What office jobs do not require a college degree?

Mrs. Lawlis: What office jobs do not require a college degree?
I can no longer do waitressing or retail due to injuries I have suffered in my hands and back. What Office jobs can I get with a high school diploma and 2 years of college (close to 30 hours) in an office setting?

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Answer by John
Administrative assistant, although many places now require those to have a bachelors, some do not.

You can also look at being a filing clerk or customer service rep.

Customer service rep may be best since you have experience with the public and helping customers.

Best of luck

Answer by clayjar_azn
Working the mail room or print and copy center of a medium to large sized company. Admin assistant. Customer service.

My sister in law works in HR and doesn’t have a college degree, but she has very good people and administrative skills.

Answer by Ogarocious
Just because you don’t have a college degree doesn’t mean you are inept. It is important you continue to learn and sharpen skills that are desirable in an office setting, such as initiative, attention to detail, professionalism, a positive attitude, etc.

A lot of people study hard while they are in college, but after they graduate they hardly read anymore. I believe I recently heard a statistic that the average American adult reads ONE book per YEAR, shame, shame. Your most important asset is your character, which IS NOT defined by whether you have a college degree or not. I don’t have a college degree but I work for one of the top 15 companies in America.

If you want to get ahead in life find someone in the position you want to be in and copy them. A lot of successful, self-made millionaires don’t have college degrees. Jim Rohn, if you never heard of him – look him up on YouTube, stated that (don’t quote me exactly on this) for every book you read it is used to prop you up a little higher in life to allow you to reach higher and higher achievements. So the bottom line is READ and your intelligence, character, and ethics will become evident in your tone and the way you express yourself.

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