How do people get a job in offices??

Question

i was at the docs today and the jobs the woman were doing..answering phones, making appts...etc...seemed a lot like my two previous jobs. i like paperwork and stuff like that and could use a job at the moment. i have one but it's not much. how would i get into working in any offices like that? do i just ask for an application? do you need a college degree?

Answer 1

The weird thing about office jobs is that they usually want people with experience in an office, but it sounds like you have comparable experience, so yes, you should just ask if they are hiring. Office jobs are advertised in the newspaper, just like most regular jobs. Revisit some popular job sites like Monster or Careerbuilder and I'm sure you'll see similar jobs. I don't think there's any special secret to it. You definitely need to have the appropriate computer skills though.  

Answer 2

You certainly do NOT need a college degree.  A receptionist and appointment setting position is an entry level, relatively low paying job.  It certainly beats working in fast food, though.

Check the paper, online, and go door-to-door to every office building and business you can find with a copy of your resume', ask for an application, fill it out, then hand it in with your resume'.