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Work
at Home Ideas - Data Entry
by Angella Kay,
The Light Keeper.com
Are you lightning-fast on a ten-key? Have tons of data entry experience?
You may have what it takes to become an at-home data entry professional
Tools you'll need:
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Computer equipped with 10-key pad
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Knowledge of 10-key by touch
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Special software, if specified by company (company will usually
provide any software that isn't widely available)
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A detailed resume
Data entry involves keying orders into a computer, usually into
a database. You may use special software provided by the company,
or a simple Access-type database, depending on the company's needs.
You will need a resume that lists your data entry experience and
qualifications, as well as references and a well-written cover letter.
Finding data entry jobs is a process similar to finding other types
of jobs. Because of special software and tight deadlines, many companies
prefer their data-entry personnel be on-site; however, many types
of data entry can be done off-site, as well. You can target a field
that can be specifically off-site by searching for at-home data
entry jobs, or you can respond to regular data entry ads in the
employment section of your newspaper to determine if any of them
would be feasible in a work-at-home environment; from there, you
just might be able to convince the employer that hiring a telecommuter
is more cost-effective, as well as more efficient, than hiring a
traditional worker.
Data Entry Links and Resources
OfficeTec Virtual
Staffing Services - If your previous experience includes
office management or administrative assistant, this may be the job
for you!
Deis.com
- A site with job opportunities in select states. We know of
at least one person who has been working with them for over a year
with good results.
Career Mosaic
- Online Jobs Database (type "work at home" or "telecommute"
in the search field)
Monster.com
- Online Jobs Database (follow above)
TJobs
Data Entry jobs - TJobs is a great site that has many legitimate
listings. I found one of my freelance contracts through them!
Office
Moonlighter - Do you have extra time? Become an Office Moonlighter!
Visit the Lightkeeper Bookstore for these great titles!
Data
Entry Activities for Windows : Book/Individual Program Disk Package
by Kenneth L. Gorman William Bux
The primary purpose of this book is to develop speed and accuracy
of users' data entry skills. Upon completion of the thirteen activities,
users will have a good foundation of data entry procedures.
Data
Entry for Microcomputers and Terminals w/Business Applications
by Iva Helen Lee
This self-paced data entry book and accompanying software package
provide background information on the subject, and examination of
several well-known terminals and microcomputers, and numerous realistic
keying exercises for the microcomputer and terminal.
Angella Kay is the webmaster
at The Light Keeper.com, a website for at home parents. Sign up
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Copyright 2002 by Angella Kay.
Reproduction without permission prohibited.
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