(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Office Clerks, General
Job Description
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management 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, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. |
97
|
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. |
97
|
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints. |
97
|
Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports. |
95
|
Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities. |
93
|
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. |
87
|
Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests. |
87
|
Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services. |
86
|
Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail. |
85
|
Deliver messages and run errands. |
80
|
Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software. |
77
|
Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters. |
71
|
Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments. |
65
|
Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks. |
65
|
Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications. |
64
|
Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions. |
60
|
Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record and transcribe minutes. |
44
|
Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports. |
43
|
Count, weight, measure, or organize materials. |
40
|
Make travel arrangements for office personnel. |
24
|
Monitor and direct the work of lower-level clerks. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
56
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
49
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
48
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
45
|
Processing Information
|
45
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
44
|
Interacting With Computers
|
44
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
43
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
42
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
42
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
37
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
35
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
34
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
33
|
Thinking Creatively
|
33
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
29
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
29
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
29
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
28
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
26
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
25
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
25
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
20
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
20
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
19
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
18
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
17
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
15
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
14
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
13
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
7
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
3
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|