WHAT ARE DATA ENTRY JOB??????
Data entry is a broad term that encompasses a number of occupations. These
Data entry is a broad term that encompasses a number of occupations. These
include electronic data processors, typists, word processors, transcribers, coders and clerks.
In essence, data entry means to operate equipment, often a keyboard, that inputs
(alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic) data into a company’s system. The data entry operator may be required to verify or edit data as it is entered.
And while many of the data entry positions listed above fall under the data entry umbrella, jobs that are advertised as “data entry jobs” usually require the least skills and in turn pay the least. Specialized data entry positions, like medical transcriptionists, require more training.
In Details it is:-
a) Database information upgrading
Many databases need regular and frequent updating, especially databases with large number of fields and data. This task may involve revision of entered data like telephone numbers, physical addresses and names etc. Although this job type is not as common because of efficiency in database management systems, in some cases manual intervention is required to correct wrong databases.
b) List preparation
Every piece of information in a computer requires manual entry. At times, manual compilation and crosschecking are necessary before data is entered into the computer system. Data entry jobs involve crosschecking this information, compiling, proofing and sometimes even researching before entering. This kind of job is common and done routinely but the greatest difficulty is encountering illegible handwriting or pieces of information that do not add up. In most cases, this type of data job is assigned to two different people and later their results compared for any discrepancies.
c) Secretarial typing and editing
This includes typing memos, letters, reports and newsletters. It may involve typing from an audio or video recording or researching on particular information online. This data entry job demands a great deal of attention to detail, fast typing speeds, efficiency in use of computer and word processing software and knowledge of language being used.
d) Catalog description
From the name, this data entry job involves creating catalogs from product descriptions and filling them on forms or in documents. The data entry worker is expected to give life to a product to convince a buyer to buy a product by writing a catalog entry that is exciting, relevant and positive.
Many databases need regular and frequent updating, especially databases with large number of fields and data. This task may involve revision of entered data like telephone numbers, physical addresses and names etc. Although this job type is not as common because of efficiency in database management systems, in some cases manual intervention is required to correct wrong databases.
b) List preparation
Every piece of information in a computer requires manual entry. At times, manual compilation and crosschecking are necessary before data is entered into the computer system. Data entry jobs involve crosschecking this information, compiling, proofing and sometimes even researching before entering. This kind of job is common and done routinely but the greatest difficulty is encountering illegible handwriting or pieces of information that do not add up. In most cases, this type of data job is assigned to two different people and later their results compared for any discrepancies.
c) Secretarial typing and editing
This includes typing memos, letters, reports and newsletters. It may involve typing from an audio or video recording or researching on particular information online. This data entry job demands a great deal of attention to detail, fast typing speeds, efficiency in use of computer and word processing software and knowledge of language being used.
d) Catalog description
From the name, this data entry job involves creating catalogs from product descriptions and filling them on forms or in documents. The data entry worker is expected to give life to a product to convince a buyer to buy a product by writing a catalog entry that is exciting, relevant and positive.
