work at home Jobs: Typing and Document Creation

One skill area that can be very useful in securing work-at-home employment is typing.  A person with relatively good typing speed and accuracy can usually secure work as a document creator, editor or transcriber.  There are various sites that will test your typing speed for free and offer you a certified typing certificate for a nominal fee.

Once you have completed your typing certification, which will lend credibility to your skills, begin by creating samples of various kinds of documents you would like to use if asked for samples from potential employers.  Documents such as resumes, business letters, newsletters or product descriptions will serve very as good document and typing samples.

 When providing typing and document creation services, there are a number of fields you can cater to that will offer you various types of clients.

Doctors-Some doctor’s now need transcription of their audio files through digital means.  This means that if you have the basic updated computer with media software installed, you will be able to play their files and type notes for them.  This can be a valuable group to advertise your services to.

Students-Local college students are in need of document creation and editing services on a regular basis.  Many college students, especially graduates, will regularly use proofreading services when completing their papers.  Medical students will also utilize the help of a professional when creating their personal statements to apply to residency programs.

Typing Services for Business Owners-This service can be very convenient and affordable for smaller business owners especially.  The convenience of just emailing a request to a typist for a business letter or newsletter/flyer creation can be a benefit and timesaver for business owners who do not employ a full-time secretary.

These are just a few of the groups of people that use typing services regularly.  Advertising your services to them through business cards, flyers or a newspaper ad can bring in new customers and help build your clientele. 

Typists charge different amounts for their services.  Some charge by the word, line, page or by hour.  It really depends on what your time is worth to you.  Don’t hesitate to put your skills to use by starting your own home based typing service.

Free Typing Tests & Certifications:

www.typingtest.com

www.typingcertification.com

Posted:Thursday, August 02, 2007