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companies that have a learning culture built in. “They like having the resources and ability to continue their education whether in their field or other skills beyond, so companies are trying to figure out the top benefits they can offer to attract the best talent. A priority for these candidates when applying is the opportunity for skills-based learning post-college.” With thousands of workers laid off from tech jobs recently in the Bay Area, Lawson is seeing applicants without degrees or skills in any given area who are applying for everything. “They are trying to game the system enough so they will at least get a first interview. A lot of people who wouldn’t have considered certain jobs are now eating humble pie. I’m seeing some bias on the employer side, and some clients I’m working with don’t want to consider those folks who are actively looking for a job. A layoff doesn’t equal a bad job performance, but many clients want people who are still working.” He recently recruited for a customer success director role and received 600 applications in three days. “How do you truly go through a big pile of resumes and understand who your top candidates are? With artificial intelligence being introduced into recruitment processes, that will change.” Adapting quickly A Harvard Business School report from 2017 stated that “a degree is a legitimate aspiration for all, and every effort should be made to remove barriers that impede any young person with the aptitude and motivation to attend [college].” It continued: “But the failure to earn a college degree should not become a barrier to entering the workforce or bar access to career paths that lead to economic independence… it undermines America’s competitiveness by constraining growth and consumer purchasing power.” We’re moving into an exciting time, says Buxbaum, because by dropping some degree requirements, employers are going to start to find the best people for their jobs. “The companies that adapt quickly to this will have better outcomes in their hiring.” g
Well-paying jobs not requiring degrees C ontrary to popular belief, not every well-paying position available to job seekers requires time first spent earning a
Boilermaker—$59,227 annually Police officer—$59,621 Distribution manager—$77,376 Web developer—$77,791 HVAC supervisor—$80,337 Tanker driver —$84,461 Additional jobs not requiring a degree can include correctional officer, electrical technician, warehouse manager, construction supervisor, IT technician, solar installer, programmer, personal coach and dental assistant.
college degree. Some, however, require training that is specific to the job, which can be learned through courses at community colleges and trade schools. According to Indeed.com , many jobs in California that don’t require a formal degree can still earn job seekers nearly $60,000 and more per year, based on national average salaries. Some examples include:
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