Data entry jobs offer offline and online opportunities, even in

Data entry jobs offer offline and online opportunities, even in the recession economy

We are all painfully aware that jobs are not plentiful these days. While we've all done our part to rescue the banks, unemployment lines are simply getting longer. If you're currently seeking work, you might want to consider a data entry job. The pay isn't great, but in this electronic world, it only makes sense that there are a lot of people needed to process everything from medical bills to, yes, unemployment checks. Every large corporation, hospital, supermarket chain and federal, state and county office requires workers to perform a data entry job for almost every facet of their operations.

While there are millions of people trying to survive on unemployment benefits, this is not a practical solution for an extended period of time. Maybe your normal field of employment pays much better than a data entry job, but if there are no openings in your field, it's time to start exploring other options.

If you take a look through the classifieds in your local newspaper, you'll find at least two or three listings for data entry jobs, even in rural locations. You can even find data entry jobs online, although you need to carefully screen such opportunities to be sure it's a reputable and legitimate job for which you'll be paid. This is easy enough to research. You can do a Google search, typing 'scams company-name', which will turn up any results where that company has enlisted workers who have either had to pay to gain access to a data entry job with that firm, and/or have not been paid. Your next step is to consult the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any complaints filed against the company. Keep in mind that you should never have to pay to gain access to job listings. If a site requires up front payment, that's a red flag to a job seeker. This doesn't mean that there aren't legitimate data entry jobs to be found online, only that you be careful in choosing a job site.

So far as offline opportunities, you need to jump on these, as there are far more job seekers than jobs, even in the data entry field. If you've become accustomed to being turned down for entry level jobs because you're over-qualified, this may no longer be the case. Employers may now prefer an over-qualified worker, as they no longer feel that you'll be leaving the job in a matter of weeks or a couple of months. The recession economy has taken care of that worry!

If you can't find work in your usual field, try the data entry jobs. Even at minimum wage, you'll be doing better than on unemployment, and if you can find a legitimate online opportunity, you can earn money from home and save your gas money!