It’s the classic chicken-and-egg problem
“You need experience to get a job… but you need a job to gain experience.”
Many applicants sidetrack and delay applying for entry level roles because they lack the relevant experience.
Here’s the reality, in 2025, companies aren’t just hiring experience. They’re hiring proof of value.
So if you’re smart, strategic, and open to work hard, you can skip the gatekeeping and build your way in.
Here are 5 creative (but practical) ways to land an entry-level role even if your CV is still a bit thin:
1. 🎯 Position Yourself as an Expert
Pick one area. Go deep.
Whether it’s email marketing, graphic design, data analysis, or technical writing become the person who knows tips and tricks that others don’t.
Start researching and posting:
- 3 tools that helped you learn faster
- 5 beginner mistakes you avoided
- The one hack that saved you hours
📝 Action Step: Pick a niche → Consume content like a sponge → Create a thread, carousel, or blog post summarizing what you learned.
2. 🎥 Be a Content Creator (Not Just a Consumer)
We live in a content-first world. That means you can earn credibility by showing up online before any employer calls.
Create content that:
- Solves a problem
- Shows your process
- Reflects your learning journey
- Informs people
Not only do you attract recruiters, you become part of the community you want to work in.
📝 Action Step: Pick one platform (LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter) → Post multiple times a week → Engage with your target industry.
3. 💌 Cold Email with a Clear Value Proposition
Don’t wait for job ads. Instead, go straight to the decision-makers and pitch what you can do for them.
Example:
“Hi, I’m a junior digital marketer. I noticed your Instagram engagement has been quiet in the last month. I’d love to share 3 ideas to fix this — no strings attached.”
Even if they don’t hire you, they’ll remember you. And referrals are the real game.
📝 Action Step: Identify 10 small businesses → Research pain points → Send value-packed emails or DMs.
4. 💼 Freelance First, Full-Time Later
Sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Contra are goldmines for entry-level talent. You don’t need a degree or years of experience just proof you can deliver.
The best part?
That freelance gig could turn into a full-time offer.
📝 Action Step: Create 1-2 service offerings → Upload portfolio samples (mock projects are fine!) → Start bidding consistently.
5. 💸 Publish a Paid Newsletter
Platforms like Substack and Beehiiv lets you turn your knowledge into income even if it’s just $5/month from 10 subscribers.
A small, focused audience is often more powerful than a big, passive one.
📝 Action Step: Pick a theme → Publish weekly insights → Use free social media traffic to grow.
Final Thoughts 👇
You don’t need a fancy title or a perfect resume to get hired.
You need proof. Proof that you’re curious, capable, and committed.
If you do any 3 of these things consistently for 90 days, your next opportunity will find you not the other way around.
Let your work speak louder than your experience.
