Data Entry Keyers
Also called: Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Data Capture Specialist, Fiscal Assistant
What they do:
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
On the job, you would:
- Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
- Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Knowledge
Business
- administrative services
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
- see hidden patterns
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines.
data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Independence
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002031524im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_ed2.png)
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator
Job Outlook
![Below Average Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002031524im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/outlook2.png)
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002031524im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_sal.png)
$27,690
per year, on average
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