How to Change career witut gong to school

Ah, college. You fun, expensive, tedious monster. Some days I miss college, but most days I'm just happy it's over. (I'm sure most people would have a similar sentiment.) But what can you do when you fall out of love with the job you got your degree for? Or better still, end up in a career path that isn't a match with your degree or interests?
Maybe you just want a change or are excited by a new opportunity. So, how can you land that new job without going back to school?
With the astronomical burden of student loans weighing on most millennials, I'm one of the few unicorns who graduated without any student loan burden (Thanks, Mom and Dad!) Perhaps because of this, I was super reluctant to go back to school and take out loans.

How to Change Careers without Going Back to School
Figure It Out:
You could be in a career you hate and looking to make a change. You could leave that career and fall into whatever happens to comes next, but that's a job and not a career path. Building a career takes focus, calculation, and skill, especially since the job market is so competitive these days.
If you know your current gig isn't working out for you but aren't sure of what comes next, my best advice is to do something small each day to attempt to figure out it out. Examples include:
Researching a career path on the internet that sounds interesting.
Taking a class that you've always wanted to take.
Starting a blog just to write to clarify your feelings or put it all out there.
Two years ago I found myself unemployed and used my free time to start the blog I always wanted to write but couldn't when I was working full time at a hedge fund. I got a subscription to money magazine, and took every webinar under the sun about social media..
Become a subject matter expert:
If you want to make a career change without going back to school you're going to have to become an expert. Going to school gives you the knowledge, but that isn't the only way to get where you want to go (unless of course, you want to become a doctor or lawyer or need some other type of post-professional degree.) Blogging and writing are some of the fastest ways to become a subject matter expert for two reasons:
1) You'll have to read and research a lot to create content.
2) Writing is a great way to dispel thought leadership and build your portfolio. Blogs are proof you know what you're talking about! You'll also be able to get to know others in your field by reading their thought leadership.
Becoming a “subject matter expert” is going to beef up your resume. You'll be able to list places you've been published, courses you've taken, and your blog and additional related experience on your resume in the place where your formal education should be.
Go Online
Well, since the internet is a place of boundless opportunity and knowledge, it's only natural that there are a ton of online certificate programs for just about everything. For example, if you want to work for an online blog or business that needs help with social media or search engine optimization, consider taking an SEO certificate class. Not only do certifications look good on your resume, but they also can help you negotiate better pay or really prove your worth to a company. Just make sure that you only take courses from trusted certificate programs – and always research before you pay for any class!
Network with Existing Contacts
Everyone says to “network.” Everyone, everyone, everyone. Admittedly, I hate networking, but if you're looking to make a career change, the key to the position that starts you on the new path probably lies with someone you already know. Someone who