Is it possible to become hired with a major company without experience/degree?
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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.
371038
it is possible in university and after there r many companies.just check work&travel
289112
Any time you can put on a resume that not only did you work for a company but you were the president is wonderful. employers  would appreciate a go getter that tried.\n just think, If your successful in the first year how could they ever deny you a degree?
576293
That was a long time ago; I doubt it will help you at all.  Do you have a PhD from a UK university?  In that case, maybe you can find a company that will hire and sponsor you. Otherwise, I don't see how that will help.
1077329
Nah, I don't think so. Although you have a knowledge of how everything works you still have had little-if at all-hands on experience. Outside the US i'm unsure.
595945
No degree necessary, just get over on a Toursit Visa and play it by ear.\nI was just in Yangshuo and I saw at least six schools that were hiring on the spot
833429
Try asking some of the IT Departments of the companies near you.  Some companies have software that they have written themselves or have been written specially for them.\n\nThat way you will gain experience working with all the major software packages as well as the individual specialist packages.
168487
Unfortunately, that is where our society is heading.  Completely service based, and as such, they expect a certain type of "qualifications"... The better question is, why would someone with a BA/BS apply for a job like this?\n\nBut maybe, this is just a "type-o" of sorts.. meaning it's information that goes out on every job posting from the company, sure you don't really need a college degree but hey doesn't hurt..... dunno just a few thoughts off the top of my head.
58748
You can definitely get this job. For entry level positions, most managers are not that interested in experience but in a good attitude. They might give you questions to assess how much of a team player you are. Mention activities you have been in related to school or something, like if you ever spearheaded a project or helped in something.\nI'd say put on your best face and talk straight to the manager. Your personal impression is what will get the job. They'll hire you for the perceived qualities they see by talking to you in person. Go there with the feeling that you were the winner of the 2005 Coffee Serving Olympics. Well, don't say that, just project that.
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You do not need a degree in most cases, but the individual company that you want to work for may require one.  Its a great field, but the market is changing and a lot of the refi market is done.
175389
Call around to different places that have your line of work and ask them if you could volunteer for awhile.  A lot of companies like to hire people without experience in another company because then they can train them the way they want.  Good Luck!!!
802756
There are certain exceptional cases where some b-schools do allow people without any bachelors degree..\n\nFirst you havent told whether you want to do your MBA in US or India or some other place? Because such a criteria is institute specific.. So you'll need to ask the institutes on a personal basis, telling them your entire work background and all.. \n\nSecondly you'll need to answer the question that if you have your own industry, after an MBA do you want to get placement service or do you want to return to your own firm.. \n\nIf you want placement service you'd better have good answers why you want to just leave your own firm in the sun and look for a job..\n\nHowever, if you want to do the MBA so that the skills can be applied to your engg industry, most MBA schools will be more than happy to receive you..\n\nbottomline, you need to convince those admission dudes how their MBA is gonna help you..\n\nAll the best buddy
464309
I have an Associate's degree in finance, but haven't gotten a single job offer in that field.  I have a great job in data entry, in which I have no formal training.  Does that answer your question?
791687
Apprentice yourself for free or cheap before graduating.  Either way there is your experience.  Or hire yourself out to Agencies.\n\nDepending on your field alot of company hire trainees.
53686
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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yes it's possible. you'll just have to work harder than a person who has a degree. It looks like the business world is giving jobs to people with degrees over people who have experience. It seems like it should be the other way around, but it's not. You'll just have to settle for lower paying, labor intensive jobs. If at all possible try to get a degree. even if its just a 2-year associates at a community college, it would be better than just a ged or diploma. there's tons of grants and scholarships out there it'll be a little work to get it. but in the long run your hard work will pay off.
1029059
Are you trying to create a false paysilp to get into a company on a basis of your false experience?