Are there any positions in major companies that one could really start from the bottom and work one's way up without a degree? If you're bilingual and would like to relocate to a different country of that language, could being bilingual be enough to gain employment at an entry level?
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I'm bilingual...but it's because I have a degree (two, actually, I speak three languages).  I can say that from what I've observed it is not very likely to get you far.  I also live in Texas, where I competing with people that didn't go to school to become bilingual.  Despite 5 years in college, I'm working side -by side in a call center with a puerto-rican immigrant with no degree.\n Being bilingual is easy to come by, especially if it's spanish.  But the sad truth is that most major corporations will only hire management with either a degree, or experience (the new president of HR in my company got in on experience, but he has one year to earn a bachelor's degree or he's out).  So you can go so far, but management almost always requires a degree, along with experience\n\nYou're not an asset just being bilingual (as I've learned, I speak three languages, but have no real area of expertise beyond languages).  You are a huge asset if you have knowledge of computer programming, engineering, landscaping, contstruction, etc AND you're bilingual.  Even if it's not a degree, if you're very affluent in one subject, it can help, but ultimately  Get a degree!!!\n\nIf you want to make your spanish worthwhile right now, pick a subject you really like; computers, construction, automobile repair, etc.  Get a job that will put you in that general vicinity (doesn't mean you'll be doing it, but you'll be working around it).I'm working in a call center taking french and spanish calls, but I hang out with the international and marketing departments, I make sure they know my name and my skills without boasting. \n\n What you want to do is get a Job that lets you USE your bilingual skills, but really hone your other skill.  If you're a native spanish speaker, you don't need to use your spanish every day like I do to keep it up you need to use that 'other skill'.  What you need is "resumé padding", which is something that gives you credentials and experience.  Even if you're not starting a career at that job, you want to be able to tell someone that you were (for example) a bilingual agent at Walmart.\n\nYou're quickest degree depends on you.  My personal recommendation would be a degree in something you're good at and that matches the spanish market (computer programming and spanish isn't a good combo) International marketing, accounting, business, journalism or even (cough) spanish. If you really want to go far, law and medicine. A degree in your own native tongue actually goes a long way for making you stand out as someone who could be a qualified document translator.
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Unemployment in the US is at an all time low.  Your generalization that most corporations are moving most of their employment out of the country is not supported.  Look up the difference between salaries for those with college educations and those with out.  Think then ask.
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There are tons of jobs in every area just like in any other country. What we would need to know to give you a decent answer would be what skills do you have and how well do you speak English.\n\nThe institution where you are studying will be able to give you some direction as to what's available or even offer you one.
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Hi im from lima peru. Internships? Oh so you don't wanna make any good money.... :D It's true, sorry. The BEST way to look for that is actaully if you KNOW where you want to work and you go to their website and look for "contact us" or "recruiting" etc. You better find a transnational or really big company. Also you are obviouly going to speak excellent spanish.
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You may want to try with companies that employ world wide or work world wide. There are some transnational companies Ex. General Motors, Coca-Cola (and not only US companies) that operates world wide, once there you may have more chances to move around different countries. Other companies such as airlines, maritime transportation and cruises are other options, also engineering companies (oil and mining and related). These companies always search for new people, professionals and non-professionals. If you don't have experience, look for entry level positions where experience is not required. World class companies usually have programs to develop employees.
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No problem. If its the equivalent to a university degree. You may not find the job you are looking for though, but just for travel and summer job somewhere, not a problem. My friend came from Greece with no qualifications and ended up working in the Hilton Hotel.
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Yes, it is definitely possible to have a nice life without a college degree.  A lot of successful people start their own businesses without it.  If you want to work for somebody, I would recommend getting a degree.  Without it, you will not get far in corporate America.  If you wouldn't mind starting your own business or something like that, you definitely don't need a degree.  Good luck with everything.
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"1) Who in here has a job/career that actually utilizes your college education/degree?" \nMine does. I am earning a BA in English and I tutor English to ESL students. I plan on teaching ESL when I graduate.\n\n"2) Did you get a job that you've always wanted (that's why you majored in the field to prepare yourself for it)?"\nWell, I didn't always want to be an ESL teacher. I started tutoring and found that I loved doing it. So, in the end, I did get the job I wanted, I just didn't know I would want it!\n\n"3) Is your current job right now the complete opposite of what your degree is for?"\nNo, this is completely in line with the experience I am getting from my classes.
