#CareerDiscovery: Data Entry
Many jobs have been put on hold due to the Coronavirus, so now is the time to consider a new career opportunity. You never know, you may love it even more than your old one!
Are you organized? Have a knack for details? Can you type quickly? Then data entry could be for you!
Here are some key skills you should possess to be an effective data entry clerk:
-Basic software knowledge Such as word processors, spreadsheets, database, and other record management software. Data entry executives enter coded, statistical, and financial information using mouse, keyboards, scanners, etc. and hence basic computer usage knowledge is a must.
-Excellent communication skills Due to the nature of the work involved, data entry clerks need to communicate extensively both within and outside teams. Therefore, a data entry clerk needs to have excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Fast typing speed Data entry experts are expected to have exceptional typing speed as they will have to perform huge amounts of data entry in a very short span of time. They need to be comfortable with all forms of data entry devices and be comfortable using a mouse, keyboard, scanners, etc. Most of the employers around the world expect the typing speed of data entry clerks to be around 30 to 40 words per minute.
-High levels of concentration Data entry jobs are highly repetitive and the workers need to spend a lot of time on the same task. This kind of job, therefore, necessitates that the data entry clerks have a very high level of concentration and patience.
-Accurate typing skills Along with typing speed, being accurate is critical. Data entry varies from business to business, and often includes complex medical codes, personal contact information, etc. and the details need to be accurately typed. As a result, employers always look for data entry clerks who compliment a fast typing speed with accuracy.
Sound interesting?
Here are [7 companies] (https://www.dollarsprout.com/data-entry-jobs-from-home/) that offer work from home data entry roles to check out. You can also search right here on Jobcase for additional roles [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search)!
I am certainly interested. My first job was a Typist clerk in Guyana at the Education Office with a typewriter and then moved to different job using computer with excelling in that field, I worked in the office of the President and then continued like that in Jamaica and then the US. I worked at the Embassy for six years but was not fortunate to find any jobs like that for a while but continued using computers and worked as a Sales Associate and then currently a cashier. I would be the happiest if I could get a job in this field. I love learning new skills.