Recently, American actresses Lori Loughlin (“Full House”) and Felicity Huffman (“Desperate Housewives”) found themselves at the center of a scandal: the FBI accused them (and a dozen other people) of participating in a fraudulent scheme through which wealthy American people placed their children in prestigious universities in the country.
And while legal proceedings are in full swing in Los Angeles, let's remember the 11 most successful and wealthy people who do not have a higher education, and some of them did not even go to college.
Anna Wintour
Today, the editor of American Vogue, who always appears in black glasses and with a permanent bob, has enormous influence and unquestioned authority. It was assumed that after school, 16-year-old Anna would go to college, but the girl decided her fate differently. She studied journalism for four years, and at 21 she got a job at the popular British publication Harpers & Queen, where she made a brilliant career.
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How to find your first job
Finding your dream job on the first try is almost impossible. It’s better to immediately prepare yourself for a long search - it’s easier to put up with refusals. Make a shortlist of interesting vacancies from various sources and submit your resume.
What will help in the search?
Job search sites
It's worth starting with them. HeadHunter has added a search for vacancies for candidates over 14 years old, and SuperJob is convenient for searching for vacancies without higher education.
HeadHunter shows vacancies for minors
SuperJob finds vacancies for people without a “tower”
Company websites
Go to the website of the company you are interested in. HR services often publish current vacancies there. If the requirements for the position do not indicate higher education, then the employer may be considering candidates without a diploma. Some companies specifically list vacancies for starting a career.
An example of vacancies for beginner specialists on the website of a digital company
It happens that there are no vacancies on the site. This is not a reason to be upset. Even if the company is not looking for anyone, the applicant has the right to send a resume to the personnel department. The worst that can happen is that the letter will be ignored. However, there is always a chance to get caught by the HR manager, who will remember the promising candidate and call later.
Friends and relatives
According to a recent study by Romir, 65% of Russians are looking for Places for their own. How many Russians get jobs based on acquaintances? work through friends.
To use this resource effectively, interview your friends and post information on social networks. Many startups are also looking for employees on social media - reposts from friends will help you meet.
When you find an interesting vacancy, send your resume and cover letter. There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to compose them correctly.
Present yourself correctly
