1. Contact Information

• Full Name

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Location (City, State)

• LinkedIn (if relevant)

2. Professional Summary (Optional but Recommended)

A brief 2–3 sentence summary of your experience and strengths tailored to data entry.

Example:

Detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist with 3+ years of experience entering and managing high volumes of information with 99% accuracy. Proficient in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM systems. Known for meeting tight deadlines and maintaining data integrity.

3. Core Skills

Use bullet points or a simple list. Focus on tools, typing speed, and soft skills.

Example Skills:

• Typing speed: 75 WPM

• Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets

• Data cleansing & validation

• Accuracy & attention to detail

• CRM and database entry

• Time management

• Confidential data handling

4. Work Experience

List your most recent jobs first. Focus on relevant experience. Use bullet points and measurable achievements when possible.

Example:

Data Entry Clerk
ABC Corporation – New York, NY
June 2021 – Present

• Entered 2,000+ records weekly into proprietary databases with 99.9% accuracy.

• Reconciled discrepancies in data and communicated with other departments to verify entries.

• Managed and organized digital files, reducing data retrieval time by 25%.

Administrative Assistant
XYZ Inc. – Remote
Jan 2020 – May 2021

• Maintained spreadsheets and tracked inventory across multiple locations.

• Processed customer information, ensuring 100% compliance with company standards.

• Used Excel to automate simple data sorting tasks, improving efficiency.

5. Education

Just list your highest level of education or anything related to business, IT, or data.

Example:
Associate Degree in Business Administration
Community College of Chicago, 2018

6. Certifications (Optional but valuable)

• Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel)

• Data Entry Certification (Coursera, Udemy, etc.)

• Typing Certification (Typing.com, Ratatype)