Temporary Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A position handling clerical tasks such as document creation, data entry, and phone handling for companies or organizations on a short-term or spot basis.
Description
Temporary Clerks handle clerical duties for a limited period in companies and organizations needing extra staff due to peak seasons, vacations, or replacements. Main tasks include document creation, data entry, filing, phone handling, visitor reception, schedule management, office supply ordering, and more. Employment types often include dispatched workers, contract employees, part-timers, etc., with workplaces and tasks varying by project. No special expertise is required, but basic PC skills, business etiquette, and accuracy are essential, so pre-training or OJT may be provided.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to ongoing labor shortages in companies and needs for handling business fluctuations, while advances in RPA and AI automation are increasing the demand for enhanced PC skills and IT literacy.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched employee / Full-time / Part-time / Part-time worker
Career Path
Dispatched Clerk → General Clerk → General Affairs Clerk → Accounting Assistant → HR Assistant
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Data entry / Document creation / Office software / Phone handling
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping (Basics) / Business email / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because work content and workplaces change frequently, requiring flexible responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for detailed documents and data entry. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many tasks following fixed procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little physical strain. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
- MOS
Aliases
- Dispatched Clerk
- Spot Clerk
Related Jobs
- General Affairs
- General Clerk
- Sales Clerk