Operational Typewriter Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Explain me what do you know about our company as Typist?

I currently work within the King's trust in the Dental Institute, have done for 7 years. King's College Hospital is a large organisation spread over various sites, Princess Royal University Hospital for example. It has many departments, with many specialties. All treatment is free of charge, there can be waiting lists and also people can be denied treatment.

2. Tell me what office software are you most comfortable using?

The right data entry specialist should be comfortable with the tools you use to manage your company's information. Experience using common word processing and spreadsheet programs, like Microsoft Office or Google Docs, is a good sign.

3. Tell me what's something that most people don't know about the typewriter business?

Basically how to use them. They know how to type on them, but a lot of them don't know how to insert paper correctly. Some of these typewriters have automatic paper insert and people don't know how to use that. They don't even know it's there and how to change the ribbons.

4. What is book keeping?

Book keeping is referred to the process of tracking of all the money coming in and going out while handling business process. As an office clerk, you have to arrange the record in chronological order in account books including credit and debit transaction. If you are VAT- registered, you also have to maintain records of VAT.

5. Tell me how do you handle confidential information?

Depending on your business needs, a data entry specialist may be expected to work with sensitive or even protected information. If your industry is subject to privacy regulations, ask how the specialist can ensure compliance with them.

6. Tell me how do you handle pressure and stressful situations?

I deal with stressful situations by first working out what the problem is and then dealing with it calmly and as efficiently as possible.

7. Tell me 3 vital skills that all Typists should have mastered?

In this position you need to be organised, a competent typist, lnoe your way around a computer and have good interpersonal skills.

8. Tell me what are the skills required by office clerk?

Skill required by office clerk are

☛ Active Listening
☛ Speaking
☛ Writing
☛ Understanding working style of office
☛ Social perceptiveness
☛ Reading comprehension
☛ Basic computer skills

9. Explain me why bookkeeping is so important for any business?

☛ Bookkeeping process is a legal requirement
☛ It helps to monitor the flow of money inwards and outwards both
☛ Helpful in understanding the finance of business

10. Tell me how do you ensure accuracy while typing?

Data is only useful if it's accurate. Good candidates should be able to describe strategies they use to ensure that they're accurately transcribing information. Good answers might include reading the data multiple times before entering, or manually comparing their entries against the originals before submitting. Some database management systems, including Excel and SQL, also have tools for data validation that experienced freelancers will be familiar with.