How do I get a data entry or office job if I'm a high school dropout who has never worked before?
Asked by kls
I'm a high school dropout with absolutely no work history, and I was wondering how I could get a data entry or office job if I have no education or have never had a job before. Almost all office jobs, even the lowest paying ones, require education and at least 1 year of previous experience. All I know is Microsoft Word 2000 and other basic computer skills and I'm very good in math. Could anyone help me out? Is there a paying data entry or office job out there that requires no education or experience, just basic computer skills? Could anyone help me find the data entry or office job I've been looking for? Thanks so much. I am willing and ready to work. In fact, I'm learning Microsoft Office all by myself. I'm also on my second day of teaching myself Microsoft Word 2000 and I have learned so much in the last 48 hrs. After learning Microsoft Word, I'm going to teach myself the other components of Microsoft Office 2000 (i.e. Access, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) That's how motivated I am to get a job. I know I have what it takes to get a data entry or office job.

Best Answer:
See "KLU" answer above 35+ years in management, I have to agree. You may have the will, and need. You must also have the knowledge. Get your GED, Go to school and learn the "computer world", as there is much more to it than "office". Hard wok in you furthering your education, and with that will come knowledge, will come work. Work hard. Good Luck. I do not hire people as to how they look (I do expect neatness). I hire them for knowledge, based on experience. Yes we all have to start somewhere. Hope this help
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Answered by G. M.

Wear a really short skirt to an interview and cross your legs a lot.
Answered by The Scarlet Pimp

Where do you live?
Answered by pinky

Get your GED, then go to college....
Answered by Angie

go find a job agency. data entry and office clerical jobs do not require high education.
Answered by san_pellegrino

Wear an even shorter skit than the first guy said and if you are not a total fat dog you may just get the job.
Answered by I don't know

I would consider getting your GED if at all possible. If you have the benefit of a temp agency, use them. Even if you have a high school degree, its very hard to get your resume taken seriously with all the options available to employers. In my history, temp agencies have gotten me the exposure I needed to get my foot in the door because they need people with certain skill sets fast. If you're a great worker, you have potential to stay with companies in varied capacities based on proving yourself. And you'll get the chance to prove yourself at a company that may not have considered your resume previously. Good luck!
Answered by Jenny E

In your case you need to get your name into a temp agency. They can do wonders. They will find you a job fast. This will give you the experience.
Answered by RivenPhoenix

Get your GED first of all. Most places are going to require at least that. Try an independent business. Dress appropriately when you interview and appear confident in yourself. Do yourself a great favor and get back in school. I would try a hospital, they might let you start out in medical records or something like that. Good Luck.
Answered by annie bird

You could try going to a temp agency. Make sure that it's the sort of temp agency that tests all of the applicants' skills, so that you've got proof-positive of your competence in the areas in which you're interested in working. Then, after you've worked for the temp agency for several months, you will have experience, and you can start applying for permanent jobs. Also, some of the jobs that the temp agency will send you out on MIGHT be "temp-to-perm," in which case you'd be "set"--assuming that they like you enough to hire you. THEN be sure to go to night school (or take online course, or whatever it takes) and get your GED. Good luck! P.S. Do NOT try to come off as a sex bomb. I don't know whether or not the other answerer was kidding, but that's never a good idea...unless you're looking to get laid, not hired. Always be a professional, and--when it comes to dating-- never "fish in the office pond," if you want to be respected in the long run.
Answered by cynthialstern1

I don't think there are easy money for no hard work. perhaps you can setup a website and to earn money through google adsense. besides, here is a specialized webpage containing 10 methods making money online and doing small business online. http://www.adcenter.net.cn/make-money-online.html maybe that will help you or give you some bright idea. Best Wishes && Good Luck!
Answered by love_home_business

First, you should FINISH school. As an employer when I see that one has not finished something so simple and rudimentary as High School I see someone that probably will not finish a job. High school is easy and fun for the most part. A demonstration of your inability to see the obvious is the fact that you are learning an Office suite that is nearly ten years old. Most companies are using Office XP, the 2007 Betas have been released, and it is scheduled for distribution by the end of the year. MS office 2000 is antiquated. Yet another demonstration of your inability to think on your own, a working body that is unable or unwilling to use its brain for something other than what is my next meal and what is the latest greatest rap song or what are the latest styles is useless. If you are going to get a job then you must know what the trends in your line of work. What new technologies are COMING what do I need to know about the new technology. What is the latest in data transfer, how does it work, how does it benefit my job, etc, etc. The reason one gets a college degree is to prove that they can do more than be a robot that cannot think on its own. The reason people want a minimum of a GED or High School diploma is to insure that the future employee was smart enough and motivated enough to finish the MINIMUM education. Sadly, you have NOT, and that speaks volumes about where your mind is and was, obviously, it was not on your future!
Answered by klu

