O*NET-SOC 43-9022.00

Word Processors and Typists

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.507/2017
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2507/2017
Writing2.A.1.c3.2507/2017
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.007/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d3.007/2017
Time Management2.B.5.a3.007/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2017
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7507/2017
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.507/2017
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.3807/2017
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.2507/2017
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.1207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.Core9007/2017
Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.Core9007/2017
File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.Core9007/2017
Print and make copies of work.Core8907/2017
Transmit work electronically to other locations.Core9007/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.611/2023
Realistic2.8711/2023
Social2.2711/2023
Artistic2.2211/2023
Investigative1.9311/2023
Enterprising1.9211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.