Data Entry Operator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Data Entry Operator:

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as data entry clerk
  • Fast typing skills 
  • Excellent knowledge of word processing tools
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
  • Critical thinker
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • x years of experience with spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
  • Basic understanding of databases
  • Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
  • Great attention to detail

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Data Entry Operator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Data Entry Operator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.