Ways to gain work Experience

Expand Your Career Horizons

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow in your field, there are countless ways to build your skills, grow your network, and gain valuable experience. From volunteering opportunities to freelancing, mentorships, and professional associations, the right steps can set you on a path to success. Explore these actionable strategies to take your career to the next level.

Volunteer

• Gain hands-on experience in your field​
• Visit www.volunteerconnector.org​
• Learn new skills​
• Foster relationships with industry professionals

Join a Professional Industry Organization

• Look on LinkedIn for organizations in your field ​of work​
• Build your professional network​
• Join groups to participate in conversations with ​
industry leaders​
• Search for industry organizations and professional associations in your city​

Find a Mentor

• May know of opportunities for you to gain work ​experience​
• Offer firsthand insights into how to advance your ​career and accomplish your goals ​
• Introduce you to valuable contacts​
• Answer questions about the industry or job search

Explore Freelancing

• Flexibility to work on your own terms​
• Reach out to companies directly​
• Leverage websites like Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer to connect with clients​
• Develop in-demand skills and gain experience working with real clients

Look For Part-Time or Temporary Work

• Allows you to build experience​
• Offer the flexibility to work a second job​
• Focus on your search for a permanent role​
• Put yourself in a good position to pounce on full-time positions

Attend Webinars and Conferences

• Golden learning opportunities to develop new skills​
• Industry trends, teach you skills and provide valuable networking opportunities​
• Earn certifications or other credentials to make your resume stand out