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Read the source carefully, put each value in the right field and flag incomplete entries according to the employer\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How accuracy is checked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some workflows compare the entered record against the original. Others use a separate verification step or a second pass to identify differences. Ask how the employer measures both speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to practice first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a sample set of names, dates and numbers. Enter it into a spreadsheet, compare it with your source and look for patterns in your errors, such as transposed digits or lost leading zeros.<\/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>. 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