{"id":5060,"date":"2009-11-05T07:42:32","date_gmt":"2009-11-05T12:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2009\/11\/experience-with-specific-software-tools.html"},"modified":"2009-11-05T07:42:32","modified_gmt":"2009-11-05T12:42:32","slug":"experience-with-specific-software-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2009\/11\/experience-with-specific-software-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"“Experience” with Specific Software Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

A question I often get asked is “How do I show experience with (insert software here) without actually having a job using that software?” Often, candidates will disqualify themselves prior to applying for a job just because they don’t feel they can compete with those who have the experience already.<\/p>\n

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However, in many cases, this is not a reason not to apply for a position with a company. There are so many tools out there in any field (whether it be HR, accounting, presentation tools) that allow you to download a free-trial or low-cost version to test out and try out for yourself. For example, Time Forge, which is a tool I use in my classes for HR, allows a multi-day trial with full-functionality to manage your labor schedule force, payroll and attendance. Zoho.com gives free versions of its products on everything from presentation software to HR systems and project management tools.<\/div>\n
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So, if next time you go into an interview you don’t think you have the qualifications, or get asked “What experience do you have with (insert software here)”, have a good back story like “while I don’t have experience in an office setting, I have been using a trial version of (insert software here) for 6 months to prepare myself for entering a role using it, and have found it has several advantages and uses which are X, Y and Z.” You’ll be able to land a role by being creative in your ability to grow into new roles and opportunities.<\/div>\n
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