If you’re a new college graduate, or you’re looking to try a totally different career, you may be feeling a mixture of excitement and fear. Getting your feet wet in a brand new field is a big step. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get your foot — or even a toe — in the door. A common dilemma faced by many recent graduates or career changers is the fact that it’s hard to get a job without experience. But how do you get the skills if no one will hire you? Since many employers are reluctant to train new hires on the job, it can be an uphill battle.
If you find yourself in this predicament, don’t give up. There are some careers that pay handsomely even if you don’t have years of related work experience and advanced education under your belt. Rather, you can gain expertise on the job through an apprenticeship and other on-the-job training programs. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Here are nine high-paying jobs that require little or no experience.
- Mean annual salary: $67,850
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- On-the-job training: Moderate-term
Transit and railroad police are responsible for the safety of commuters, employees, and property. Those in the 90th percentile of earners can make $96,670 a year. Six-figure salaries are more likely to be earned by transit and railroad police who work in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Tennessee.
How to become one: If you want to become part of the transit or railroad police, you will usually be required to graduate from the agency’s training academy. You’ll also need to complete on-the-job training. If you have any felony convictions or fail the drug test, your application could be rejected.
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