Entry Level Jobs

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An entry level job is the first job that a new trainee or graduate takes upon completion of a training or degree program. Entry level in this sense refers to the entry point into a specific chosen profession.

This type of job may or may not require (or at least prefer) some level of work experience. Most often, this work experience may be gained through internship, which are most commonly offered for 10-12 weeks during the summer break from college, or cooperative education (i.e. coops or co-op), which are often offered concurrent to the semester or quarter of education and are therefore in place of (or in addition to) the student's normal education schedule.

The title for many entry level careers and professions is known as a staff role. Staff Accountant, Staff Engineer and Staff Auditor are all examples of typical job titles at this level. Many jobs simply list the title without any additions like Senior, II, etc. Listings for Programmer, Software Development Engineer, Sales Representative are examples of entry level jobs. However, these titles may or may not be entry level. For example, once the individual is in the job at least a year, the job is no longer entry level, even though the title may not have changed. So the title by itself is not always an indicator of the level of the position.

Some employers will add the two words "Entry Level" to the position title for the purpose of posting externally to indicate to prospective job seekers that hiring is at the entry level.

The generally accepted crossover point from entry level to experienced is when the candidate has gained experience in the chosen field or profession beyond graduation. However, it is usually only after a year of experience that the new job seeker is competing at an experienced level rather than entry level. For example, if a new hire were to be terminated after only 3-6 months of work after graduation, that person would likely still be competing at the entry level for the next role. While one year of experience is arbitrary—and may be inaccurate, depending on the experience gained—it is the standard for most corporate recruiters when reviewing the resume of candidates.

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Border Patrol Agent (Entry Level) – Up to $60,000 Hiring Bonus - United States Customs and Border Protection - Columbus,OH
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty...
Border Patrol Agent (Entry Level) – Up to $20,000 Hiring Bonus - US Customs and Border Protection - Grandview Heights,OH
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty...
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector(Entry Level) - US Customs & Border Protection - Columbus,OH
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Entry Level Sales Representative - MG8 OHIO - Columbus,OH
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Entry Level Sales - Spectrum Careers - Columbus,OH
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Claims Rep – Public Adjusting Services | Flexible Hours - Metro Public Adjusting - Columbus,OH
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FT Data Processor (Remote/Hybrid) - Christian Healthcare Ministries - Columbus,OH
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Marketing Account Executive - Entry Level - Trig Solutions - Columbus,OH
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Travel Occupational Therapist - Paying up to $2,277/week - Vivian Health - Columbus,OH
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Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician - Valvoline Instant Oil Change - Reynoldsburg,OH
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Litigation Docket Clerk - Thompson Hine LLP - Columbus,OH
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Company Driver - OTR - LONG HAUL TRUCKING - Grandview Heights,OH
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Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,250 to $1,370 per week in Columbus, OH - AlliedTravelCareers - Columbus,OH
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Human Resources Assistant - CASTO - Columbus,OH
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Remote Equity Research Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour) - Data Annotation - Lancaster,OH
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Appraiser Trainee/Intern - Clearmark Valuations LLC - Dublin,OH
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Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives - U.S. Customs and Border Protections - Bexley,OH
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Community Relations Specialist - Advantage Behavioral Health - Columbus,OH
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School Services - School Special Education Teacher - $30-40 per hour - Quantum Education Professionals - Reynoldsburg,OH
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Dental HPSP - United States Army - Columbus,OH
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is one of the most comprehensive scholarships available in health care, covering your full tuition for an advanced medical degree. It covers the following fields: Medical (including Osteopathy) Dental...
Driver Class A - Clean Harbors - Columbus,OH
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Application Engineer - GEE Group Columbus, Ohio Office - Columbus,OH
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Videographer - Studio 8E8 - New Albany,OH
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Computer Aided Design Designer - Insight Global - Columbus,OH
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Annuity Operations Specialist - Randstad - Columbus,OH
Would you like to join a company that values being part of a team and provides growing opportunities for their employees? Randstad in partnership with a Fortune 100 company headquartered in Columbus is actively...
Employee Relations Specialist - Woda Cooper Companies - Columbus,OH
Employee Relations Specialist Who We Are: Woda Cooper Companies, Inc is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of...
Operations Leadership Development Program - PALMER-DONAVIN - Grove City,OH
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Pet Groomer Trainee - PetSmart - Columbus,OH
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Traffic Coordinator - Hybrid Digital - Lewis Center,OH
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Human Resources Coordinator - KnitWell Group - Etna,OH
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Earn $6,000$12,000+ Per Month | Freight Dispatchers Wanted (Experienced & Entry-Level) - American Logistics Authority - Columbus,OH
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Drafter - Prestress Services Industries, LLC - Columbus,OH
As an AutoCAD Drafter, you will be responsible for creating project deliverable drawings for use by our production teams. You should be comfortable with performing routine modeling/drafting assignments within company and industry standards, be...
Early Childhood Educator - Carney, Sandoe & Associates - Columbus,OH
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Human Resources Administrator - Goyette Mechanical - Hilliard,OH
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Inventory Analyst, Contract - Suave Brands Company - Columbus,OH
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Media Center Technician - Pre-Professional Program - Mills James - Hilliard,OH
Mills James is seeking a Media Center Technician (Pre-Professional) to join our Post Operations team through a structured six-month development program. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in video...
Clinical Research Coordinator - SQRL - Columbus,OH
Highlights $50,000 - $72,000 salary based on experience and certificationsConsistent schedule M-F, no overnights or weekendsWork with a company that truly cares about their employees and...

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