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What counts as clerical experience?
Asked by MizHunnyBunny
I am sick of the cr*p-a** jobs I've been doing. I want to try office work. I've done teachers aide for 3-4years in middle school and high school. Could that count as clerical experience? Filing, photocopying, and entering info into spreadsheets. *FYI, I'm asking because I am trying to update my resume for a staffing company that says I need 1+ yrs experience. And I know my typing speed typically won't cut it (averages 32-40 wpm). Thanks for your responses!
Asked by MizHunnyBunny
I am sick of the cr*p-a** jobs I've been doing. I want to try office work. I've done teachers aide for 3-4years in middle school and high school. Could that count as clerical experience? Filing, photocopying, and entering info into spreadsheets. *FYI, I'm asking because I am trying to update my resume for a staffing company that says I need 1+ yrs experience. And I know my typing speed typically won't cut it (averages 32-40 wpm). Thanks for your responses!
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Yep, those are the basics. Do you have any computer experience? I mean, obviously you use Y/A! and apparently you have no trouble typing, spelling or using punctuation as your question shows ~ you are well on your way to having the experience they want for a clerical position. If you have the opportunity take a night class (3-4hrs per week) in Microsoft Office or something similar ~ that will give you the basis for any office career. Lastly, a great phone manner as well as top presentation at interviews will get your foot in the door ~ companies don't usually mind training people who look willing to learn and present well for the position. Good luck on changing your career path. EDIT: Don't worry too much about your typing speed. These days it's a lot to do with presentation & knowing how to work your way around (usually) Microsoft Office. For your resume, use any experience you have in petty cash/book keeping/accounts/reception or answering phones/filing/typing correspondence/office procedures/data entry(spreadsheets)/email/internet...etc. EVEN if you've only used it at home!! Seriously what you want from them is an interview so throw everything you have at your resume. I can help if you would like to email me...even if just to help you with your covering letter...I compile resumes & help with job applications in my spare time. Good luck!!
15yrs office experience, currently State Sales Secretary.
Answered by Jen
Yep, those are the basics. Do you have any computer experience? I mean, obviously you use Y/A! and apparently you have no trouble typing, spelling or using punctuation as your question shows ~ you are well on your way to having the experience they want for a clerical position. If you have the opportunity take a night class (3-4hrs per week) in Microsoft Office or something similar ~ that will give you the basis for any office career. Lastly, a great phone manner as well as top presentation at interviews will get your foot in the door ~ companies don't usually mind training people who look willing to learn and present well for the position. Good luck on changing your career path. EDIT: Don't worry too much about your typing speed. These days it's a lot to do with presentation & knowing how to work your way around (usually) Microsoft Office. For your resume, use any experience you have in petty cash/book keeping/accounts/reception or answering phones/filing/typing correspondence/office procedures/data entry(spreadsheets)/email/internet...etc. EVEN if you've only used it at home!! Seriously what you want from them is an interview so throw everything you have at your resume. I can help if you would like to email me...even if just to help you with your covering letter...I compile resumes & help with job applications in my spare time. Good luck!!
15yrs office experience, currently State Sales Secretary.
Answered by Jen
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Those responsibilites do constitute clerical experience. Basically, it's typing, filing, data entry, and probably phones too.
Answered by Matt
Answered by Matt
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Most clerical jobs you apply for are only intrested in your computer and typing skills. If you can typr 55wpm and are good with Word, Excel, and Windows, then you should be able to snag any clerical job you like.
Answered by gaftfreak
Answered by gaftfreak
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Sure. Filing, photocopying and data entry are all examples of clerical work.
Answered by Genie
Answered by Genie
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Sounds like yes, that would be basic clerical experience. You would be suprised how many people do not even know how to use a photocopier or file.
You mentioned spreasheets; I would expand to include any other computer programs you may have used. Don't sell yourself short. Also working in as school I'm sure working in a team environment is also an asset to include.
Good luck!
Answered by mmaddage
Answered by mmaddage
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If you are proficient in programs like Word, Excel, Works, then I would consider that also as clerical experience. Also answer a multi-line telephone could be counted as clerical experience too!
Answered by Saiyuki_Anyone?
Answered by Saiyuki_Anyone?
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