goals of becoming leaders in the industry.

Get your timing right. You will not be able to show them that you're interested on day two. Is that an insult? No, I just mean that you won't know the ropes, you're still learning, everything from where is the other copier to what are the procedures and processes in place.
Take the first one to three months (depending on the company) to learn everything you can about the company and your role.

Key things to focus on:
What is the main work you do?
What are stress points at the company? (aka when does everyone freak out?)
What are stress points for your boss?
What does everyone complain about?
What does everyone like?
How do other colleagues like to communicate?

Once you've been there a while, you can do what Hunter Peress suggested and find the most important projects and focus on them.

For example once you've mastered the questions above you can turn them into projects.
What is the main work you do? How can you do it better, faster, generate more revenue?
What are stress points at the company? (aka when does everyone freak out?) What can you do to alleviate that stress?
What are stress points for your boss? What can you do to make your boss's job easier?
What does everyone complain about? How can you improve it? How can you take some of that work off their hands?
What does everyone like? How can you ensure that those things remain constant?

My last question: How do other colleagues like to communicate? is critical.
If you take on an important project and your boss only wants to be emailed once a day and you stop by his office seven times to talk about it, then it can affect how your boss perceives you. Entry level is tough because a lot of your work is the busy work and it is very very easy for higher ups to perceive you as not being a hard worker when in reality you're just not using their preferred communication style. Everyone you work with will be different-learn what they like and use it.

Motivation can come from a lot of places. In this case, the easiest place to get motivation would likely be from your vision for the future. I'm assuming in this case you want to move up in the company.

Appreciate the opportunity you have in receiving that entry level position. It means you've taken to first step towards something big. Visualize what could happen if you do a good job. If you focus on this you'll be motivated to do the absolute best job possible.

Pain and pleasure are the base principles in motivation. Think of the greatest pleasure you could associate with getting, having and doing that entry level job and associate whatever pain possible. Then remind yourself of these things constantly. Gratitude is a powerful force for this. By being grateful for the position these pains and pleasures will naturally surface.

You'll realize how lucky you are to:

1. Have an opportunity
2. Have a job period

And by staying grateful you'll be reminded:

1. Just how many people don't have a job at all
2. Just how many people have no opportunity
3. That if you don't do a good job that position could be taken from you tomorrow. And if you don't do a great job, you might never be promoted.

To some degree motivation (or lack-there-of) depends on the state of the company you're working for. But if you see great opportunity, or at least job security with some opportunity, then you can find motivation.

And if that isn't the company you'd like to stay at or even move up in at all, stay grateful for having a job and maybe think of a way you can use part of your paycheck to invest in something towards your future such as nice suits if you're a businessman or money to start your website business.

I'd also suggest making some friends. Making friends on the job will make the job more enjoyable and naturally you'll be at least marginally more motivated.

These 6 things are all you need to crack your first entry-level job! (from my experience)

1. A Professional Online Presence:

- Personal Website or Portfolio: Create a personal website or online portfolio to showcase your work, projects, and achievements.

- Professional Social Media: Maintain a professional presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Dribble or whichever platform is relevant to you.

2. A LinkedIn Profile:

- Profile Optimisation: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is complete, with a professional photo, a strong summary, and detailed sections on education and skills.

- Skill Endorsements and Recommendations: Request endorsements and recommendations from professors or colleagues to bolster your profile.

3. List of Niche Job Search Sites:

- Graduate Job Boards: Use sites like Milkround and Huzzle, which specialise in entry-level roles for graduates.

- Hidden Job Markets: Look into job boards specific to your field, such as Creativepool for creative roles or eFinancialCareers for finance jobs.

- Exclusive Job Listings: Many universities have exclusive job listings for their students and alumni.

4. Tailor Your Applications: Don't be a spray-and-pray applicant! Research companies you're interested in and tailor your resume and cover letter to each specific role.

- Targeted Applications: Use keywords from the job description in your CV and cover letter to pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).

- Showcase Soft Skills by emphasising transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, which are highly valued for entry-level roles.

5. Apply Smartly:

- Carefully read and follow the application instructions provided by the employer to avoid disqualification.

- Customise your CV and cover letter for “each” job application to highlight relevant skills and experiences specific to the job description.

