E.14: Ask a Recruiter_5 : How to properly mix and match your experience and skillset.

The Job search journey can be very exhausting and sometimes the journey might come off as a never-ending one. Recently I was privileged to write an article for a tech community on tips that entry-level candidates can employ to help them land their first job or internship and putting my thoughts into words took me down memory lane.

I thought about the challenges I faced both in my home country Nigeria and here in Germany during my Job search journey. One of such experiences left me so drained that I recall walking down a busy road with continuous tears streaming down my eyes. I was exhausted. I just wanted a chance to prove myself, I was ready to work for free but nobody was listening. Everyone wanted proof of the experience I was desperately trying to get.

Guess what, the same is still true today. This is why learning how to properly ‘mix and match your experience without lying or exaggerating is super important.

In this podcast, I answer question 5 as I continue my ‘ask_a_recruiter’ series and I also share tips on how you can properly ‘mix and match your experience.

Question 5: I am in desperate need of a Job and I have 5 areas I believe I can add value in. I have tried to apply for roles in these areas using a CV that is adapted to these areas but so far nothing seems to be working

Have fun listening!