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Location: Edmonton, Canada
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Entering data on the PC. Processing people's work for rate of pay. Answering the phone. Faxing information. Stuffing & mailing paycheques.
Job Requirements
Grades 10-12 Swift Current Comp. General Office Certificate - Grant MacEwan College Computerized Business Applications - Slate Business College 4 month program. Certification for Excel - Intermediate
Uppers
When the data that I have entered, is entered correctly. I get a boost of confidence, when my work is properly. Getting lots of hours in. Time flies by, once you get there.
Downers
The computer program, we use, is not very explanatory. You usually to go through extra steps to get a task accomplished. Which can be hard to remember at times.
Lifestyle
I am looking for clerical work that can be done at home. I have a PC, printer and fax machine. Work hours could be daytime or nighttime.
Compensation
No bonuses, stock options or benefits or base salary. $9 per hour, five hours per day, most days, five days a week.
Advice to Jobseekers
Accuracy is the most important thing about this job. Doing data entry. As a private home-based business it would be great. However, the problem is getting companies to sign up with you. Have to show that you are trust-worthy person to handle their money properly.

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