Dropping out of any institution is a tough decision and this can have repercussions in the long run if the candidate is ignorant of tuning certain skills that are required to find a job in any field. After deciding to quit from respective education, it is one of the hardest phases of life where seems meaningless and disinteresting. It is very crucial in this phase to remain in-tact of the events and trends of the outside world and stay update according. Candidates might feel restless but key is to endure the feeling of a failure and go ahead with a positive intent.

Here are some key points to tune oneself to find a suitable job.  

1. Learn and Implement actionable skills. 

Communicating, problem-solving, organizing, thinking, and time management are examples of actionable skills that one should be learning and practicing. 

The university environment does help the students in learning the basics of communication, problem-solving, organization, and time management among others but as a college dropout candidate now take on that responsibility without the structure of the institution to guide. 

Companies or Businesses require employees who have these basic skills, if you can master the skills that your contemporaries are still learning, you will appear more prepared for full-time employment. 

2. Practice by building on a Personal Project. 

After deciding to drop out of school, candidates will find a lot of free time while their friends or peers will be busy with academic work, hence advice is to get involved in personal projects. 

There are various jobs one can choose to be part of such as web developer, content writer and many other jobs. Work on building new sample websites, or write a blog that can help practice you on improving your skill-set.  Do the research and read on different technologies and learn how to implement them through projects. This may sound absurd but developing your skills through personal projects gives you more material and confidence to ace in the interview process. 

3. Network with Peers, Mentors and other References 

Being a college dropout, the candidates are in a unique position as the peers, mentors, and other members are usually upset to hear your resignation from the institution, reach to them as they might willing to help you facilitate in finding a job. 

Reach out on LinkedIn on jobs that you are interested in, identify people who will take an interest in your change in academic standing. Get involved with your community and do anything to get diverted and don't stress on yourself too much. Socialize, talk to people, and grow your network.

Coursera, Udemy, and several other online services offer courses from prestigious universities, make the most of these and other options online. 

4. Pursue Certifications on other Alternative Platforms. 

Online learning platforms that provide education or courses are an excellent way to stay sharp while not enrolled in a university. Coursera, Udemy, and several other online services offer courses from prestigious universities, make the most of these and other options online. 

Employers want to hire people who are outgoing and updated in learning. Learning new technologies from a series of courses in your field on online platforms will make you a stronger candidate in the interview. 

5. Do not Sell Yourself Short,  

Stay confident and grateful throughout the interview process. Dropping out of college is not the end for everything, it is just a phase that demands patience and maturity. Now employers are less enthralled with degrees and grade point averages and businesses want to hire anyone good at what they do, can communicate well, and want to learn. 

Finally, don't let the tag of no degree let you bother when interviewing for a position, stay confident, humble and prepared. Remember non-graduate does not equate to no jobs.