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Keyboard Skills Test

  • 27-05-2010 10:57am
    #1
    ComplyOrDie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 538 ✭✭✭


    Hello everyone,
    I recently applied for a jobs that has a selection process as follows:

    Application Form
    Aptitude Test
    Keyboard Skills Test
    Criteria Based Interview

    I was wondering if anyone knows what a Keyboard Skills Test is (would I be correct in thinking it is a typing test or is their more to it than just typing).

    And secondly I was wondering what you consider to be the minimum wpm typing requirements for a standard office job for both private and public sectors.

    Thanks

    ComplyOrDie


Comments

  • #2
    Neyite
    Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    keyboards skills would probably be accuracy and speed.

    WPM (Words per Minute) needs would vary from one job to the next, but about 30 WPM is a decent start, with a high level of accuracy.

    you can find out your WPM speed on line -there are various typing exercises and tests if you google it, you will get more info.


  • #3
    miec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 856 ✭✭✭miec


    Yes it is to test your typing speed and accuracy. If you have time practise online as much as possible. I think if you can get it above 40 wpm at least you will stand a better chance. There are a lot of people out there who can type as fast of 60 + wpm, but I think most companies are fine with between 40-50 wpm. Even if you don't get this job, you can test your speeds and put it on your CV.


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