6 high-paying jobs that do not require a degree

With more and more students deciding that university is the next logical step in their higher education journey, it’s understandable that for people deciding not to make the leap, it can seem like you’re somehow sabotaging your career choices. But with one in 5 UK students deferring to 2021, a year could lead to a permanent decision not to pursue university.  50% of graduates who attended a university over the past 5 years claim they regret the decision to go, and 44% claiming that they don’t need their degree to do their current job especially those sales and marketing manager jobs in singapore.

Here, GearHungry’s resident Career Advisor, Charlotte Moore lists 6 well-paying roles that don’t require you to attend 3 years at university. ‘I don’t know many people who haven’t at one time in their life stressed out over the prospect of not working in a career they care about, or worse, one that will never pay them their true worth. 65% of young people feel pressured to go to university when completing school, and we’re convinced that to achieve a well-paying job that it’s the only way to go about it. But 28% of graduates earn less than those who entered the workplace straight after college or with apprenticeships (via ONS), and it is possible to make a career without heading to Uni.’

Here, Moore presents the current positions that you can obtain via entry level, or work towards with a specific industry qualification and are likely to eventually pay a salary that doubles the national average of £30,420 per annum (office of national statistics). 

Marketing

‘Although Marketing Degrees do exist, the industry roles are so broad that one marketing position can be completely different from another. Because of this, marketing doesn’t have to necessarily revolve around your knowledge of SEOs and margins, and more your understanding of how to promote a product to the correct audience, you can get help from experts at the best seo melbourne firm. It’s all about creativity, and if you’re bursting with ideas then this could be the career for you. And everyone needs marketing! From cinemas to supermarkets, streaming services to drinks companies – every one of them has someone behind the scenes marketing the product. Starting as a junior, assistant to researcher is a great way of getting your foot in the door, and with Marketing Managers positions averaging £45k a year in London, it’s well worth the time and effort to work your way up.’ Don’t you want to find out how to start a Freelance SEO career immediately?

The Digital industry

‘’New-collar jobs’ or ‘middle-skill jobs’ is a relatively new way of describing roles that require a hard skill set, but not necessarily a 3 to 4-year university degree to obtain them. Often you can find the skills needed for these roles through vocational training or apprenticeships. And the digital industry is full of these roles! Computer Support Specialists, Database Administrators, Server Technicians and Technical Sales Assistants are all roles that fall into the ‘new-collar’ industry, and it’s constantly growing too. Whether you want to provide security to companies, maintain and keep order on busy websites, or are fascinated by numbers and figures of a fully operational site, then a job in the digital sector may be for you. Positions wages vary, but across London there’s an average yearly wage of £42k after 3 years.’

The creative side of the Digital Landscape

‘Not all parts of the digital industry revolve around coding and stopping hackers from stealing your colleague’s information – there’s also a world of creative jobs online waiting to be done. The industry of social media and digital marketing moves so quickly that once you leave university, everything you’ve picked up over the past 3 years can feel totally out of date. A life in the digital market can begin with internships, so a thirst for knowledge and a willingness to learn are necessary when you’re first starting out, with wages hitting up to 50k once you’ve found you way in the industry. And it’s a wide and varied market, with positions ranging from Head of SEO to Media Operations Assistant, as well as jobs where you work for yourself, such as a content writer.’

Estate Agent

‘As the nation binge watches Selling Sunset, it’s hard not to imagine yourself selling extravagant properties and catching drinks in the latest hot spots.   As with many roles in sales, a university degree is not needed to climb to the top of the real estate industry and you can now do it with the help form a a company that offers an IDX since it is very important in this market. Working as a real estate agent essentially means you help people buy and sell their homes and commercial properties. It can be deeply satisfying to guide someone to their perfect home, and the commissions for achieving this aren’t bad either. Getting the qualifications to work in this industry can sometimes take as little as 2 weeks training. Salaries can start at 18k with commission bonuses, and quickly rise over 2 years to 30k. If you feel you have the gift of the gab, are a people person who loves the challenge of competitive sales or just like the idea of working in a busy, thriving industry then this could be for you’

The medical world

‘Just like the digital world, there’s a long list of growing ‘new-collar’ roles in the world of medicine and health. Some of them, such as an Audiologist (specialists who work with adults and children who suffer from hearing loss) require you to gain a certificate to become a qualified practitioner, which is understandable, as you’re working in health, but because so many fields are lacking workers, the industries are fast-tracking people, with some courses only lasting 9 to 12 months and it pays well too, as an Audiologist can make up to 65k a year once becoming a senior specialist. Most medical technicians have an associate degree and these programs typically take 18 months to two years to complete. There are also certificate programs that take one to two years. The medical world is huge as well, with positions in Dentistry, Hygiene and Therapy, all desperate for new people to come on board.’ You might want to check out sites like UTMB Health Human Resources to see if there are openings.

HR Manager

‘At one time or another we’ve probably all had to deal with HR, whether it’s sorting out our tax codes, or chasing a P65, but unbeknown to a lot of people, it’s a great role that can turn into a stable career and pays well too. HR positions tend to manage the organisation of company employees, and are typically responsible for hiring, payroll and company benefits. If you’re always complimented for your organization skills, are a great people person, and can steady the ship in difficult situations, then a career in HR may be the way for you. Joining the industry as an admin assistant will ensure that you have a foot in the door and there are various online courses that you can use to brush up on your knowledge.  Make your way to a HR Manager and you could be earning up to 42K a year’

All data is accurate at the time of publishing

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