Author : Hando Kroon
While having a formal education is certainly a good way to break into some industries, do not fret if you did not earn a college degree There is still hope! Let’s look at three qualities you must possess in order to get the job you want without a degree
Soft Skills: These are skills not obtained by getting a degree Some of these skills deemed most important by employers include the following:
Enthusiasm
Friendly personality
Punctuality
Ability to get along well with others
Professional appearance and mannerism
Genuine interest in the job at hand
Making Connections: Great jobs are handed out every day to so-and-so’s cousin or the head honcho’s friends grandson If you want to meet with the same success, you will have to make and tap your connections effectively
When you are trying to make connections, you have to step outside of your comfort zone and come to life when you meet others Sometimes you simply have to strike up conversations in coffee shops or grocery store lines Make a proactive effort to find out a little more about the people who
surround you in your daily life You never know who might be standing next to you in line for a movie or sitting next to you on a train!
And don not neglect those contacts you already have Take the time to analyze people you know and whom you have recently met Who can potentially help you in your job goal search? Who have you forgotten to ask about job opportunities? If you feel at all embarrassed about networking, remember that it is never begging if you go in to speak to someone full of confidence, high energy, and optimism In fact, you may be doing them a favor if they can put you in touch with somebody who actually ends up hiring you this makes your friend look good! The bottom line is that you will never know whether your connections can work for you until you try
Market Research: Employers appreciate applicants who do their homework Market research can also help clear up any confusion When you discover how the industry you are interested in works with other industries, you may find that some of unlikeliest contacts are the ones who can help you the most So do not wait around for a job to find you Go out and do you research, talk to your contacts, and bring the job to you!
Your ability to successfully tap and utilize the three qualities above depends on how well developed your job market skills are over all Basically, it all comes down to hard work and a creative attitude and a willingness to try and not give up You will need to prove to the employer that you have all the skills that they need, even without that degree But you have to be even better than those with a degree, so that they would consider YOU over them
Not everyone can do this It’s easier to accomplish in a field that you already work in Practical experience can move you up the ladder just as well as a degree in some cases
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