Data entry worker
データにゅうりょくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Computer and Office Equipment Operation Occupations
- Minor : Data Entry Clerks
Summary
An office job that accurately and quickly inputs and updates numerical and character information into systems and databases.
Description
Data entry workers handle the input and updating of customer information, transaction data, and the like into dedicated systems or spreadsheets. To accurately process large volumes of data, a certain typing speed and accuracy are required. They also perform checks to prevent input errors, corrections for character recognition software (OCR), and standardization of data formats. Most tasks are routine, following manuals, so awareness of operational efficiency and quality control is important.
Future Outlook
With the increasing use of RPA and AI, simple input tasks are being automated, leading to a declining demand. On the other hand, skills in data quality management, correction work, and higher-value data processing will become necessary.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Prioritizes accuracy
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched / Full-time / Remote / Shortened hours available
Career Path
Data entry operator → Office job (general office and accounting office) → Leader/supervisor → Office manager
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Database input and search / Office software / Typing
Recommended Skills
Data quality management / Keyboard shortcuts / OCR software / RPA tools (basic)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because input errors directly impact quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work mainly consists of routine tasks, with little need for advanced logical thinking. |
| Communication Skills | The work is mainly performed individually, so interpersonal communication is limited. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on input into specified formats, requiring no creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work follows manuals, so proactive actions are rarely required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily long hours of desk work, with relatively low physical demands. |
| Problem Solving | Troubleshooting is limited, and following manuals is common. |
Related Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist
Aliases
- Data entry operator
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