{"id":9711,"date":"2024-07-08T12:29:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T00:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/?p=9711"},"modified":"2024-07-08T12:29:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T00:29:03","slug":"no-experience-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/no-experience-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers You Can Start Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Are you thinking of locking in your post-high school plans but feel a little bit lost? Even though that feeling of not knowing isn\u2019t fun, you can rest assured that it\u2019s completely normal, and what\u2019s more, you likely have more <\/span>entry-level opportunity<\/span> options than you think!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Your Dream Job Might Not Require a Degree<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re about to finish high school, it can feel like your only option is to jump straight into a university degree. After all, university is becoming more and more popular (and it\u2019s pretty tempting to follow your friends into tertiary education too). However, if you\u2019re not 100% sure about what you want to do, university might not be the best idea.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Degrees are incredibly time-consuming and can result in a <\/span>lot <\/span><\/i>of student debt. If you\u2019re working towards a degree so you can land your dream job, this can <\/span>absolutely<\/span><\/i> be a worthwhile investment. However, if you\u2019re merely choosing academia as something to do, there are likely better options out there!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, if an alternative pathway doesn\u2019t work out, you can always turn around and pursue your dream degree when you\u2019re feeling surer about your ideal industry. It\u2019s never too late to switch things up, but it\u2019s best to feel 100% confident that university is for you before diving into a bachelor’s degree.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover <\/span>Career Pathways<\/span> and Opportunities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The sheer magnitude of <\/span>career pathways<\/span> and opportunities available to young job hunters isn\u2019t as well-known as it should be, and we want to change that.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If university isn\u2019t your thing, you can choose to pursue an <\/span>internship, apprenticeship, work experience opportunity<\/span>, or you can dive head-first into the workforce. However, before you make your decision, it pays to fully understand all your options.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve put together mini-info packs on three different <\/span>pathway opportunities<\/span>. So, if you want to demystify the options for your future, keep reading!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Internships<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One such alternative option is to pursue an <\/span>internship<\/span> in your chosen industry. <\/span>Internships<\/span> don\u2019t just help you avoid thousands in HECS debt, but they also help you gain valuable skills and network with pros that might just help you land a job!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, you can find <\/span>internship opportunities<\/span> across most industries, so there\u2019ll likely be one that can help you in your chosen profession. P.S. If you\u2019re dreaming of a creative career, interning is a super popular way to get your foot in the door of a notoriously inaccessible industry!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/span>Is <\/span><\/i>an <\/span>Internship<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n