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If you enjoy working in a busy environment and providing a valuable service to your coworkers, you might enjoy being an office clerk. In this role, you will perform various administrative tasks in the office. You will be a crucial part of the office dynamic, assisting your coworkers in the execution of their duties.

what do office clerk jobs entail?

As an office clerk, you will be responsible for helping your coworkers with a range of administrative tasks. These can include scheduling, clerical tasks, data entry, and more. You may also fill a tech support role if you work in a relatively small office. In almost all cases, you will be working as part of a team and supporting several coworkers. In larger companies, you may be offering support to an entire floor.

what is a typical work schedule for office clerks

While the exact schedule you keep can differ based on the company you work for, you should find that your hours will be quite stable. You will be working around 40 hours per week, mainly between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime is not uncommon in this line of work and could be required if you work in an office that deals with deadlines regularly.

what are the pros of office clerk jobs?

• Low qualification requirements: Being an office clerk does not require many qualifications. You won't need a degree in the vast majority of cases and may not even need any certifications regarding the computer software you will be using. You will need to be able to do the job, of course, but much of what you will be doing won't require special training.
• Schedule flexibility: While you will usually be working to a fixed schedule, this role does allow for more flexible terms at the outset. This means you can often find part-time office clerk roles with the hours you work being negotiable. This can be ideal for someone who cannot work full-time for various reasons.
• A wide range of duties: Working as an office clerk will see you carrying out many duties. The advantage of this is that you will gain experience in a host of different administrative skills. This can serve you well in the future if you decide to move on to other roles.

what are the cons of office clerk jobs?

• Below-average salary: The entry requirements in terms of qualifications for this role may be low, but that comes at a price. Even the highest-earning office clerks in the country earn less than the national average in Canada. That being said, being an office clerk is often part of the journey, not the destination. You will be able to take the experience you gain in this role into other administrative roles.
• Overtime may be required: While your schedule should be mostly stable, you may be asked to do overtime occasionally. You won't be in an "on-call" situation where you have to be available at a moment's notice, but you will need to be flexible enough for the occasional late night or Saturday session.
• Experience is often a requirement: You don't need a great deal in the way of qualifications, but you will likely need some administrative experience to get a job as an office clerk.

what are common office clerk interview questions?

Preparation is often the key to success, and that's certainly the case for job interviews. You can't possibly know everything your interviewer will ask you, but there are several common interview questions for this role. Below you will find some of those common questions to help you prepare your answers:

• Can you describe a challenging task you have had to deal with in the past and how you handled it? Your potential employer will be interested in what kinds of experience you have had in your other roles. Naturally, you will want to pick a situation that you handled well.
• How do you prioritize your work if you have multiple requests at once? Time management and an ability to handle pressure are important in this role. The answer to this question will give your employer a sense of how good you are in that respect.
• What made you apply for a job here? Given the low entry requirements for this role and the prevalence of office clerk jobs, your employer may want to know why you chose them specifically. This is a good opportunity to show you have done your research on the company.

office clerk resume and cover letter requirements

Your cover letter and resume are your representation in the early stages of the job application process. They are all your potential employer has to go on when deciding whether or not to offer you an interview. For this reason, you will want to make sure your cover letter contains all the right elements. Make sure your letter is free of basic mistakes, formatted clearly and neatly, and is informative while still being to the point. Introduce yourself and talk about any highlights in your career. As for your resume, you want to avoid any common mistakes. You also want to make sure it includes all of the information your potential employer will need, including:

• Name and contact information
• Brief summary of experience/skills
• Employment history
• Education/qualifications
• Awards/certifications
• Examples of accomplishments
• Social media accounts (if work-related)
• Work-related skills

what is the job outlook for office clerks?

Currently, there is a reduced need for office clerks in the job market, but new roles are still available. In terms of your personal outlook, being an office clerk presents you with a great opportunity to gain experience. You will be working on several different aspects of administrative work, giving you a solid footing to move on to other areas in administration.

what are the different types of office clerk jobs?