With a computer at home and internet connection, you can start earning from home, without any investment. You should choose your work at home job according to your skills and time available. If you have a good typing speed, general and legal transcription jobs from companies like Mountain West, Tigerfish and Accutran are available. Some of these companies do not require any experience. You can apply directly from their websites which are listed at http://tinyurl.com/o65rb Medical transcription work at home is also available if you have completed a course and have relevant experience.
Answered by Ranjita

Get the equivalent to a H.S. diploma--the GED.Ask about it at community centers or community colleges. This is the General Educational Development certificate and the training is free. Many people don't realize that volunteer work is counted as experience when looking for a job. Contact some place you'd like to work for and discuss volunteer office work if you can use Microsoft XP and Excel--the two most popular software. PowerPoint is about the next popular. Sometimes volunteer jobs turn into paying jobs You sound like a very smart person and I predict you'll go far.. Sorry this is the best I can do. Hope things work out.
Answered by ernestine

You can work from home.
Answered by anisarkisyan

I agree with most of the others you really need to look at getting your GED, but to get the experience you may need to just bite the bullet and "volunteer." Volunteer work is a good way to build some office experience for a resume and help you network...I know you need the money. Ok, work retail part-time, volunteer part-time, and work on your GED...the world may be missing out on a wonderful employee, but your going to have to prove yourself if you want to be seen. (ok...if your cute...wearing a short skirt never hurt...if your not...smile a lot!)
Answered by SuzieQ

I was surprised to learn one of my co=workers at the bank had not finished high school BUT is planning to get the GED so why not try this? Not sure where you are but it would certainly begin your resume and there is a lot of computer work with the job. Get that GED for sure!
Answered by Stacie J

go to the workforce recruitment center iny oru local town and seek help you have alot of skills and need to find a small organization that will help you. maybe get a volunteer position. if you are in NY contact me I need someone who can do some work such as answering phones and filling
Answered by Rock_N_Roll_Chicky

babe go to a recruitment agency, they will sit tests for you and pass them on to employers, thats regardless of you have qualifications or not, the only other way is to apply for jobs and state on ure cvs/applications that you are mroe than willing to sit tests and prove that you have the capabilty to do the job, i dnt have a IT qualification but im working for one of the most popular call centres in the world and my whole jobs based on data entry, also try gettin jobs in small shops, my mam has no qualification and has worke din plenty of shops, once youve worked in a shop then you can say you have customer care experciance, good luck babe in all you do!
Answered by rose b

girl its quite sad for you but it gonna be gonna be difficult why not go an get your GED. you could do it it not like you're stupid because you are there learning you self to used all these programs. good luck!
Answered by ladyP

Apply at temp agencies - they also let you learn with online tutorials so that you can get a better job.
Answered by ghostlady

First decide to go back to school or GET YOUR GED, Either way do this first and watch what happeneds this type of job is not hard to get, But they do REQUIRE you to have a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND GUESS WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS< there are persons old enough to be our Grandparents ect... And they have gone back to school, FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS YOU CAN DO THIS DON'T GIVE UP, AS LONG AS YOU ARE ALIVE IT IS NEVER TO LATE TO ACCOMPLISH THINGS. Take Care
Answered by sweettoni37

I commend you on your self sufficiency, self reliant abilities. You are driven and you will be successful. I suggest once you learn all that you can from these self taught books go to an employment agency and sign up with them. There they will test you computer knowledge and I am more than sure you will pass these entry test. They will then send you to job assignments which you must be punctual to. Look professional and eventually these temp jobs turn out to be permanent. You are going to be super. Good luck and if you like please give me an update on your success!
Answered by Scarlett

Go to a work force center in the area. That's a place where they help you get a job for free. Take a typing test, usually in data entry and office positions they require you to type at least over 60 Words Per Minute. Here in Texas it's called the Texas Workforce Center and they even help you out with free training. Sometimes they even have a program where you can get your GED while working. Look up on the internet about something like that in your area.
Answered by Sexy VP