Compare Receptionists and Information Clerks & Bill and Account Collectors United States

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Salary

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Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,000
Bill and Account Collectors $39,500
Similar skills & knowledge

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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Speaking
Talking to others.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Very Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Low
Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors
Medium

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors

License may be required in some states

Certification

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Certification for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks

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Certification for Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and Account Collectors

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