How to Get Hired without a College Degree

[@AXE4X4SEBAS]

Thank you for saying it “Its Just a piece of paper”

[@infamouscrusader3363]

It is. I think the big problem people have (especially employers) is that they value the piece of paper and title instead of the actual learning that the employee learned.

[@shhhh6174]

An expensive ass piece of paper. I’m still crying over it, as I search my couch for pennies to get lunch. I wish I never went to college. I hate my life, I’m in so much debt. If there’s anything I regret at this point in life it’s going to college. I’m more depressed and disadvantaged in life than I ever was. It doesn’t make sense. They told us if we work hard and graduate college we can have decent lives. But that isn’t true. Not anymore.

[@user-vb4jo7sv7r]

Jazmyn I feel your pain 😔

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

@@shhhh6174 As someone who hasn't attended college or university, I can feel you. I am in the same boat looking for a high-paying while working in retail for nearly a decade. But yes, having a degree as an "in-life requirement" does not make sense at all. It's America, and you can blame the US Congress for that.

[@karimelmoutawakil7295]

Many jobs these days have hiring systems that will automatically disqualify candidates if they are not meeting their requirements and you won't even pop up in the hiring managers page. Also, some HR or hiring managers these days have filters so they can eliminate certain applicants.

[@keifer7813]

True, but it's their loss. They're missing out on a huge pool of talent and then they'll wonder why their competitors are outdoing them.

[@HealthyLifestyled788]

It's depends I have a 2 years degree from France and I got hired too so many jobs who require a bachelor degree but they needed someone who speaks French and when they interviewed me in French they were so plse because I am fluent in French and my French is from France 🤣.You must have faith, confident and also enough humility.

[@NattyBabesBudgets]

😊😊😊😊😊lp😊

[@hamzatridwan6606]

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[@z400racer37]

“It never stopped me from getting any job I’ve ever wanted in my entire career.” ... I could hug you. Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed right now.

[@DonGeorgevich]

So glad to help you and best of luck to you

[@kwho]

I agree. I came on KZbin searching for a video just like this just to get my hope reignited after losing my job offer because I have an incomplete 3 years of college education (which by the way my school shut down and my credits aren't even transferable because they took the accreditation off of art institutes)

[@truthseeker4504]

Thank tou SO MUCH for all your videos!! I was able to get two promotions with your help!! Thank you for your kindness in sharing your knowledge and for your support!! I share your videos, tell others about your book, and tell them you're the real deal!! Mr. Georgevich you're such a blessing!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@pparado]

:) I agree. Competitors for the job you are applying for may have the degree, but if you have the experience and knack for it...you will definitely have an advantage. I would hire the one with experience, or one who understands my business over someone who flashes his/her diploma without any real world knowledge.

[@Grace-up5em]

That sucks for me.

[@clar331]

She Hate Me his business, his rules,

[@somas7293]

@She Hate Me What's wrong? Did you waste all of your money for college just to fail at finding your dream job?

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

I wish everyone thought like you when they hired people

[@brotherhoodofsteel98]

Education allows you to pursue more opportunities and makes applying for a job much easier. That being said, I didn't finish my college degree and yet was able to land a job just by doing well on interviews. It made me realize that experience and education with a little bit of luck goes hand-in-hand, but the most important thing for HR to even consider you is your soft skills. You really have to impress them and show that you are capable and the best candidate for the job.

[@RodreckThomas-KCL]

One of the most inspiring and life-changing videos I've ever come across! Keep up the good work.

[@chandaelichanda328]

Very insightful indeed, so inspiring and motivating to work more on our soft and hard skills. Once hired, we can add more to the skills portfolio. Thank you.

[@Dayana17ist]

I love this I have a friend that only finish High School and now he has his own business his doing very well

[@escanordaone9383]

wats his business?

