Occupation information for Word Processors and Typists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
• Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
• 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.
• Transmit work electronically to other locations.
• Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.
• 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.
• Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
• Manage schedules and set dates, times, and locations for meetings and appointments.

Tools:

• Desktop calculator
• Franking or postage machines
• Laser fax machine
• Paper shredding machines or accessories
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Customer relationship management CRM software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Office suite software

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