i am only high school qualified
2006-07-04 17:15:34 · 21 answers · asked by its_me_john_yes 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Go out and search for job you will get one very good
2006-07-04 18:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by handsome_stranger_of_dreams 4 · 7⤊ 9⤋
That, all depends on your definition of "a good job."
There are plenty of jobs that you can first become an apprentice and learn the trade, then be a senior/master technician. These tend to be manual or labor intensive jobs. If that's what you like, find your field and go at it. The only thing you need here is your willingness and guts to stick with your choice. Given enough of both, they will teach you the skill.
If you mean a good high-tech, desk job, if you are not skilled and not educated - with only high school graduate, you will have a hard time finding one.
My suggestion will be, at least go to a community college and earn a 2 year AS degree in the field of your choice. It will greatly improve your odds of finding a "good job."
There is a reason many people go for higher education, learn a skill, and get education. You can't skip all that and hope to find a high earning job everybody is looking for.
2006-07-05 00:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is you can't get a good job without a college education. Take any job you can get. Do construction or Wait tables whatever you have to do. When you find a job go to night school at a community college. Either learn a trade or get an associates. If you get an associates you should probably be able to move into a better job. then go part time to a university and earn a bachelors. Then you can get a decent job. Unemployment for college graduates is half of what it is for high school diploma holders. And with cheap labor coming in illegally you almost have to have a degree to make a decent living.
2006-07-05 00:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Network with people. Find someone who is willing to mentor or train you for a specialty trade.
Sometimes, it isn't what you know, it is who you know. Meet people. Employers will give people a chance--even if they lack education--if they show potential.
Here are a few tips:
1. Be friendly, honest and eager to learn.
2. Be hard-working. Put in extra time even if you don't get paid for it.
3. Be humble. Don't feel you're too good for a job. Be willing to do the grunt work and pay your dues.
4. Meet new people. Tell them you're looking for a good job.
5. Decide what type of work you would like to do. Hopefully it will be a real career and not just a job to earn a quick buck.
6. Be passionate about what you do. The money will follow.
7. Be positive. Employers do NOT want to hire negative people.
Good luck in your job search!
2006-07-05 00:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by hope03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-05 03:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think carefully about what you would like to do if you had a choice, because, you see, you do have a choice. When you decide what you really want to do, try to get some training in that field. After your training, you may have to take an entry level position for awhile before moving into the job you desire. It takes time and dedication, but there is hardly any other way to get a good job. High school is not enough now. Good luck to you.
2006-07-05 00:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Frances L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with hope03...I would follow his/her advice, and only add to it this.
1. First decide what career/trade you want to do.
2. Next search some potential employers that are willing to allow you to volunteer why gaining on the job training.
3. Commit to volunteering on a part-time basis.
4. Be on time each and every day, stay as long as allowed
5. Don't break any company policies/rules
6. Be honest, keep confidentiality
7. Keep a great attitude!
2006-07-05 02:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by Questions/Answers Critic (QAC)! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your safest bet is to work your way up from the bottom and try to promote yourself the best you can.
Find a position that you like and look at how to get there and start climbing the ladder. For experience, companies offer free training, so don't let education and skill level hold you back.
2006-07-05 00:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by bill_clefage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the newspaper classifieds for apprenticeship jobs.
Many construction jobs are willing to give you on the job apprenticeship training. Example welding, or forklift operator. Or, truck driving.
In todays construction, trades and services, there are some opportunities to make good money without a college degree.
2006-07-05 00:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you go be a patriot and joing the military, any branch will do. Even the gay force (air force). Don't be another one of those slackers looking for a handout. Go get it. Incase you're wondering I did 4 years in the navy seabees and 3 in the army infantry. And now I'm going to college. Just a thought for you.
2006-07-05 00:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run for Democratic office in Texas. Speaking English might over qualify you, though.
2006-07-05 01:41:25 · answer #11 · answered by tex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