UNHS Career Planning - Checkpoint 10

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

1. Filing

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

2. Keyboarding

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

3. Entering data into a computer

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

4. Using office equipment (fax, copier, etc.)

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

5. Prepare mailings

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

6. Answering phone calls and taking messages

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

7. Keeping records

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

8. Handling customer complaints

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

9. Taking inventory of equipment and supplies

Read the “High Growth Occupations for the Twenty-first Century” article on page 325 of your textbook. Note the types of skills needed to become an office clerk. How well prepared are you to perform these tasks? Note the experience you have had that would prepare you for each of them. (Hint: think of your hobbies, interests, and activities.)

10. Making travel arrangements