“I can’t get a job because I need an education. I can’t get an education because I need a job”
This is one of the most common conundrums murmured by the unemployed as well as those who are employed in a lower level job. It’s the feeling of being trapped in the position you’re in and being unable to get out because you don’t have the means to do so. However, you may be happy to know there is a way out that won’t require years of your time or a huge investment.
I Can’t Get a Job Because I Need an Education
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No one knows the value of a high school diploma like someone who didn’t finish. They often find themselves stuck to minimum wage, hard labor jobs simply because they don’t have the education or skills to get anything else. But they’re not the only ones who experience this problem.
Whether you’re a professional, working in a large corporation, or a small business, education still comes into play. You might get passed over for promotion because someone has a more degrees than you, fail to get the job you really wanted because you don’t have the right education, or find your business loses a number of contracts because someone else has attended more schools than you. And while we know there’s always someone better than us at something, there always seems to be someone better when we really want and need the job!
I Can’t Get an Education Because I Need a Job
In many instances, it’s not that we don’t want to improve our education and get ahead, but lots of times, we just can’t afford it. And that kind of an investment only gets bigger the higher you go up the scale. Not to mention the time investment! It’s pretty tough to go back to school for a degree when you’re working full-time and have family obligations.
For some, it isn’t a matter of affording the education. It’s figuring out what kind of education to go for. Which degree will really benefit us and get us the most ‘bang for out buck’ in the industry? Is this really what we want to do? That’s a lot of pressure!
How To Get Out Of the Circle
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While the root of the problem appears to be a lack of education, it isn’t (unless you’re a high school dropout applying to be a brain surgeon). It’s how you’re presenting yourself to others. Often times, when going into these types of situations, we know we’re going up against some pretty stiff competition, and no matter how hard we try to hide it, it shows. The employer or client senses this on some level, and it ultimately taints their decisions.
Think of yourself like a business with a comprehensive marketing plan. Your resume is a brochure for you, so be sure it reflects you adequately including the presentation. You are the product, so show confidence in yourself and your skills. Don’t be afraid to state your opinions and show how you can really be an asset to the company.
Think of it this way: You’ve got something your worthy opponent doesn’t. You!
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