Word Process/Data Entry Keyer

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Work Tasks

• Type reports, letters, labels, and other written material
• Check spelling and grammar and correct mistakes
• Change the format of documents to make them look better
• Answer telephones, file papers, and use office machines
• Work for healthcare facilities, law offices, educational institutions, firms that provide business services, and the government
• Work with computers, typewriters, dictation equipment, rough drafts, letters, memos, reports, clerical forms, and office machines

Salary, Size & Growth

• $35,500 average per year ($17.00 per hour)
• A large occupation (321,000 workers in 2010)
• Expected to decline (0.6% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma and knowledge of office software
• Employers Prefer: Speed and accuracy in keyboarding
• Skills/Courses: Extensive knowledge of word processing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available.