- Incorporate keywords from the job listing to ensure your application passes through applicant tracking systems (ATS).

- Quantify your achievements and demonstrate how they align with the employer’s needs, focusing on results and impacts.

6. Follow Up Effectively:

- Post-Application: Send a follow-up email within a week of applying to express continued interest and inquire about the status of your application.

- Post-Interview: Send a thank-you note after interviews to reinforce your interest in the position and reiterate your qualifications.

Final words for you guys, Entry-level doesn't mean experience-less! But by showcasing just your eagerness to learn, you can convince employers you're the perfect fit.

Good luck!

Here’s a list of tips and advice based on my experience learning web development:

1. Find your focus: When learning web development it can be hard to focus on what to learn as every resource will give advice on what to learn making it overwhelming. It’s so important to have a focus and know what you want. Figure out where your interests lie. Do you enjoy front-end work, translating designs into beautiful websites? Or do you prefer working more backend?
2. Make a learning plan: Make a list of the top languages or frameworks you want to learn. I created a list based on what skills employers were asking for in my area. By searching for web development jobs, you can make a list of recurring keywords and skills sought after.
3. Figure out how you learn best: Do you prefer learning through video, books, online exercises, or a combination? Invest in some good learning materials and courses.
4. Practice, practice, practice. Coding is a muscle, the more you train the better you will get. If you follow a tutorial, try building projects using the tools you’ve learnt. Don’t be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone. The more problems you run into the more you will learn. Half of being a developer is knowing how to debug and solve problems you run into.
5. Be determined. It’s not always going to be easy, you will run into problems, you will have demotivating moments. Sometimes you will feel like a genius, and other times you will question your existence. But keep practicing, keep trying, keep learning. Because that feeling when you overcome your obstacles is the best feeling. Be proud of your progress!

Somehow the job was opened to me when I first started with the Local Metropolitan Dade County Tax Assessors. They needed help and they help me fit right into a full time job instead of a temporary job which I first started.

It was scary because I was an introvert and working to help the public at the Tax Assessors Office, I had to open my mouth and speak up and talk with the public. At first I learned what i had to say and later it was pure joy for me to help the public and help them to locate property through the plat books too.

Customer Service was my pride and joy to be able to help people both English and Spanish so I was an asset to the Tax Assessors’ Office. I cherished the work I did and glad I worked there too.

Here are some tips on getting hired for an entry-level job, presented in a conversational and engaging tone:

1. Sell Your Hustle, Not Just Your Experience:

Entry-level jobs often ask for experience, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck! Focus on the skills you've already built, even from volunteering, projects, or odd jobs. Did you manage a social media account? Organized a killer campus event? These things show you're a go-getter with transferable skills – that's code for skills that work across different jobs. Highlight them in your resume and cover letter – make them the rockstars of your application!

2. Short-Term Gigs: Your Stepping Stone to Greatness:

Feeling stuck because jobs want experience you don't have? Platforms like Huzzle (toot our own horn much?) can help! We offer short-term gigs with flexible hours, perfect for students and recent grads. Think of it as on-the-job training. You gain experience in your field, build your resume, and maybe even impress someone enough to land a permanent gig. #ShortTermWins

3. Networking:

Remember that awesome professor who loved your work? Reach out! Past teachers, friends with connections, even family – everyone can be part of your job search squad. LinkedIn is your secret weapon here. It's like Facebook for professionals, but way cooler (and way more helpful for finding jobs!). Connect with people in your field, show your enthusiasm, and who knows, they might have a lead on an entry-level opportunity.

4. Tailor Your Applications, Don't Blast Them Out:

Don't be a spray-and-pray applicant! Research companies you're interested in and tailor your resume and cover letter to each specific role. Highlight skills and experiences that directly match the job description. It's all about showing genuine interest, not just applying to everything with a pulse. Employers love to see that you've done your homework!

Hi, the other responders are pretty on point. Think carefully about your likes, dislikes, skills, aptitude, and where you actually want to end up. With all these listed, you should be able to plot yourself a pretty good career path. Remember that there are always glitches along the way. But if you are strong enough and focussed enough, you will get there.

