Word Processors and Typists Go Back to List Use word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
	Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
	Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
	Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.
	File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents.
	Print and make copies of work.
	Keep records of work performed.
	Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
	Collate pages of reports and other documents prepared.
	Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $55,364.00 $26.62  $20.02  $22.31 - $30.99  Bridgeport/Stamford $58,696.00 $28.22  $20.98  $23.62 - $34.84  Hartford $54,632.00 $26.26  $21.16  $22.31 - $30.99  New Haven $55,282.00 $26.57  $20.18  $22.58 - $30.67  New London/Norwich $58,098.00 $27.93  $22.79  $23.81 - $30.44

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   17   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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