Mar 30, 2018 08:00:00

Experts point out that it is necessary to have more than 3 years of work experience just to get a job at the newcomer level

Kashall Chakrabalti, CEO of the AI-based recruiting site '

TalentWorks ', randomly extracted and analyzed job information of more than 95,000 companies from the job data handled by the company, and found a job or changed jobs in the United States. It was found that sometimes even just getting a job of 'newcomer level work content' as a full-time employee requires more than 3 years of work experience.

The Science of The Job Search, Part III: 61% of “Entry-Level” Jobs Require 3+ Years of Experience – Cheatsheet — TalentWorks
https://talent.works/blog/2018/03/28/the-science-of-the-job-search-part-iii-61-of-entry-level-jobs-require-3-years-of- experience /

According to Chakrabalti, companies are experiencing 'experience inflation' and the amount of experience required to get a job is increasing every year. In other words, even if you have never worked, you will be required to have more than 3 years of work experience to get a new employee level job.

The graph below summarizes how many years of work experience you will need, depending on the level of work you have, from the job listings handled by TalentWorks. Blue represents 'newcomer level', green represents 'mid-level employee level', and red represents 'senior employee level'. According to this graph, it takes about 3 years or more of work experience to be hired for 61% of 'newcomer level' jobs. Also, if you have 5 years or more, you will be able to get a 'mid-level employee level' job, and if you have 8 years or more, you will be able to get most 'senior employee level' jobs.

Chakrabalti points out that age is also an important factor. The graph below shows the age of the applicant and the interview arrival rate, and the thick solid line seems to be the employment rate. Although the employment rate is on the rise from the 20s to the 30s, it is said that there is a gradual decrease from the ages of 30 to 34, and a sharp decrease after the age of 35.

Therefore, Mr. Chakrabalti says that the following activities are recommended in order to promote job hunting and job hunting activities in an advantageous manner.

1. Apply for a job that suits your work experience
As a matter of course, if you have only years of experience at the newcomer level and do not have notable skills, it is extremely unlikely that you will be hired even if you apply for a job at the mid-career level or senior employee level. .. It is important to select a job that meets the needs of the company.

2. If the number of years of experience is specified in the conditions, you can apply if there is an error within 2 years.
It seems that this is based on Mr. Chakrabalti's experience, but if the number of years of experience is within 2 years even if it is in the hiring conditions, the hiring manager will judge that it is 'sufficiently close to the conditions' and treat it disadvantageously. It seems that it will not be heard.

3. Do freelance work to increase work experience
People who have no work experience or have few years of experience can increase the number of years by working as a freelancer. Since freelancers will be engaged in sales, management, development, etc. on their own, they can also hone these skills at the same time, and can be expected to play an active role as a powerful appealing element during job hunting and job hunting activities.

4. If you are over 35 years old, do not list the graduation date
Even if you don't write your age on your resume, recruiters will guess your age from the date of graduation. This may only work in the United States, but if you don't list your graduation date and just list the careers of the last few companies in your work history, you can guess your age. Chakra Balti says.