[@Maloveciri]

This has to be one of THE most inspiring videos I have seen on this topic. I have done event planning for a major investment bank and a major healthcare organization (each position for 10 years) and I am yet again on the job market due to downsizing. Once again I feel vulnerable because I look at both of the roles - 20+ years of my life - as "happy accidents" or "good timing"rather than what they are: a wealth of information and experience. Thank you for restoring my confidence as I navigate the stressful world of job-hunting. I truly appreciate it.

[@DonGeorgevich]

so glad to hear that.

[@pekingenchilada]

I have an associates degree, but I've found it's just an awkward place to be in since it seems to be treated the same as having no degree. This was nice to hear though!

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

That's America, mate.

[@ariw9405]

Couldn’t agree more! I’ve never been qualified on paper for any position I’ve been in. I keep the mindset if I get through the door I can sell myself and my experience.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Best of luck to you

[@Jaya-nc9sh]

Interesting and new to me. In India, the major stress is on degrees. I hardly know of any organization that hires technology experts without a Bachelor's degree. In the last few years, the company HRs have started insisting on school mark sheets and bank statements of the last couple of years along with degree/PG certificates. Vacancy details too insist on candidates who scored above 90% in school and university. I have come across people with commerce backgrounds having excellent coding and analytical skills, working as a developer but growing slowly compared to his/her Tech degree counterparts. Education/Degree is good to have but sometimes I feel experience, skill, the willingness to constantly learn and grow, and dedication are more important. Book knowledge is not enough. I could be wrong, who knows.

[@diamondunicorn2421]

A degree means debt. Knowledge equals experience. In which I have no debt, but more than enough experience I’m willing to put forth into this job , your interviewing me for. ( I just randomly thought about it).

[@JB-fn7ky]

Right on Diamond

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

"A degree means debt." Welcome to America.

[@TheCareerForce]

Great tips for pushing forward even if you don't meet all the job requirements!

[@michor10]

Great video. In my opinion the most important thing is to be competent in whatever it is that you do. Competence and know-how plus determination will trump a piece of paper any day but you do have to be fair to yourself and really know what you are capable of doing. Rest assured that a solid professional will always find someone who's willing to pay for their work. Be professional! Thanks, Don.

[@ahammedmansoor620]

You just boosted my confident and i kinda like it.

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to hear that. thanks

[@adonisbleach4212]

damn ahmed get back to arbys

[@stevebarbieri9796]

This video is very eye opening and straight to the point ! thank you for your content

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@darnisejennings9138]

Thanks so much this made me confident to apply for another position.

[@DonGeorgevich]

best of luck to you.

[@JB-fn7ky]

Right on Don! So, yes the challenge is thwarting the bots and recruiter to make it to the real person in need. The landscape is becoming very sophisticated. Experience and malleability are immeasurable. Thanks for always encouraging us out here Don, Cleveland rocks!

[@skinnyguygains2459]

such a great video. thank you so much!! if your interviewer values a degree over substantial and evident knowledge of your field that is going to hurt them and their business far worse in the long run than getting turned down. YOU CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITHOUT A FORMAL DEGREE.

[@thelegendgothamcitythelege500]

Wow I can't believe they he show you the key where you go without any deep questions god bless him

[@casper3842]

You a very inspiring person. You made me complete by your words of wisdom. Im an undergraduate professional with massive experience.

[@DonGeorgevich]

So glad to help and best of luck to

[@KingsleyOseiAbrah]

My Reaction right after watching your Video, "WOW, I Like this Guy!"

[@tiffanybrock6763]

Awesome video, i love it and feel more confident now with my interview coming up.

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@buuzy252]

Oh so you got an interview with no degree? How things worked out? Did you pass it?

[@chandaelichanda328]

Got done my 1st virtual interview for Process Engineer last week...with my technical diploma and, i managed to relate to my more than 10 years of real world, hands-on experience,...about 80% of what was on job description, explained how I engaged it before. At end of it all, asked interviewer 4 questions. Told me they'll surely get back in a week or two, not longer. Mr Don Georgevich's videos are really inspiring and make for forward thinking. Thanks.

[@ashred9665]

Don, I find great courage from your words. I can't thank you enough!

