Compare Receptionists and Information Clerks & New Accounts Clerks United States

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Salary

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Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,000
New Accounts Clerks $40,800
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks
Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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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 New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks
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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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks
Medium

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

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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 New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks

License may be required in some states

Licensing for New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks

No license found in any state

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks

0 related certifications

Certification for New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks

0 related certifications