DATA ENTRY

1. Fast Typing Speed
Data entry specialists are expected to input huge amounts of data in a short period of time.

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Most of the companies expect the minimum typing speed to be around 40 to 50 words per minute. But also there are employers who require 70 words per minute.

To achieve this speed, you need to be absolutely comfortable using all types of input devices such as keyboard, mouse and etc.
2. Basic Software Knowledge
Using a variety of computer software programs is a part of data entry responsibilities and duties.
It is obvious that you need knowledge and experience with word processors and spreadsheets such as Word and Excel.
However, they are not enough. Data entry skills involve also using database software. Depending on the company’s business industry, you might be required to learn and use many other types of software such as a CRM system for example.

So, basic software skills and the ability to learn fast new programs are crucial for your performance.

3.In addition, your communication skills and your ability to interact at all levels should be great too. You will communicate with other team members, managers or customers.

For some specialists (such as data entry operators) communication skills might be crucial. Usually, data entry operator jobs include responding to inbound calls from customers and providing some information. In this case, your verbal communication abilities should be outstanding.
4. Attention to Detail
Data entry skills require also a high attention to detail. To have strong attention to detail abilities means you are able to focus on an action or a thing.
You are able to concentrate on your tasks and thus you will be able to do faster and accurate typing or data editing.

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By nature, data entry job involves high attention to detail. It allows you to work better and to minimize the risk of errors.

Companies from all industries value and require detailed-oriented strengths, especially in the field of data.
5. The Ability to Operate Standard Office Equipment
It often happens data entry specialists to operate with standard office equipment to perform their tasks. Not to mention that nowadays many companies have high-quality office equipment that increases the productivity of their teams.
As a part of your data entry skills, the ability to operate with office equipment might be very important depending on your responsibilities and daily duties.