Data Entry Keyers
Data Capture Specialist, Data Entry Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Data Transcriber
Select a military branch to see samples.
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130H; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-37; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RC-135; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-8; Command and Control Battle Management Operations; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Superintendent; Fleet Management And Analysis Apprentice; Health Services Management Helper; Personnel Journeyman
Field Artillery (FA) Weapons Locating Radar (WLR) Specialist; Fire Control Specialist; Joint Fire Support Specialist; Unit Supply Specialist
Electronics Technician; Gunner's Mate; Marine Safety Specialist Deck; Marine Safety Specialist Engineer
Artillery Systems Technician; Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist; Aviation Operations Specialist; Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager; Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer; Field Artillery Fire Controlman; Fire Support Marine; Heavy Ordnance Vehicle Repairer/Technician; Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician; Small Arms Repairer/Technician
Administrative Assistant; Administrative Supervisor; Aviation Maintenance Administrationman; F-18 Automated Maintenance Environment Operator; Fire Controlman; Fire Controlman (AEGIS); Office Manager; Optimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analysis IMA; Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Command Operations Maintenance Information System (NALCOMIS) Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Aviation Supply Systems Specialist; Personnel Specialist
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What they do:
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
On the job, you would:
- Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
- Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- administrative services
- customer service
Safety and Government
- law and government
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Microsoft Access
Word processing software
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
Medical software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Medical procedure coding software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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