CAREER
CLUSTER
BRIEF

FILING AND CLASSIFYING

CAREER AREA - BUSINESS



Work Performed

Work activities in this group primarily involve gathering together, classifying, sorting, and/or filing correspondence, account records, business forms, and related data. The preparation of reports and keeping of records is frequently involved.


Worker Requirements

Reading comprehension in order to obtain pertinent information; numerical facility for performing arithmetic computations; accuracy and attention to detail for close clerical work; and the ability to follow instructions and established procedures in doing routine work.


Sample Occupations

Catalog Librarian
File Clerk
Shipping Clerk
Traffic Clerk
Receiving Clerk
Stock Clerk
Postal Clerk (Mail Handler)


Related Clusters


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