Varied experience in different fields. Accuracy is the name of the game when it comes to the skills needed to be a data entry professional. The information we are working with is going to be used for senior level decision making and to reach customers so it's vital that it is correct. Businesses have to be sure they are mailing information to the right people. Computer literacy, an ability to work to deadlines, an ability to work fast (but without mistakes), good attention to detail combined with a job in customer services with good communications skills and telephone manner and you have a perfect candidate for the task.