5d • General discussion
HOW NEWBIES / 1-YEAR EXPERIENCE SHOULD POSITION THEMSELVES
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟏 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬)
1️⃣Stop competing on YEARS. Compete on VALUE.
Years of experience is a filter, not the real requirement.
What clients ACTUALLY want:
• Can you work without constant supervision?
• Can you deliver outcomes?
• Can you communicate clearly?
• Can you solve a specific problem?
👉️So your positioning must answer these—not your timeline.
2️⃣Replace “Years” with SCOPE
Instead of saying:
“I have 1 year of experience”
You say:
“I’ve handled end-to-end tasks related to ___.”
Examples (any niche):
• “Handled full client onboarding and daily operations”
• “Managed tools, workflows, and reporting independently”
• “Supported multiple clients/projects simultaneously”
• “Worked directly with founders/decision-makers”
3️⃣Use the Competency Positioning Formula
This works for ANY role:
I may not have X years, but I have hands-on experience doing Y, Z, and
A consistently and independently.
Example:
“While I have 1 year of experience, that year involved hands-on execution, client communication, and problem-solving rather than shadowing or training-only work.”
This tells them:
✔️You’re not entry-level in mindset
✔️ You’ve been doing, not watching
4️⃣Position as a Problem Solver, not a Role Filler
Never say:
“I am applying as a VA / SMM / EA / CSR.”
Say:
“I help [type of business] with [specific pain point].”
Universal examples:
• “I help businesses stay organized and on schedule”
• “I help teams reduce workload through systems”
• “I help founders focus on growth by handling operations”
• “I help improve response time, follow-ups, and retention”
This works in any niche.
5️⃣Translate beginner tasks into “experienced language”
Most newbies undersell themselves.
Instead of:
• “Data entry”
• “Posting content”
• “Email support”
Say:
• “Data management and quality control”
• “Content scheduling and performance monitoring”
• “Customer communication and issue resolution”
⚠️This is NOT lying. This is professional translation.
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HOW NEWBIES / 1-YEAR EXPERIENCE SHOULD POSITION THEMSELVES
