which are basic skills to get a few different jobs in different fields?

Question

which skills ?and what jobs? for college students ? or high school grads? name the jobs and min, requirements

Answer 1

I agree with the other answerer, but let me go a bit further. Clerical skills like typing and filing are good for first jobs, but you need some internal skills as well as some external people skills.

I'd really recommend you watch the TV show "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe, because he is a good role model. You probably wouldn't want to do what he does, but look HOW he performs each job. Every single job is different, but he learns, asks questions, looks people in the eye, and is fearless about trying new things and possibly looking foolish. He asks a lot of questions and tries to see what every machine does and why. Those are real skills.

First of all, get your high school diploma, and make sure you take classes like computers and if they still offer it, typing. I cannot tell you what a difference a typing class made to me! Learn how to file, how to take messages, how to answer a telephone professionally. You might want to go to a vocational-technical school and take a secretarial class. It's a good thing to do for anyone and everyone.

When you go to college, major in something that you are passionate about. Do what you love; the money will follow, because you will find a way to let your passion support you. Your mind and heart need to be joined in finding a true vocation and career. Take other courses too outside your field and get a good, well-rounded liberal arts education, no matter if your major is science- or math-oriented.

Above all, learn how to follow written and oral directions. Be on time. Dress appropriately. Show initiative and do other jobs than just the one you're getting paid for. That shows an employer that you're enthusiastic and intelligent and motivated.

Learn how to get along with other people. Eighty-five to ninety percent of job success is showing up on time and getting along with others. There WILL be dinosaurs and cavemen, so read books on how to deal with difficult people. Talk to and network with other people. You don't have to be a total extrovert, but make a few contacts. Listen to what people really say, both what's spoken and what's unsaid.

Thanks for your question, and I hope this helps.

Cheers, K

Answer 2

It seems to me that almost anything remotely clerical can get you a decent job and decent wages no matter where you are. Be able to type, know how to work MS Office (especially Access for some reason) and then be incredibly teachable. With those basic skills, I was able to work for an insurance agent, medical equipment company, a hospital, medical office, and for a warehousing company in their accounting department.

Good luck!