TypingA skill worth perfecting

You’re Hired!

• Typing is an important job skill

• Many job announcements list a speed of 50 WPM or higher as a requirement for all applicants

• Your typing speed can help your resume stand out from the rest

Learn at Your Own Pace

• These days learning resources are readily available and very affordable• Free resources are available online• Fin inexpensive typing software at most

office supply stores• Learn a new skill in the comfort of

your own home

Practice is Key

• Be consistent!• Schedule time to practice – add to your calendar

if necessary• Practice for at least 15 minutes each day• Consistent practice builds muscle memory, which

is key to unlocking higher typing speeds!

Typing Tips

• Eyes on copy – do not look at keyboard• Use all 10 fingers• Read characters, not words

Typing ErgonomicsSit up straightDon’t slouchShoulders back, but relaxedFeet flat on floorElbows inProper wrist positionDon’t arch your wrists Don’t rest your palms on the keyboardFingers anchored to the home row

Start Typing Today!

It’s easy to learn, affordable and beneficial to you, both personally and professionally.

Sources• “Proper Keyboarding Posture.” Indian Creek Schools. 12 March, 2014. http://

www.indiancreekschools.org/icms/html/teamreports/Exploratory/Computers/keyposture.html

• Geezeweezebabypls. “While using a computer.” Online video clip. YouTube. 21 May, 2011. 12 March, 2014.