How fast do I need to type for a data entry/clerical job?

Question

Not just words per minute but keystrokes too?

Answer 1

ksph = keystrokes per hour

Data entry is entering information as opposed to typing and formatting a letter.

Ideally, 10K (thousand) is a shoe-in at most any businesses and equals 40-45 wpm (words per minute)

I've heard of employment agencies bringing people on who had as low as 6K but that equals about 25 words per minute.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have never come across a job description that wants to know strokes per minute. WPM yes that's a given. I wold thing anywhere from 40-50 wpm would be good. I type about 60-70 wpm and my boss was completely impressed by that when he hired me. But I think 40-50 is a good median.

Answer 4

I don't know about keystrokes as I've never hired on that basis. But typical entry level typing speed would be 35 CORRECT words per minute. Most secretarial/adm assist type jobs will require 50 CWPM. It isn't just speed; it's accuracy.

Answer 5

It mainly depends on what type of data entry and for whom you're working for.
Data entry can be numeric or alpha only, or it can be alpha-numeric.
Keystroke requirements could range anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 kph or at least 50 wpm. The higher your keystrokes per hour, the better.

Answer 6

How Fast Do You Type

Answer 7

I think 60 WPM would be a good start. 40 WPM for minimum wage. but 80-100 would put you a cut above other applicants.

Answer 8

Depend on your job requirement, usually minimum 35 i think, some go up to 65 depend you position.

Answer 9

I think the standard requirement now a days is between 35-45 wpm....goodluck!

Answer 10

Anywhere from 40-60 words....correctly.... However the job itself that you are applying for usually indicates what they are looking for.