{"id":2491,"date":"2021-06-21T07:58:59","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T07:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2021-06-21T07:58:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T07:58:59","slug":"careers-that-dont-require-qualifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/careers-that-dont-require-qualifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers That Don\u2019t Require Qualifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like every career out there requires you to have a degree or some sort of qualifications. But in our current economic climate, finances don\u2019t allow all of us to enroll in university degree programs.<\/p>\n

Regardless of your situation, various career options allow you to get a foot in the door and climb the ladder of success. Some even come with on-the-job training or apprenticeship options to help you gain qualifications while you\u2019re working!<\/p>\n

To help you get started, Adzuna has put together a list of great job options that don\u2019t require you to have a degree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Virtual Assistant<\/h2>\n

VA\u2019s handle everything and anything from scheduling meetings to booking travel and accommodation. It\u2019s also a great remote working opportunity and one that you can do on a freelance basis. You don\u2019t need much experience to start working as a virtual assistant, but you do need a stable (and fast) internet connection and familiarity with the latest tech like Zoom and Slack. If you enjoy working under minimal supervision and have a knack for supporting others, this might be the ideal job for you!<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R198,000 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 Find virtual assistant<\/a> roles on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

Sales Advisor<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got a knack for sales and you\u2019re friendly and engaging, why not consider a role as a sales advisor? Some companies might require you to have experience in sales before bringing you on board. But there are also various entry-level roles for newbie sales advisors. If you don\u2019t have any qualifications or a lot of experience, start by getting your foot in the door with an entry-level position.<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R214,808 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 Browse sales advisor<\/a> roles on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

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Legal Secretary<\/h2>\n

Legal secretaries do legal research, prepare court forms, type legal documents, and handle the schedules of the lawyers they work for. This is an excellent option for anyone that wants to get into the law sector without actually working in a courtroom. To land a role as a legal secretary, you\u2019ll need to be very organised and reliable. Although some roles require extensive experience and qualifications, it\u2019s possible to find entry-level positions as well.<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R246,030 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 See legal secretary<\/a> jobs on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

Customer Service Agent<\/h2>\n

If you love working with people, a customer service representative role might be your ideal fit. Customer service agents often undergo training to gain a deeper insight into their company\u2019s policy. But aside from basic training, you don\u2019t necessarily need any other qualifications. As long as you\u2019re a strong communicator, friendly, and have a positive team-oriented attitude, you should be good to go.<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R272,577 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 Find customer service<\/a> roles on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

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Social Media Manager<\/h2>\n

Everyone uses social media these days, and this includes companies. Since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, brands have been forced to maximise their online presence, and to do this, they need to make the most of social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But companies need savvy managers to keep their social media presence in tip-top shape. In most cases, this job can be done from home and on a freelance basis. If you\u2019re smart about it, you can manage social accounts for various companies simultaneously, which allows you to earn great money.<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R295,727 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 Search social media manager<\/a> jobs on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

Admin Assistant<\/h2>\n

Admin assistants oversee documentation, email correspondence, and phone calls. They might also take minutes in meetings and help with company projects. If you\u2019re unsure of the type of role you want to perform within a company, this can be a great starting point since you\u2019ll have daily contact with just about every department. After gaining some experience, you can always make your way up within the company.<\/p>\n

💵 Average Salary \u2013 R315,725 per year<\/p>\n

🔍 Search admin<\/a> jobs on Adzuna.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

While the saying \u201cget a degree, get a job\u201d still rings true for many career avenues, it\u2019s not essential for every sector and role. As you can see, there are quite a few great career opportunities out there that don\u2019t require you to have an abundance of qualifications or experience.<\/p>\n

The majority of entry-level roles require nothing more than soft skills and a strong desire to learn and grow within the company. And if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll find a job that offers in-house training and accreditation that\u2019ll help you build on your list of qualifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It seems like every career out there requires you to have a degree or some sort of qualifications. But in our current economic climate, finances don\u2019t allow all of us to enroll in university degree programs. Regardless of your situation, various career options allow you to get a foot in the door and climb the Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,286],"tags":[471],"class_list":["post-2491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employment","category-job-search","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2491\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}