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@LIT0187]

Wow i needed to see this video. I know plenty of people with degrees that have less paying jobs than people without a degree.

[@chandaelichanda328]

I know a lot of them too....I know a guy who got offered the Job without degree..and started pursuit of degree and other short skill-enhancing courses whilst on the job.

[@pacificcambohack3r142]

I was offered a job recently as a Warehouse operations manager which has a requirement of a Bachelors degree. I don’t even have an associates degree. I do have the drive, intelligence, and experiences. Confidence, integrity, transparency, and loyalty is key to a successful interview.

[@chandaelichanda328]

I love this. So are you added some short courses along the way during the journey of engaging your new role?

[@Blue_Fire-l9i]

Update? How was the interview, did you get the job? Did you apply to school? How’s the pay, comparing to someone who does have a b.a

[@user-dead-cv8tr3yr1z]

Thanks for the tips, If this doesn't make my things workout, im sure the rope will.

[@kassy-olisakwe]

Thank you so much for this video but what do you do if you're just starting out with no experience but you know how to do everything required for the job?

[@LordVoltRod2c]

Thinking your competitors are stopping you is just an illusion. Dare to look beyond the smoke and mirrors and see that it is really you that is stopping you. You control your destiny on the knowledge you want to possess! The more you possess the more desirable you are to a company. What is stopping you? Let them know you are one to do your homework instead of choosing to have fun all the time.

[@karansalve4353]

thank you sir for ur golden words its meanis a lot.. it was very helpful..

[@hymonom]

“I don’t have a degree, but I have 10 years of solid experience which is better than a degree”. Truer words are never spoken in an interview, and you’ll never see the recruiter or interviewing regional’s who did waste their time and money at college have a redder face. Salty gatekeepers stifling success.

[@wackyjoker7912]

There's a Japanese Genius with IQ over 188, and he's learning everything very very fast. And like people who's watching the video, he doesn't have degree. The truth is , he can't land a decent job even for genius like himself. Anyway, i got the confidence i need in this video, thank you .

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to hear it.

[@kevindunlap2832]

A degree is irrelevant. Employers aren’t fighting to hand you money because you have a degree. Your ability to deliver value is key.

[@Yvanna_S]

Unfortunately some companies are not flexible on this. Happened to me just a month ago.

[@DonGeorgevich]

nothing works 100% of the time

[@Yvanna_S]

Obviously!

[@mohammad9754]

i've been enrolling in college for the past year and each time it only takes me one week to become overwhelmed and and fail the course. I just hate it so much, I can't bring myself to do it. I'm a very skilled software developer, but nobody will hire me, or even interview me. It feels like I'm imprisoned and like I have no upward mobility in my life because of it. Just stuck doing postmates and coding side projects, my own personal hell loop

[@MusicGirl114]

Look up Ken Coleman Dave Ramsey. Best of luck!

[@daruscyrus9646]

Thank you, I let you know when I get the jobs I want

[@ekaterinaterzi8174]

The best career channel ever 😇

[@DonGeorgevich]

thanks to you :-)

[@Grace-up5em]

I have a college degree, and about to receive my Bachelor's degree in December 2018, and it's very challenging to get hired or get a job offer. I guess my work experience might not be attractive enough to employers. I want to try to modify my resume into a functional resume. I just need the opportunity to acquire new experience on the job. It's not easy to find that employer that would give a chance. Applicants with directly related experience may have great advantage.

[@MrNoahsamen]

I went to a big programming company and all they ask me is how fast you can finish your education which I am doing technical school in community college 10 month program and none of them like no one ask me about my college or bachelors and most of the employees I talked to has no computer science or other computing degree and they mainly learn on the internet or did a certification and getting paid same amount as a bachelors degree

[@MrNoahsamen]

PS: I am not saying don't go the way I am doing but if you are pursuing a game company, trust me don't do it, they are really hard to get in like a golden locket because you may have the degree but you don't have the requirement.

