Vote Counter (Tally Association)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that receives a commission from the election management committee and accurately calculates and tallies the votes cast in elections.
Description
Vote counters, commissioned by the election management committee, tally ballot papers at polling places or counting centers in national or local elections to ensure accurate vote counts. They sort ballots from ballot boxes by candidate or party and perform double checks to prevent counting errors. Working within limited time frames, their results are publicly disclosed. They play a crucial role in supporting the fairness and transparency of elections.
Future Outlook
Demand arises with each regular election, providing a certain stability. Meanwhile, with the introduction of automatic vote-counting machines progressing, the role of system auditing and monitoring remains important.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-site Work / Seasonal / Short-term One-off
Career Path
Vote Counter → Vote Counting Supervisor → Election Management Committee Staff
Required Skills
Basic Calculation Skills / Observation Skills / Vote Classification and Sorting
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Concentration / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately tally ballot papers and prevent mistakes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic arithmetic ability is essential to maintain the accuracy of vote tallying. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people collaborate to check votes and maintain accuracy. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work follows rules, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Since work is done following instructions from superiors, initiative is not particularly necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Commissioned by the Election Management Committee
Aliases
- Tally Clerk
- Vote Counting Clerk
- Vote Counting Worker
Related Jobs
- Election Clerk
- Polling Place Clerk
- Vote Counting Supervisor