Synopsis
Plenty of Americans are choosing not to attend colleges or universities today. And for good reason. From information technology to construction, many jobs offer good hours, pay and professional fulfillment and don't require a degree - here is the ultimate guide to this employment trend. With so much emphasis put on why college degrees are important for getting a leg up on your career, this book explores the benefits of NOT getting a degree. Readers learn the benefits of starting their career earlier and thus advancing further faster, gaining time to switch careers later if necessary and jumpstarting career earnings potential. Examples are given of people who skipped college right out of high school, launched careers and were able to accelerate their earnings potential. A variety of discussion, anecdotes, and how-to advice will cover such topics as:Jobs With Freedom: A look at how jobs that don't require a college degree are some of the most flexible and incentive-based jobs available.
Such positions can offer great benefits, job security and appealing hours and schedules; Entrepreneurship Without an MBA: Business owners without a college degree can pursue a variety of options such as family businesses and franchises. Learn the necessary steps for running a business without a degree; Proving Your Worth Without a Degree: Be prepared for the hurdles people without college degrees may have in their job search and how to overcome those hurdles