Definition of Entry Level Jobs
BusinessDictionary.com defines an entry level job as: bottom-level employment in a firm which usually requires an ordinary-level of education, training and experience qualifications.
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Education
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Depending upon the field of work, an entry-level job may require a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree. For example, a customer service job might only require a diploma, whereas a corporate financial analyst job might require an undergraduate degree.
Training
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An entry level job usually requires a minimum level of training to perform the job. Depending on the job, the training may take a few hours (ie. a filing clerk) or require baseline knowledge (ie. a computer repairman).
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Experience
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Data entry jobs rarely require mastery in the subject matter. Usually, employers look for skills related to the job that the interviewee will perform.
Wages
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Entry level jobs pay at the lower range of wages for the profession. An entry level sales job will not pay as much as a sales job requiring eight years of experience.
Benefits
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The benefits of an entry level job are gainful employment and the opportunity for higher paying jobs after more experience has been accumulated.
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