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Nov 17
7 Crucial Skills to Become an In-demand Data Entry Specialist

7 Crucial Skills to Become an In-demand Data Entry Specialist

  • November 17, 2020
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For those looking for an online job, what is the best career for you? Well, it depends on your talents. And one in-demand career you can go for is becoming a data entry specialist.

 

What Does a Data Entry Specialist Do

What Does a Data Entry Specialist Do?

Companies handle many data points that they need to encode in the system. This database of important information allows them to create campaigns to improve their bottom line. But these admin tasks are quite time-consuming. That’s where data entry specialists come in.

Data entry specialists input data, verify its accuracy, correct erroneous data, and manage data flow. They do this with confidentiality as some might handle sensitive information like customer and product reports.

Data Entry Specialist

Here is the salary range for data entry personnel. But more than just typing, how do you become an in-demand data entry specialist? Here are 7 skills you can hone to turn into one.

 

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

When you enter a data entry career, you are not secluded in a computer desk. You need to communicate either written or verbal with your colleagues to know details about the data. So if you want to be an in-demand data entry specialist, you should master written and verbal communication.

 

Fast Typing Skills

Fast Typing Skills

How much data can you process? Sometimes, time is of the essence. As a data entry specialist, you should have fast fingers to input the data as quickly as possible. Companies are looking for typing speeds around at least 30-40 words per minute. The more, the better.

 

Accuracy in Typing

Accuracy in Typing

Typing fast doesn’t mean anything if you input the wrong data. That’s why you need accuracy in typing. You should also be accurate because these might be the basis for crucial business decisions. A lot of mistakes might mean crude data. Aim to balance your speed with accurate typing.

If you want to check your typing speed and accuracy, you can take online typing tests to hone your typing skills further.

 

Software Tips and tricks

Software Tips and Tricks

To make your typing faster, you need to know specific shortcuts and software hacks. Shortcuts might mean a few seconds of saved time. But mastering this can compound into more hours of productivity when done right.

For example, most of your data entry jobs use spreadsheets. You need to know some excel hacks to sprint your way to success.

 

Attention to Details

Attention to Detail

Alongside entering news data, you might need to correct some wrong ones. With this, you need to have attention to detail. As much as possible, you need to spot unknowing errors and patterns in order to make the company’s data error-free.

 

Research Skills

Research Skills

Sometimes, data might not be available in front of you. So as a data entry specialist, you need to know how to find it. Depending on the industry, you should be adept in your research skills.

Should you look into forums? Are there specific communities where you can find information? Or maybe some Google search techniques might come in handy. Your research ability will play a big part in your career.

 

Time for Proofreading

Time for Proofreading

But we all make mistakes. After all, we’re just human. It’s alright to make mistakes as long as you can correct it.

So in your data entry journey, proofreading is a crucial step. Always allot time to proofread. In this way, you might not be accurate at the onset, but you can surely spot errors along the way.

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

There you have it! Here are 7 crucial skills for your data entry career. If you’re looking for data entry opportunities, check this link to find out more. Cheers!

 

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