When looking for a career or a job you absolutely need to have some type of work experience. It is especially vital to obtain this experience through an internship, working part-time or volunteering in the field you are looking to enter. Even if you can not get the experience in the field or job you want the important thing is to get a skill set that is transferable. Employers also like to see some leadership experience because it adds to the skills and abilities that are important such as delegating, motivating, inspiring, problem-solving, conflict resolution and more.