There are many reasons why you should keep on applying for jobs when you have a job. Watch the full episode to learn how often should you apply for jobs when you're employed! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How often should you apply for jobs when employed and why you should do it - Why applying for jobs will help you learn your market value and how yo...
May 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 43
Most of us are qualified for different job titles. But is one resume enough? Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - Why you should create different resumes for different job titles you are qualified for - How to optimize your resume and clearly communicate your work experience to increase your chances of getting hired - Why you should update your resume as so...
Apr 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 42
Becoming a teacher is one of the most fulfilling careers that you can take. It's one of the best careers where you can directly contribute to the community in a meaningful way. But most of us know that it doesn't pay as much especially if you're paying off your student debt. So, what if you can skip the college degree entirely and fulfill your goal of being a teacher? Watch the full episode to learn more! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and h...
Apr 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 41
Surprisingly, there are many great, high paying jobs that actually don’t require degrees. Learn which ones you can take without spending years of studying in college! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: • What are jobs that you think require college degrees and how you can take the degree free path to break into those jobs. • How you can be a lawyer, teacher...
Apr 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 40
Imposter Syndrome is real, especially after getting a new job, and here's how to deal with it! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: Why having imposter syndrome on a new job is normal and it happens to almost everyone What are the steps you can take to deal with imposter syndrome and get acclimated to your new job The importance of communication and how to pr...
Apr 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 39
There are actually very few jobs that ACTUALLY REQUIRE college degrees. Listen to the full episode and be surprised to learn how many jobs you can actually have without a degree! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: • The different jobs and fields that absolutely require a college degree • How rare college degree required jobs actually are • Why you don't nee...
Mar 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 38
Everyone has a book they can write, and there are a ton of reasons why you should write a book! Listen to the full episode and learn from the experiences of Hannah and Ryan on how being a self-published author helped their lives and businesses! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: • Why almost everyone has a book they can write and why it's easier than ever t...
Mar 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 37
It's now easier than ever to become a published author in the digital age. Listen to the full episode and learn how to become an author and make passive extra income on the side! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: • How to be a self-published author and start making passive income • Everything you need to know on the process on how to write, publish and mar...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 36
With alternative education on the rise and college degrees being worth less and less, it's now time to educate the next generation on how they can have successful careers without going into huge debt. Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: • Why you don't need a degree to get a job and how to explain it to teenagers • How to guide a teenager on selecting their ...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 35
If you value freedom and flexibility, consulting might be the right career for you. So here's an episode just for you if you want to dive into the world of consulting! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: What is consulting and what does a consultant do on a day-to-day basis How to become a consultant using your current skill set and experience How to acquire...
Mar 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 34
Turning your job into a 1099 contractor role can provide you with many benefits. You’ll pay lesser taxes, and companies tend to pay a higher rate to 1099 workers than they do for W2 employees. Listen to the full episode to learn why! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: The numerous benefits of a 1099 contractor role versus a W2 Job What type of jobs can be c...
Feb 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 33
Suddenly losing your job can be devastating but it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips so you can easily get back on your feet! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: Why it’s important to start finding jobs as soon as you get your 2-week notice Tips on how you can find job opportunities as soon as possible using your current resources What are the t...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 32
Getting rejected after applying through hundreds of jobs will surely wear you out. Listen to the full episode to learn how to handle rejection and keep on going to achieve your goals! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: Why the worst thing that can anybody tell you is “No”. Why rejection doesn’t mean failure and why you shouldn’t take it personally How to ha...
Feb 09, 2022•30 min•Ep. 31
We always preach that the quickest way to be cash flow positive is to create a services-based business. So, here’s an episode on how you can start one! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: How to learn which service you can do as a business to be immediately cashflow positive. Step-by-step procedure on how you can start your services business. The pros and co...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 30
Salesforce Admin is one of the best jobs you can have without a degree. When junior positions are ranging from $70 to $75k, and the certification costs only a few hundred dollars, it’s indeed one of the best jobs you can have out there. Learn from Hannah herself as she walks us through her first tech certification job! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: Wha...
