I want an office job?

Question

Im tired of working outside and would like an office job.
I have no real money for retraining so what i need to lern I will have to do on the cheep.
How can I improve my chances of getting an office job?
What will I need to know to get an office job?
What exactly do you do in an office job?

Answer 1

probally the biggest thing you can do is learn to type, get your WPM up between 40 and 50 (Also look at adds in your local papers for clerical position and look at what they're looking for)
Learn EXCELL, WORD and get a basic knowledge of Powerpoint, all of these could be done possibly at a library through computer courses.

And get ready to aim high, start low and claw upwords. Get the basic skills (good WPM typing and a knowledge of Word is gonna be fundamental!) and go to a temp agency. Highlight what 'clerical' or 'office' skills you possess, stress that you are glad to learn new skills, and focus the rest on how well you fit into a team setting.

Answer 2

There are many opportunities available for education these days. If you have a lower income, you may qualify for grants for school without taking out any loans. Pell is a federal grant and state grants are also offered. In New York, there's TAP awards. You really should check into what financial aid is available to you.
You can do this by visiting a community college ask asking. Many community colleges also offer certificate courses that last for up to 10 months. You really should check it out because a little education can go a long way.
Another possibility is to go to your local government job center/employment office. There are usually people there to help you find a job with a company that is willing to train their employees.
Office jobs can involve several different tasks. In today's world, you definitely need to know a little about computer systems, you may have to know how to type a certain amount of words per minute as well as filing, record keeping, answering phones and greeting customers along with possible other tasks.
The best thing you can do is at least visit a government employment office (not the places that you pay to have them help you find a job) and start inquiring.
Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

What you need to know for an office job would vary by the position, but a strong knowledge of how to use a computer and type by touch are probably prerequisites for most office jobs.

Office jobs vary just as much as "outside jobs". You could be a sales man, a debt collector, work customer service for a call center, a receptionist, be a file clerk, you could be a banker or a stock broker. You could be a manager, VP, or CEO. Some people might consider lawyers an office job.

Answer 4

You'll need to know how to use some different programs, usually in the MS Office Suite. Word, Excel, Outlook, possibly Access and PowerPoint. That's at the very least. If you're unfamiliar with these programs, you might need to take a course at a community college to become familiar with them. The other answer about contacting your local employment agency is a very good tip as well.

As for what you do... well, it varies. And sometimes it depends upon the office/business/etc. Make copies, create spreadsheets, create correspondence... whatever kinds of duties you're assigned.

Answer 5

Friend! Office job is not so good as you think! While you are young your present job gives you a great opportunity to meet people of different status at different places. You are your organization's brand ambassador.

You will get recognition soon with a large pay pack where as the those struggle in the office are like slaves, they say "yes" for anything asked to them but you can say "NO" easily because you know the outside world!!

Answer 6

Apply for a job with a persuasive letters
( pen $1 and a paper $4 for 30)
Ask the people who are working with u

Answer 7

You sit on your *** for 8 hours. I like it, it involves computer, phone, processing data, getting coffee. It will be quite an ajustment but you can do it. Make sure you know how a computer works and e-mail. To get ahead quickly; get tempjobs... so you can get one job to learn it, maybe at a lesser pay but the next tempjob, you ask a higher salary, even if you only worked there for a few months.. because your skills improved and how much you earn is not necessarily how much you're worth but how much you dare to ask for what you can do... Hope you make it..

Miranda

Answer 8

A minimum educational qualification: office job is mostly clerical, reading letters, filing, writing briefs etc. It is mostly routine job!

Answer 9

My office consists of standing in the middle of the road all day building and repairing state highways and roads.

Answer 10

contact job seeker agency they can help fund training to help you intothe work force