How to Find Good Jobs without a College Degree

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As the cost of a college degree soars, you might need a "Plan B" to find a good job. Your options depend on how much experience you gain and how hard you're willing to work.

Step 1: Find an employment counselor
Determine your goals and learn about the market with the help of an employment counselor. Be willing to start at the bottom.

Step 2: Research professions
Research job openings and focus on advertised requirements. Create a resume listing your accomplishments and qualities that match what employers want.

Step 3: Request informational interviews
Request informational interviews to get known and learn what is expected to be successful in their field. Ask your friends for contacts they might have.

Tip
Networking is a great way to get a job.

Step 4: Apprentice yourself
Apprentice yourself to a tradesman, working for low wages or for free to learn skills in a field, and earn the trust that leads to referrals when opportunity knocks.

Tip
Attitude is critical. Have a strong work ethic.

Step 5: Work your way up
Choose industries that will allow you to work your way into management, such as mining, manufacturing, sales, construction, and transportation.

Step 6: Get certified
Take certification courses to be licensed in a field where you can later rise into management based on work performance and experience.

Did You Know?
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and music and film producer David Geffen never earned college degrees.

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