One final thing. Remember that the worst thing you can do is attempt to walk over people to reach your goal(s). As focussed as you are, try to always be considerate, flexible, reliable, and a team player. With these in mind and a good level of integrity, there will always be someone who is willing to help you reach your goals. Skipping any of these could come back and bite you on the a$$. Good luck!

Full-time, immersive bootcamp!

I don’t know of all the ways you can do it, but I’ll share how I myself got into web development, which is close enough. I graduated with a degree in teaching so I came from an unrelated field, in case that helps you.

I knew I wanted to get into web development but could not afford the money or to take the time to go back to school. I researched top bootcamps around my way and ended up choosing General Assembly. They touted a “90% of students get jobs within 90 days” slogan that I really liked.

It was a rigorous, intensive, 12-week, immersive, 9–5 bootcamp that taught full-stack web development with 2+ hours of homework every night and major projects due every few weeks. It was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life so far but also one of the most rewarding.

I did a freelance job right after I graduated (making a website for a friend’s business), and then applied to a ton of places. I got a couple offers two months after graduating. I was in! After I left my first web development job, I got another couple offers only 3 weeks after starting the application process. It gets easier to go in deeper after you have already gone in… OK I think I’ll just stop with that analogy.

Anyway, I think the most important thing to remember if you want to “get into” a software career is to love learning and solving problems. You must have a hunger for knowledge and growth because with software and technology, you never stop learning.

If you have that drive, potential employers will see it and feel it and before you know it, you’ll be in too.

Short answer, yes! Being overqualified is a stumbling block for lots of job hunters out there. And it’s not just a problem for entry-level positions. It’s also a problem for jobs at all levels of responsibility. But the good news is that it’s a very easy fix!

The correct strategy is to tone things down so you will come across as qualified enough yet not overqualified. So by dumbing it down, you’ll be boosting your chances of being taken more seriously. Something that stands an excellent chance of turning into more recruiters being interested in you. And more employers not cutting you out because you’re within what they’re searching for.

I’m glad you gave those details. They are interviewing you so hard because you are unproven. When you get to these questions that you don’t know, get as much out of it as you can by doing these things:

1. Admit you don’t know it.
2. Ask them to explain it to you with genuine interest, or at least ask them to tell you the type of algorithm it is so you can go study it on your own when you get home.
3. At the end of the interview, if you know they liked you but you didn’t know all of the advanced skills, but that your foundations are good and that you’re willing to work for less. Show them that you’re intelligent, hard working, humble, and fast to learn.

This time is hard because you don’t have experience to lean on. Now a days when I have to do a technical interview with a client I’m not worried because I know that most of the things I don’t know are things I don’t often need, and I have the experience to say so and talk about how I’ve solved those problems in production environments in the past.

Keep going and do those things and good things will happen for you.

I would love to know your context as you apply!

Tech recruiting was my first job coming out of school and if you’re looking to get into sales, marketing, or the IT industry in general, it’s a great place to start. Though I’m in the digital marketing space now, the work I did in tech recruiting set the foundation of my professional career and I am eternally grateful to those companies I worked for and more importantly the people who invested in me in those moments.

But I know you’re not here to get my life story — you need a JOB and you need it NOW! So let’s dive into the the

1. Optimize your resume with keywords!

In terms of securing an entry-level role (and any role on earth for that matter) the first thing you need to have is: you guessed it, a strong and well formatted resume.

Cheat Code #1: Punctuation & Grammar MATTER.

One of the biggest pet peeves of recruiters is poor punctuation

Your job as a recruiter will revolve around resumes — you will use boolean (keyword) searches to scan the net for different resumes and profiles for you to contact.

With that being said, it is imperative for you to have a strong resume yourself. After all, if you cannot deliver a strong resume for yourself then no one will trust you to filter through the millions of resumes to find the best candidates. If you want a job finding the best candidate, you have to BE THE BEST CANDIDATE (at the very least on paper =).

The easiest way to get noticed for recruiter roles is by making sure your resume matches the keywords being searched for on recruiter job descriptions. Keyword optimization is a key factor in not only passing the initial eye test when a recruiter finds your profile, but also (and more importantly) for getting found by recruiters for jobs.

Do your best to organically position your experience & skills with the ones they are looking for and that will give you a leg up.

2.APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!

