2006-08-04 05:32:53 · 15 answers · asked by karen s 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
this is for a receptionist job where i wont be typing all the time
2006-08-04 05:40:46 · update #1
80 is good. 120 is excellent.
2006-08-04 05:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Titan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-22 18:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most jobs don't "type" any more. You need to be well versed with Windows and almost all Microsoft software (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, etc). Your keyboarding skills should be around 60 words per minute unless you are applying for an Administrative Assistant job -- then your keyboarding skills should be AT LEAST 85 wpm or more.
2006-08-04 05:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should at least be able to type 50 - 55 words per minute accurately; this is industry standard.
If you're looking to just be a receptionist and not an assistant, 30 wpm is fine.
Find yourself an employment agency; they will help you learn to type and other programs of software too, usually free of charge.
2006-08-04 05:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rebecca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most jobs don't "require" a certain typing speed unless it is for a very specific job (audio typing style jobs often give a guide line). I was recently tested at a job agency as able to type 50 wpm and they were fairly impressed and said I could easily be a typist at that speed so I'm guessing anything above 40 wpm would be fine.
2006-08-04 05:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lewiy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wpm is not the only measure of how good you can type. The great typists can clock 120 wpm, but how accurate are they. wpm and accuracy are the 2 factors that say wether you are a good typist.
For the nature of the job you are describing, if typing is only a small part of the job, don't worry. Take the test if they need it, and upsell your qualities for the other jobs you will be doing in addition to typing. They will account that your speed will increase, and that you could be a valuable asset to their organisation.
BTW, my speed was only 24 wpm at one point, but I am now telling others how to get a job. Its all about selling yourself.
2006-08-04 07:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the job type. As a legal secretary 70-80 wpm; admin asst 50-60 wpm, clerks 30-45 wpm.
2006-08-04 05:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by Dancer3d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter how fast you can type if what you type is rubbish. As long as your typing is accurate around 45 w.p.m. will be OK for a first job, but if you are older and more experienced the employers would expect you to be able to type at least 65 w.p.m. accurately.
2006-08-04 05:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by blondie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most business would prefer around 45 wpm, but usually have a very low bar set to about 25-35wpm.
2006-08-04 05:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by cannon1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 words per minute is called as a proficiency in typewriting. 80 and 120 words are all in shorthand only.
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2006-08-04 05:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by sarayu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on what type of job it is... If its a mandatory for the job I would say 50 - 70, Probably less if it is not a mandatory
2006-08-04 05:37:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