Many office job roles require employees to be able to type large amounts of text quickly and accurately. Good typing technique is more than a useful skill, as a mistake by a data entry clerk or ...

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Good typing speeds are relative to job descriptions. For example, data entry positions usually require 60-80 words per minute. Medical transcriptionists, paralegals and executive secretaries should be ...