An example of this in the banking industry is automatic teller machines. As telecommunications technology improves, many organizations will network computers allowing more data to be electronically transmitted, thus avoiding the reentry of data. Job prospects will be brightest for those typists, word processors, and data entry keyers with the best technical skills. Applicants for such positions, however, will increasingly need to be flexible and willing to continuously develop their skills. In particular, the more computer software packages these workers know or expertise they have in combining word processing with graphics or spreadsheets, the better their job opportunities will be.
Typists generally receive higher salaries if they have word processing experience.
In some metropolitan areas, higher salaries are paid because of shortages of qualified personnel. Related Occupations Typists, word processors, and data entry keyers must transcribe information quickly. Other workers who must deliver information in a timely manner are stenographers, court reporters, dispatchers, and telephone operators. Sources of Additional Information For information about job opportunities in data entry, contact the nearest office of the State employment service. These files are in the public domain and may be freely reproduced.