Typist jobs in Finland
Typists operate computers to type and revise documents and compile material to be typed, such as correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms, and audios. They read instructions accompanying material or follow verbal instructions to determine requirements such as number of copies needed, priority and desired format.
Typist - Which skills are essential?
Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors. Type documents in a fast pace without compromising the quality of the outcome.
Align form and content to make sure they fit together.
Know, use and write documents, texts and content in general without looking at the keyboard. Use techniques to write documents in such fashion.
The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.
Revise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
Prepare, compile, and write mails with the adequate information and an appropriate language to make internal or external communications.
Analyse, understand, and read handwritten texts with different writing styles. Analyse the overall message of texts to ensure coherence in the understanding.
Possess the ability to work with the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office at a capable level. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or footers, and insert graphics, create automatically generated tables of contents and merge form letters from a database of addresses (usually in Excel). Create auto-calculating spreadsheets, create images, and sort and filter data tables.
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
Typist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Draft e-mails, letters and other written documents on the basis of keywords or key concepts outlining the content. Choose the appropriate format and language style according to the type of document.
Recognize the setting of keys in stenotype machines and understand the phonetics of words and syllabes represented in these kinds of machines to allow high typing.
Listen, understand and type content from audio sources into written format. Keep the overall idea and understanding of the message together with relevant details. Type and listen to audios simultaneously.
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
Write complete reports based on minutes taken during a meeting in order to communicate the important points which were discussed, and the decisions which were made, to the appropriate people.
Program, prepare, and perform activities required to be performed everyday in offices such as mailing, receiving supplies, updating managers and employees, and keeping operations running smoothly.
Apply shorthand as a method to capture spoken words into written form. Use shorthands in written texts to reflect acronyms and relevant information required to be expressed in such fashion.
Employ shorthand computer softwares in order to write and translate shorthands and put them into traditional legible transcripts.
Retrieve, select and organise content from specific sources, according to the requirements of the output media such as printed materials, online applications, platforms, websites and video.
The various technologies for producing, recording, and reproducing sound.
Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.
Compile and integrate media and text content into online and offline systems, such as websites, platforms, applications and social media, for publishing and distribution.
Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.
Keep and store structured data and records about customers in accordance with customer data protection and privacy regulations.
Capture of spoken words in its entirety, especially meanings and relevant details into written form.
The specialised techniques used to design, write, compile, edit and organise digital content, such as text, graphics and videos for publishing purposes.