Data Processing Technicians

To apply for a job as a data processing technician, try to get some on-the-job experience as a data entry clerk in an office after school or in a job during the summer. High school courses in math and English are also helpful in qualifying for a position, as well as an associate's degree with courses in computer technology, clerical skills, and database management. Technicians should be detail oriented, feel comfortable with repetitive activities in front of a computer, and be able to perform continuous quality control procedures.

The ability to think clearly and logically is the most important skill when working in a computer-related field. Data processing technicians enjoy the challenges of complex problem solving. They also need to communicate and work well with others. Because they often serve as communication channels between various people and the computer, they must be receptive to new ideas and diplomatic in resolving misunderstandings among workers.