Typist onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist, Typing speed certificate (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: microsoft Word; google Docs; transcription software; foot pedals
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Typist training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Prevent repetitive strain
Protect confidential documents
Take breaks
Use ergonomic setups
Shadow an experienced typist through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: format a long report with styles
Supervised practice: proofread a document thoroughly
Supervised practice: run a mail merge
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Type documents: independently
Format reports: independently
Proofread: independently
Transcribe recordings: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Microsoft Office Specialist)
Discuss the career path: Typist → Document Specialist → Administrative Assistant
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Format a Long Report with Styles
Proofread a Document Thoroughly
Run a Mail Merge
Fast typing
Word processing
Document formatting
Proofreading

How to measure onboarding success

Time to independent work
Error or rework rate
Internal customer satisfaction
90-day retention

How Typist training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Typist Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Typist Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Typist Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Typist Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)