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Data entry keyers transfer information

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from paper documents to digital formats,

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including Internet databases

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and computer programs.

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The specifics of their duties

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can vary significantly

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based on their employer,

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ranging from scanning documents

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and sending them in emails,

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to carefully transcribing text

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into data fields in programs and databases.

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Keyers call on skills to maintain records

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and communicate with others

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on a daily basis,

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proofreading skills are also important

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to locate any errors.

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Even more importantly,

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an eye for detail and accuracy

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are the top qualifications

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for data entry keyers,

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as mistakes can sometimes

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have serious repercussions.

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Data entry keyers typically work

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a set schedule of 40 hours a week in offices.

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While specific software programs

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vary from position to position,

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training can often be done on-the-job.

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A high school diploma or equivalent

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is the typical education requirement.