Typing Speed
By caver1
@caver1 (1762)
United States
August 15, 2007 9:11am CST
I have just begun looking for a job. I have sent out applications to the surrounding school districts. My children started school today, so now I really have to find something and will begin in earnest to do so. Many job ads state a certain typing speed they require, 40 WPM or 50 WPM. I do not know my WPM. I haven't taken a typing test since high school, although I type everyday on the computer. So, do you know your typing speed? I think in high school I was about 35 WPM.
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8 responses
@jen_n514 (218)
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
just had a typing test last week and i got 64wpm -93% accuracy - bad for the accuracy huh...:D
keep smiling..:D
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
23 Aug 07
I think mine is around 45 wpm. I haven't ever taken a formal test though, I've just done a couple of really short tests on the internet.
I hope your job search goes well.
@ky1119 (698)
• United States
15 Aug 07
The last time I took a typing test was about two years ago for college and then it was 65+ WPM. It's hard telling what it is now because I type all day at work and then I spend lots of time on the internet at home. I type a lot for the various things that I do. I think it'd be interesting to see what my WPM is now. Maybe I'll go find an online test and see.
@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
My typing speed is 45WPM - 50WPM. I acquire my speed by typing everyday and chatting with friends hehe. try a typing test software so that you will know your typing speed.
@Malyck (3425)
• Australia
15 Aug 07
Have you tried finding a free download program off the internet to test your current wpm?
I would imagine that this would be the best way to find out.
If all else fails, I think an estimate would do, maybe 40, if you're not too sure what your highschool rate was.
@vashstampede992000 (2560)
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
When i was in highschool i am also 35WPM but now, as i had so many practice typing in college and my job now.
My typing speed increased and it is now up to 50WPM.
Have a nice day ahead from Kiko.
