Recently Dermot and Dave received an email from a listener who said her son has just finished 5th year and is 18 years old.

''He is looking for a summer job. He has applied for many entry level jobs in the last month - and mostly hears absolutely nothing from employers. It seems they are all looking for experience.......how can people get experience if no one gives them a start.''

It had Dermot and Dave thinking how can one gain experience in a job where they only hire people with experience!

Career Coach Ronan Kennedy joined Dermot and Dave and shared some crucial tips for anyone in this predicament.

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