ONET Occupations » 43-9061.00

Office Clerks, General

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, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.56)
  2. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.17)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.14)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.14)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.88)
  6. Research - Data (3.78)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (3.78)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  9. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  10. Speak - People (3.75)
  11. Listen - People (3.75)
  12. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.72)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.53)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Speaking (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  5. Written Expression (3.50)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.68)
  2. Integrity (4.65)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.56)
  4. Cooperation (4.52)
  5. Self Control (4.47)
  6. Independence (4.19)
  7. Concern for Others (4.14)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.11)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.95)
  10. Social Orientation (3.94)
  11. Initiative (3.57)
  12. Innovation (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.47)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.38)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.17)
  4. Performing Administrative Activities (3.88)
  5. Getting Information (3.78)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.75)
  7. Processing Information (3.72)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.66)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.55)
  1. Use Relational Database Software (4.47)
  2. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.47)
  3. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.47)
  4. Use Accounting Or Bookkeeping Software (4.47)
  5. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.47)
  6. Enter Time Sheet Information (4.17)
  7. Maintain Telephone Logs (4.17)
  8. Maintain Account Records (4.17)
  9. Type Document From Machine Transcription (4.17)
  10. Take Dictation (4.17)
  11. Take Messages (4.17)
  12. Transcribe Spoken Or Written Information (4.17)
  13. Fill Out Insurance Forms (3.88)
  14. Process Payroll Documents, Records, Or Checks (3.88)
  15. Complete Patient Insurance Forms (3.88)
  16. Prepare Tax Reports (3.88)
  17. Fill Out Purchase Requisitions (3.88)
  18. Prepare Travel Vouchers (3.88)
  19. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.88)
  20. Process Invoices (3.88)
  21. Process Medical Records (3.88)
  22. Route Multi-Line Telephone Calls (3.88)
  23. Maintain Appointment Calendar (3.88)
  24. Prepare Or Maintain Employee Records (3.88)
  25. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (3.88)
  26. Maintain Inventory Of Office Forms (3.88)
  27. Type Letters Or Correspondence (3.88)
  28. Maintain Legal Forms (3.88)
  29. Organize Legal Information Or Records (3.88)
  30. Date Stamp Messages, Mail, Or Other Information (3.88)
  31. Assist With Business Or Managerial Research (3.78)
  32. Obtain Information From Individuals (3.78)
  33. Answer Calls Using Switchboard (3.75)
  34. Write Business Correspondence (3.75)
  35. Communicate With Customers Or Employees To Disseminate Information (3.75)
  36. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.72)
  37. Compute Financial Data (3.72)
  38. Process Account Invoices (3.72)
  39. Prepare Bank Deposits (3.72)
  40. Compile Itinerary Of Planned Meetings Or Activities (3.72)
  41. Calculate Monetary Exchange (3.72)
  42. Classify Information According To Content Or Purpose (3.72)
  43. Compile Data For Financial Reports (3.72)