The characteristic that defines good recruiters is the same thing that defines great candidates: ACTIVITY! Create a spreadsheet or table of prospective jobs, create profiles on various job-boards like Indeed, Dice and Career Builder that you can parse your resume to and go to town on those applications (which should be easy now that you have a keyword optimized resume) to look to as a base.

In my instance, I kept 3 base resumes — for the IT, Financial, and Engineer Recruiting and as I found companies on job boards or on their website, I would tailor my resume to fit the criteria they were looking for.

Cheat Code #2: Tailor Your Resume For Each Job!

This one takes a bit more work, but will 2, 3 or 5x your results! Look, every job description is different. The only way you will be able to fit into a specific job description for a specific company is by tailoring your resume to speak to the experience that company is looking for.

Tailoring your resume is NOT:

1. Making up experience you don’t have
2. Using irrelevant experience to position yourself
3. Using keywords in situations they don’t belong.

Tailoring your resume is about describing your experiences in a way that lends itself to the skill or experience a person is looking for.

For instance: a job description may have a line stating that:

We are looking for someone with recruitment experience.

For me, I was president of my fraternity my senior year of college, so the way I spun it (and what helped in interviews) on my resume was like this:

President, Kappa Alpha Psi (September 2014 - May 2015)

-Lead the recruitment process, creating promotional collateral on the fraternity, hosting 3 informational sessions, networking with potential recruits and managed our intake process resulting in 2 new members at the end of the year.

This bring me to another point: be sure that your resume can show that you deliver RESULTS. In this example, I was able to show how many information sessions I had and what the results were. Try your best to connect your activity to your success and you will have a much strong resume to show for it.

3. Get On LinkedIn!

LinkedIn is becoming the biggest way to secure jobs in any space, but especially in recruiting. Once you’ve set up a strong resume, transpose it to your LinkedIn profile, throw on a strong (professionally shot) profile picture and a creative cover photo that speaks to your strengths, interest, or at least looks aesthetically pleasing.

Be sure to use your bio to not only describe your experiences & strengths but also tell recruiters what you are looking for!

2a. Network For Your Net-worth!

From there, LinkedIn is a social platform, which means it was built for networking. Be sure to find companies on the Jobs page, research those companies, find those recruiters, connect and use the initial message to start a conversation. Introduce yourself, ask about their experiences with the organization and see if they know anything about the hiring process for the job you are looking for.

Cheat Code #2: A friend of a friend is a friend indeed.

See if you have any second degree connections at the companies you’re looking at and try to use your network to facilitate introductions. In my first role, this was my key to securing a position. In my second, profile optimization was the key to being found on the job boards (guess I learned my lesson the first time =)).

Ultimately, as you will eventually learn in the recruiting role, this is all a numbers game. Don’t feel like you have to be loyal to a recruiter just because you’ve established a relationship or fall in love with a dream role — it’s a recipe for disaster. Do your due diligence on as many companies and roles as possible and: you got this one too — APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!

I really hope this helps you in your search my friend. It’s literally how I got into the space.

By definition, any job which requires prior experience, is not an entry-level job.

It is a job for an experienced person, regardless of how minimal the experience requirement might be.

Quit wasting your time applying to jobs which are behind your qualifications. Even if you think that those jobs which require no experience don’t pay as much as you think you deserve.

Since you have no experience, you won't be able to do much for any employer. Anyone who employes you will only be making an investment in you, giving you t least a year of training without getting anything useful in return. They hope that will instill in you a sense of moral obligation to stay on beyond the first year, and actually begin doing something which will begin to repay the investment of your year’s salary and all the time which will be spent (by experienced people) in training you

You are given an induction program where you’re introduced to your colleagues, organisational culture, and trained in the tasks of your job.

When you become an entry-level employee you are expected to learn and then master your current job. The employer expects that you will not only master the current job, but also show a willingness and ability to take on extra responsibilities. This is usually the case after a few years on the job. You’ll also need to do study programs if required by your manager.

You are expected to serve a probation period on the job where your performance on the job is monitored and you are given feedback from your manager on your performance. During the probation period, you need to work extra hard on the job as you have no legal right to be kept on if your manager thinks you are a poor fit for the company. What happens more specifically beyond the probation period depends on the employee, job, and manager.

