Typing Test for Jobs
One page to practice for job-application typing assessments — office, admin, data entry, customer support and remote work.
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What employers actually check
Most job-application typing assessments look at the same two numbers this test reports: net WPM and accuracy. Some data-entry and processing roles instead score in KDPH (key depressions per hour) or CPM — use the KDPH calculator to convert if a listing asks for that unit specifically.
Typical requirements by role
| Role | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| General office / admin assistant | 35–45 WPM |
| Data entry | 45–60 WPM or ~8,000 KDPH |
| Customer support / remote work | 40–50 WPM |
| Virtual assistant / BPO | 35–45 WPM, high accuracy |
| Transcription | 70+ WPM |
These are common ranges, not universal rules — always check the specific job listing. Once you have a score you are happy with, generate a typing certificate to attach to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
General office and admin roles commonly ask for 35–45 WPM; data-entry and processing roles often ask for more, sometimes measured in KDPH instead of WPM. Always check the specific listing.
Yes — after a test, generate a free typing certificate with your WPM, accuracy and the date, which you can attach to an application.
Take a test here, then enter your characters typed and time into the KDPH calculator to convert your score into key depressions per hour.
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