How do I find a good job, without a college degree?

Answer 1

The normal fields that don't have degrees are usually trade professions. Two I highly recommend are electricians and plumbers. Both offer paid apprentiships. In my area, if you are accepted into the electrician apprentiship program, it's a 5 year program and you start out at half journeyman's wages. Last I heard, that was about $15 an hour and it increases every year. Then they pay for all your training. At the end, I believe you even end up with an Associates Degree.

Answer 2

Best thing for you to do is go to college because the only good paying jobs without college degrees as requirements have already been taken. My cousin is an electrician and makes close to 80k a year. He is a high school drop out but I don't think he will be leaving that job soon so your best bet is to go to college and get a degree in something that interest you. You can always marry someone rich but then you have to compete with all the movie starts out there.

Answer 3

Well, now-a-days it's even hard to get a good position with a college degree...you need like your Master's or Doctorate. First of all make sure you don't beat yourself up. How old are you? If you're still young, I would suggest going to college (heck even if you're 50+ you could go back to college). If joining the military isn't an option for you, go to a job training place - i.e. Job Core. Additionally, there are job placement places in all cities that will take your experience and place you into a position free of charge... Go online and look up Kelly Services (this is just one of many that I've heard of). Good luck...but once again, try college too ... that way once you graduate and land a position it'll be more like "doing something you love" instead of "going to work".

Answer 4

My mom works for the postal service as a postmaster, she makes over 50K per year (although she started out lower). She does not have a college degree. The postal service also offers great benefits. She started out as a clerk and worked her way up to having her own office. If he is honest and smart, there is a lot of room to move up. Factory job would be a good option, but may not allow him to move up into higher paying positions.

Answer 5

Your best bet is to register for free with a bunch of job boards and browse their listings. You will be amazed at the opportunities out there if you take the time to look. The following site has a bunch of free job boards

Answer 6

Become an apprentice to a plumber or an electrician. They make a lot of money. Also, there is going to be a shortage of mechanics. You might apply to a car dealership for sales.

Answer 7

get a job testing out pain killers and make 30 bucks an hour they stick a needle in you and inject something that hurts you then they give you a pain killer. Or you could always become a dancer.

Answer 8

You will need a skill/trade in most cases.
You good at anything? You'll have to be able to sell yourself and your experience. Getting your foot in the door is the tricky part...past that its all up to you. It is possible, but its more limited and it is harder to get started. Paper is more important than people....

Answer 9

Well, there's a lot to be said for "who you know" and "being in the right place at the right time" otherwise, start w/ a company that you believe in and work yourself up. if you really find yourself to be at a disadvantage start taking classes.

Answer 10

Go to college