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Type my CV / Resume Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$20
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

Using the data in my LinkedIn profile, type a CV in Word. Lots of data --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorysarnold/ Trying to add…

Data Entry Microsoft Word CV Resume Writing
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job Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$30
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

DevOps consulting needed to support database migration (AWS) Network admin to upgrade infrastructure for remote work Security enginee…

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Data Platform Lead : Big Data, Python, Data Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$1,000
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

Experience level: Senior (6 years plus) Tech stack used: Big Data, Python, Data Pipelines, Pandas, Numpy, AWS, NoSQL, CI/CD, Serverless…

Data Entry Data Science Big Data Python
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10 minutes Task Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$10
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Intermediate
Experience level

I need a bubble developer to differentiate between 2 bubble design thing. I find it difficult to understand how it works. Just 10-15 mi…

Data Entry Administrative Support French Microsoft Word Data Entry Jobs English
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Close.co CRM Expert Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

Our Canadian medical device company is seeking a Close.co CRM expert. The role demands a deep understanding and proficiency in Close.co…

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Shopify Product Research & uploading Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$20
Fixed-price

Entry
Experience level

Hello, I am looking for someone who has a deep understanding of finding winning products & offers. NEW PRODUCTS NOT SATURATED. We sell…

Data Entry Administrative Support Dropshipping Microsoft Excel AliExpress Product Listings Data Entry Jobs
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Need email adress Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

30+ hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

Need email adress with password. Want to create 5-5 email adress with phone number verifed with following coutry. United kingdom United…

Data Entry Email Communication
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People to find research participants in Puerto Rico Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$15
Fixed-price

Entry
Experience level

We are Smart Research and we are doing a project in Puerto Rico and we to find 7 people in Puerto Rico who fit the following criteria:…

Data Entry Market Research Facebook Instagram
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Skip-Trace 9 Names Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$20
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Project Title: Skip-Trace 9 Names Project Description: Objective: We need to Skip-Trace 9 Names in the USA and need results within 24…

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$100
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Intermediate
Experience level

Looking for someone to quickly create a 200 text sample test of Grok YOU must have access to Grok (X generative AI) Prompts will be p…

Data Entry Computer Skills Communications
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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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