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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Word Processors and Typists
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	21,770
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	20,270
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	10,260
Elementary and Secondary Schools	9,910
Legal Services	5,390
Employment Services	4,720
Business Support Services	4,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	2,460
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	2,070
Insurance Carriers	1,800

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

Related Majors & Degrees

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
	Word Processing
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
	General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Interesting Fact

Before becoming an actress and comedian, Whoopi Goldberg worked as a bricklayer, a bank teller, and even as a makeup artist at a funeral parlor.

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