Leaving school and heading to college can give you a head-start in your career, however it can also be very expensive. On average across the UK, students are leave with over £60,000 worth of debt. For many students it’s simply not possible to fund this further education and therefore head directly onto the job market.
Securing a job without a degree can be a very difficult task, however there are lots of rewarding job opportunities available to you for a long-term career even if you don’t have a degree or experience.
Below are ten starting jobs that can lead to rewarding careers where you will not need a degree or experience.
Bank Tellers
Every financial institution employs bank tellers and while they’re always at the bottom of the career ladder, they have very serious growth potential in many different directions. The average earnings of bank tellers are around 22,000 per year, while banking hour are typically 9-to-5 and sometimes even 10-to-4.
Residential Loan Officers
Becoming a residential loan officer does not require a degree, but you are required to have an in-depth understanding of financial issues before vying for this job. Loan officers are trained as tellers in financial establishments. Most financial establishments engage the services of financial advisors and work towards attaining this position.
Office Administrator
Every small business requires individuals that will handle the day-to-day running of the business. As an office administrator, you are expected to be computer literate, be a good communicator, and be able to follow instructions. Most office administrators are employed by owners of these small businesses so pay packages varies depending on who is hiring.
Legal Assistant
Legal assistants are burdened with the responsibility of getting all the necessary information the attorney requires from their clients. They are expected to possess specific ideas of their company’s area of specialization. Most legal assistants get certified as a Notary Public.They are equally expected to work as office administrator for the law firms that hire them. The pay for legal assistants is known to vary widely, and range from 25,000-35,000 per year.
Child Care Provider
Child care providers are always in very high demand, though their pay is never too high. The job itself is the major benefit of being a child care provider. People choose to work as child care providers because they enjoy working with children. This job equally gives them the chance of opening their very own home day care center. This job calls for a much higher commitment, but the pay can sometimes be worth the efforts.
Medical Coder
Every insurance company makes use of codes that help them verify the authenticity of every claim. People who specialize in applying such codes are deemed indispensable in the medical billing system. Getting hired as a coder does not require a degree, but there is a need to pass the certification test. Coders are required to understand medical insurance, anatomy, and medical terminology quite well in order to be efficient as coders.As a coder, you can either be contracted out or work for medical providers. A medical coder earns around 45,000.
Salesperson
Most businesses need salespeople. Some of the everyday business that are in need of salespeople include insurance firms, car dealers, industrial contractor services and heavy equipment dealers. While it is helpful to have knowledge about the business, it may not be a necessary requirement. What makes you a top-notch salesperson is your personality. The pay is always competitive due to the commissions that come with the job.In my opinion you will never be out of a job if you are a good salesperson.
Restaurant Manager
Waiting tables for years is never a dead-end position as most people believe. As a matter of fact, it remains one of the most readily available good jobs that do not require a degree. Managers are always chosen from among the workers. The manager is always required to work hard for long hours, but the pay always justifies the efforts. Another important benefit of being a restaurant manager is that your growth potentials are unlimited when you are managing national chain restaurants.
Photographer
If you love taking pictures, starting a photography business may be all you need to have a very successful career. This profession requires an intense desire to be up to date with latest technological advancements. The tools, equipment and all the technology involved makes this business expensive to float, however it does offer you the chance of managing your very own business.
Commercial Contractor Labourer
Labour jobs are never scarce in industrial areas. If you are not afraid to get your hands stained, there are varieties of jobs available for you. Though this job can be physically tasking, it offers you the opportunity of instant pay and quick career advancements. Getting your own commercial driver’s license, even when it is not a requirement, will help you move up the ladder much easily. You should equally demonstrate leadership abilities and be very creative.
Lastly
The most readily available jobs when you don’t have a degree are these entry-level positions. You must start with these positions and gradually work your way to the very position you desire. This is applicable to most of these listed jobs. A degree may not be a requirement to land your dream job, but dedication is a must.
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