How to Train For Home Data Entry Jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for a data entry professional is $28,000 (statistics as of May 2009). The nature of a data entry job makes it ideal for working from home. Some companies outsource online data entry jobs to capable people who work at home. One of the best ways to get a data entry job is to train first using software and online tools. Keep in mind that you can learn data entry skills on your own without having to pay for an expensive training program.
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Use TestedOK Software's Data Entry Test to prepare for a home data entry job. This is a software program that allows you to take tests to hone your data entry skills, then assesses areas where you need improvement. Learn 10-key, alpha and alphanumeric typing with this software. You can practice on the software in practice mode and then take a formal test in test mode. Try out the software for a period, then purchase the full version if you wish.
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Learn data entry skills using Nimble Fingers, a free online typing test. You need Java installed on your computer to use this tool. This is a free training tool containing a list of resources, including flash cards, keyboard exercises and finger dexterity tips. Choose from a beginner, intermediate and advanced user test to try out your skills after navigating the training resources.
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Try Ainsworth Keypad Trainer as another way to improve your typing skills to get a home data entry job. The software trains you to type both numbers and letters without looking at the keys with easy drills. It evaluates your improvement over time. Take standardized tests to gauge whether you're ready to work successfully in the data entry field. You can also print and save your test results for your records.
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