Here are a couple you could try out:

1. Part-time/Freelance Salesman. Try and find a job that allows you to sell an expensive but high demand item at your own time (Usually full commission based) As what you are selling is expensive, after commission, the money you gain could be pretty good. For example, I did a part time/freelance job trying to sell F&B applications ($5k) on my own time to restaurants. The company I worked at would give the salesman $1k/app sold. I also worked as a freelance salesman for a Renovation/Interior Design company where I would receive a flat commission on every customer I closed. As prices for those sort of services would go into the thousands, the resultant % commission I received would be quite substantial for only around 3 hours of my time in total. Target these types of sales job openings rather than ones where you need to stand in shops or whatever 9-5 on weekends and receive your measly $8/hr. You want to go part-time? Then truly go 'Part Time.'
   

1. Web Developer. These pay extremely well. These services can range into the hundreds and frequently the thousands, though you are obviously allowed to set your own price according to the market. There are bound to be tonnes of small businesses in your area who could do with a decent website or just any sort of internet presence but because they are run by people who cannot do it themselves, they are in the market for someone to come and set it up for them and you can come in and get it done in your own time within a couple of weeks. There is a fair bit of background learning you'll have to do for this one though especially when you require some programming.
   

1. SEO & Marketer. Again, there are tonnes of small businesses out there who could do with some extra outreach or marketing efforts that expand into the internet world. Every single business would probably want to be on the first page of Google for its niche for instance and there are tonnes more who need help with stuff like Facebook Ads, Facebook Page set-up, engagement with followers on Twitter, Adwords/Adsense management or strategising, copywriting, videography etc...Devote some time to learning SEO and Internet Marketing techniques in order to help business drive traffic and you'll find yourself in high demand especially among the non-tech savvy community and with that if you feel you need some extra cash, connect with these guys and undertake a little project that you can do on your own time within a couple of weeks. Then again, it is a useful skill to have anyway.
   

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2. Freelance Designer. There is a massive market out there (check out your freelancing websites) of people who need some design work to be done be it logos, pictures etc...and as they are either too busy or do not have the knowledge, will hire part-time freelancers to get their job done. Devote some time to learning Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch etc...and you'll be able to satisfy an almost endless flow of demand when you wish.
   

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   Apart from sales to an extent, you'll probably notice that the last 3 require some substantial self-learning to be done before you can start monetising the skill commercially at a profitable level. Despite that, I would highly recommend investing the time to do so as the returns on that initial investment of time, though it may take a while, will be very good in terms of money you could potentially earn because nowadays there are tonnes of people who have not invested the time to pick up those skills and need help from outside and would be willing to pay high sums to get done. The demand for them is always there, which means the opportunity to earn good money in that field will always be there too.
   
   Forget jobs like waiting tables or distributing flyers or being a retail sales assistant. In terms of money, they do not pay great and you can be very easily replaced by some random high-schooler. Go for the long term returns even if its on a part-time job. If you want something that pays well (Web Development, SEO, Design), that implies there is significant value behind it. The ability to provide good value in exchange for good cash, does not appear overnight, it takes a bit of work. Forgo, a couple of months to learn, you will grateful after that when the money starts flowing and eventually would have overtaken the money you would have earned and the time you would have spent if you had stuck with a weekend flyer distribution job for example.
   
   Remember, nothing worth having comes easy. And for the record, definitely not money. You want something that pays well? Good. Differentiate yourself in terms of your skill set from the average Joe on the street and then let the demand come and the money flow after that.
   
   Besides, who knows? Build a good enough customer base, you could even start running yourself a nice Web Development and Digital Marketing firm with the skills you have now picked up.
   
   Best of luck!

So which top position you want. The highest according to you is the owner or if he died man sorry then the chairman of the board.

Sounds like that is your dream then you have over hundred ways to move up legally and officially.

So let's start off with you are you handsome or sexy I mean really hot and people just want you to feel the fire burning below. if you are then next are you like the James bond 009 kinda guy who is smart, expert in many ways and thinks quickly on your feet then boss marry their partner or offspring or first cousin then you in the family man don't forget to remember me.

