High School Diploma or GED

Basic Computer and Office Skills.

Generally work a set schedule.

May work part time or full time. Most work full time.

May work overtime during busy periods.

Often work on a temporary basis.

OFFICE CLERKS will:

Perform a variety of clerical tasks

Deal with customers, supervisors, and coworkers

Need good keyboarding and organizational skills

Train on the job

OFFICE CLERKS frequently:

Sit for long periods of time.

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important that OFFICE CLERKS to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.