No Degree No Problem!

No Degree No Problem! Most of us know the drill you finish school, you stay out of trouble, you get a college degree and you land that top job because none of the worlds biggest firms will ever consider a candidate without a degree, right? Wrong!! Tech giants  Google and Apple have joined a growing list of companies who are offering jobs at their firm without needing a college degree. While it sounds like a completely mad and risky thing to do, it turns out there are some great benefits to doing this. Where it was strongly-believed that not having a college degree or any kind of formal qualifications  would greatly hinder a persons chance of getting a good job, now there are more chances for people to bag a top job without them. Recently Glassdoor  named 15 more companies which didnt require college degrees to work there. Among them were IBM, Ernst Young, and Hilton. Its thought by opening this pathway into the company, it will help  to improve diversity and they can also target those who attend coding boot camps or other non-traditional college  ways  to be hired. Ananth Kasturiraman, Co-Founder and CEO of Skillist, says: For entry-level roles, many employers have relied on the credentials within a resume, like a college degree or a high-profile company, as a proxy for skill. However, this practice significantly narrows the pool of talent that an employer might consider. It also leaves millions of jobs unfilled  the highest number of openings in U.S. history. This habit, known as “degree inflation,” has real consequences for businesses. When companies require a college degree for jobs that were previously filled by non-college graduates, it can  increase the salary by as much as 30% and the length of time-to-fill by an average of twelve days. Simply put, employers are spending more time and money than they need to fill these open, entry-level roles. At the same time, tens of millions of workers are being overlooked for entry-level professional jobs because they lack the right credential, even though they have the experience to do the job. Whats more, non-college graduates who have been hired into these positions are likely to be more engaged and stay in the role longer  than those with degrees. Degree inflation has been a significant contributor to our country’s continued income inequality. Now you might think the job options are limited for those without a college degree and would most likely to be offered menial and low-level roles but thats not the case. Some of the jobs on offer at Google for non-degree applicants include recruiters, software engineers, and product marketing managers. Apple is hiring design verification engineers, project managers, and iPhone buyers, and IBM can offer roles such as financial blockchain engineers, and contract and negotiation professionals. So what do talent acquisition experts think about this? Phil Strazzulla  is the Founder of NextWave Hire. He says: Companies are realizing that a bachelors degree is merely a proxy for skills that a candidate will have.   However, candidates can acquire and hone skills through actual work experience even if they dont necessarily have a degree.   The employers who understand this are opening up entirely new talent pools, many times full of typically underrepresented groups of people. Will  Staney  is the  Founder Principal Consultant at Proactive Talent Strategies. He says: With the current economy humming and a low unemployment rate, the demand for talent is high and the “qualified” supply of talent is low. Adding another barrier, like a college degree requirement makes that small pool of talent even smaller. Not to mention, the skillsets that entry-level employees need for the business world change so quickly, by the time a college graduate starts their first job or internship, many of the knowledge and skillsets they learned are already outdated. Employers should look past an educational requirement and assess talent based on the ability to perform the job. And if you want even more proof that you dont need a college degree to be successful then you may be surprised to learn that none of these people have one either and they didnt do too badly: Jan Koum â€" Co-founder of WhatsApp  At the age of 21, Jan  dropped out of San Jose State University where he was studying math and computer science and went on to co-found WhatsApp. Richard Branson â€" Founder of the Virgin Group  Branson dropped out of high school at the young age of 16 and went on to create Virgin Media, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Mobile among many others. Bill Gates â€" Microsoft  He quit Harvard  University to follow his passion for computers, he founded Microsoft which is the now the successful software company in the 21st  century. Steves Jobs â€" Apple  He  dropped out of Reed College and went to co-found Apple, which is now the most valuable public company ever according to the New York Times. Mark Zuckerberg â€" Facebook Dropped out of Harvard University in his sophomore year in order to complete his project Thefacebook. He did return in 2017 to pick up an honorary degree.

