How to Get Data Entry Home-Based Work
Data entry work requires little more than a computer, an ability to type quickly and a company with information they need input into a computer. Getting a company to allow you to work from home is the biggest hurdle data entry home-based workers face. While there are at-home data entry positions advertised across the Internet, many are fronts for scams, including those that require you register for a fee to access work.
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Browse one of the many work-from-home listing sites available on the Internet. These sites allow other users to post links to current advertisements for work-at-home positions including data entry jobs.
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Search through online job boards such as those advertised by your local newspaper's website. Use keywords such as "data entry" and "telecommute" when searching.
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Complete background research on any company advertising a data entry position. Search for the company's name and the word "scam" in a search engine to yield information on any questionable activity others have reported about the company.
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Submit a current resume that details your data entry experience. Include any software or hardware you are familiar with and how many words you type per minute in a cover letter.
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Tips & Warnings
If you find a company hiring for data entry that does not specify whether they accept work from home applicants, apply anyway. Include your desire to work from home in your cover letter to these companies.
