Earn as a Data Entry Specialist

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Today, data entry is one of the most popular online jobs. Data entry entails entering information into programs such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The majority of this data consists of personal records, bills, and others. Furthermore, you must collect and maintain data, organize files, and so forth. Because it is an entry-level position, you can work as a data entry specialist even if you do not have a college degree. However, learning the fundamentals of this online job will be beneficial. It will also give you an advantage if you type quickly. Continue reading if you want to work as a data entry specialist.

Take a Course Online
A high school diploma will suffice if you do not have a college diploma. However, it is preferable if you take an online data entry course. You can take advantage of free data entry courses available online. To get started, look into LinkedIn or YouTube.

Boost your Typing Skills
Working as a data entry specialist requires exceptional typing skills. There are lots of websites available to help you improve your typing skills. It should be more than 40 WPM (words per minute). Don't forget to work on your grammar as well.

Learn How to Use Microsoft Excel
For this job, you must learn how to use Microsoft Excel. Most employers want someone who is an expert in this field because you will be using it a lot to input data and calculate using various formulas.

 

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Even LibreOffice Calc has a lot of functions like Microsoft Excel one. So they are pratically the same if you are someone that wants to use LibreOffice Calc instead of Microsoft Excel for data entry.