E159 | Shattering the Degree Myth: Conversations with Jonaed Iqbal And Emmanuel Igweh

The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

Being coachable and persistent is key for success. Listen in as Jonaed and Igweh spoke about the misconception that having a degree automatically makes someone competent, and the importance of challenging such assumptions. Jonaed shares resume tips as well as valuable insights on how individuals without degrees can emphasize their competitive advantage and showcase their skills effectively.

Emmanuel and Jonaed explore the rising costs of college tuition and the questionable business practices of educational institutions. They discuss the disparity between young students obtaining large student loans while entrepreneurs struggle to secure small business loans.

Listeners gain practical advice on considering college and making informed decisions about education and career paths. Jonaed provides valuable resume tips for those without degrees, focusing on highlighting skills and relevant experiences.

Timestamps:

• (00:56) How NoDegree got started
• (02:01) College is outdated
• (02:58) It's not the degree, it's the perception
• (4:08) The problem with assuming people with degrees aren’t competent and what to ask to highlight your competitive advantage over those with degrees
• (6:10) Qualities you need to succeed without a degree
• (7:32) How being coachable will help you to be persistent
• (10:28) Success is a puzzle
• (13:23) The only time living in your mom’s basement is ok
• (17:53) College tuition is going up and questionable business practices of educational institutions
• (22:22) Do this when considering college
• (31:58) Success depends on how long term you’re thinking
• (38:23) Use this strategy to plan for the long term
• (38:23) Resume tips
• (44:33) How Jonaed speculates AI will affect jobs
• (48:56) YouMap coaching

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Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.

- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND

Connect with us on social media!

- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn

- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB

- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG

- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW

- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V

Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.

Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.