The Truth About Getting a Job Without a Degree | Indeed

If seeing "degree preferred" on a job listing makes you hesitate to apply, you’re not alone. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Career Coach Clint is here to break down exactly how to get a job without a degree, from when to ignore that requirement to how a well-crafted portfolio can prove your skills speak louder than a diploma. 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - How to approach “degree preferred” applications? 1:01 - Best way to convince an employer you’re a fit without a degree? 1:51 - Tips for standing out 3:06 - Reddit hot take 4:02 - How to address not having a degree during an interview 5:24 - Tips for applying to jobs with no relevant experience 5:56 - How to utilize transferable skills 6:37 - Networking tips for beginners 7:29 - Fastest way to build real-world experience? 8:03 - Creative ways to highlight experience Want more relatable job search advice? Check out more episodes of our Job Search Stories podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6qIzGkkiXFFcS4DS_3eQg0UKnY_0mz0c Follow Indeed! https://www.facebook.com/Indeed https://twitter.com/indeed https://www.instagram.com/indeedworks/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/indeed-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@indeed https://youtu.be/zIenhTf36dI More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world** with 635M job seeker profiles.*** Indeed allows job seekers to search millions of jobs, post resumes, research companies and more in over 60+ countries and 28 languages. 3.3M+ companies use Indeed to find and hire new employees. For more information, visit https://www.indeed.com. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. Download the Indeed mobile app: https://go.indeed.com/8EPR6X Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs Get more tips: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 **ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025 ***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address #Indeed #JobWithNoDegree #JobSearchStories