How to Get a Good Job With Your Associates Degree

Most career counselors will agree that obtaining any degree will increase your chances of obtaining a job in a competitive job market. When there are several candidates to interview for a position, the employers most often weigh the candidates with higher degrees heavier than those candidates with lesser degrees. There are numerous careers that only require an associate's degree and have great salaries. You may even be able to compete with those job candidates who have four-year degrees.

Instructions

1. Consider getting an associates degree in a career that pays good salaries. Some of those careers and their estimated annual salaries include:
   1. Computer Specialists, $68,600
   2 Radiation Therapists, $66,200
   3 Nuclear Technicians, $65,500
   4 Dental Hygienists, $62,800
   5 Fashion Designers, $62,600
   6 Nuclear Medicine Technologists, $62,300
   7 Commercial Pilots, $57,500
   8 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, $57,400
   9 Registered Nurses, $57,300
   10 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, $57,200

2. Plan on networking with professors from the junior or community college from which you obtained your associates degree. Most often, these professors or teachers have connections in the business world that can help you obtain a position. To remain in good standing with those instructors, make sure you keep good grades and actively participate in the class on a regular basis.

3. Join a professional association that relates to your associate's degree, such as an electrical engineer trade group or a health professional professional group. Networking with people who already have good jobs will expose you to the right people who can help.

4. Join a business networking group in the city or town where you want to work. There are numerous networking groups that can be found in your local newspaper classifieds or on the Internet. The right personal relationships will give you an edge on finding a job. You may even beat someone out with a four-year degree for a job due to a relationship you build at one of these clubs.

5. List your resume, qualifications and associate's degree on some of the job searching websites if you are looking for a good job. These websites allow employers to find candidates that meet their employment needs. Make sure to check your dates, contacts and spelling when you submit your resume.

Tips & Warnings

• Speak to someone in the profession you are interested in to ask them how their associates degree helped them get a good job. Have a third party proof your resume before mailing or submitting your resume for any position. Its always smart to have someone double check your work.

Resources

• A websiite that allows employers to search for candidates for various positions.