Office Clerk
Also called: Clerk, Office Assistant, Office Services Specialist, Administrative Clerk (Admin Clerk)
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures.
What does an Office Clerk do?
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.
- 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.
How to become an Office Clerk
Training: A high school diploma or GED or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does an Office Clerk make?
About $45,010 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $30,310 and $64,680. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become an Office Clerk?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be an Office Clerk?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree.
Is Office Clerk a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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