Editing Data entry clerk (section)

==Education and training==
For the job as a data entry clerk, competent [[math]] and [[English language|English]] skills may be necessary.<ref name="Data Entry Requirements">{{cite web |url=https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/DataEntryClerk.aspx |title=Job Description of Data Entry |website=NationalCareersService.Direct.Gov |access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref> The worker will need to be very familiar with office software such as word processors, databases, and spreadsheets.<ref name="Data Entry Requirements"/><ref name="Data Entry Qualifications">{{cite web |url=http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Data_Entry_Clerk/Hourly_Rate |title=Most organizations do not require any education higher than a high school diploma |website=[[Payscale.com]] |access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref> One must have quickness, focus, and customer service skills.<ref name="Data Entry Requirements"/>

Education higher than a [[high school diploma]] is often not required, but some companies require a bachelor's degree.<ref name="Data Entry Qualifications"/> Companies also hope the worker will have one year of experience in a related field.<ref name="Data Entry Qualifications"/>