Being an office clerk is a catch-all administrative position, covering a range of different tasks as and when they are needed. However, there can be differences based on the industry you work in and the company you work for. Regardless of where the focus of your work lies, you will still have the usual suite of responsibilities for this position. Some of the ways in which your role as an office clerk can shift in focus include:

• General office clerk: For the most part, this is the type of role that is being referred to when office clerk jobs are discussed. In this role, you will be working in an office environment with no unique traits like those mentioned below. This can be in any industry or type of business.
• Financial office clerk: As an office clerk in a financial organization, you will carry out administrative work around numbers. This role includes more emphasis on working with things like spreadsheets and filing invoices.
• Law office clerk: This is a position usually sought after by people who have intentions to become lawyers or other legally qualified roles. You will carry out regular office clerk duties but also help lawyers with things like research.
• Medical office clerk: This role is essentially no different from a general office clerk on paper. The main difference is that you will be handling sensitive information in the form of people's medical records. This will require you to adhere to strict confidentiality policies and laws.

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what is the average salary for a office clerk?

The typical salary for an office clerk in Canada is around $35,500 per year. This is based on an average hourly rate of $18.50 and a 40-hour workweek. This average falls near the lower end of the pay scale for this role, with entry-level office clerks making around $33,000 per year. At the other end of that scale, the most experienced and highest-earning office clerks can make as much as $46,000 per year.

average office clerk salaries in canada

• annual: $35,500
• monthly: $2,960
• weekly: $740
• hourly: $18.50

Top paying areas for office clerks in Canada include: British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Alberta.

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what are the duties and responsibilities of office clerks?

The duties and responsibilities of an office clerk are mostly the same regardless of which type of office clerk you are. Indeed, almost every office clerk job will include at least the following responsibilities:

• Scheduling and calendar maintenance: Scheduling meetings and keeping calendars up to date and correct will typically be part of your job. You need to be organized and have good time management skills.
• Responding to correspondence: Part of your role will involve answering phone calls, responding to emails, and sometimes dealing with people in person. Good interpersonal and communications skills will be an asset.
• Typing up documents: Typing up documents is another aspect of being an office clerk that frees up your coworkers to do other things. You may be working from rough notes, detailed outlines, or verbal instructions.
• Running errands for coworkers: Again, in your responsibilities assisting your coworkers and management, you may occasionally have to run errands for them. This means that they do not have to break off from their work and allows the company to benefit from efficient use of their time.
• Operating office machinery: You will use a range of office machinery as an office clerk. Naturally, the main piece of equipment you will be using is a computer, but you will also be using things like printers, photocopiers, and other tools, such as laminators.
• Filing paperwork: Filing paperwork is a task that often falls to the office clerk. These days, filing paperwork will also involve storing information digitally through scanning or data entry.

where do office clerks typically work?

As you might have guessed from the job title, an office clerk's work environment is entirely office-based. There may be some variations on this for certain roles, such as travelling, but you can expect climate-controlled offices for the most part. However, unlike many office-based roles, you will not be sitting at your desk all day. Your role will have you on your feet a lot as you dispense your assistance to your coworkers.

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what skills and competencies do office clerks need?

If you want to be an office clerk, there are some core skills you will need to develop. You shouldn't worry if you feel you are lacking in some of these skills, as they can all be worked on with a little patience and practice. The skills you will need include:

• Computer literacy: The majority of your work as an office clerk will involve working with computers. You won't need to be a computer expert, but you will need to know your way around common office applications. These include email, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
• Interpersonal skills: The core function of your role is to assist your coworkers and pick up the slack around the office. You won't be able to do this if you have trouble engaging with those coworkers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills: Whether dealing with coworkers, management, suppliers, or clients, you will need good communication skills. You will be communicating over the phone, by email, by letter, or in person.
• Ability to work as part of a team: Working as an office clerk can be a challenging role for some, as it is a quintessential "team player" role. You will need to be a good team player to succeed in this role, even if it means you don't always get the personal recognition you feel you deserve.
• Organization and time management: In addition to managing your own time, you also schedule meetings and keep the office calendar up to date, which requires good time management skills.
• An ability to follow directions: To help your coworkers effectively, you will need to be able to follow their instructions.

what training and certifications do office clerks need?

The requirements for being an office clerk are pretty low in terms of education. You will need a high school diploma or GED. In truth, even that isn't always a requirement. If you can present any certifications for relevant skills, such as word processing, that should help you stand out. However, these certifications are rarely a requirement.

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