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Data Entry Specialist or Assistant Needed Urgently
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Hourly ‐ Posted 17 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
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Entry
Experience level

I’m employing a number of freelancers whose skill set consists of the skills highlighted on this job post. KEEP IN MIND It requires no…

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Data Entry
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Fixed-price ‐ Posted 16 hours ago

$60
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Tab 1 ("rules") has the rules for classifying the links on tab 2 ("data"). Please go through the rows on the data tab and enter in colu…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

3 to 6 months
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About Diana Health  Diana Health is a high-growth network of modern women's health practices.  We are on a mission to set a new standar…

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Hourly ‐ Posted 16 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
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1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
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Lead Generation Specialist Fixed-price - Entry level - Est. Budget: $125 - Posted 1 minute ago We are seeking a skilled lead generation…

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We are looking for someone who has a FAST and SECURE connection to go in and update our email sending frequency. This is a 1 hour vide…

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Hourly ‐ Posted 17 hours ago

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1 to 3 months
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More than 6 months
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Greetings, Thank you for taking time to applying for this job Post. Please read the following requirements 1. You must be know Englis…

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Woocommerce Product Entry / Management
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Hourly ‐ Posted 16 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

I am looking for somebody for a full time full time consistent serious job position. the job will include managing our full product in…

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$5
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Entry
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Take the scientific Body Type Quiz to scientifically test and identify your scientific body type as well as general overall science-bas…

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$50
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Dear Freelancers, I am looking to hire a group of people to perform some very easy tasks. You will be provided with training, step by…

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Data Entry Specialists on Upwork
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How to Become a Data Entry Specialist

Data entry specialists are detail-oriented professionals who transfer written data into electronic data. Data entry specialists usually have at least a high school diploma or a professional certificate. An undergraduate degree is not required, and most data entry specialist positions are entry level.

Examples of jobs that data entry specialists may have include data entry clerk, data entry operator, healthcare typist, administrative assistant, and bookkeeping office clerk. An entry-level data entry clerk, for example, may use their computer skills toward working with Microsoft Excel. More information is available at the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website.

What does a data entry specialist do?

Data entry specialists are the critical liaison between information contained on paper and electronic data within a computer database. Data entry specialists manage the transfer of written information from hard copy to computer file copy through keying information into a system or a database.

Information handled by data entry specialists includes bills, reports, canceled checks, and other information that requires typing into an electronic portal or database for archiving and eventual retrieval for reports and analysis.

What skills do I need to become a data entry specialist?

There are no specific educational requirements necessary to become a data entry specialist. Most specialists have at least a high school diploma or a GED and might also obtain a professional certificate. Otherwise, the required skills to become a data entry specialist include:

  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency with standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office suite
  • Fast typing skills
  • Ability to edit
  • Ability to work for consecutive hours on a daily basis

Most recommend a bachelor’s degree or data entry experience in computer applications or other related fields for a career path.

What are the job responsibilities of a data entry specialist?

The responsibilities of a full-time data entry specialist revolve around typing and attention to detail. They can include but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring accurate transferring of data from hard copy to digital copy
  • Identifying possible errors and mistakes in hard copy prior to input
  • Checking data entry work for accuracy and clarity

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