I went to college but didn't graduate. I am of above average intelligence, I write very well, I'm well-rounded and a great worker. I'm a people-person, dedicated to the team and, according to my former bosses, a great employee. Now that I'm looking for work again I find that prospective employers won't talk to me -- AT ALL! -- despite what I can do for them, for the simple fact that I don't have that piece of paper. It's frustrating because I know I'm more accomplished and experienced, let alone intelligent and capable, then many people with a degree. Going back to school is not an option right now. I want someone to look beyond the lack of degree situation and see that I'm more than capable of handling any challenge handed to me.
2006-12-12 06:18:51 · 9 answers · asked by JoeH 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
LIE of course! Go back and finish what u started! Im a general manager of a huge business and I have been known to hire someone more for brains and experience than a degree! Experience smart is sometimes better than book smart! Use your god given talents and u will find a career u love!
2006-12-12 06:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a female version of you from the sounds of it.
Having looked for jobs in two different marketplaces, Chicago and Detroit, I learned that for every hundred resumes I sent out, I got one call back. Ironically, though, the callbacks were from pretty big Fortune 500 companies. When listing your education, make it a point to outline what classes you've had that apply to the job you're shooting for. My current boss said it was the classes I had listed on my resume that made him turn a blind eye to the fact I didn't have a degree.
Post your resume on Monster, Hotjobs, and CareerBuilder and update it once a week, even if it's simply by changing the format appearance. This lets potential employers know you're focused on finding a job.
Pay attention to how the job description states sending in your resume. Don't just automatically hit "apply now" if it says send your resume to johnsmith@iwantthisjob.com. This shows you can follow directions (and believe me, you'd be amazed at how many people just hit "apply now").
Join staffing companies that are either a) recommended by a friend, or b) specialize in your industry. Don't just go for Kelly Services or Manpower or Office Team because they're big-- in fact, the smaller the agency, the more likely you are to find something. I landed two really really great jobs through a one-woman employment agency, so the proof is in the paycheck is my theory. And guess what? The second one went permanent, and I love it.
But most of all, DON'T give up.
2006-12-12 14:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Monique M 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
At least try to enroll in a course to finish your degree or seek out the universities that cater to working students where you can study at your leisure.
Put that on your resume and people will open the door again. At least put that you are planning on returning to school, say in the fall of '07.
2006-12-12 14:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sunny_1_ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
greatest advice is to go get your college degree.. because really your short handed in getting very many jobs it's very important and from the last time I heard there really trying to work on having that be a requirment
2006-12-12 14:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Miss Mimzy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a skill in "Selling oneself". It is a must. Remember Carnegie had about a 7th grade education and became one of the richest men in the world the the early part of the 20th century along with Rockefeller.
2006-12-12 14:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by samaustinashlee_billiewjr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some times people with no degree also get good jobs and they r happy.
if u havent graduate i would suggest you to take a class up and work on it also.
u will have to go through burden but guess what it pays off.
if u dont have a degree and need a good job be confident of your self in what u will do.
get in staffing agencies and u will get good salary and commission
2006-12-12 14:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by farah2968 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Bachelors is a type of weeding out that companies do. You are right, they won't even talk to you without it.
Try applying at a private company, as opposed to a publicly held one. They are more lenient.
Depending on how long ago you dropped out, put on your resume that you are continuing your education, not that you stopped.
2006-12-12 14:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
go ahead and join the army. we have money for college as well as job training that will jump start your life. make money while you learn and when you get out you can persue a job in your field of experience or in the field of your studies
2006-12-12 14:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by james k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beg, pray, etc.
Good Luck!
2006-12-12 14:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by frenchy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