A diverse range of companies need data entry workers, so having experience in the field can help you find employment in a variety of situations. In order to obtain a data entry job, you need to gain experience with computers, typing, and basic clerical skills. Responsibilities for Data Entry Enter personal customer information into databases as collected upon forms or spreadsheets Review all data for errors and report and unusually findings to management Collect and determine completed of all information before entering data into software programs Scan and print required documents needed to collect information for data entry Work following privacy guidelines as dictated by state and federal law Generate weekly and monthly reports regarding sales information or areas to be improved upon Ensure proper updates of required software and train new employees as needed on company processes File and organize paperwork used to enter data into programs to keep a record of original documents