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Flag missing information instead of guessing what belongs in a field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enter the data consistently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the specified field formats and use the same naming conventions every time. If you find a duplicate or a field that does not match the source, follow the team\u2019s process for marking an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify before handing off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare a sample or full batch against the source as required. Record corrections and note any entries someone else needs to review. A clear handoff makes the next person\u2019s job easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice common data entry tasks on a sample batch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create ten fictional invoices and a spreadsheet with columns for the invoice number, date, and amount. Give one invoice a blank date and give two the same number. Enter the clear records and mark the exceptions according to the sample instructions you set for yourself. Keep a copy of the source so you can see exactly what was recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the handoff before you finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count the source records and reconcile them against the finished batch. Verify that the exceptions are still visible and that the next reviewer can understand why you flagged them. A brief note on unresolved records is easier for someone else to act on than a spreadsheet they have to check from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detail, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/summary\/43-9021.00\">O*NET\u2019s data entry keyer profile<\/a>. Also see <a href=\"https:\/\/lifetosuccess.com\/blog\/data-entry-job-qualifications-2\/\">Data Entry Job Qualifications<\/a> for another part of this series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data entry tasks can include reviewing a source, entering information and checking it afterward. Understanding the whole process helps you see what a job involves beyond typing. Prepare the source documents Sort documents by the method the team uses. Check that files are legible, complete and assigned to the right batch. 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