Feeling the job search pressure without a bachelor’s degree can be tough—I've been there too. Amidst the hustle, it's vital to embrace Wellness Fridays, carving out time to nurture our talents, energy, and presence.
Self-care isn’t just a luxury; it's the fuel for our creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. Prioritizing wellness ensures STARs like us maintain peak performance, harnessing our diverse skill sets to excel in our lives and careers.
Here's a resource that's been a game-changer for me. What keeps you at the top of your game in this journey of life? I’m eager to swap strategies that help us thrive in a world that might not yet fully appreciate our worth
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpaL0UHxJPU7DqKF49BBvLvDZT85kW_Vd
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The experts at TopResume are providing exclusive pricing for STARs - people Skilled Through Alternative Routes instead of a bachelor’s degree – via Career.io! Enter the discount promo code oppwork20 to get 20% Off!
As part of my role with Opportunity at Work Inc, I recently helped test their services with STARs across the country and the overwhelming feedback was that their resume, cover letter, and Linkedin profile revisions were super helpful to job seekers without degrees.
After our successful tests, they’ve come on back to share exclusive promotional pricing with us so we can help even more STARs!
If you are interested in stepping up your job search, I highly recommend checking out their services and welcome any outreach with questions. Best of luck!!
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Navigating cover letters in a landscape dominated by degree-centric competition can feel daunting, but fear not! I stumbled upon a gem of a cover letter guide that vividly showcased how my skills perfectly align with the roles I pursue.
What strategies or tactics have elevated your cover letters to stand out? Let's swap notes—I’m excited to see you all contribute a couple of tips that have resonated in hopes they might spark ideas for your peer's journey too!
https://help.stellarworx.org/hc/en-us/articles/18675120969357-STARs-Toolkit-Cover-Letter-Guide
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OneTen and General Assembly have teamed up to offer 4 free scholarships for Black STARs, aka people skilled through alternative routes instead of a bachelor’s degree!
Applicants can choose from Data Analytics, UX Design, or Software Engineering Bootcamps starting in January.
The Application Deadline is December 31st, 2023.
Feel free to review General Assembly's course offerings via the link below and if interested, proceed to engage in their regular admissions process ASAP, which includes:
- A screener call with one of their admissions team members
- A performance task to ensure the applicant is ready and affirming their interest in their chosen field
- A final interview with the same admissions staff to review the performance task and finalize enrollment details
https://generalassemb.ly/browse/courses-and-classes
Also fill out the form provided in the comments and if selected, you’ll enjoy $0 tuition costs thanks to OneTen.org. Best of luck!!
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Numerous helpful resources come to our attention on a daily basis. Here's one resource being provided by folks committed to supporting people who are Skilled through Alternative Routes other than a bachelor's degree aka STARs!
Former Content Manager at LinkedIn Learning and author of the Ultimate Guide to Job Hunting, ranked #1 on Google, Bogdan Zlatkov worked with award-winning career coaches, best-selling authors, and Forbes Council members to create Growth Hack Your Career with free and low-cost support resources for jobseekers!
Over the last 5+ years, Bogdan has aggregated the best job search strategies & tools and shares them via articles, videos, and 1-on-1 coaching provided via his website’s Discord community!
Click below to see what they have to offer for free and also consider taking advantage of their current 25% off holiday promotion if you’re interested in more support via 1-on-1 coaching!
https://growthhackyourcareer.com/?stars_email
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Let's flip the script on job applications—our resumes should reflect the incredible skills we bring, far beyond what a degree defines.
For all the STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes) navigating the job hunt, here's a special Resume Building Guide tailored precisely for us, recognizing our unique strengths and experiences!
What strategies have brought you success in this journey? I’m eager to see us all exchange tips by sharing some of the approaches that have resonated.
https://help.stellarworx.org/hc/en-us/articles/18668012658189-STARs-Toolkit-Resume-Guide
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As part of the 70+ million strong community in our country, we've honed skills through diverse paths—be it hands-on experience, military service, community college, apprenticeships, or other unconventional routes. At Opportunity@Work, we proudly call ourselves STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes)!
Get ready to be amazed by stories of fellow STARs like LaShana, Cindy or Benny, whose journey resonated deeply with me. Their triumphs in the job market showcase our collective potential.
Your story matters! Share below. Let's illuminate the path for each other!
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Don’t have a bachelor’s degree? You're not alone, and after a demanding week of job searching, it's crucial to prioritize wellness as a means of sustaining your unique talents, energy, and presence.
By prioritizing wellness, STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes) like us can maintain peak performance and ensure we continue to leverage our diverse skill sets to overcome barriers. If we don’t take care of ourselves, how can we show up authentically in a world that already doesn’t value us well enough?
With that, here’s a helpful wellness resource that my friend/colleague @Dau'ne Baraka and other STARs around the country have created to help us support one another: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpaL0UHxJPU7DqKF49BBvLvDZT85kW_Vd
Anyone else have something that’s worked well to keep you performing well in the game of life? Any video suggestions for the playlist??
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Work in Sales or Admin, but don’t have a bachelor’s degree? You're not alone, and you may qualify for more higher-paying jobs than you think!
Like me, you probably possess communication, negotiation, and organizational skills that you’ve learned on the job, but may face barriers when trying to secure higher wage roles typically held by those with degrees. Here’s some great research done by Opportunity@Work that you can potentially use to help you overcome the challenges!
https://opportunityatwork.org/our-solutions/stars-insights/navigating-stars-report/
Understanding how skills learned from one job can transfer over to success in another role has been crucial to conveying my potential during interviews. What’s worked well for you? Comment below and I’ll share some additional tips as well!
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Like me, you are one of 70+ million in our country who have developed valuable skills through alternative routes such as on the job, through military service, in community college, apprenticeships, or other pathways instead of a bachelor’s degree. My organization, Opportunity@Work, calls us STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes)!
I hope you'll be inspired to see how STARs like us have advanced in their careers, including LaShana, whose life path particularly touched me.
If inspired, we'd love to hear your story below too!
https://www.tearthepaperceiling.org/stars
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