Data Entry Keyers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 22,460 - 48,010

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Data Entry Keyer to operate data entry devices, verify data, and maintain logs of activities. The ideal candidate should possess strong reading comprehension, time management skills, and effective writing abilities. With a typical salary range of $22,460 to $48,010 annually, this position does not show significant growth in job opportunities. Candidates should be familiar with tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Docs, and provide accurate data entry services.

Qualifications

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention and understanding in conversations.
Assessing performance for improvements or corrective actions.
Communicating effectively in writing.
Managing own time and others' time effectively.
Using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Responsibilities

Operate data entry device, and verify data for accuracy.
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
Select appropriate materials needed for tasks.
Read source documents and enter data into fields.
Compile, sort, and verify data accuracy before entry.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Monitoring

Writing

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

SAP

Google Docs

Job description

Data Entry Keyer Example: Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Life As a Data Entry Keyer

Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
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.

Below is a list of the skills most Data Entry Keyers say are important on the job.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Data Entry Keyer Jobs

Data Capture Clerk
Data Transcriber
Card Puncher

In the United States, there were 203,800 jobs for Data Entry Keyer in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Data Entry Keyer. There will be an estimated 16,800 positions for Data Entry Keyer per year.

The states with the most job growth for Data Entry Keyer are Alaska, Maryland, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, New Jersey, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Data Entry Keyers Make A Lot Of Money?

The typical yearly salary for Data Entry Keyers is somewhere between $22,460 and $48,010. Data Entry Keyers who work in District of Columbia, Connecticut, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

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