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How to land your first job with no experience

What employers look for when you have no work history, and how to show it.

By JobShab editorial team · October 6, 2026

Key takeaways

Employers hiring for first jobs look at attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

List school projects, volunteering, part-time work and any skills you have taught yourself.

Search for entry-level, junior or trainee roles and read what each one asks for.

Practice common interview questions so you sound clear and confident.

Use the Resume checker to make sure your resume shows what you can do.

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Show attitude and reliability. List projects and volunteering. Practice common interview questions.

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