HELLO all,this is Apoorva from Freshersworld.com.Welcome to our video channel on jobs and careers.Today i ll be talking to you about the job roles of a clerk
Clerk job is usually known with various other names like clerical job, clerical assistant,
administrative clerk and so on. Basically, a clerk is someone who takes care of routine
administrative works in an organization. Job description
The basic clerical operations would include filing, recording, communicating with clients
on behalf of executives, attending important tele-communications, researching, handling
databases and other document, supporting reception work. All administrative works would be handled
by a clerk. It is an office desk work. Typically, all clerical jobs would be 9-5 jobs. Some
companies might require a part-time clerk. The most common departments which need clerks
are HR, accounts and for personal assistance for top executives. Other prime responsibilities
of a clerk are a) Bookkeeping and other financial duties
– handling petty cashes b) Answering unsolicited inquiries
c) Controlling basic office operations d) Managing travel arrangement and other expense
reports for executives e) Managing office stocks or inventories which
are required for basic operations f) Managing payroll checks and related data
entry In case of a billing clerk, the candidate
would be requested to handle invoices, memos and other finance related operations. Moreover,
duties of a clerk can vary from company to company. It is always better to read the job
description provided by the company, before applying for a clerk job.
Candidate requirements The job requirements and other details for
a clerical job in government institutions would vary from private sector. In case of
government jobs, candidates have to take up a written test and those who score above a
cut-off would be considered for the position. In case of private companies, candidates with
a diploma course or bachelor degree in science or arts are usually sought. Candidates should
have a) Excellent communication skill (telephonic,
face-to-face and written) b) Interpersonal skills
c) Basic computer skills d) Basic knowledge about using finance and
management related software packages e) Knowledge about company policies and other
standards would be an added advantage. f) Knowledge of the local language is a must.
g) Knowledge in additional languages would be an added advantage.
Candidates who have attention to details, better in handling low level employees and
those with better time management skills are usually sought. Candidates with professional
background like engineering or master degree holders are not usually sought for this position.
Growth in this career path This may look like a menial job for many people.
However, if you are able to get a few years experience in this field, you can take up
managerial positions like office manager or administrative positions like administrative
executive. If you want to take up a career growth in the same field, you can apply for
head clerical positions after gaining a minimum of five years of experience. If you are a
clerk in a government institution, you can take up examinations like CAIIB or JAIIB to
increase your grade and promotion. Clerical jobs are not low level unskilled
jobs. It is the entry position for office administration. If you are a commerce student,
you can take up accounts clerical or bill clerk positions to grow in your respective
field.
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