You have to have an MBA to work in the corporate world. Or, at the very least, you need a bachelor’s degree in business, right?
Well, not anymore!
You see, today’s employers have changed. And they’ve changed a lot. In fact, according to CNBC, one in three employers no longer list educational requirements when they post for salaried job positions.[1]
This means you could possibly qualify for a corporate position, even if you’ve never gone to college… as long as you have the right skillsets, that is.
In a moment, FindYourJobNow.com will show what some of these skillsets are, and how to apply for a new corporate job.
Now, even Walmart, the country’s largest retailer, has rewritten job descriptions stressing no college degree is necessary. And that’s not for regular in-store Walmart jobs…
It’s for positions at its corporate headquarters!
Check this out: “to be considered for the job, you can have a related college degree or possess the skills needed for the job, whether through previous experience or other forms of learning.
“While degrees should be part of the equation and in some cases even required, there are many roles where a degree is simply unnecessary, including at corporate headquarters.”[2]
But it’s not just Walmart.
Like we said, one in three companies have eliminated the educational requirement section of their job postings.
This means now’s the time to reach for the stars and apply for the corporate job you may have thought was out of reach.
How? Well, FindYourJobNow.com has connections to hundreds of employers who are actively searching for candidates that don’t necessarily have to have college degrees. In a moment, we’ll show you how easy it is to connect with them.
First, why are so many employers removing the educational requirements when it comes to corporate job postings?
Well, 72% of employers say they’re now prioritizing skills over diplomas.[3]
And this includes soft skills!
They’re looking for soft skills like emotional intelligence, critical thinking, resilience, problem solving and more.
Now, if you’d like a longer list of soft skills, and an explanation of what they are, simply check out our full article all about them, HERE. Then, be sure to include the soft skills you have in your resume.
Just how important are soft skills? Well, 93% of employers say soft skills play a “critical role” in their hiring decisions.[4]
Of course, even if you have a lot of marketable, soft skills, people with a formal education may still have a leg up when it comes to the hiring process.
And it’s been shown that people with college degrees tend to earn more money than those without one…
Nearly a million dollar move over the course of their careers.[5]
So, in many cases, degrees still matter.
That’s why we’ve partnered with School Match Pro. They’re one of the nation’s leaders in helping people connect directly with schools or degree programs that are often designed to help people like you qualify for a better paying job.
But if you’re not yet ready to continue your education, and you want to find a job right now…
It’s still a great time to apply for one!
Here’s what to do.
Simply go to our homepage (FindYourJobNow.com) and type in the kind of job you’re looking for, and where you’d like to work… right there in the search bars.
Then, review all the job postings you think are a great fit for you, be sure your soft skills are included in your resume, and apply!
It’s as simple as that.
[1] 1 in 3 companies are ditching college degree requirements for salaried jobs (cnbc.com)
[2] All Learning Counts at Walmart: 5 Ways We’re Investing in More Opportunities To Grow
[3] More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News
[5] Research Summary: Education and Lifetime Earnings (ssa.gov)