Survey Form Inspection and Tabulation Clerk
ちょうさひょうてんけん・しゅうけいじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A clerical job that inspects the contents of survey forms, identifies deficiencies and corrects them while tabulating data, and creates statistical materials.
Description
Survey form inspection and tabulation clerks confirm and correct omissions or errors in entries on questionnaires and various survey forms, input and tabulate data using PCs or statistical software. They summarize tabulation results into tables or graphs and report them to supervisors or survey staff. To ensure data accuracy, they use double-checks or error-checking functions in their work. Depending on the survey period or data volume, they may also train temporary staff or manage progress.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of RPA, OCR, and AI for data processing automation is progressing, it is expected that there will be continued demand for ensuring data accuracy and complex checking tasks.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Strong with numbers
Work Style
Full-time / Limited-term survey / Part-time / Casual / Remote
Career Path
General clerical work → General affairs clerical work → Statistical surveyor → Quality control staff → Data analyst assistant
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inspection and observation skills / Typing
Recommended Skills
Communication skills / Database operation / Excel (Advanced) / Statistical analysis software operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is essential to not miss omissions or misspellings. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the ability to accurately perform numerical tabulation and analysis is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work, and accuracy is valued more than creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work, the physical burden is low. |
Aliases
- Questionnaire Tabulation Clerk
- Survey Tabulator
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