Filing, handling the mail, proper using the phone properly, word processing, greeting the public, and scheduling appointments are just some of the skills developed in each of these courses. Refresher instruction and application of previously learned business skills are stressed. Thorough instruction is given in the job-search process, including preparation of resumes, letters of application, and interviewing techniques. Office Procedures is the keystone course for senior business education students seeking a successful place in the modern business office, and it is very helpful in preparing for the first job. This one-semester course is offered to students in all grades who have not had any previous keyboarding classes.
Keyboarding skills are necessary to produce accurate personal documents in the least possible time.
The student will learn to prepare personal and business letters, envelopes, lists, tables, and unbound reports. This involves product planning, research, development, pricing, distribution, advertising, and selling. This one-semester course can provide you with the skills that are helpful in getting a job in some area of the marketing process. An entrepreneur is a person who attempts to earn a profit by taking the risk of owning and operating his or her own business. Thousands of people become entrepreneurs each year.