I’ve seen a lot of job ads recently asking for experience even for roles that are meant to be entry level.
It makes me wonder how people are supposed to get started if every first step already expects experience. Did anyone here manage to get their first retail or hospitality role without any at all?

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Yes I did. But I think it was because they were desperate for people…and actually looking for someone naive to take advantage of. They still owe me money from bounced checks, over a decade later! But I digress 😅

Wow that really takes the Micky! I guess unfortunately there are people out there like that and unfortunately we don't know until someone gets trapped. Don't think you're money Is coming back though unfortunately 🤣

It is so hard for people to get their foot in the door when the job market is so competitive. Employers have a stack of experienced candidates to choose from, so they don't need to take the chance and spend the time on someone new. All you can do is keep trying, keep getting as many applications out as you can.

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