Word Processors & Typists
Also called: Secretary, Clerk Typist, Administrative Assistant, Program Assistant
What they do:
Use word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.
On the job, you would:
- Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
- Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
- Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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