1, I was deemed to be a competent shorthand typist.

2, She was a more than competent shorthand typist and an efficient secretary.

3, Barbara joined us as a junior shorthand typist in 1949.

4, My first job was as a shorthand typist - I was fired after three days, mainly for poor spelling.

5, I have been a shorthand typist within the marketing department for 2 years and I have been very happy there.