Proving Youíre Qualified: Strategies for Competent

People without Degrees

Charles D. Hayes

Autodidactic Press, 1995

In our present society, inequity exists in the workplace.

Those with credentials are considered qualified for the

better jobs, even though the person endowed with the proper

pedigree might be incompetent or inexperienced. Employees

that have practical life experience but no fancy credentials

are overlooked, or are used as fill-ins until the better

educated worker can be found to fill his or her shoes.

This book address many excellent issues, and maps out a

plan so you can prove you are qualified for the work you

desire, even if you lack a university degree.

Mr. Hayes explores in depth misconceptions about merit

and achievement, how powerful the hierarchical system is

in the business world, and the dynamics of promotion in

the workplace. He examines the nature of the beast called

credentialism, discusses who is really qualified and why,

and gives you strategies to market yourself as "Me, Inc."

The book contains eight excellent chapters:

Changing the Focus to Outstanding Performance

Understanding What You Are Up Against

Understanding Management

Understanding Credentialing Methods

Who Is Really Qualified?

Leverage, Options and Choices

Learning to Live with Change

Me, Inc.

If you are looking for a way to level the playing

field in the business world so you can succeed,

this book is for you! It is full of good, practical

advice, plus it is an interesting and entertaining

read. Definitely add this one to your bookshelf!

This article is an excerpt from my 2001 book, Make Your Kid A Genius! (Tools to Maximize Your Child’s Potential from the Womb Through College.) You can obtain a free copy in the "downloads" section of my website at http://www.irenehelenzundel.com