1. Tell me what are the types of software that you are comfortable with?

The answer to this question should be factual – detail the Windows based applications and other business management applications you have used and your level of competence for each.

2. Tell me what types of correspondence were you responsible for?

When answering clerical interview questions like this, indicate the level of responsibility you had with regard to generating and editing correspondence. Did you type correspondence from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions? Highlight your knowledge of English composition, spelling and grammatical rules. Explain how you ensured accuracy. Provide work samples to support your answer.

3. What can you make from this piece of paper?

'This is an opportunity for the interviewer to see how creative you are, whilst working under pressure,' 'If you manage to make an origami swan, fantastic! If, like most, you don't have such skills – it's the chance to see what you can create on the spot.

'If you're applying for a role where one of your main responsibilities is writing, for example a journalist, then you could say that you could make a multitude of stories from that one piece of paper without the help of origami.

'It's better to do this than spend half an hour folding it into intricate shapes and feeling totally out of your comfort zone.'

4. Tell me what experience do you have with handling money?

Detail what your responsibilities were in this area. Did you collect, count and disburse money? Was there any basic bookkeeping involved? Were you responsible for any banking transactions?

5. Why do you want to do this job as Auction Clerk?

This is a question that may be asked in the middle of the interview. It is asked to determine whether the applicant knows the ins and outs of the job and is serious.
The best way to answer this question is through giving a proper break down of the aspects of the job that you like, and how it fits your skills.

6. What fruit would you be?

'Depending on the role you are going for this will affect your answer. If you are applying for creative designer role, the more unusual the fruit, and reason why you chose it, the better. If it's an accountancy role, maybe you should go with a safer option. The important thing is that you are able to say why so that your personality shines through – that's what the interviewer will be looking for.'

7. What are the duties of an office clerk?

The duties of an office clerk includes

☛ Count, collect and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping and complete banking transactions
☛ Communicate with employees, customer and other individuals to answer questions
☛ Explain information and address complaints
☛ Answer telephones, direct calls, and note messages
☛ File, copy, sort and compile records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities
☛ Filing of invoices, contracts, bills, checks and policies
☛ Operate office machines like photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, c

8. Explain what experience do you have with setting up meetings?

How did you organize venues, inform participants, organize documentation, set up the meeting room? Were you also responsible for taking and distributing minutes?

9. Tell me what does document clerk does?

Document clerk does work like data entry, electronic data processing and drafting. Document clerk maintains office documents and makes sure that it is hand-over to the right person. They also create rough drafts or outlines that they must develop into appropriate reports and help other fellow workers in organizing documents. Office clerk also works with the IT department to facilitate communication between sub-branch and headquarters. Some companies hire office clerk straightaway from the high school while some have bachelor's degree.

10. Explain how do you prioritize your work as Auction Clerk?

Describe the techniques you use to organize your work. How do you determine the importance and urgency of a task? What else do you consider when prioritizing your work - for example, the available resources to complete the task? Show how you are able to use your judgment and plan the most appropriate course of action.

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