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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 722215" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>You know what got me my first job "in computers"? A 2-yr work history, and being able to type 90 wpm (not required. position required 65 wpm) and being able to use an adding machine. I learned to use a terminal on the job. I learned to type from my mother and in school, and I learned to use an adding machine cashing out my till at Arby's and K-mart. </p><p></p><p>Typing and using an adding machine by touch, combined with knowing how to use a couple of varieties of terminal, set me up for learning data entry. </p><p></p><p>It all flows together, and as you learn new skills and face new challenges, new doorways open up for you.</p><p></p><p>Even today, being able to talk on the phone, type decently (and have good grammar and spelling), and basic math skills, is enough to get your started. If you have basic computer skills, even better. </p><p></p><p>I can't speak much for "floor retail" as I only worked floor at K-mart when "straightening" or during inventories. Cashiering was during the transition from manual registers to the first electronic registers. (not POS)</p><p></p><p>My fast food experience came in handy in Germany as I worked part time at the PX burger joint on and off (bleargh!) when extra $$$ was needed, even though by then I hadn't worked fast food in years.</p><p></p><p>I do have to say that I agree with KT, though. As it stands right now, based on my management experience (I was a supervisor at K-mart towards the end), I wouldn't hire your daughter either: too many red flags. I certainly would hire an employee with a GED as I have one myself, but I want to see a good work history, or a good reason why there isn't one: taking care of ill family member, for example.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 722215, member: 1963"] You know what got me my first job "in computers"? A 2-yr work history, and being able to type 90 wpm (not required. position required 65 wpm) and being able to use an adding machine. I learned to use a terminal on the job. I learned to type from my mother and in school, and I learned to use an adding machine cashing out my till at Arby's and K-mart. Typing and using an adding machine by touch, combined with knowing how to use a couple of varieties of terminal, set me up for learning data entry. It all flows together, and as you learn new skills and face new challenges, new doorways open up for you. Even today, being able to talk on the phone, type decently (and have good grammar and spelling), and basic math skills, is enough to get your started. If you have basic computer skills, even better. I can't speak much for "floor retail" as I only worked floor at K-mart when "straightening" or during inventories. Cashiering was during the transition from manual registers to the first electronic registers. (not POS) My fast food experience came in handy in Germany as I worked part time at the PX burger joint on and off (bleargh!) when extra $$$ was needed, even though by then I hadn't worked fast food in years. I do have to say that I agree with KT, though. As it stands right now, based on my management experience (I was a supervisor at K-mart towards the end), I wouldn't hire your daughter either: too many red flags. I certainly would hire an employee with a GED as I have one myself, but I want to see a good work history, or a good reason why there isn't one: taking care of ill family member, for example. [/QUOTE]
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