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Five Top Paying Entry Level Jobs

Posted on January 12, 2012 by team

So, you are starting out in the workforce, working your way up to the top. While an entry level job may not be what you dreamed about doing all through school, these jobs don’t necessarily mean that you can’t make great money while you climb the workforce ladder. The following are five of the top paying entry level jobs that make waiting for your career seem like no big deal:

Legal Research Associate (average annual salary $40,000)- Research associates work alongside lawyers and are responsible for providing information that can be used in court and to prepare legal documents. Many lawyers will accept an associate’s degree to help with the extensive research and organization needed in this position.
DNA Forensic Analyst (average annual salary $41,000) - A forensic analyst must be willing to collect crime scene evidence and understand the operational and scientific functioning of a scientific laboratory. Evidence must be processed, handled with care and analyzed efficiently. Some organizations will hire with an associate’s degree, while others prefer a bachelor’s in a science-related major.
Financial Auditor (average annual salary $49,000) - Financial auditors are hired to maintain public taxes and records to provide an accurate analysis of financial standing for a company. Typically bachelor’s degrees in finance or accounting are required for this profession, although it is not unheard of for a financial auditor to have a successful position with an associate’s degree.
Tax Associate Junior Level (average annual salary $53,000) - The role of a junior ta associate is to assist in the preparation of state and federal taxes for both individuals and companies. A firm understanding of IRS policies and taxation protocols is important. More opportunities are available with a bachelor’s in taxation and accounting, however there are some junior associates with only associate’s degrees in those same fields.
Investment Banking Analyst (average annual salary $73,000) – A banking analyst understands and has a passion for banking, investments and financial services. They provide investment advice to companies and investors seeking to maximize their revenue. Most analysts need a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting to be successful in this role.

The average annual salaries for these entry level positions are certainly nothing to scoff at. So, before you write off an entry level position as a low-paying job that won’t put your education and skills to the test, explore all your options, you will definitely be surprised!

Examples of What Entry Level Jobs Pay

Posted on January 4, 2012 by team

Let’s face it, when we think of an entry level job we often associate it with the bottom-rung jobs, perhaps having nothing to do with your degree. What’s worse is we always imagine that starting at the bottom pay scale can never lead to anything better. That’s just not true.

There are plenty of entry level jobs that are ideal for not only entering the workforce in your profession, but for making money too. Here are some examples of entry level jobs and the pay that you can expect to earn when you start out:

Loan Collection Clerk- A loan clerk can work underneath an accountant or in a bank providing clerical and document preparation assistance for loans issued or owed. Typically an associate’s degree in accounting is required, and this position pays an average of $26,500 annually.
Certified Nursing Assistant- A certified nursing assistant (CNA) who provides assistance to patients with the assistance and supervision of a physician and RN can make an average of just under $29,000 annually. This entry level position requires a CNA certification by an accredited institution.
Sales Representative- Sales representatives are often responsible for making cold calls to consumers regarding the purchase of their product of customer support. Depending on experience and the company these professionals average from $25,000 to $29,500.

While these salaries are not necessarily high all have further room for growth with more training and educational experience and depending on the company they can also come with full benefits.

Higher Paying Entry Level Salaries

For those with more education and professional experience, it is not unheard of to secure one of the following entry level positions that come with a higher annual salary:

Forensic Analyst- Typically a bachelor’s degree requiring position, a forensic analyst must have knowledge of the sciences and an ability to analyze and assess potential evidence from crime scenes. This entry level job comes with a decent salary of about $41,000 annually.
Investment Banking Analyst- Banking and investment analysts provide information and recommendations to companies and individuals about potential lucrative investments. Most of these positions require a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and provide a whopping average annual salary of $73,000.

While these are just a few of the entry level positions that are commonly found in job searches, salaries can range in any position. Typically the more education and related experience you have, the higher starting salary you can expect to earn. So study hard.

Why Entry Level Experience is Important

Posted on December 29, 2011 by team

Let’s face it! Not many recent graduates toiled and strived to get the best grades in college want to graduate only to learn that they only can qualify for an entry level position. Especially knowing that in previous years that same company would hire individuals with less education than you, and by now those people are supervisors. This definitely is not what all that cramming and missing out on a social life was for all those years, right?

Surprisingly enough even though we accept entry level positions as a means for income and to get our foot in the door of the corporate world, there are some important reasons why entry level job experience is a critical component of your resume.

First off, your entry level position, whether you are scrubbing floors or working behind a desk establishes a credible work history. In the future when you submit your resume for your potential career, your employer will look at this work experience and can learn a lot about the person that you are and your work ethic.

Secondly, no matter what your entry level job is a future employer will see that you have experience in the workforce, the amount of time you worked for said company, the responsibilities you previously undertook, and any achievements or promotions obtained from that company. Understanding the amount of time that you worked for another company (no matter the position) says that you are a dependable candidate for employment. Not a job hopper! Explaining you responsibilities is a quick way to explain the many ways in which you were of use to another company, the skills learned in that position can be applied to a career as well. Finally, even the smallest achievement in your entry level job speaks volumes to a potential employer. Whether it is employee of the month or reaching your salesman’s quota, these tell your future employer that you strive to do your best at all times!

So, while you may have to accept an entry level position at the lowest ranking in a company it is important to recognize that entry level positions are a great foundation for the rest of your career success. The education and the work experience you obtain will someday look like gold to the employer of your dream job, making you a perfect candidate for the job you want and deserve!