Word Processors and Typists

Also known as: Addresser, Bordereau Clerk, Clerk Specialist (+36 more)

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.

🎓 Experience Level 2 (Some preparation needed) 📈 Management & Entrepreneurship

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What You'll Do

Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation, or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.
File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
Print and make copies of work.
Keep records of work performed.
Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
Collate pages of reports and other documents.
Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.5/5

Active Listening 3.25/5

Writing 3.25/5

Speaking 3.0/5

Monitoring 3.0/5

Time Management 3.0/5

Service Orientation 2.88/5

Critical Thinking 2.75/5

Mathematics 2.62/5

Social Perceptiveness 2.62/5

Coordination 2.62/5

Judgment and Decision Making 2.5/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Cautiousness, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 4.0/5

Written Comprehension 3.75/5

Speech Recognition 3.5/5

Oral Comprehension 3.38/5

Written Expression 3.25/5

Oral Expression 3.12/5

Information Ordering 3.12/5

Wrist-Finger Speed 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Act! Adobe Acrobat Blackbaud CRM Corel WordPerfect Office Suite FileMaker Pro Google Workspace software IBM Notes Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle PeopleSoft Oracle Siebel CRM SAP software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.85/5)
Dependability (High importance: 4.57/5)
Integrity (High importance: 3.89/5)
Cautiousness (High importance: 3.86/5)
Cooperation (High importance: 3.45/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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