10 Legit Data Entry Jobs You Can Do From Home





Are you a fast and accurate typist? Do you want the flexibility of working at home while completing simple typing tasks? If so, data entry may be the perfect work-from-home job for you.


What is Data Entry? 

Data entry has been around since there have been typewriters, and even though we use computers and laptops now, the general concept is the same. In short, it requires you to take a recorded or hard copy of a transcript and input it into a computer database. 


How you perform data entry varies from company to company but can include anything from scanning documents to listening to audio clips and transcribing information to simply inputting answers from a survey. 


What Skills Are Required For At-Home Data Entry Jobs? 

While there is no degree required to start a data entry job, in general, you’ll need a high school diploma or GED. In addition, you’ll need to have the following soft skills and working knowledge of the programs below.


Basic Computer Skills Needed for Data Entry Positions

Here is a quick overview of the basic skills you’ll likely need to apply for these jobs.


Computer Skills

While the specifics surrounding the type of computer skills you’ll need will vary depending on the position, below are some of the basics you should be aware of as you investigate and apply to data entry jobs. 


Typing

Your ability to type with accuracy and speed can determine how much money you make. In general, the faster you can type, the more money you’ll earn typing from home. 


According to Aptitude Test, most data entry positions require you to type at least 45 words per minute (WPM). If you’re uncertain how fast you type, you can test your typing speed for free online with one of these sites: 


Typing Test

KeyHero

Spreadsheets

Knowing how to organize data into spreadsheets is a standard skill set needed in data entry. Thankfully, if you don’t have a ton of experience here, you can practice data entry on your own using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, two of the most common programs used by companies, to gain a bit of experience and confidence beforehand. 


Google Docs

From Google Drive and Docs to Slides and Sheets, many companies are linked to some aspect of Google. If you’re not well-versed with Google-based products, sign up for a professional account, and start exploring! 


Microsoft Word

At some point in your data entry career, you’ll more than likely be asked to type something into a Word Document. Getting a basic grasp on some of the features of Word is a great way to add one more bullet point of experience to your resume.


Organizational Skills

Organizational skills are a necessity for work-at-home success as a data entry specialist, from organizing email communications, electronic files and folders, meeting deadlines, and completing projects for several clients. Your ability to organize will be essential to your overall success as you work from home. 


Communication Skills

Understanding the significance of clear, timely communication is an integral part of establishing yourself as a dedicated, professional data entry specialist.


Common Communication Platforms Used in Data Entry Jobs

Below are some possible methods of communication your employer may use for day-to-day interactions. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with these communication methods to ensure your professionalism and reliability with your employer. 


Email: Familiarizing yourself with email communication is necessary as you participate in more work-from-home opportunities. Creating an email address associated with your website or your business name establishes trust and authority when potential employers contact you. 

Video Conferencing: Video conferencing, such as Google Meet and Zoom, has become increasingly popular in the last year. Sign up for a free account for either one of these platforms and even hold a meeting or two with family and friends to become more familiarized with them. 

Live Chat: Live chat via Facebook messenger or other platforms such as Slack, Telegram, or Voxer are popular with companies around the globe. These instant messaging systems are often convenient when immediate communication regarding projects is needed.

Now that you’re prepared with what you’ll need to be successful let’s dive into data entry jobs you can do from home.


Companies Hiring Data Entry Clerks

1. Capital Typing

Capital Typing offers data entry services for businesses and offers remote full-time and part-time data entry positions for individuals hired as independent contractors. 


Most jobs through Capital Typing are transcription jobs, but there are also content writing positions that come up on occasion! 


Positions change, so bookmark this website to refer back to if there isn’t a position you would like! 


2. Kendall Creek Communications

Kendall Creek is a US-based company that hires independent contractors for data entry and research positions for larger companies. 


As an independent contractor for Kendall Creek, you’ll complete data entry for:


Legal transcription

Social security files 

Veterans Affairs 

Immigration

Legal clients 

Pay rates are set by the client but typically pay $1.25-$2.00 per double-spaced page; not a lot of money. You can accept or decline jobs before getting started.



3. Xerox 

Xerox boasts a virtual office program with more than 8,000 work-from-home employees. They consistently hire for a variety of positions, including data entry and verification clerks. For these roles, it’s best to go to their website and send in your resume, and they will notify you of available jobs. 


4. Axion Data Services

Axion Data Services hires US-based independent contractors for part-time data entry work. However, because these positions are in high demand, they rarely have openings, but they still encourage job seekers to apply. For these positions, you must have a high school diploma, prior experience, pass a criminal background check, and have the ability to type 50 WPM. Payments are distributed biweekly via direct deposit, and pay is per piece completed.


5. Sigtrack

Sigtrack hires freelance data entry clerks from all states except California and Massachusetts. For these independent contracting roles, you must be able to accept payments via PayPal, be a US resident, and have your own computer (Mac or PC) with updated software. With Sigtrack, you’re paid per unit and your accuracy rate, so you’ll need to be detail-oriented. According to reviews on Glassdoor, the assignments can be challenging and tedious, and training is on your own.


6. Conduent

Conduent is a business process outsourcing company that has a wide variety of remote job openings. Positions include administrative assistants, customer service representatives, claims, HR, data entry jobs, and more. To find the online data entry jobs on their site, type in “data entry” in the keyword search box and select the remote checkbox. Many of Conduent’s positions are location-dependent, and each company has different qualifications and pay rates.  


7. Gainwell Technologies

Gainwell hires a wide variety of employees and occasionally has openings for remote data entry operators. To find the jobs, you’ll need to type in the keyword “data entry” and “remote”. Most positions are location-dependent, and they currently have openings in the US, Puerto Rico, and Bangalore, India. 


8. CVS Health

Another great place to find work-from-home data entry jobs is CVS Health. While they sometimes have straight data entry positions, more often, they have remote openings for electronic eligibility consultants, pharmacy clerks, and administrative assistant roles. These generally require prior data entry and word processing experience. To find these positions, type in the keyword “data entry” and select fully remote and WFH flexible under the filters.


9. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is an online job board where I started my journey as a work-at-home woman. This site holds many legitimate job opportunities in data entry and every area imaginable within the realm of working at home. The cool thing about FlexJobs is they hand-screen every job listing for legitimacy, so you never have to worry about data entry scams.



10. General Transcription Jobs

While medical and legal transcription jobs are two popular options for data entry job seekers, general transcription is another excellent opportunity to make money in this field. As a transcriptionist, you’ll listen to audio files and transcribe them into written documents. You’ll most likely take a generalized test for typing speed and accuracy. Most companies pay per audio minute for general transcription. 


Here are a few companies hiring for general transcription work: 


Appen

Scribie

Rev

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