[@sitnud]

LOL... Sounds great but getting to the point of actually talking to someone to have that conversation is the hard part. They filter you out on the spot and never think about you again!

[@valentinchiriac9117]

Usually college denotes capacity of abstraction and capacity of synthesis. Strong training in working with elevate concepts. A work which requires tons of capacity of synthesis is the work of a pilot. Many passengers planes crashed because pilots were dumb as stick. With hundreds of people on-board.

[@aliciareyes7697]

But... how do you start getting experience without the bachelor's degree? That's what I don't understand.

[@DonGeorgevich]

start doing something... read a book, watch a video, volunteer. just do something. Instead of asking how I can get experience without a degree, ask yourself, "What can I do right now to get some kind of experience, even though I don't have a degree?" ask a better question and you'll get a better answer.

[@nihalsaklain3659]

I'm 24 and i think my life is totally messed up. Feel too depressed nowadays.

[@maxieayala]

great video Don thank you for share your knowledges with us

[@frankiecarrrierivg03]

Some people pursue a bachelors degree and there are some jobs that require one apply for it and even gets hired

[@RiceSteph]

What a great video!! Thanks! Super motivated.

[@o6libra]

Great video Don! I watched this at the right time. 😎

[@DonGeorgevich]

good luck

[@gregglira9947]

How about you are currently working on a bachelors degree, and should people still try and apply?

[@ElevationM]

Does this pretty much go for any field of study, as long as you can prove you have the skills and knowledge?

[@YourOneNOnly_]

I would say it heavily depends on the field of work and the years of experience in that field.

[@LordVoltRod2c]

First thing study up everything you can think of that you will need to know. The internet and library will make it very possible to get home schooled. You will need lots of discipline. The biggest threat to succeeding this way is, and it's a big is, "you will not have deadline to complete your personal assignments!" (That would be in the form of learning your desired job and researching and writing about it). If you can do all this, I am sure it would show a highly valued trait called self-discipline and God like mind over matter if no professor has to threaten to flunk you because you played video games instead of studying. Next is confidence like a heavily armored knight in the presence of a dragon. Your armor will be all the knowledge you possess! The less you studied up the more that dragons going to get you. That dragon is your conscience telling you that you really don't know about the job you wanted. Look for inspirations like for instance how Bruce Lee became famous for his style of Kung Fu. If he can do it so can you. But you must possess the same passion for your job as Bruce Lee did for Kung Fu.

[@erex9875]

I want to get into coding I’ve done some basic stuff and I’m doing tutorials on KZbin trying to learn but I don’t want to go to college in my opinion it’s a waste of time.

[@DonGeorgevich]

whether you go to college or not is up to you, though to break into coding at big companies like Google or Amazon they might want to see that you went to college and studied.

[@clar331]

Don Georgevich google has actually dropped the bachelor degree “requirement “, at least for coding positions

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

It really is because most courses in college degree are 90% outdated.

[@Strider9655]

You don't have a bachelors degree, but you do have a degree. I don't have a degree, I have 20+ years engineering experience, my CV gets dropped by recruitment agencies or by HR for not having a degree. If I apply for lesser roles, I get rejected for being over qualified (basically a threat to the hiring manager). So it's a real catch 22.

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

Go directly to the boss or owner.. Ignore the HR cuz of most of em are insecure people

[@MusicGirl114]

Check out Dave Ramsey - Ken Coleman show.

[@sethaj04]

Thanks man this gave me a lot of hope

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad to help you my friend

[@Pinkybunny0]

this is something unfortunately we're not able to do in morocco... unlike other countries such as the U.S

[@satyshamdapkar4978]

Sir I am Arc welder And structure maker But I have not certificate and not understand English But I don't fabrication welding job

[@peterwiggett8197]

learn english

[@hiddengem4293]

Great advice!

[@rushabhlanjewar4856]

Excellent Sir

[@yusufrazakhan2443]

great knowledge shared

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jl453]

How do you get an interview without a degree?

[@gaming4K]

And what do you do if you don't have experience?

