If you were an employer, would you hire me as a general Office Clerk?
Asked by Baby
I have high school diploma (so I graduated from HS) and from a community college I received 2 associate degrees AS and AA majoring really wide-range courses so there is really no particular concentration. I never took a typing course but I can say my typing is fast and accurate. What is/are the way(s) to have high probability to get hired as a general office clerk or any other basic job working in an office while I'm now out of money to continue my college education?

Best Answer:
They are looking for a certain skill set, typing being one of the skills. In this day minimum requirements should include but not limited to: phone operation including customer service skills proficiency with MS Office good communication skills 10-key usually experience in an office is a plus dress professionally - a requirement that can be shown at interview and whenever you meet with potential employer On your resume you should highlight all the skills that pertain to the job.

Take an entry level position, learn the ropes, build your office skill set from there, and go on. I've found a lot of people just entering the office, even after college are clueless about filing, office manners and etiquitte and things that most of us take for granted. So, take your time, watch, listen, learn, and start slow. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1002468/tips_on_becoming_an_effective_administrative.html?cat=31
Answered by justme