Kelly Said:

How to gain work experience for entrance in good B school in India as well as abroad?

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search on google

Jim Said:

* What special aspects of your work experience have prepared you for thisjob?

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Hi i am working in a renovation & designing firm for my family. My duties cover with adminstration, accounts, sales, reception.....etc. I really have muti-tasks in this current job. It's help to train on my determination & organisation ... etc. There's a will, there's a way. =) i believe there's a repay after all hard work.

Audrey Said:

How on earth am i suspose to get a job if i have no work experience?

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Its unfortunate that you are caught in one of the two worst traps in jobs; If you are not working they dont want you, and if youve never worked, they don't want you. You'll be glad to know most people go there, and get through it.

Qualifications are good as it lays a foundation of knowledge, now you want to get out there. Try this:

1) Review your CV; I laugh at people who did their CV 2 years ago and claim its fine. Are the dates right, Are your referees up to date, have you gained any new skills etc. Recruitment websites will have a ton of stuff about this.

BTW: What are you doing now; "Unemployed" is a big turn off, but careful position planning for the right company" seems more positive. Think about showing things in good light.

2) Register with Temping agencies. Temp jobs provide you with a brief period of work at various places to fill in for staff who call in sick or who leave. This is a good experience builder, builds good contacts, and looks better on your CV than a blank slab.

3) Pay regular visits to the local Jobcentre. When I was on Jobseeker benifit, I went to sign on every second Monday, so whilst there I did lots of job searching. It was a good way to do something productive.

4) Read as many joblisting sources as you can, papers, websites, trade publications etc. Look for anything asking for Office Junior, Admin Assistant, Receptionist. These Junior positions are the best start. On the other hand, don't even think about Office Managers, PA, Exec. Secs etc. Aim your sights realistically.

5) Dont Beg and Plea. No employer will give you a job for the sake that you want a job. Make them think its the company you want to work for that draws you in. You may then be able to be a little hard to get. Make them want you rather than you want them.

6) Stay positive. Everyone gets into that trap, and people get out. I left school and was jobhunting for 2 years before I got a job as a telephonist in a hotel. Today I am a Hotel consultant, dealing with business running and recruitment matters. Before that, I was a Hotel Front Office Manager. All from a job answering a telephone everyday. Start small and work up.

Best of luck in your job hunting, and I hope this turns out positive.

Shelly Said:

Describe the type of work experience you believe will be most valuable in preparing for that objective:?

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I would tell them that you would like a co-op that gives you the opportunity to work closely with a seasoned professional in your chosen field, so that you can benefit from their experience; but that also requires you to take some individual responsibility for the work that you're doing, so that you can rise to meet your employer's expectations.

Darlene Said:

Can you define what work experience is for the CPA exam requirements in California?

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Internships do not count, since you are getting college credit instead of actual wages. Also, it is VERY difficult for international students to get employed because you will have to find an employer willing to sponsor you. That is bad for two reasons: 1) It is an additional cost that they will not incur with a US citizen, and 2) Companies are more interested in hiring American students in these rough economic times rather than employing the citizens of foreign countries while the US unemployment rate is 10%. Even is an internship DID count, you would not have enough hours for your license.
I graduated from an Accounting program in California what was VERY heavy in international students. I honestly do not know of ANY who were able to find a job easily after college.

Vivian Said:

Does preparing tax returns for a tax company count as work experience towards the CPA designation?

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Doesn't count. You have to have experience under the supervision of a CPA