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| card-tape converter operator |
| computer terminal operator |
| control clerk, data processing |
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Nature of work
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| Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They are employed in the private and public sectors. |
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Fields of interest
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| Working in an office |
| Working with computers, information technology, and communications |
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Main duties
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| Data entry clerks perform some or all of the following duties: |
| - Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture |
| - Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools |
| - Import and/or export data between different kinds of software |
| - Verify accuracy and completeness of data |
| - Identify, label and organize electronic storage media |
| - Maintain libraries of electronic storage media |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Interests |
| * Physical activities |
| * Aptitudes |
| * Environmental conditions |
| * Data, people, things |
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Data Entry Clerks (1422)
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Employment requirements
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| * Completion of secondary school may be required. |
| * College or other courses in data entry may be required. |
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Skill type
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| Business, finance and administration |
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Skill level
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| Intermediate |
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| * Progression to senior positions is possible with experience. |
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