How To Keep It Classy When Dealing With Difficult Coworkers

How To Keep It Classy When Dealing With Difficult Coworkers Todays post is written by Erin Palmer, a writer and editor for Bisk Education, a company that works  with top-ranked universities such as Villanova Universitys  PHR certification  prep course. Erin can be reached on Twitter @Erin_E_Palmer. They come in many forms. The One-Upper always has an accomplishment that is better than yours. The Patronizer manages to make every statement sound condescending. The Interrupter always talks over you in a louder voice. Difficult coworkers come in all forms, from The Kiss-Up to The Bad Team Player. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid working with challenging personalities. It’s up to you to figure out how to work well with your colleagues, even when they are giving you a headache. Here is how to keep it classy the next time you are faced with difficult coworkers: Analyze the Problem In order to make the most out of a bad situation, you have to first figure out what’s wrong. Pinpoint what is bothering you about your peer, and then brainstorm ways to improve the situation. Each personality type will require a different coping technique. For example, you might need to be especially calm with The Short Fuse, but really upbeat with The Debbie Downer. Understanding the problem is the only way to come up with a solution. [Related Post:  How to Deal With Difficult People] Don’t Let It Get to You Of  course, you are going to get frustrated when The Forgetter asks you a question that you have answered 45 times already. It may be tempting to spend your lunch break wallpapering Post-Its of your response on The Forgetter’s cubicle wall, but there is a better way to handle it. Acting on your emotions can lead to a world of regret. Instead, channel your frustrations into a constructive solution. Try responding to the question verbally and following up with an email. This way The Forgetter can refer back to the email instead of asking you again, and you can avoid the desire to yell. Know When to Speak Up Keeping it classy does not mean you can’t address the problem directly. In fact, certain issues will require a straightforward approach. Learn when you can be subtle and when it’s time to speak up. If a coworker takes credit for one of your ideas, subtlety could work. However, if The Thief constantly steals your ideas, your  credit, and your clients, it is best to approach the problem head-on. [Related Post:  How To Stand Up For Yourself At Work Today] Inspect Yourself Sometimes a glance in the mirror is all it takes to solve a problem.Stop and consider how you are feeling before directing your frustration. If you are stressed out about a project, you might unintentionally project your anger onto your coworkers. Scrutinizing yourself first can help lessen your irritation at your peers. Keep Up the Good Work   At the end of the day, you should be able to take solace in a job well done. Even the most obnoxious encounter with a coworker will not change your successes. In fact, being able to work well with difficult people is a success within itself. Remember, you are probably not the only person who notices The Troublemaker. Being able to deal with challenging personalities shows your superiors you can overcome any obstacle. Handling problem employees with class will only serve you well. After all, you might be their boss someday! Do you have difficult coworkers?  How do you keep it classy?

What zoomers think about 9

What zoomers think about 9/11 Have you heard the term zoomers? Its what Generation Z calls themselves. I remember resisting using the term millennial because I thought it was absurdly self-aggrandizing. But now I see that the moniker is perfectly aligned to Millennial thinking. The first time I heard my son refer to himself as a zoomer I said, What? Zoomer? Whats that? Boomer. Get it? But you hate boomers. You want to disenfranchise them. Note: that is not an exaggeration. There are conversations all over the Internet about how if you are going to die soon then you are not voting to protect the future so you shouldnt get to vote. Lots of young people think late-in-life voting is a big cause of the US ignoring climate for so long. I am not linking here. I am the link. Our dinner table conversation every night is the link. Anyway, zoomer is a reference to the fact that the baby boomers were so self-involved and Generation Z is having to clean up after them. If you doubt how seriously the zoomers take their civic duty, consider that they dont even require a fresh, shiny new name. They see themselves in the context of history and their obligation to turn our nations path. Really. This morning as my sons were gathering food for their bottomless teenaged boy breakfast, my older son said, Mom, its 9/11 today. I just want to remind you. Are you okay? I dont say to him, I dont need reminding. Ive been writing about 9/11 every year on 9/11 for 19 years. Instead, I say, Im okay. Thank you for asking. What does 9/11 mean to you? I guess I think of George Bush calling out countries that had nothing to do with 9/11 and bombing them. Is this for your blog? You should just tell everyone that if they thought 9/11 was bad, wait till the polar ice caps disappear. My younger son showed me the Roast of Justin Bieber on Comedy Central. You have to pay for that link, which, apparently, I did, but it was worth it. The whole thing is great, but I was struck by Pete Davidsons performance. Hes a comedian whose dad is a fireman who died on 9/11. Pete made 9/11 jokes and the other comedians made jokes about Petes dad dying (yes, really) and I promise you, its funny. It was shocking to me, but not to my kids. Which is, I guess, why I can make Holocaust jokes but my relatives 40 years older than me never made a Holocaust joke. I thought Id be sad when 9/11 didnt matter to the next generation. But actually, Im happy that this generation is so politically aware that they can put 9/11 in perspective. And Im happy for Pete Davidson. His dad would be so happy to know what an insightful, respected and funny young man hes become.

