What is a statistical typist and how to become one

Key steps to become a statistical typist

1. Explore statistical typist education requirements

   Most common statistical typist degrees

   High School Diploma

   33.3 %

   Bachelor's

   29.6 %

   Associate

   25.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific statistical typist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Statements	54.23%
   Word Processing	17.01%
   Scheduling Appointments	15.36%
   Audit Reports	13.40%

3. Complete relevant statistical typist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New statistical typists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a statistical typist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real statistical typist resumes.

4. Research statistical typist duties and responsibilities

   • Assist CPA's in every aspect of their work for both audit and tax.
   • Type medical letters via dictation machine, copy and send to patient's primary physicians.
   • complete high volume typing projects for various large companies, prepare PowerPoint presentations, organize data into a presentable format
   • Type and proofread correspondence for designate staff members, and verify eligibility of Medicaid clients.

5. Apply for statistical typist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a statistical typist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams