{"id":770,"date":"2019-08-27T08:14:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T14:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/?p=770"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:23:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:23:55","slug":"better-typing-skills-improve-career-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/better-typing-skills-improve-career-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Typing Skills Improve Career Prospects!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our readers know that teachers are our heroes and it\u2019s fair to think educators are our main focus. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is also very exciting when adult learners let us know the program has made a positive impact in their life. Today, we\u2019re sharing just such a story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, an email arrived from a user named Dale who wanted to thank us for creating Typing.com. He explained that our site helped him become a faster typist which, consequently, led him to a better job!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to know more so we contacted Dale to get the full scoop (who could resist?). He was more than happy to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/keyboard-hands.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/keyboard-hands.jpg 701w, https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/keyboard-hands-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/keyboard-hands-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In his own words:<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI used to fumble on the keyboard. My fingers would tangle with each other as I hit keys as best I could.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI found Typing.com while searching free typing practice sites on the web. I trained using only Typing.com. I like the simple and clean user interface. All other sites I tried paled when compared to Typing.com.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe first month, I struggled with my accuracy on all the beginner levels. As with all skills, I figured I\u2019d develop speed when I perfected my accuracy. After the first month, I practiced the intermediate and expert levels every day. My current speed is 50-60 wpm.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis opened career options for me. Most jobs require typing skills and, thanks to my training with Typing.com, I was able to stand out in my applications. It has also made my current writing job a breeze. I\u2019m able to write a 150-word article in two minutes, tops.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cKeep up the good work!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To everyone using our site to train themselves on 21st century skills, we\u2019re proud of you. You\u2019re the reason we exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you, Dale, for letting us play a part in your better and brighter future!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our readers know that teachers are our heroes and it\u2019s fair to think educators are our main focus. However, it is also very exciting when adult learners let us know the program has made a positive impact in their life. Today, we\u2019re sharing just such a story. 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