Employers often look for applicants who can type around 70 words per minute. Some positions might be available only to applicants who type upward of 100wpm. Don t sweat it if you don t type that fast, though. Many employers are not as concerned with your typing speed as they are about you knowing how to do your job. If your typing speed isn t as high as you d like it to be but you have strengths in other areas, show the employer how your other skills still make you a great candidate for the job.