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Hello Anna, \n  You can try to apply for a job at Your current learning facility  - this is 1st step to obtain EAC  (employment authorization card )  . \n     After that and or at the present time,  You should advance  Your skills to the level , allowing You to apply and send resumes to USA employers  .  \n  You should be fine if You can perform job better than domestic employers, or apply for the job where not enough workers are on the market .
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Do you live in MI??? Your not the only one. I have been without a job for a while now and I got laid off 3 weeks ago. There is no way you can find a good job these days without some kind of degree or significant experience. \n\nWhich is why I think its dumb. I dont have experience in a lot of things but how do they expect you to get any if they dont hire you and train you and actually give you the chance?
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For an employer to sponsor you, they would typically look for a highly specialized skill set that they can't find in the US.  That usually requires an advanced degree - such as master's or PhD, or technical knowledge such as programming.  You could try getting a job with a Mexican division of a US company, and then see if they would transfer you internally (after a couple of years).  It's usually the easiest way, but by no means a guarantee.  You could also enroll in a graduate program at an American university and then try to get an internship or a job with a US company after graduation.
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Yes, you could possibly work for a larger agri-business or food company.  Your skills would be very sought after.  You might even be able to work in translation work in another country while working for one of these American companies.  You would really have to network and market yourself to reach this potential.  However, it could be possible.  Also, you may want to get with a professional job agency to help you in your search and desire to change professions.\n\nGood luck in whatever you decide!  I envy your dedication and bravery to try something new and different.  Please do not get overwhelmed by culture shock after you do get a job that you desire.  Try taking some additional language instruction in your spare time to improve your standing in your new profession.  English is not the easiest language to master.  There are definitely going to be some major changes in your life when you go with your passion.
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You're looking for work at the wrong companies. Come to the US. Almost every job posting requires a college education if you want a well-paying job.
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Try Sales. Companies are always looking for sales people and in the right industry you can make a lot of money.  Also, if you speak a language besides English it should help you get a better job.  Employers are looking for multi-lingual sales people.  \n\nLook in the paper or online for companies looking for Sales People.
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ME 2! Seriously not lying\n\nits a law in amercia (looked it up plus my dad lived there)\nthat you can not get hired as it as seen as taking a job from another amercian! \n\nYou have to be able to offer something to the country\ni.e a buisness hiring amercians....
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Updated 3-13-2006, 4:10 P.M.\n\nIt's not just a piece of paper.\n\nFor many jobs, it's a requirement to be considered as an initial way to eliminate all the people who don't have one.  For instance, for a management job, it's possible in smaller firms but unlikely in larger, more bureaucratic ones you'll ever get such a job without one, even if you're otherwise qualified with experience.\n\nThe higher the job pays, the more formal education is generally required as an initial qualification.\n\nThe degree doesn't guarantee getting the job though under any circumstance.  You still have to be interviewed and they still have to like you more than all the rest of the degree-holders who apply for the job.  And of course, the person with the degree applicable to the job you're after gets higher priority.\n\nI can't say my degrees helped me get a job because I never used it to get a job that required it, but the education I got is helping me create my own business.  In fact, when I applied for a job that didn't require a college degree, I left the degree off my resume so they wouldn't turn me down because I was "overqualified" for the job. My degrees were all business-related. I still am learning more now in the process, though. Learning never ends if you continually try to improve yourself and get jobs paying more and more money, plus keep up with everything that changes as the years go by.  College doesn't even come close to teaching you everything you need to learn in the job/business market, but it's definitely a good start if you take the right courses and they apply to the job you get.\n\nIn direct answer to your other question:  Yes, it will generally earn you more respect from the other degree-holders (you will now have more in common with them) but that's probably not a good reason to go back to college.  The GOOD reasons would be either to qualify for a better job that pays more money or to become more proficient and do a better job at your current position.  Going back to college should be totally for your benefit because it's going to cost you a lot of time and money.  The payback should be higher than the cost, even if the payback is in self-esteem, otherwise it's a big waste of time and money.  Catering just to what other people think is a big waste of time and energy and will get you almost nowhere.  I say concentrate on something that will pay you back in something that really counts, either more self-esteem, a better job, or more money.
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Sure you can continue but wether you can get a job after graduation is a different story.  Ask your tutors i would suggest.