Lloyd Dcoutho

Highly accurate data entry agent/Associate with 5 years of experience, seeking a position with a Data Entry Operator With a 10-Key Typing Speed of 15,000 KPH with zero errors. Maintained 99% accuracy in two fast-paced data entry positions, entering 200 to 300 records per day. Increased efficiency for Franklin Lighting by 33% by automating tasks with MS Office

Skills:

Data entry requires quick typing speeds in order to input the necessary data into the software or database in a timely manner. Some companies set specific typing speed requirements for positions with extensive data entry responsibilities, but the average typing speed is roughly 40 to 50 words per minute.

Most employees who perform data entry input their company's data into a specific software program or spreadsheet. Understanding how these programs function and knowing how to perform basic troubleshooting are vastly useful.

Often, the information that data entry professionals input gets used by other employees for record keeping, report making, and analysis. Clear communication about the data, both verbal and written, is vital to ensure everyone who uses the information understands it.

Data entry requires significant attention to detail to ensure the information you include in your company's data tracking spreadsheet, software program or report is accurate.

Employees who work with data must be highly organized. Usually, the data you enter and track for your organization can come from a variety of sources and require some conversion or follow-up once entered. Keeping your work organized to ensure accuracy is extremely important.

Depending on the specifics of your role, some data entry professionals must record a certain amount of data during their shifts. Effectively managing your time and ensuring you're meeting quotas and goals benefit your career development and the others in your organization that uses the data.

Some data entry roles require not just inputting information into a database, but also collecting or researching the information. For those jobs, effective research and collection skills are just as important as the typing and organizational skills that accompany the actual data entry.

Often, the information a data entry clerk or other professional works with goes into an extensive, multi-layered database. Understanding the structure of the database and how each element functions can help data entry professionals use these programs as effectively as possible.

Accuracy when typing is an enormous time-saver for those employees who perform data entry. Inputting the information correctly initially saves the data entry professional time in their process and improves workflow for other employees who might access the information later.

Since the data included in a company's software or database is often used by a variety of employees, teamwork in sourcing, inputting, and reviewing the data is key. Data entry professionals should know how to collaborate and work on a team with others.

Maintaining focus on the data entry task at hand reduces errors and increases speediness. Data entry professionals should be able to focus on their work and limit distractions or multi-tasking to ensure they're maximizing their efficiency and accuracy.