- You can find a job without a college degree.your next position image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.com
In the 2010 economy, finding a job is very difficult, even for college graduates. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in October 2010, the unemployment rate for people over the age of 25 stood at 8.2 percent. Of those 8.2 percent, 10.1 percent had never gone to college and 4.7 percent were college graduates. Nevertheless, there are still good-paying jobs for people who do not have a college education. - Private investigators collect, and uncover, the facts.woman with magnifying glass image by .shock from Fotolia.com
Private investigators uncover facts -- personal, legal or financial -- about a person's life. Some are hired by companies to verify pre-employment information, while others are hired by individuals to uncover hidden information. They also provide assistance to court cases if necessary. An applicant typically must be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States, a high school graduate, and must exhibit good moral character. The applicant typically must also pass an examination administered by a state regulatory agency. Depending on the agency, some prior experience may be necessary. The average salary of a private investigator is $41,760 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Real estate brokers make it easier to buy or sell a home.real estate image by Andrei Merkulov from Fotolia.com
Real estate brokers sell real estate owned by others, monitor the fulfillment of purchase contract terms between the two parties, check work completed by loan officers and others involved in the transaction, appraise property, give potential buyers tours of the property and review property details. The real estate broker also keeps sellers and potential buyers updated on the status of the business transaction. Real estate brokers typically must be high school graduates, at least 18 years old, and must be licensed. To obtain a license, applicants must pass a state examination that includes questions on basic real estate transactions and the laws that cover them. They typically must also have at least 60 hours of formal training and a specific amount of experience selling real estate, usually one to three years. The average salary of a real estate broker is between $41,409 and $106,619 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and brokers often earn commissions on top of salaries. - The job of a funeral director is to make a funeral as beautiful as a wedding.funeral for phuket's matriarch image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
Funeral directors plan and arrange funeral services and burials. They obtain the information from the family needed to set up the funeral services and obituary. They meet with the deceased's family to help set up the date, time and design details of the funeral. Once these plans have been made, funeral directors contact cemetery officials, the church and the newspapers. During the funeral, the director stays in the parlor to greet the family and friends of the deceased. If the funeral is in another state, or not in driving distance, the funeral director arranges the preparation and shipment of the body. Funeral directors may also be licensed embalmers.Typical funeral directors must be 21 years of age, have two years of formal education in mortuary science, serve in a one-year apprenticeship, and pass an examination. The average salary of a funeral director is between $38,980 and $92,940 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Protest and serve are watchwords of a police officer.Police image by Zeno from Fotolia.com
Police officers protect and maintain peace within the community. They often have to patrol the streets, control traffic and investigate crimes when called. They may have to take the witness stand and testify in a case. Applicants must be high school graduates, at least 21 years of age, and U.S. citizens. Applicants typically must also pass a physical examination, a background check and an examination to test their analytical skills. The average salary of a police officer is $52,180 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Dental hygienists instruct people on how to practice good oral hygiene.dental repairs image by sumos from Fotolia.com
Dental hygienists clean patients' teeth and instruct them on how to properly practice good oral hygiene. They may also perform X-rays, record dental histories and take molds for the dental services to be performed. To become a dental hygienist, you must have a high school diploma, or GED, and have a dental hygienist license. To obtain a license, you must complete an accredited program and pass a written examination given by the American Dental Association's Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and a clinical examination given by the state. The average salary of a dental hygienist is between $44,180 and $78,990 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Printing press operators make sure that the ink is aligned on the pages correctly.printing house image by Izaokas Sapiro from Fotolia.com
Printing press operators prepare the press machine for a job, work with the machine on a current project, and maintain it after the project is completed. During the project, the press operator sets and adjusts the controls on the printing press machine so the ink pressure, flow, speed and temperature are correct. The operator also takes inventory of the ink, stock and equipment so production is never interrupted by shortages. They review the printed materials for the right alignment, color and specification given by the client. Printing press operators are usually given on-the-job training. Printing press operators usually earn between $35,192 and $55,568 per year, according to PayScale.com - Court reporters may work for the local government or private businesses.US Supreme Court image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
Court reporters create verbatim transcripts for court proceedings, speeches and meetings by using steno-type machines, steno-caption machines or voice writing machines. They also provide closed-captioning and real-time translating services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. A large amount of the training to become a court reporter occurs on the job. However, the average length of time to become a steno-graphic court reporter is about 33 months. Training is offered at many vocational colleges and technical schools. National Court Reporters Association-certified programs usually require a minimum of 225 words per minute, which is also required to work for the federal government as a reporter. Some states require voice writers to pass a test and be licensed. To waive the license requirement, the National Verbatim Reporters Association offers three national certifications to voice writers: Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR), Certificate of Merit (CM) and Real-Time Verbatim Reporter (RVR). The average salary for a court reporter is between $25,360 and $83,500 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Casino managers oversee the entire operation of the casino.casino image by Valery Sibrikov from Fotolia.com
Casino managers oversee that the games are being played up to the standards of governmental laws and regulations. They must also develop a system where the players win often enough to return, but not enough to take away from the casino's revenue. The manager also checks into all complaints from all gaming customers. Casino managers create work schedules and assignments for their staff, and maintain the budget for the casino. To become a casino manager, a college education is recommended, but not required. However, a high school diploma is a necessity, along with a license. Most applicants straight from high school must start from the bottom and get promoted to manager. After they obtain their license to work in a casino, they can attend dealer school, but it is not mandatory. Having knowledge of casino operations will assist in identifying cheaters and scammers. The average casino manager earns $68,290 yearly, according to Education Portal. - Life coaches are counselors who help people make decisions to improve their personal and professional lives. Life coaches also assist in organizing clients' lives by prioritizing goals and plans. While life coaches do not make the decisions for their clients, they assist by asking open-ended questions and allowing them to be accountable for the actions they choose. Most life coaches have degrees, but they are not required. However, some states require life coaches to have a license to practice and a passing score on a written examination. To fulfill this requirement, applicants may take a certification course in coaching to give them more knowledge of the job. The International Coaching Federation offers a 125-hour certification course, which allows applicants to work a fixed number of hours on the job and receive letters of recommendation from established coaches. Life coaches can earn a salary of $48,787 to $87,493 per year, according to PayScale.com.
- Firefighters protect people from fires and help in vehicle accidents and water rescues.Fire engine image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.com
Firefighters protect the lives of others when fires break out, but the job is not limited to fire situations. Firefighters may also help in other emergencies, such as vehicle accidents and water rescues. Firefighters must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma. There is also an exam that must be taken to become a firefighter. The typical exam includes a written section, tests of strength and a medical examination. Once the test is taken and passed, applicants typically attend a few weeks of fire training at an academy associated with a municipal fire department. Firefighters earn approximately $44,260 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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