Why does each and every job I come across require experience?
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Because in our industry you’re expected to intern in it for at least 1-2 semesters if not and usually more.

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My advice would be if you dont have the experience but you have "transferable skills" then highlight these in your cover letter when applying as sometimes if firms can't find anyone with that experience, transferable skills is the next best asset to have.

Also sometimes you may need to go down in Salary to get experience in the sector but in the long scheme of things you'll then have industry experience to then apply for the role you want which will then come with the pay increase.

I hope this helps.

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