General clerk
いっぱんじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : General Clerical, Secretarial, and Receptionist Occupations
- Minor : General Office Clerks
Summary
A job that handles a wide range of office clerical tasks such as document creation, data entry, phone and visitor handling.
Description
General clerks support the overall office operations of companies and organizations. They mainly handle document creation, data entry, phone and email correspondence, visitor handling, supplies management, schedule management, filing, etc. They also serve as coordinators between departments and external parties, requiring accurate and prompt task execution.
Future Outlook
While routine tasks are becoming automated due to the spread of telework and RPA adoption, demand for communication and coordination tasks is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Flexitime (depending on company) / Full-time employee / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
General clerk → Supervisor/Leader → General affairs → HR/Accounting → Administrative director
Required Skills
Email handling / Filing / Office software / PC basic operation / Phone handling
Recommended Skills
Access / Business manners / Presentation / Schedule management tool
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is needed to prevent errors in document creation and data entry. |
| Communication Skills | Clear communication is required for visitor handling and phone correspondence. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with few opportunities to demonstrate ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with minimal physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Grade 3
- Business Proficiency Test
- MOS
Aliases
- Clerical staff
- OA clerical
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- Accounting clerk
- General affairs clerk
- Sales clerk
- Secretary