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Word Processors and Typists

Also called: Clerk Typist, Keyboard Specialist, Typist, Word Processor

What they do:

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.

On the job, you would:
  • Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
  • Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
  • File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • administrative services
  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Social

  • looking for ways to help people

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • order or arrange things
  • group things in different ways

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Initiative

Office suite software

  • Google Workspace software
  • Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Act!
  • Blackbaud CRM

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $44,330

Education

High school diploma/GED or some college is usually needed.