Office Clerk
- Ideal for those who enjoy diverse tasks and dynamic office environments.
- Support business operations by managing essential office functions efficiently.
- Engage with various people daily, enhancing communication and problem-solving skills.
💰 Earn $38K-$56K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
- Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
- Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Office Clerk
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