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Can you avoid selling yourself short for a first job?
On my quest for a full-time job (also my first job) while in college, I have been looking into the shopping outlets that are in my city for employment opportunities. I am a hard-driven person who has high expectations of myself both in school and with a career. The problem is that I feel as though I am selling myself short if I was to do something such as a sales associate and sit at a cash register all day for a year or two just to gain work experience. I’d rather aim higher and get my experience at a different position that I feel fits me better.
However, we all know that it isn’t that easy. Most places require some experience for higher positions. This leads me to my main question: Can you avoid selling yourself short on your first job? Basically, would someone hiring for a position such as a floor supervisor or or assistant manager ever take a chance on someone who is inexperienced, but expresses the desire and qualities of somebody fit for the job?
When a person is looking to hire someone they look for the best person they can get for the least amount of money. If they can hire someone with more experience for the same amount of money as you then they will, but if there is something about you that makes them feel you are a better “buy” then they will take a chance on you.
I would encourage you to try to get a supervisor roll if possible but be willing to settle just to get the experience. If you end up working an entry level position think of it has a great opportunity and get everything you can out of it. It just might lead to the position you really want.
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