Definition
Jobs that require no additional formal education
Generally pay less than jobs with degrees or certificates
Jobs with No Additional Education
Customer service representative
Firefighter [$45,145]
Interpreter/Translator
Line Installer & Repairer [$46,759]
Manicurist/Pedicurist [may need license]
Office Clerk
Postal Service Mail Carrier [$49,500]
Restaurant Cook
Retail Salesperson
Truck Drivers [need CDL]
Jobs with Some Additional Training/Ed.
Automotive Service Tech – vocational certificate
Accounting clerk – some coursework
Carpenter – 3-4 years on-the-job training; classroom instruction
Dental assistant - ~1year program
Electrician – apprenticeship
Medical Assistant – 1-2 year programs
Elevator Installation & Repair - apprenticeship
What You’ll Need
Resume Education Skills Experience
Interview Skills Eye contact & mannerisms Appropriate dress for the job Speech – speak clearly, politely, respectfully
My First Job Assignment
If you have or had a job – complete “My First Job” on Edmodo
If you are seeking a job – complete “Getting My First Job” on Edmodo
Miss G’s First Job
Hostess at a diner
I was 16
Worked ~6 months
Two days a week
$6.15/hr x 8 hours = $49.20 per week
Miss G’s High School Job
Sandwich Artist Shift Manager
Trained employees
Prepped food
Made awesome sandwiches There is a formula for each
Supervised employees
Completed daily sales paperwork
Solved customer complaints
Worked for 5 years on/off for college
Up to 60 hours/week
$9/hr x 60 = $540
Saved almost all money Spent on my study abroad Bought car Still have some for my house