How to get job after long gap and without experience

Question

I am a 2015 pass out engineering student. When I completed my engineering, I could not start working because of some family problems. Now that things are sorted, I don't want my education to go to waste. But I am finding it hard to get a job because companies either hire freshers or people with experience. I don't qualify as either of them. Is there a way I can work in the technical field or should I just find some other way?

here are few tips:

Start with some research.

Update your resume.

Use your network.

Treat your job search like a full-time gig.

improved your skill

look outside of your city and outside of your network for jobs

May be this is enough .... — rishab, Feb 18, 2022
I am on the same boat..a long gap but no job experience. Wanted to start my career now after 14 years of gap. But had in touch with the technology. Have you found some way. Just wanted to know so I can hope for the same. — Dec 10, 2022
I am Amruta ,I have completed Bachelor Of computer Application in 2017 after that ,i have Education Gap of 4 year's, Because of Some family issues.
So I couldn't do my career ,now I am searching for a job according to my knowledge .
Nowadays,i have completed Manual Testing ,Automation Testing..please let me about the vacancy according to above information.. — Jan 17, 2023

score 0 · Answer 1 · Jan 29, 2019

Hey there. It's good that you don't want to waste your education. Though getting a job after a long gap and no experience is difficult but not impossible. You can attend walk-in interviews, some companies don't consider the year of passing. If you have good skills (which I am not sure you would have after such a long gap), you can start working as a freelancer. Another option is to join a course on your favorite technology, get certified and then look for jobs.

answered Jan 29, 2019 by Dhari

Which courses?? Can you help me with that?

commented Jul 21, 2021 by anonymous

edited Mar 6

How can join free lancer

commented Dec 21, 2021 by anonymous

edited Mar 6

Can you please suggest some of these companies...those are interested in gap years people?

commented Sep 21, 2023 by anonymous

edited Mar 6

Gitika · Answer 2 · May 20, 2019

Hi,

It is really good to know that you have that passion to start your career again. It matters how long your gap was and it was also without any experience, but it is never late to start anything. There are many companies who actually hire people who have the knowledge and they do not check your background, your marks anything. Just they need a knowledgeable person. Once you have thought of starting your career, make sure you are dedicated to it and you need to learn things very fast and side by side can apply for jobs.

Take up some course like Java or python and start dedicating your maximum time on that. Reach out to your friends who are already working and try to get some referrals. Try every possible way to get a job as fast as possible.

answered May 20, 2019 by Gitika
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M learning python but m not getting out way

commented Sep 12, 2020 by Ayasha

Hey, @Ayasha

Are you trying to get into python jobs? Have you started learning python on your own? If yes, then I would suggest you take up a course because any kind of professional certification will have an additional command on your resume.

I would suggest you go through this:https://www.edureka.co/python-programming-certification-training

commented Sep 14, 2020 by Gitika
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I don't know about any language like Java and all ,and I haven't any coding knowledge. Will just learning python be enough for job. I have gap of 10 year after graduation.

commented Jun 19, 2021 by Ekparna

edited Mar 6

May I know how to find the companies that wont consider the gap after Btech

commented Aug 27, 2021 by saiprasanna vangala

edited Mar 6

Gitika · Answer 3 · Dec 15, 2020

If you feel you're in this situation, here are six effective tips to help increase your chances of getting hired following a career break:

Assess your situation. ...
Update your CV with your career break. ...
Network. ...
Be prepared for your interview. ...
Look for career returner programs. ...
Be confident. ...
Everyone has their own career path.

answered Dec 15, 2020 by Gitika
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i am having the same situation that i didnt get any chance in IT Side that previously i have a confidential family problems that i cant explain over here that now i need to increase the chances in IT market side to improve my knowledge and same to be done in Organisation side.

commented Sep 12, 2021 by anonymous

edited Mar 6

Roshni · Answer 4 · Dec 15, 2020

7 Tips for Women Returning to Work After a Career Gap

Companies Are Recognizing the Need for Re-Entry Programs. ...
Tip 1: Be Honest About the Career Gap. ...
Tip 2: Convey Confidence. ...
Tip 3: Rethink Your Resume. ...
Tip 4: Prepare for Your Interviews. ...
Tip 5: Reach Out to and Rebuild Your Network. ...
Tip 6: Update Your Wardrobe. ...
Tip 7: Show You're Serious With a Certification.

answered Dec 15, 2020 by Roshni
• 10,480 points

Thank you for giving confidence

commented Feb 21, 2021 by anonymous

edited Mar 6

I hope some one will see my message. Hi, i completed my MBA in 2010. But later we moved abroad and now back to India. Am very much interested to start my career as soon as possible. I know its a very long gap that iam away from academics but still I don't want my Education go in vain. Please give me your valuable suggestions.
Thank you.