Second way is to list all the people that report into that position then send them all on one year vacation so you be the next best thing they depend on but you and I know that your work as a clerk does not give you the sharp skills of management right so think carefully about this one

Third…see what the company value on the stock market and buy 51% of the shares you could buy 49% and be the next best thing to chocolate

So think carefully about this and you will the 97 ways I not put here. Don't forget to get a position for me when you high boss

Eli, you can do that in most jobs in many, many different industries or professions. There are loads of real-life stories about workers who started out in the mail room and ended up CEOs. The more important questions are, what do you like to do, and what are your natural work-related strengths?

Your goal should be to find what you enjoy doing and can do well. Frequently, these two things go together. After all, do you like something because you’re good at it, or are you good at something because you enjoy doing it, which usually demonstrates that you have an aptitude for it?

You’ll do better at what you like to do, which means that you’ll spend time learning how to do it even better, be praised for your diligence and effort, and succeed in working your way up in your organization.

And even if you choose to move from one company to another, or change professions after a few years, your experience and your expertise will enable you to move on and move up.

But first, you’ve got to figure out what you love to do, and then determine if you’ve got the real talents that will allow you to succeed in what you want to do!

I worked at my job until I had learned enough, and proven myself an excellent enough worker, to be worthy of a promotion. At that point, I was promoted into a higher-level position, where I was able to learn even more and supervise one or two other people. I stayed at that position until I was eligible for an even more senior position, and was promoted again.

That’s how anyone climbs the career ladder, Deborah. Do an excellent job, be as cooperative, friendly, and enthusiastic as you can, meet all your deadlines, follow all the rules, volunteer for projects, make yourself useful, help solve problems that arise in your department, learn a great deal, train other people using the knowledge and experience you have — it’s not magic, just common sense!

As a ex-call center manager, let me give you my perspective. There is not much room to move you up, but we will move you out.

We had two types of employees at our call center; those who viewed it as a temporary job until they could find the right job in their desired career field (we had one employee that worked there until he landed a major role in a daytime TV drama), and those who used it as a stepping stone to a better position in IT.

As the IT call center manager, it was my job to identify those that fit the latter category. If we had a very sharp person on the phones who was always able to resolve issues over the phone, it was usually because they had a really solid IT background. So what happened to those folks? We moved them out to one of the other shops (network, sysad, security, etc) as soon as we could. We recognized that if we didn’t do this, once they had enough time in the trenches, we figured they would move on to a competitor, and we didn’t want that to happen.

So from your perspective, become the ‘go-to’ person in the call center. If they have some IT-like projects you can take on to improve things, volunteer to take on the project. We had one person who significantly improved our call center database - we moved him out to the web development shop in less than a year. We made much better use of his skills, he was happier, and was making a LOT more money.

If you’re working for a good company, and they see your efforts, they will try and retain you by moving you a better position. Even if they don’t, you are building skills you can use in your next position.

To grow a business, the first and most difficult step is hiring your first employee. This is not easy, you are trusting them to do work that lives up to your own standards. You need to let them make mistakes, then tell them what you expect, specifically what is wrong and how to fix it, then let them fix the mistakes so it won't happen again. If they repeat mistakes and it becomes a problem, you might have to fire them, which is also hard to do. You will probably make less money to begin with, and you would now be responsible for someone else's income.

Once the employee earns your trust, you can do twice as many jobs. Then hire a third employee... Eventually you might be focusing on sales, finding new customers, and making sure customers are happy with the work of your employees. If you are successful, you will be too busy managing employees to do the work yourself.

Make sure to reward employees that bring in new work, you don't want them doing side jobs using your tools and materials, where you don't get a cut.

Your online reputation will become more important with time. Make sure customers are happy and leave positive reviews. Respond to bad reviews if you can.

Good luck!

When tech companies mention "experience" for entry-level roles, they seek evidence of applied skills beyond formal education. This typically includes internships, freelance work, personal projects (e.g., apps, GitHub contributions), or collaboration in academic/team settings (hackathons, group projects). They prioritize candidates who can navigate tools, frameworks, or workflows relevant to the role, minimizing ramp-up time. While not expecting years of professional work, they value demonstrable problem-solving, initiative, and real-world practice—even from non-traditional avenues. The phrasing often reflects competitive hiring practices, where companies filter for candidates who’ve already tested their skills in practical scenarios. Entry-level here leans on proactive learning and adaptability, not just theoretical knowledge.