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Data Entry Keyers

Description
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo-composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks
  • Enters data from source documents into computer or onto tape or disk for subsequent entry, using keyboard or scanning device.
  • Compares data entered with source documents.
  • Loads machine with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disk, tape, or Braille media.
  • Deletes incorrectly entered data.
  • Resolves garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
  • Files completed documents.
  • Re-enters data in verification format to detect errors.
  • Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
  • Keeps record of completed work.
  • Selects materials needed to complete work assignment.
National Average Salary
$22,740.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$22,510.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Wrist-Finger Speed
   2. Written Comprehension
   3. Near Vision
   4. Information Ordering
   5. Category Flexibility

General Work Activities
   1. Handling and Moving Objects
   2. Processing Information
   3. Interacting With Computers
   4. Evaluating Information Against Standards
   5. Documenting/Recording Information

Important Skills
   1. Reading Comprehension
   2. Product Inspection
   3. Problem Identification
   4. Information Organization
   5. Operation and Control

Frequent Work Context
   1. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   2. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   3. Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
   4. Indoors
   5. Sitting

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