Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 1, 2014

Thứ Năm, 16 tháng 1, 2014

WHAT IS DATA ENTRY?

In the Information Age, Digital era, it has become common in today's world; all the business has been automated. No paper works exist as everything is made computerized, that makes your work simple and easy. That why data entry job appears.
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I. The concept/definition of Data entry:


From Wikipedia.com, the definition of a Data entry clerk is: “A data entry clerk, sometimes called a typist, is a member of staff employed to type data into a database using a keyboard, optical scanner, or data recorder. The keyboards used can often have specialist keys and multiple colors to help in the task and speed up the work.” Data entry clerks are also known as Customs Entry Clerk, Data Input Clerk, Data Keyer, Data entry Keyer, Data Processing Clerk, Data Typist.
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To be more specific, Companies that need to file many legal documents, images, and/or other information will benefit greatly from having a data entry clerk. Software can interpret much information from documents, but it's not always accurate thus the data entry clerk makes sure the information is filed in the correct manner. Normally companies look for individuals with an aptitude to perform repetitive tasks, and have above normal typing skills. Many large organizations really need data entry workers to keep the company running smooth and prevent investing large amount of time locating documents (some may be in an archival system).

II. WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR A DATA ENTRY CLERK?

Through data entry projects that we have done, we came to the conclusion that there are 3 essential skills for a data entry clerk.

1. Office Software, Written (including Grammar) skills:

They must possess certain essential software skills like using word processors, spreadsheets, database, and other related record management software.

2. Fast typing speed:

The speed for a data entry is about 40-50 words per minute. Don't be worry about this speed because you can improve it by several ways that we mentioned in article "HOW TO IMPROVE TYPING SKILLS FOR A FRESH DATA ENTRY?"

3. Patience and concentration:

As they have to spend long hours in the same seating position doing the same job, patience and high concentration is extremely important. Having high levels of concentration and patience is not just another attribute for data entry clerks; as in case they lack this attribute, they would feel doing a thankless job, resulting in low quality output.

III. The trend of data entry jobs:

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Nowadays, most of data entry jobs are outsourced to outsourcing service agencies because companies which use data entry services can focus on their competencies; save money, save time, increase the productivity and level of quality. And of course, outsourcing services agencies will do the best in order to accomplish the jobs with the highest quality, highest accuracy.

Source: AM Outsourcing Services Agency Website

Thứ Hai, 13 tháng 1, 2014

LinkedIn- professional social network that will support you in SEO campaign.

LinkedIn is a social networking website for people in professional occupations. There are several different purposes to use your network on LinkedIn:
  • To keep in touch with the people within your own network and to always have updated information about their current occupation.
  • Via one of your network contacts, you can be introduced to an employer or business associate of choice.
  • Employers can search for qualified people, and also get them recommended from contacts the employer can trust.
  • It is possible to find contacts from a company where one would prefer to work, and to find information of the work environment.
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Because of these useful functions, LinkedIn becomes the largest professional network. Therefore, using LinkedIn is one of the ways to help you improve your website’s SEO.
There are 3 crucial things you must keep in your mind:

1. Joining in LinkedIn groups:

A lot of the groups that you can join here are regularly read and linked too. This makes them very powerful social signals should you successfully create your own discussions and link them back to your website.
→ Joining in groups: the more the better.


2. Getting more connections:

The more connections you get, the bigger the following you have on your profile. You can target CEO’s or managers, and this gives you some control over what the demographic will be of the people you are connected to. Whenever you gain a connection, you are well advised to go through their connections and invite them to connect to you, as long as they are in the industry or demographic that you will find useful to contact in the future.
A large number of connections mean that you can post content for their attention much the same as you would on Twitter or Facebook, absolutely, it will help you in SEO.
In addition, perhaps one of people in your connections will become your customer in one day.
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→ Getting more connections: The more the better.

3. Group discussions can be like guest posts:

Answer questions is the way you can PR for your business and at the same time, you can build backlinks.
LinkedIn discussion
 Group discussions: The more the better. However, remember that your answers must be useful for the askers, otherwise, they will be spams and other people will not appreciate you.

With 3 main things above, LinkedIn helps you improve your website’s SEO. Anyway, you also should create your profile and company’s profile professionally and it will be easier to attract other people.

Thứ Sáu, 3 tháng 1, 2014

HOW TO IMPROVE TYPING SKILLS FOR A FRESH DATA ENTRY?

For a data entry, the speed and accuracy of typing is one of the most essential skills. A good data entry typing speed is usually considered to be between 40-50 words per minute (40-50 WPM). How to improve the typing skill? There are several different techniques that you can do to help improve typing skills:
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1.Proper placement:
The first rule for a fresh data entry is that learn to type the proper way (no typing with one or two fingers). This means your fingers should be on the home row keys A, S, D, and F with the left hand and J, K, L with the right hand.
2.Type more and practice:
The second rule for data entry is typing and practice typing more will obviously help the most. The more you type the more familiar you will become with the computer keyboard and the position of the keys.
3.Chatting:
Online chat can be a great place for a fresh data entry to learn to type and is also usually fun at the same time. But, keep in your mind, if you're really wanting to learn to type more efficiently while chatting make sure to use proper capitalization, punctuation, and do not use chat slang.
4.Practicing through online typing tests:
Run through each of the online typing tests several times. Not only will doing each of the different tests help improve your typing, you will be able to catch your errors and notice your progression. Remember the goal: “A good data entry typing speed is usually considered to be between 40-50 words per minute”.
There are several websites providing typing tests such as:
5.Type pages of a book with lots of text:
Although not an option that is as fun as some of the other suggestions but typing everything on that page is a great way to help improve your typing.
6.Create your own blog:
Sometimes, with a data entry, typing is exceedingly boring. Why you don’t turn the boring work into something interesting? You can share your information, emotion with other people by typing a paragraph each day. Beside practice typing, it also helps you release stress after a hard-working day.
 With 6 techniques above, you also must remember “PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT”, practice typing more; the most likely you become a successful data entry in near future.
 By the way, when do a job as data entry, prepare eye drops to protect your eyes from eyestrain.