Lack of experience,.,.

Lack of experience,.,.

There is a website about organisations looking for volunteers http://www.do-it.org.uk then all you do is type in your postcode and when you are available and (i think) type of work you want and it will tell all the local ones to you.

Lack of experience,.,.

I have just finished intermediate level, and due to start technician in September, I was also having problems trying to find a job within an accountants without having any previous experience. They recognised I was doing the right thing by doing the course, but would not give me a change. To this outcome, I changed my approach, and asked about doing work experience. I was taken on to do three months experience, and have since been offered a permanent position.<BR><BR>Hope it works out for you :-)

Lack of experience,.,.

Hi,<BR>I was recently in exactly the same position as yourself, however i looked at agencies and found a really good friendly one in preston called RK Accountancy, they were so helpful and supportive. I got some temp work and then was taken on full time! Check them out at www.rkgroup.co.uk and follow the accountancy link or give them a call, number is 01772 881666.<BR>Best of luck<BR>James

Lack of experience,.,.

Its hard but with no experience you still have to start at the bottom of the ladder I'm afraid. Some employers are put off employing a qualified technician because the salary for a technician (with experience) is higher than for someone with no experience even with the qualifications. Even one years experience will help you so you need to try anything you can to get on the bottom of the ladder. <BR><BR>Try agencies, voluntary work of give the larger companies a try - you may have to start with either purchase ledger or sales ledger but this will help you on your way. <BR><BR>Other places to start are the local police they usually have a lot of jobs that don't often get advertised outside of the force. You can get their tel from directory enquiries and ask to speak to the personnel department. Also local councils are the same. <BR><BR>Try voluntary work at a local accountants. The big firms are usually happy for the extra help also if they are a big firm they usually take on staff each year especially if you are willing to continue your study (this makes you cheaper to employ).<BR><BR>Another solution is to send your CV to local companies saying you are freelance. Scoot around your employment history by putting the company names but no a description of the type of work you did. They will assume this is all accounts based. You may get as odd day of work here or there but if you are a proven entity to them then it will look better if you are known to them.<BR><BR>It is really hard but you just have to keep at it. Don't bring up the situation of no previous experience. Often if you add a list of subjects to your CV that you can do then this will get you through the door. <BR><BR>If you need help with this let me know and I will send you a sample of my CV - this may also be a problem in itself. If the CV isn't good then you don't even get a response. I have only had 3 years experience and for the last two years I have been working as the financial controller for an IT company. It's all about getting through the door. My email is jacobie@tiscali.co.uk.<BR><BR>Good luck!