College or no college, you can become a success.
Did you know that many successful people in the world didn’t finish tertiary education? Oprah Winfrey – a famous talk show host in America and a self-made billionaire – dropped out of college to accept a job offer; though she did return to get her degree later in life. There are many other people like her out there. If you don’t want to go to college, or aren’t able to study further, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a job you love!
Here’s how you can start working towards building your dream career:
Figure out what you love
Make a list of the things you really enjoy doing, then pick your top two. You can start developing skills for these things simply by learning from others, researching and practising. Perhaps it’s writing that you love – make contact with successful writers, ask to shadow them and most importantly, write as much as you can.
Do your research
Look up careers related to the things you enjoy. You can use the internet, go to a library or you can ask around. When in your nearest city or town, walk around taking note of the businesses/activities related to your hobbies or skills.
Reach out
Get your resume ready and start sending it out (or drop it off in person if you can) to companies or organisations you’re interested in being a part of. Remember to include a cover letter explaining why you want to work there. You can enquire about jobs or even internships, apprenticeships or job shadowing. Though these may not pay at first, the skills you’ll learn will be invaluable.
Do it on your own
Who says you have to work for someone else? If you have a talent or service that people are willing to pay for, then start building your career immediately. From bloggers to basket weavers, poets and truck drivers the world is full of people who made their special hobby, skill or talent into a successful business – you can too!
Don’t get discouraged
Pursue your dream, no matter what. If your career choice requires a degree, and it’s not possible for you to go to college right now, it doesn’t mean that career is not within reach for your future. Many people start working in order to make money to fund their studies or secure support from family, the community or the government later in life.
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Thank you so much GEM for such a wonderful tip,I really love it!
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey girl! This article was written because of you and we are glad you love it. Feel free to share it with your friends
I Dont Knw Hw To Read Well It Use To Pain Me What Can I Do
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Dupe! Thanks for opening up through this comment. You need to make a conscious effort to learn how to read. Also, talk to your parents to help you get a private tutor if they can afford one or you can tell your friends (the ones that can read) to help you. Please note that it may take a while so be patient. We hope this helps.
can u be a surgeon and also a gospel artiste
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey pobee! Yes, you can be a surgeon and also a gospel artiste. All you need to do is learn how to balance them so that no one suffers. We hope this helps.
I want to b a fashion designer but my parent are expecting me to b a nurse,i dont want to disobey dem because dey have really try for me.can i learn d handcraft while schooling
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Meggi! Yes, you can! Balance is very important so you need to learn how to balance both of them in such a way that none of them suffers. You can practice your fashion business when you are less busy in school. We hope this helps.
Am planninq on studyinq food technoloqy br ma friendz tink it poor.😔
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey girl! You really should not be bothered about what your friends think when it comes to your career choice. If food technology is what you want, then go for it! No one should define such a thing for you because in the end, you will be left alone to face your career. It is always advisable to go for a career you love and you are comfortable with. We hope this helps.
I just want to be successful but am confused on what direction to take, I love writing but in Nigeria writers are not recognized so now am trying to find any option that's legal thatll take me to success am so confused please I need your advice.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Queen! We are glad you know what you want for yourself. All you need to focus on now is working hard. There are successful Nigerian writers that are recognized not only locally but also internationally. Of course it wasn't easy for them to get there but with persistence and hard work, they did. So please, do not relent. Keep working hard and we are sure you will get to that point very soon. We hope this helps.
Great!
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Hello, I love this piece . Actually I really wanna go into baking and making of pastries I would love to build it up,but I have just little knowledge of it,what do u suggest I do?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Crown! We are glad you like this article. Go to a good catering/baking school and concentrate so that you can learn fast and well. Also, practice regularly and create new styles that will make you stand out. We hope this helps.
