How to Find A Job Without Matric Lacking experience is not ending of life there several jobs you can do without having Matric Qualification this page collected some of it.
How To Find A Job Without Matric
There are many ways to begin your career even if you do not have your Matric, such as:
- Study accredited ICB courses
- Study CIMA courses
- Study short courses
- Attend career expos
- Sign up on job sites
- Gain transferable skills
Study Accredited ICB Courses
ICB courses are accredited by ICB (the Institute for Certified Bookkeepers) and QCTO (the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations). This means they are recognised by potential employers as formal qualifications.
ICB courses are recognised worldwide, and are highly regarded in South Africa. This is because ICB courses teach scarce skills, which are in high demand in South Africa. This means that learning these skills will give you more employment opportunities and better job security.
ICB courses you can study without Matric are:
- Business Management
- Financial Accounting
- Office Administration
The ICB Business Management course requires that you have successfully completed Grade 11. This course has three levels, beginning at Matric Equivalent level and going up to the Diploma level.
The ICB Financial Management course requires you to have successfully completed Grade 10. This course has four levels, beginning at Grade 11 equivalent level and going up to the Diploma level.
The ICB Office Administration course requires you to have your Matric or a Matric Equivalent qualification to apply. This course has three levels, beginning at the Higher Certificate and going up to the Diploma level.
Both the Business Management Programme and the Financial Accounting Programme have a Matric Equivalent level. This means that you can study for these and then use them to apply for the Office Administration course if you do not have your Matric.
The first level of the Business Management course is a Matric Equivalent, and the second level of the Financial Accounting course is also a Matric Equivalent.
Where Can I Study ICB Courses?
There are many places where you can study ICB courses. Some reputable distance learning colleges that offer these ICB courses are:
- Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
- Matric College
- Skills Academy
- Ember Academy
- Learning Group
Study CIMA Courses
Once you have completed the ICB Financial Accounting course, you can take your studies even further by doing a CIMA course. You can also study CIMA courses without Matric. CIMA courses go up to the Degree level.
You can study CIMA courses at:
- Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
- Skills Academy
- Ember Academy
Study Short Courses
There are also many short courses offered at four of the above colleges. These short courses are skills-based courses that are open-access.
Open access means that the only entry requirements are that you can understand, read and write in English, and that you are over the age of 16.
Short Courses At Skills Academy
- Accounting, Bookkeeping And Finance
- Beauty
- Computer Courses
- Educare And Childcare
- Forensics And Policing
- Human Resource Management
- Insurance Courses
- Interior Decorating and Design, and Digital Photography
- Management Courses
- Marketing
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Project Management
- Tourism
- Wedding And Events Planning
Short Courses At Matric College
- Beauty Therapy courses
- Educare & Child Care courses
- Event & Wedding Planning courses
- Tourism & Guest House courses
Short Courses At Ember Academy
- Beauty Therapist Programmes
- Child Daycare Programme
- Child Psychology Programme
- Crèche Management Programme
- Digital Photography Programme
- Event Management Programme
- Facial Skincare Programme
- Guest House Management Programme
- Human Resource Management Programme
- Make-up Application Programme
- Nail Care Programme
- Operational Health and Safety Programme
- Personal Assistant Programme
- Project Management Programme
- Receptionist Courses
- Supply Chain Management Programme
- Tourism Management Programme
- Tourism Marketing Programme
- Wedding Planner Programme
Short Courses At Learning Group
- Beauty Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Digital Photography
- Interior Decorating and Design
- Wedding Planning
Attend Career Expos
A career expo, or career fair, is an event where companies and colleges have small stands with information on their courses and internships. Here, you can network with potential employers and find out about companies you might like to work with.
You can also find out about what courses are offered by colleges that you may be able to study without Matric. You can find out what career options you will have once you have completed these college courses, and you can find companies at the fair that work in the same fields.
This way you can start to see where you want to take your career, how to do it, as well as networking to increase the number of contacts you have within the companies. This will help you have a better chance of being employed.
Sign Up On Job Sites
There are many websites where you can upload your CV, and search for available jobs that fit your qualifications. Some of these are:
Gain Transferable Skills
Transferable skills, also known as soft skills, are skills that you learn from your jobs or in life that you can use in other areas of work. These include things such as:
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Time-management skills
- Problem-solving skills
How To Find A Job Without Experience
There are always ways to gain experience before applying for jobs. This way, when you apply for jobs, you will have experience as well as any qualifications you may have. This will greatly increase your chances of being hired. Things to gain experience include:
- Volunteering
- Job Shadowing/Internship
- Networking
- Create a Good CV
Volunteering
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience, and also allows you to put hours of community service on your CV.
There are many large charities or non-profit organisations that you could volunteer for, as well as community options that you can find by asking around your area.
Job Shadowing/Internship
Job Shadowing allows you to apply to work in a company as something like a trainee. You will “shadow” an employee, and learn skills from them that are relevant to the position.
Some companies also offer internships. This is a great learning experience for working in the field relevant to the company. Internships can often lead to a permanent job offer, but if it does not, you have experience that you can add to your CV to apply for other jobs.
Both of these options are often not paid work, though some may pay a stipend.
Networking
Networking can help you find the right people. Knowing the right people can be helpful for finding where there are job opportunities. Talk to your friends and reach out to local businesses. They may know of vacancies you could apply for.
Create A Good CV
Creating a good CV is an important part of getting a job. Your CV is the stepping-stone between applying for the job and getting an interview. Having a good CV can be the foundation of a decision to interview you for the position.
