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Welcome to Degree Free! It’s our job to share fundamentals we’ve discovered and the mistakes we’ve made while self educating, getting work, building businesses, and making money.
We’ll tell you how to make it happen, no degree needed!
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Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Want to earn a tech salary without coding? Then this episode with Bradley Rice is for you!
In this episode, we talk about how you can start your career in tech through Salesforce Certifications.
As most of you know, Hannah got her start in tech through the Salesforce Admin certification, and Bradley helps people get those certifications and launch their careers in Salesforce.
We also talked about how to start networking the right way and grow your network on Linkedin. This episode is value-packed with actionable advice, so tune in!
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Bradley Rice is the leading expert on salesforce Careers & the modern job market.
- He positioned himself to be financially independent at 31 years old after growing up as a cattle farmer.
- As a Salesforce professional he made $35k at 22 and by 27 was making $225k working 20 hours per week.
- Bradley was not ready to call his professional life complete, he wanted to show others the path he had discovered.
- He then started a company called TalentStacker to help anyone and everyone understand how to start a Salesforce career with no tech background, no degree, and no coding.
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Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Today our guest is Diana Spencer, and we go over everything that you need to know in order to transition your career into operations.
We talk about what operation is and how to make your transition into that field if you're not already in it.
We talk about how she initially got into operations as a bookkeeper and how she initially got the job by lying on her resume and learning quickly how to do the job and becoming really proficient at it.
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Diana has had over a decade of experience working in Operations. Starting as a bookkeeper at age 18, Diana quickly and quite successfully rose within each company she's been employed with. She contributes her success to nothing more than strategy and the willingness to learn.
"If you play the game of business and play it right, you can move into any position that interests you. Decide what you want, then define vividly what you need to do to get it. Then EXECUTE! Just get in and get started."
Diana believes that all opportunities are in front of us (those without a degree) and we just need to take them.
"Pick up a book, join networking events on - there are no excuses, it can be done virtually on LinkedIn. Surround yourself with everyone you can learn from and ask questions. Moving to a position of running companies with 50-100 employees - I drool over employees that want to learn. They are few and far between. Be the few and your competition WILL shrink."
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Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
1 hr 12 min
In this episode, we talk to Billy Cosentino to discuss the key skills and strategies that helped him succeed in the IT sector, no degree needed!
From coding bootcamps to networking, we'll cover all the steps you can take to get your foot in the door. Whether you're a recent high school graduate, a career changer, or someone looking to make a pivot, this episode will provide valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to break into the tech world and have a successful tech career.
So tune in and listen to this value-packed episode!
Billy Cosentino has been working in the Information Technology world officially since 1999 when he got his first job as an entry-level helpdesk support rep. From there, he climbed the ranks to where he is now which is working as a migration consultant. There were no shortcuts, no "secrets", no gimmicks, or anything magical to get where he is now which is quite successful. It was a combination of many "things" that will be discussed in this episode. And all this was without a college degree.
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Jan 25, 2023
Jan 25, 2023
39 min
We’ve all been there, waiting for the right idea to hit us so that we can begin working on a creative project or task.
We think that waiting will lead us to success but it turns out waiting for the right idea will lead you nowhere.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why ideas are only as good as their implementation; merely having an idea does not guarantee success or progress.
- How waiting for the right idea costs us years of our life
- Simple steps that anyone can take to bring their ideas from concept to reality.
Ryan and Hannah also shared tips and resources to help you break off the idea loop.
Enjoy the episode!
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Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
20 min
Many of us have been there - staring at a job description for a position we are desperate to apply for, but feeling intimidated by the extensive list of qualifications and requirements.
We might feel that we don't measure up, and so practice self-elimination by not applying.
However, the truth is that job descriptions are often crafted as wish lists – and you should still apply even if you don't tick all the boxes!
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why you don't have to be the perfect job candidate: job descriptions are just wishlists
- Why do you only need to match around 50% of the job listing to be considered 'qualified'
- How you can convince an employer or hiring manager that you can provide value even without a degree or relevant experience
- Why more and more companies are no longer caring that you don't have a degree
Ryan and Hannah also talked about the right mindset when you're job hunting.
Enjoy the episode!
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Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023
34 min
The job market is tough: It takes a hundred applications to land an interview, and here's how you can make every application count and increase your odds to get the job you want!
In this episode, we talk about:
- How to brute force your way into work in the current tough job market through volume applying
- Why job hunting can be lonely and frustrating, and what you can do to mitigate it
- The little things you can do to improve your odds of getting hired
Ryan and Hannah also talked about how you can make connections online the right way and why it's fine to apply for the same job many times.
Fun fact: Hannah applied for a job once, 17 times!
Enjoy the episode!
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Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
28 min
Finding a job is a topic that is rarely discussed, yet it's something all of us will face at some point in our lives.
Unfortunately, most of us never received any formal instruction on the subject during our school years. This is why you should learn how to find a job backwards!
Hannah went from $28k working in a call center to $185k as a product owner using this technique. This is how she figured out what skills to teach herself and what jobs to apply for!
In this episode, we talk about:
- How to find a job backward and get the job you want, no matter your experience or skills
- How to find the exact skills and credentials you need to get hired
- How to find the 'minimum effective dose' to get the maximum return on your effort in job hunting
Ryan and Hannah also talked about why you shouldn't self-eliminate and why you don't have to match all the 'requirements' on the job listing.
Enjoy the episode!
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Dec 28, 2022
Dec 28, 2022
31 min
You’ve probably heard this said a million times in interviews or in job application processes.
"You’ll hear from us either way."
They’re most likely lying to you.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The different things you can do to deal with "you’ll hear from us either way".
- The importance of following up on your job applications.
- Why you should diversify where you’re spending your efforts when you’re searching for a job.
Ryan and Hannah also talked about how job hunting can be lonely and what you can do to make it easier.
Enjoy the episode!
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Dec 21, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
1 hr 17 min
If you’ve ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes when applying for a position at Microsoft, then this episode is for you. We have Jerry Condra, an engineering manager working for 15 years at Microsoft to give us a sneak peek at how Microsoft selects its talent!
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Jerry got a job at Microsoft using a certification and his network
- Behind the scenes of working & hiring talent at Microsoft
- How soft skills can be more valuable than technical skills
- The pros and cons of job hopping & staying at a company
Ryan and Jerry also talked about imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it especially if you're new at your job!
Enjoy the episode!
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Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Today, we have Eric Ostler, Senior Incident Manager at Nike. Make sure to listen to the full episode as this one is a goldmine of knowledge if you’re interested in working in IT!
In this episode, we talk about:
- How bootcamps & certifications can double your income
- The day-to-day life of Eric as an incident manager at Nike
- How to thrive in a high-stress work environment
- How to get your foot in the door if you’re interested in going into tech/IT
- How to nail your next interview and get a high-paying job
Ryan and Eric also talk about their days working in public service as a firefighter and national guard and how it helped their career.
Enjoy the episode!
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