Got education,no experience

raher1

I went to college as a mature before the tiger died. I have education but no real experience. I am looking at emigrating is that a good idea?

starlit

Have you looked into unpaid internships or job-bridge here in Ireland? Volunteering is something you could consider if you haven't done it before.

Otherwise emigration might be a wise thing to do but have an idea what area of work you want to follow you might get something in the UK, EU, OZ or Canada.

Would you do a J1 or complete a work visa programme if its not that long since you graduated from college?

bfocusd

Have you looked into positions abroad? I'd of though it would be hard to get a position with no experience, seeing that people moving would be experienced, what sector are you in?

Mrs OBumble

Sonye wrote: »

I went to college as a mature ...

How mature? Where are you thinking about moving to? What's your education in? What do you want to do with your life - dreams, ambitions, etc?

raher1

i have an arts degree and a hdip in tv and radio production. i did a city and guilds in web design, i was hoping to pursue graphic or web design but with the economy gone no one is offering experience.i was thinking cloud computers.i am 36. its all a mess

mosi

Have a look at bluebrick.ie
There are some courses on the Springboard initiative there for cloud computing.

raher1

You can only choose one course from college from bluebrick,but the courses are short.It could be the difference.

catonkey

It's not the worst idea but it's also not something you should jump into unless you're ready for it.

As regards having experience, given the fact that there are very few jobs available at the moment in most industries, the government's fascination with putting everyone on internships/work experience programmes assumes that lacking work experience is the only real barrier people face when trying to get a job. All graduates have no experience - get 12 months experience under your belt and you'll be grand! Not so. Sure, experience can never hurt, but if you're weighing up emigrating now versus doing an internship/similar programme here be very sure that 12 months down the line there's every chance you'll be in the same position you're in now with the exception that your post would be about being educated and experienced and still unable to find work.

I also went to college as a mature student during the tiger years and gave up a good job to do it. I am now educated like yourself and experienced from before I started college, and have also worked reasonably steadily since I graduated. I lost my job about 6 months ago and have not had one interview since, not one. The problem is that for every job there are people with oodles more experience and/or education who will do that job for the same price, so why pick us? My point here is that a lack of experience isn't the only problem you'll face and whilst doing more courses and work experience programmes can't hurt (and will help with networking etc.), they may just be 'treading water' so to speak when it comes to actually getting a paid position.

Emigration is not for everyone and there are no guarantees that things would be any better across an ocean. Have you looked into the career paths in your industry? Where people start off and how they progress? That's key to figuring out how to plan your next move, whether it's onto a new course or a move abroad.

Mr. Loverman

Sonye wrote: »

I went to college as a mature before the tiger died. I have education but no real experience. I am looking at emigrating is that a good idea?

Sonye wrote: »

i have an arts degree and a hdip in tv and radio production. i did a city and guilds in web design, i was hoping to pursue graphic or web design but with the economy gone no one is offering experience.i was thinking cloud computers.i am 36. its all a mess

Sonye wrote: »

You can only choose one course from college from bluebrick,but the courses are short.It could be the difference.

I'm being totally sincere and genuine here so I really hope I do not offend you, but would this be the standard of English you are using in your cover letters or are you just writing sloppily here?

I am saying this just in case you do not know you are making all sorts of grammar mistakes and don't realise this could be affecting your chances of getting called for interview (if your CV and cover letter are not up to scratch).

Regarding getting experience, do small web design/whatever jobs on www.scriptlance.com and put them on your CV.

raher1

Thank you mr not lover man

InReality

Well you have some good qualifications anyhow.
Your probably sick of advice , but "what colour is your parachute" was a very practical to me when job hunting.
Its idea of being as specific as possible when looking for a job , and asking people in a structured way to tell you about possible jobs , helped me quite a bit.
hope things look up for you.

raher1

what do mean by prachute?

Mr. Loverman

Sonye wrote: »

what do mean by prachute?

It is a book.

raher1

Have you read this book or quoting from it?

Mr. Loverman

Sonye wrote: »

Have you read this book or quoting from it?

He is saying he read the book and it helped him find a career he enjoyed.

Where are you from Sonye?

raher1

Mr. Loverman wrote: »

He is saying he read the book and it helped him find a career he enjoyed.

Where are you from Sonye?

Galway?
why?

phonejacker

would it be difficult generally to get work abroad with no experience

raher1

In general Irish people are highly skilled and with some experience. I was testing the water.