Luan Memishi dropped out of school in Grade 10, but that didn't stop him from building a successful career in carpentry and form work. With the encouragement of his partner, Monique, he launched LMMJ Constructions, securing a major civil construction contract on the Gold Coast.
Evangeline Sarney started a beauty blog at 13 from her remote South Australian home. By 21, she was working with major brands like L’Oreal and Estée Lauder in New York, all without a university degree.
Bryce Meeks began his career as a "sandwich artist" at Subway at 16. Seventeen years later, he's the director of franchise performance for Queensland and the Northern Territory, proving that on-the-job experience can lead to incredible opportunities.
The Shift in Employer Preferences
New research from Indeed reveals that 94% of employers globally value on-the-job experience over formal qualifications. Australian HR tech company Compono found that 74% of Aussie organisations increased their Learning & Development budgets in 2024 to build skills internally.
The Takeaway
- Hands-on experience can be more valuable than formal education.
- Mentorship and networking play crucial roles in career success.
- Employers are increasingly prioritizing skills and experience over degrees.
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