31% of employers think that having experience on a resume shows that a jobseeker is motivated
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Experience isn’t everything; as a recent report has found that 67% of employees landed their first job without any previous know-how.
CV-Library has found that three quarters of workers have not taken part in any work experience, despite it still being considered as an important factor on a candidate’s CV.
31% of employers think that having experience on a resume shows that a jobseeker is motivated, with a further 21% saying it introduces them well into the world of work.
Lee Biggins founder and managing director of CV-Library commented: “It’s good to see that companies are hiring candidates who might not have a great deal of work experience, particularly when younger professionals are trying to get their foot in the door.
“Despite the finding, work experience is still extremely beneficial to both candidates and employers and is always an important focus on a CV. That said, it’s important to take a candidate’s entire CV into consideration when recruiting.
“After all, you don’t have to rule out a great potential candidate just because they don’t have any relevant work experience.”
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