How to Show Resilience in a Crisis - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Show Resilience in a Crisis - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career My grandpa just died. Well, one of them. And I am in a state of total shock. But it is Sunday night, and a lot of people are still counting on me. Which is why Im writing this post. I get that I can get out of everything if I just tell people I have a family emergency. I do, and my emergency is real. My grandpa was only in his early 60s, and nobody has any clue why he died. He just collapsed. My grandma is completely lost, and my parents are some of the few family members she still has in town. Worse, the news came just hours after my dad left on a three week business trip to Korea. As I type, he is probably just receiving the news, finally. And he is the one who could be the most helpful dealing with this situation. There is maybe nothing I can do, yet when I found out what happened I felt an inextricable pull to St. Louis (my hometown). So,   I grabbed my dog and a suitcase full of clothes and got in the car; all the while thanking God that I work from home and my office is basically my computer and my phone. It is Sunday night, and I have an inbox full of unanswered emails, including one reminding me to write this post. Oops.   [Editors note:   Oh, Monica, I wish we had known we definitely would be supportive of you!   Yes, your brand attribute of resilience is shining through.   Our thoughts are with you!] Im still writing it though, and that gives me comfort. Because I think an important part of personal branding is resilience. So,   here are my tips on showing resilience through a crisis: Compartmentalize and carry on This sounds harsh, but try to put your crisis in a box. Then put the lid on it. I feel like crying now, but I can cry later too; I have the strength to wait a few hours for darkness and a pillow to bury my face in. And generally, if you can schedule a later time to freak out, thats good enough to free up part of your mind to focus on an important task. And then you need to use the free part of your mind to tackle your to-do list. Do everything on your to-do list quicker I dont think people should shut down and let their to-do list build up, especially during an emergency. It just makes the whole ordeal worse, knowing you have to deal with your crisis and then when thats over, deal with a ridiculous amount of stuff that is behind schedule. But, nobody can expect the same level of quality when you have something important nagging at the edges of your mind every time you try to focus. There is only way to do the same amount of things in a smaller time frame cut corners. Like this blog post. About my crisis. Written in ten minutes. Delegate things that you cant or wont do Of course you should still do most of your to-do list   but realistically, some things are just unimportant. Like the laundry. Wash a load and do the rest next week, really. There are also some things that are really important, and you have to get them done right. This means #2 wont work for those tasks, because you cant cut corners or it will look like a crappy job. So find someone who has the time to do the job correctly. What else do you do to make it through daily tasks in the midst of a crisis? Do you think showing resilience in a crisis enhances your brand? Or do you think people will understand if you disappear as long as its really an emergency? Author: Monica O’Brien writes career advice for young professionals at her blog, Twenty Set. You can also follow her on Twitter (@monicaobrien).

How to Write a CV in English

How to Write a CV in EnglishYour CV in English is the first and most important step in landing that new job. The writing of your CV is an art form. You can master it if you have the patience to put in the time and effort. There are a few secrets to writing a great CV in English that will make the difference between success and failure in this crucial area.Let's start with the basics of writing a CV in English. The content of your CV should be based on the work you've done, the responsibilities you're given, your personal qualities, your achievements and the experience you have. The requirements of a job should be spelled out in a clear and simple language. The same goes for all requirements for the job. For example, an employer needs a CV that shows all the qualifications they're looking for in a person. If the CV doesn't list all the required qualifications, it's not going to help their job.A good CV in English must cover all the bases. In fact, the content needs to be well structur ed to give the reader the information they need to make a good decision. They need to be able to see through the language, and see that there's an entire paragraph devoted to each one of the required qualifications. It's no good listing a job requirement and leaving it at that.Good English writing requires a little creativity. It should show the skills you're looking for in a job. It should also show what you're good at, or could bring to the company.You should be able to use this information in the CV to get noticed. If you list the job requirement and leave it at that, the employer is going to look over it without paying attention to what you've included. You need to get attention and attract the attention of the employer.Some people make the mistake of only listing a job requirement and leave it at that, but why not add a whole paragraph explaining how your skills could make the job easy? When they read this paragraph, they'll realize that the position is too demanding for them, and they'll decide to apply for another job. Plus, you've given them a reason to read your CV in English because it shows them that you're willing to learn and to apply yourself to the job.A good CV in English has an air of professionalism. That's something the employer won't easily recognize if they don't see it. Try to avoid slang, and try to do your best to portray yourself as someone the employer can trust and rely on.Writing in English is an art. It's just like dancing or cooking - not everyone can do it perfectly. Get your CV in English to correct the first time, and you'll stand out from the rest.