[@LOOK4ae]

Thank you Don!! 😊😊

[@ADerpyReality]

Only an associates degree...

[@alagendiran8235]

Sir the better suggestion is please give sub titles so tat we can understand clearly

[@maryrutherford8311]

Don I have an ECE certificate I’m disabled I don’t have an associate degree what can I do job’s want an associate degree

[@ninezerotwo1778]

What if you don't have any eperience nor majot accomplishments?

[@yuinurahilyon5711]

Then your chances of getting a job is almost 0%. Depending if you have the talent and potential.

[@cristhianmujica8618]

Anyone else notice the glasses and cup moving?

[@DonGeorgevich]

i like to toss in some movie magic with every video

[@smart2117]

Thank you sir...

[@dariusmatthews2521]

An associates with co exp and or dedication can get you anywhere...right?

[@maplewood5552]

thx for the advice?

[@kilalalune]

What if you have no degree yet and no experience besides retail, but want an office job?

[@DonGeorgevich]

go for it

[@thestaxx6444]

What associates degree do you have..?

[@DeathIsLethal]

If one decides that college isn't for them, where might they begin to gain experience for their field?

[@DonGeorgevich]

That is not for me to say

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

First, you offer that employer a free work, you can show off ur portfolio if you're in creatives field and show ur willingness to help, that way you minimize the risk for them of hiring someone with no relevant experience.

[@unisangalaxystudio]

I wish I had the god like power to get hired, I been rejected thousands of jobs in both grahic design and 2D Animation, I know my projects are no where near as professional as the People in the big citys

[@adriancarballoza6149]

How does a 20 year old get a job in the technology field without a college degree smart guy. The only jobs that don't require a degree, are based on practical abilities that need to be taught, probably by your employer.

[@DonGeorgevich]

That’s easy. Just understand the problems that they’re going through and relate your experiences to them to show them how you can help them solve their problems.

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

Learn the art of selling and show your portfolio

[@muayboran6111]

Yeah, so what you need is discipline and a little gift of gab. Not even a gift, anyine can learn how to talk, it's the discipline that counts

[@itsmeconq]

Thanks sir

[@shinigami956]

I don't have a degree or experience I feal lost and hopeless 😓

[@DonGeorgevich]

Everyone has experience doing something

[@shinigami956]

@@DonGeorgevich thanks, and the fact that I'm 27 doesn't help me either, God some times a regret having to take care of my grandmother for so long.

[@escanordaone9383]

shinigami956 life is so hard im a junior in highschool im starting to get nervous on what should i do after highschool😣

[@konekjukel3340]

@@shinigami956 hey how are you doing now?

[@nmlabcde]

wow how did ur glass cup and spectacles move without touching 9:14,15

[@DonGeorgevich]

my videos double as a magic show.

[@QuesoFritoSr]

thanks

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad to help you my friend

[@toyamongard5808]

He has a degree tho?

[@apple7338]

thanx

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to help you

[@goodluckdalali8063]

It's a piece of paper

[@avimehenwal]

yesterday I got rejected by an very popular company stating that, because I havent completed my degree XD To them paper is important

[@DonGeorgevich]

Don’t take it personally

[@erinwolf1563]

Great

[@dRoiDinK]

Thank hou

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad to help you my friend

[@rla9889]

Job opening requires a degree? Apply anyway, let them tell you no.

[@DonGeorgevich]

i would

[@danielapolo7346]

❤

[@PaleeFlesh]

This is not true for all jobs 😒 in my state you NEED A BACHELORS TO GET CERTIFIED to teach 😂😒😒

[@weeklyalexa257]

Obviously, if you want to become a lawyer, teacher or a doctor then you def need the degree. But say you wanted to work for a clothing brand or retailing company some employers might pay more attention to what skills you possess and past jobs rather than your education (both might be important too).

[@rosepedal3140]

That's not true!!!

[@karinasmood]

First step, be a white man.

[@dr.professor6435]

Second step: shoot any black person you see even the ones you don't know And congratulation, you are hired Sad joke tho