Build: Build Your Career With A Starter Job

In this section, you'll learn how to get a career-building job right now. These positions, called starter jobs, can move you forward on your career path.

What is a starter job?
A starter job is a job in the same field or place as your career goal. At a starter job, you can work with or near people who have the job you want.

Here are some of the advantages of finding a starter job:

• Build Skills
  You can increase your skills and knowledge. This will help you prepare for the career you want.
• Build Contacts
  You can learn to connect with people who can help you move your career forward.
• Build Experience
  You can use lots of different opportunities to build your experience. This will make you a much stronger job applicant in the future.

When should you look for a starter job?
If you know what career you're interested in but don't have the experience, education, contacts, or skills to get the job you want, start looking for a starter job right away. Be patient – it takes time to work your way into the right job in your new field.

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Where can you find a starter job in your new field?

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