Jan 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 29
Being interviewed for a job can be daunting, but with proper preparation and planning, you can rest assured that you’ll have a successful interview! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How to properly prepare and plan for a successful job interview - How to research the company you’re applying for and use the information for your job interview - The best w...
Jan 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 28
We’re currently in a weird, broken, and tough job market where it takes up to a hundred applications before you get an interview and the average unemployment time is 29 weeks. So, here’s an episode for you to help keep you motivated and prevent burnout when applying for jobs! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - The tough job market we have right now and ho...
Jan 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 27
Are you studying for a tech certification exam? Learn tips and strategies that we used to pass our certification exams and get hired for a tech role! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How to set routines and habits as an adult to effectively study for a certification exam. - Why you don't have to know everything when studying for a tech certification exa...
Jan 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 26
One of the very few advantages of the pandemic is it opened up the world to remote work. So if you’re thinking of negotiating remote work with your employer, we made an episode just for you! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How to negotiate a remote work arrangement. - How to present your case and make a remote work arrangement a win-win for you and the...
Dec 31, 2021•39 min•Ep. 25
Working on sales is one of the best things you can do and if you’re thinking of getting into sales when you have no sales experience, listen to this episode! Note: Due to our temporary setup, we had technical difficulties with the recording of the audio in the first 11 minutes. Please bear with us and thank you so much for listening! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we ...
Dec 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 24
All of us are tempted to take a break this holiday season. It’s the busiest time of the year and it’s not a good time to apply for jobs, right? Well, that’s not true! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - Why you should keep on applying for jobs during the holiday season. - The weird job market we have right now is where there are millions of Americans resig...
Dec 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 23
Telling your family that you’re taking a different path from college is one of the hardest things you’re gonna do. There’s no easy way to do it but we prepared this episode so that you can make it easier and learn from our experience! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How to prepare and tell your parents that you’re going to be degree free and take a dif...
Nov 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 22
Learning sales will teach you transferrable skills that can help you throughout your career, business, and personal life! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - Why you should learn sales and how it can benefit your career and personal life. - Why sales is the quickest way to make the most amount of money with the least amount of hard skills needed. - Positio...
Nov 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 21
Do you want to know what does an IT Business Analyst does? Let’s hear it from Hannah herself as she walks us through her day-to-day life as an IT Business Analyst! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - What does an IT Business Analyst do on a day-to-day basis. - What is the importance of a business analyst on a company and why are they needed. - What traits ...
Nov 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 20
A lot of you are asking where are the best places to find a job online, so here it is! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - Where to find the best jobs online with minimal competition. - The best strategies so that you can stand out when applying for your dream job. - Why LinkedIn Easy Apply isn’t a good way to apply right now because of very low barrier of...
Nov 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 19
If you’re currently in college and you’re thinking of dropping out, you’re in the right place! Watch the full episode to learn what you should do! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How a lot of people are falling victim to the sunk cost fallacy and the different situations where you should drop out of college. - How to take an alternative path to get you...
Oct 28, 2021•56 min•Ep. 18
Wondering how to negotiate and get the best out of a job? Watch the full episode to learn tips and tricks so that you can nail the job negotiations! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - The importance of deciding what you want and your non-negotiables first before stepping into an interview. - How to properly negotiate and learning how to compromise so that...
Oct 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 17
Finally secured an interview but you have no experience in that field? We got you! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - How to sell yourself to a company if you feel that you have no experience and skills. - Determining your traits, soft skills, and hard skills so that you can “package” them for the company you’re applying for. - How to organize and keep tr...
Oct 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 16
Now that you know how to identify which skills to learn from the previous episode, it’s now time to learn how to learn those skills! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - The fundamental skill of learning how to find answers to your questions and crowdsource information by using search engines. - How to set goals and deadlines to make sure that you effective...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 15
How To Pick Employable Skills Not sure what skills to learn to get that “dream job”? Watch the full episode to learn the research process to learn EXACTLY the skills you need to get that dream job! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. In this episode, we talk about: - The reverse research process so that you can learn EXACTLY which skills you need to learn to get that dream job. - How to ma...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 14
