Data Entry Clerk resume keywords

These are the skills, tools and certifications that show up most often in data entry clerk job postings in the US. Use only the ones that are true for you.

Asked for in most postings

• data entry
• typing speed
• accuracy
• Microsoft Excel
• database management
• records maintenance
• attention to detail
• confidentiality

Often listed as a plus

• 10-key
• Google Sheets
• data verification
• scanning
• CRM software
• invoice processing

Example: the same experience, written two ways

Before: Entered data into the computer.

After: Entered and verified 400+ customer records a day in Excel and the company CRM at 65 WPM with a 99.8% accuracy rate.

Tip: State your typing speed (WPM) and 10-key speed if you know them. Many postings list a minimum.

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