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How To Get Started with Online Teaching

The pandemic has brought a stop to a lot of things we've always considered normal; for one, we can't just waltz in and out of our homes at any time, not even for work! This has consequently led to an appreciation of the work from home lifestyle. Online teaching is quickly gaining traction as a work from home job option, due to its flexibility in work timing and location, ease of work, a wider audience reach, and an increased potential...

Six Jobs That Pay Well (No Degree Required)

Are you a college drop out looking for a good job? Or maybe you’re just not the type that enjoys sitting in a classroom for hours. Whatever it is, you can get a well-paying job. We, at NoDegree, specialize in pairing people with the perfect job, emphasizing skill-based learning rather than university diplomas. In the digital era we’re living in, education is getting democratized, and we don’t need to pay...

8 Books You Should Read to Improve Your Social Communication Skills

Ever had butterflies in your stomach? Maybe it was before a speech or a job interview. Maybe, your voice got shaky. Or, your heart pounded so hard you wondered if you were having a heart attack. Or worse, the answer you diligently practiced for this specific interview question just mysteriously evaporated and you stood wordless in front of the hiring manager. Not to worry, you are not alone. Millions of adults battle with speech or...

Fighting Fear: A Lifelong Battle

Tell us if you think any of the following people are cowards. Alexander the Great. Mahatma Gandhi. Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks. George Washington. Muhammad Ali. Amelia Earhart. “Coward” may be the furthest word from your mind to describe these people? How about, “courage”? It certainly took courage for them to accomplish all they did. Does this mean they were actually fearless though?...

The Job Seeker's Guide to Writing Effective Cold Emails [Free Template Included]

If you've ever found yourself competing for opportunities in the job market, you would agree that landing a job can be so damn HARD! Let’s not even get started on the number of hours we spend on processes that lead to a dead end. Remember how much effort it took you to prepare those resumes and cover letters that weren't even acknowledged? Or how you never heard back from the recruitment team? [Related: How to Write A...

Work-Life Balance for Productivity

‘Adulting’ is often used to describe meeting the demands of being an independent grown-up. You know, things like paying bills, running errands, cooking, etc. Basically it’s meeting all the responsibilities in our lives. The center in all the chaos of living an adult life is employment. It not only pays the bills but, it can also give us a certain level of fulfillment in society. But our lives shouldn’t revolve...

5 Tips for Finding a Job That Suits Your Passion

Do you find yourself dreading your morning commute? And even if you can work from home, are you still dreading “going to work”? Do you watch the clock at your office until your shift is finally over? If this scenario sounds relatable, you may be interested in switching to a career path that allows you to explore your passions. And even if you don’t have a college...

How to Write A Resume without A College Degree?

No degree? No problem!! A college degree doesn't guarantee skills. More and more employers are understanding that, although historically most have preferred candidates with college degrees. Besides that, not having a degree shouldn't stop you from being able to afford a comfortable living. So, since a college degree on the resume is no longer mandatory, you may be wondering: "But how to write a resume with no education?" or "How to...

How to Answer the 11 Most Common Interview Questions?

Do you have the jitters because of an upcoming job interview? Most people do since, they don’t know what questions will be asked by the interviewer. Zig Ziglar once said “success occurs when opportunity meets preparation”. A job interview is one of many opportunities that can lead to success. Preparation increases the likelihood of being selected. So say goodbye to pre-job-interview jitters and nightmares. Here are...

How to Network on LinkedIn? (With or Without a Degree)

Many people have gotten new career opportunities as a result of networking. And you can too, whether you have a degree or not. Sixty percent of people surveyed by the Canadian Networking Survey reported that networking helped them find new clients, referrals or job opportunities. Nowadays you no longer have to wait for networking events because there are many platforms online that allow you to network in the comfort...

5 IT Jobs to Look Into in 2021: No Degree Required (REAL Life Stories Included)

If you've had your eye on a sweet, high paying job in the information technology field but felt like it would be hard to land one without a degree, you've come to the right place! We've had multiple guests on the NoDegree podcast that are just like you. T hey don’t have college degrees but still landed great jobs in the IT industry. And in some cases, they didn't have a...

The Future of Work: Why You Should Switch to Tech

Data, data, data. Over the years, we have witnessed how this four-letter word has upended industries on a global scale. With the emergence of the pandemic, data has been catapulted at the forefront of the economy in a matter of weeks. Where data was once just a tool to move businesses forward, it has now become the business—a force that’s become so indispensable, companies are scrambling for individuals who can wield it expertly...

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