Most Significant Source of Postsecondary Education or Training Short-term on-the-job training Source: U.S. Department of Labor
File clerks must be alert, accurate, and able to work with others. Most train on the job.
Education and training. Most employers prefer applicants with a high school diploma or a GED or a mix of education and related experience. Most new employees are trained on the job under close supervision of more experienced employees.
Other qualifications. File clerks must be able to work with others since part of the job is helping fellow workers. Clerks must be alert, accurate, and attentive while performing repetitive tasks. Willingness to do routine and detailed work is also important. Proficiency with desktop computer software is becoming increasingly important as more files are being stored electronically.
Advancement. File clerks can advance to more senior clerical office positions such as receptionist or bookkeeping clerk.
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