If you don't have any bookkeeping experience, search online groups and forums for internship opportunities, which will allow you to grow your skill while also giving you on-the-job experience. Join forums so you can network and meet potential clients. Consider taking an online bookkeeping course or getting certification for your skills, which will improve your chances of getting hired. Here are a couple of options that you may wish to consider: • Bookkeeping Certification by the National Association of Certified Bookkeepers • Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Program by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers