company policies
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
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0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
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1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencetranscription methods
The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
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Cross-sector
11 competencesalign content with form
Align form and content to make sure they fit together.
apply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
decode handwritten texts
Analyse, understand, and read handwritten texts with different writing styles. Analyse the overall message of texts to ensure coherence in the understanding.
draft corporate emails
Prepare, compile, and write mails with the adequate information and an appropriate language to make internal or external communications.
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liaise with typists
Give instructions to typists about the addressees, the appropriate format, the number of copies required, etc. for them to type the final documents.
pose questions referring to documents
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.
provide written content
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.
type error-free documents
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.
use dictionaries
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
use free typing techniques
Know, use and write documents, texts and content in general without looking at the keyboard. Use techniques to write documents in such fashion.
digital
use microsoft office
Use the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office. 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. Create auto-calculating spreadsheets, create images, and sort and filter data tables.
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Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
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Cross-sector
3 competencesaudio technology
The various technologies for producing, recording, and reproducing sound.
digital
content development processes
The specialised techniques used to design, write, compile, edit and organise digital content, such as text, graphics and videos for publishing purposes.
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stenography
Capture of spoken words in its entirety, especially meanings and relevant details into written form.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesintegrate content into output media
Compile and integrate media and text content into online and offline systems, such as websites, platforms, applications and social media, for publishing and distribution.
digital
operate audio equipment
Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.
digital
Cross-sector
15 competencescompile content
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.
digitise documents
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
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ensure proper document management
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.
maintain customer records
Keep and store structured data and records about customers in accordance with customer data protection and privacy regulations.
manage digital documents
Manage various data formats and files by naming, publishing, transforming and sharing files and documents and transforming file formats.
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perform office routine activities
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.
translate keywords into full texts
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.
type texts from audio sources
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.
use databases
Use software tools for managing and organising data in a structured environment which consists of attributes, tables and relationships in order to query and modify the stored data.
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use shorthand
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.
use shorthand computer program
Employ shorthand computer softwares in order to write and translate shorthands and put them into traditional legible transcripts.
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use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
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use stenotype machines
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.
use word processing software
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.
digital
write meeting reports
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.