Specialists on Work From Home Data Entry are responsible for typing data from audio tracks or hard copies of documents into a computer. These workers have excellent typing speed and a good command over language to meet specific requirements of this industry. Some of the most common jobs in this area are medical transcriptions, online writing projects, article writing, email forwarding, freelance writing projects, among other duties.

Work From Home Data Entry specialists usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Writing articles.
• Copying codes.
• Using a keyboard to enter information into a database.
•   Transcribing audio files.
• Reviewing documents.

• Having customer service skills.
• Being able to remain alert after long hours of work.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being able to proofread texts.
• Having good spelling and grammar skills.
• Being organized.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being able to perform various tasks at the same time.
• Having IT skills.
• Being accurate.

Applicants for Work From Home Data Entry need to have a High School Diploma or equivalent academic qualifications as minimum education requirements. They also need to have specific skills such as computer knowledge and fast typing. Some employers require candidates being able to type at least fifty words per minute, while others require seventy to eighty words per minute. Persons who want to improve their typing speed can take programs at local community colleges or online courses. Experience is other valuable point for companies, so it is recommended to have one year of data entry experience in order to have better job opportunities.