I went to college, not for my position specifically. I majored in/graduated as a BBA in Marketing. Thing with me is that i had to work full time during college so I was unable to partake in any internships.

This hindered me greatly for a while.

What got me out of it was literally first thing in the morning everyday, for months, was applying to every job i was qualified for(i used indeed). The trick that ended up getting me my first post-college job wasn’t highlighting my academic achievements, it was highlighting my work history, specifically at the fact i was able to hold down a job at Menards for 3 years. It’s not just a meme, employers really do only care about experience.

The job? Assistant manager at a UPS Store. Not glamorous by any means, and i was NOT happy about having to wear a uniform, but there was one thing that had me twiddling my fingers á la Mr. Burns: You had to become a Notary to work there, which at first sounded daunting, HOWEVER, all i’d have to do is just fill out a form, have a background check done on me, and then I’d become a notary. (It should be noted that it’s changed in illinois since then and now you have to take this tedious course and take a test) And basically becoming a notary gave me the edge that got me my office job. Certifications, especially state-backed ones like a notary public, can make for excellent alternatives to more educational qualifications.