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Step 1
Make sure that you have a computer in good condition. If your current computer is 10 years old or older, replace it with a newer model. Sign up for high speed Internet access, if you don't already have it. You should get the 768 kilobits per second (Kbps) DSL tier at bare minimum.
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Step 2
Create a data entry resume. Mention any jobs you've had in the past in which you've done data entry, either working at home or in an office. State your objective to obtain a job in a data entry job working from your home. Include your past education, even if it isn't directly related to data entry. Then mention any education you are currently pursuing. Also include all of your computer skills, including any software progams you have experience working with.
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Step 3
Create a professional cover letter template that explains your desire to obtain a work from home position in data entry and your qualifications for the job. When you apply for a work from home data entry job, you can edit the address section with the prospective employer's address and edit the portion of the letter which refers to the specific job you're referring to.
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Step 4
Sign up for legitimate job sites such as Elance.com, GetAFreelancer.com, Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com. Search the jobs listings using search terms such as "data entry home." Carefully read the job listings to ensure that you have the qualifications to get the work from home data entry job.
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Step 5
Watch out for signs that the work from home data entry job offer is a scam. If the job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if someone is offering hundreds of dollars a day for at home data entry work, and the job requires no experience, the job probably isn't legitimate. Never pay a fee for a home-based data entry job opportunity. Never provide sensitive financial or personal information until you have checked out the prospective employer's credentials thoroughly. Investigate the person or company that is offering the data entry job in places such as the Better Business Bureau website.
Comments
christinematz said
on 9/24/2009 Great tips! I've been looking forever now! I'll try the sites! 5*
poe9368 said
on 9/24/2009 Very good advice. Well done!
lorigarcia2009 said
on 9/23/2009 Great refresher and tips for a beginner. I have had several data entry jobs in the past from home and you definately do not get hundreds a day. Thanks again for a great article.
Merriment said
on 9/9/2009 Very helpful information. I've been wondering for years now how to go about getting these work from home data entry jobs. Thanks!
eddihow said
on 9/7/2009 How to Get Legitimate Work From Home Jobs in Data Entry is a great article. Sound advice. Thanks!