Hello! I'm a technician, I love fixing and Amending broken stuff but don't know how to make money out of my skills, Sometimes I do some electrical/electronic works at home, this made my elder Brother wonder how I fix things at home but He warned me not to temper with appliances that would result to electrical shuck, though he love it when he sees that some appliances are been repaired by me without him spending money to repair them. My problem is that I don't know which one to choose as a career whether Mechanic, Electrical or carpenter.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Cnio! This is great! You can make some money by repairing electronics for family members and people in your community for some money. Your elder brother is only trying to be protective to avoid any accident or injury so please bear with him and be extra careful. As regards the career path, it is best for you to go with electrical since you already have a talent/skill in that line. However, talk to an adult you trust or a career counselor for more advice. We hope this helps and we wish you all the best.
am a decorator and i love decorating.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I'm designer I love designing things especially clothes
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I"m a designer. And i can create designs for fashionistas and can make printing on a fabric.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Neddie! You are a so talented! Keep up the good work and please make sure your talents don't die. Practice until you are perfect at it and the sky will be your starting point. Go girl!
Hey Neddie ...I love fashionistas :-)
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March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Ur welcome deary
I luv dis article
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
This is awesome and very inspirational
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Love this
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I learn a very good leason it inspriational ma.$100
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
hi big sister. have been going through a lot lately due to my career. I want to be a nurse last year I got admission into a school of nursing but I was weeded after 6month. ever since then av been writing entrance exams in different schools but all to no avail. m really frustrated .what should I do?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Dolly68! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Do not allow this situation to frustrate you, it is just a phase. You are very passionate about your education and we love that. While you are waiting to gain admission, you can do a lot of things... study, work, learn a skill, focus on building your marriage etc. All of these should not stop you from going to school, rather, they are all to keep you engaged and occupied pending the time you gain admission. Don't let this get to you okay. We hope this helps and we wish you all the best.
got D7 in literature in waec n I was DAT I can't study theater act or masscom pls i need help of any school that can accept D7 or any other course I can do as a career that has to do with entertainment.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Actress! Literature is very important for any entertainment related course. We advise that you talk to your school counselor or a teacher you trust in school for guidance on this. We hope this helps.
Hi Big sis, i graduated from a secondary school only for me to realise that no one is ready to finance my tertiary education. So i decided to learn a skill which happens to be SURVEYING, but yet all my relatives keeps calling me an illitrate..... So am so confused right now!
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Pearlson! Thanks for the comment. You are a true Springster for making that move. There is nothing wrong in learning a skill dear. With time, you will start making money from your skill and you will definitely go back to school. We believe in you and we really want you to believe in yourself. No skill is ever wasted so don't feel bad for learning this skill. We hope this helps
Big sis I want to be a global doctor and an explorer but I discovered that cash is the problem and my mum don't want me to work how should I start and am in SS2 this year
Hi Big Sis! Am Confused Abt Wat My Talent Is I Dnt Kwn Wat Am Realy Gud At, But I Love Thinking ,acting Nd Forming Things Alot Especialy Abt Movies .My Frnd Told Me Dat Am Gud At Forming Movies Y Not I Be A Writer. But I Dnt Really Kwn If I Should Go For Play Wright Or Theater Act Am Confused Can U Pls Help Me Out.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Anora! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Girl, you are already very talented. You could be a script writer as you love forming movies. That's a great talent. You can also be a writer. Just develop your skill... Don't stop writing and forming movies. This is a good way for you to keep the fire burning. For the course to study, please talk to your school counselor for guidance. We hope this helps
Tru big sis
BIG SISTER can someone have researching and solving puzzles as a talent.....'cos I think they are also my talents......
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Hi big sis I don't really know what I'm good at!
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
hi big sis am happy am in the house i love you big sister i want to leave school am good at nothing
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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then u go and learn a trade
U wanting to leave school does not mean u are not gud at anytin.Stop belittling ur self. Even if u leave school and still think low of ur self, u may later get tired. Pls be confident that u a gud at any positive things.