Most industries are tough to break without any previous experience – but how do you get experience if you need the experience to begin with?
Well, for one thing, you can look into one of these 18 high-paying jobs that require absolutely none, to begin with.
Firefighter
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Get paid to be a hero. Firefighting requires no experience as all training is covered by the department. There are different ranks, but the average firefighter earns around $44k a year, with a salary potential of up to $50k.
Virtual Assistant
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Since the pandemic, there has been a boom in many businesses going fully online-based, which has given way to a widespread need for virtual assistants. This is a great job for those who like to work remotely, who like to have flexibility with their hours, and who like to be their own bosses. And nope, no previous experience is needed. All you need is the in-demand virtual skills (social media management, basic web design, SEO, etc., which can be self-taught). As for salary – that’s up to you!
Flight Attendant
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Get paid to travel – what’s not to love about that?! Most flight attendants earn around $56k per year and the job is teeming with benefits, such as free flights and accommodation for you and your loved ones, and profit-sharing schemes. No experience is needed, as full training will be provided by the airline.
Freelance Writer
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As long as you have a way with words and a working knowledge of grammar, the sky’s the limit with freelance writing. Many senior writers charge anything from $100 to $150 per hour for their skills and you don’t need experience or a degree to get into this industry. Just start small by reaching out to local companies and build a portfolio, and before you know it, you’ll be raking in the big clients.
Real Estate Agent
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Real estate agents are essentially sales people and require good people skills and the ability to help people choose their next home – that’s it. Many senior agents easily rake in around $100,000 a year and no previous real estate experience is needed. A sales background does help, but isn’t essential.
Certified Nurse Midwife
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General nursing isn’t the most high-paying profession, but a certified nurse midwife is a different kettle of fish as it’s a specialized type of nurse that requires gynecological, birthing, and postpartum assisting, but without any major medical intervention. While this profession does require certification and a bachelor’s degree, actual experience isn’t necessary – and as for salaries, you’re looking at circa $107,000 to $132,000 per annum.
Sales Rep
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Sales reps are always in high demand and once you’re in the industry, the (sales) world is your oyster. Experience isn’t necessary, as companies will be able to gauge your sales prowess and people skills during your interview. Even at entry level, you can rake in a salary as impressive as $68,500 per year.
Insurance Claims Adjuster
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If you’re looking to get into the insurance industry without any experience, this is your ticket to an entry-level role that has much room for growth – and it comes with the big bucks too. Starting off in this role, you’re looking at a salary of circa $48k a year, but once you’re in you can expect your salary to double once you’ve garnered a bit of experience.
Union Electrician
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This is a great role for those looking to learn a trade without racking up loads of student debt. Manual trades almost all rely on apprenticeship schemes, which teach you the ropes while offering a small wage, but once you qualify, you’re entering an industry where workers are paid around £42.82 an hour, plus loads of benefits like medical insurance, insurance, annuity, and more.
Travel Agent
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Since the pandemic has more or less come to a conclusion, demand for travel agents has been rife, with travelers making up for lost time. Sales experience is beneficial here, but no direct travel experience is required. As for wages, reports have stated that high-end travel agents are earning as much as $500k a year!
Merchandiser
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No experience or college degree is needed here, all you need is a high school diploma or a GED and you’re qualified. Pay is hourly and starts at around $17, but once you’ve built up a little experience, you can expect an increase to as much as $35 per hour.
ESL Teacher
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ESL (English as a second language) teachers are always in high demand, as English is the most sought-after language in the world. This is a great career for those who love to travel, who wish to teach (but without going through formal schooling), and those looking to make good money. Most countries offer ESL programs because English teachers are in high demand, and the pay grade is circa $2,674.51 per month.
Police Constable
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There are multiple roles available within the police system and not all of them involve directly fighting crime on the street (if that’s not your bag!). All training is provided at the academy, and there’s much room for growth, with some senior roles paying as much as $75k a year.
Driver
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Whether it’s Uber, taxis, trains, trams, and anything in between, drivers are needed almost everywhere in the world. No experience is needed (you will need a clean license though), and it’s a super easy way to make some good money. Depending on whether you work for a company or are self-employed, yearly salaries can average around $50k.
Air Traffic Controllers
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So, you don’t need experience and you don’t need a degree to become an air traffic controller, but studying to the tune of three years is mandatory from the National Air Traffic Service (NATS) in order to get your air traffic controller license. Entry-level roles are around $30k, but more experienced air traffic controllers take home around $75k a year, depending on the company.
Project Training Managers
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This role isn’t exclusive to one industry, so there’s many opportunities across a wide variety of trades – so take your pick! Industries are always looking for training managers and salaries generally start at around $45k per annum.
Hazardous Waste Manager
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So, it may not be the most glamorous job in the world, but it pays roughly $44k a year and requires zero experience. Your role is to travel around the country collecting hazardous waste from hospitals, factories, and tattoo studios – that’s it. Easy as pie.
Tattoo Artist
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Speaking of tattoo studios, another lucrative career role is that of a tattoo artist. The catch is – you kinda need to know how to draw! If you can then you need zero experience. All you need to do is put together a portfolio of your art and find a studio taking on apprenticeships. Once you’re in and have passed, you can expect to make around $500-$800 a day.
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