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The only time I've ever had to take a typing test (outside of typing class in high school, at least) was for a temp job. I second the recommendation for Mavis; good stuff to practice with. But really, if you're not doing data entry, transcription, or something equally mindless, I doubt it'll come up.
I think I topped out around 70wpm, and I've since gotten sloppier and hence slower, since I keep going back to correct mistakes. Darn this technology. :-)
--- Bil Gladstone <admin -at- bcnexus -dot- com> wrote:
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> I've done plenty of work very much like this on a volunteer basis for
> local non-profits through the past year, but I'm definitely not a
> "scorcher" on the keyboard. In your experience and opinion, is my paltry
> 40 wpm going to scotch my chances?
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