A Clerk refers to administrative staff who can conduct different office work to facilitate good business operations. The clerks are significant in undertaking recordkeeping, documentation activities, data processing, and supporting the internal organization employees and customers. They serve in the numerous industries such as government offices, schools, banks, courts, hospitals, and few independent companies.
Clerks are important to the daily running of the organization since they maintain precision, productivity, and promptness in accomplishing the routine admin tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep files and documents in their right order.
- Key in and modify information into computer systems and databases.
- Process letters, memos, and emails.
- Create and work with office documents such as reports, forms, and bills.
- Help in scheduling of meetings and keeping of calendars.
- Answering your phone and other direct requests.
- Assist the senior staff with routine office work.
- Make sure you keep the confidential and official information with good records.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Educational Qualifications:
- With credit passes in Mathematics and English (minimum requirement-G.C.E. (O/L).
- G.C.E. Master (A/L) or diploma in Office Management, Business Studies, or IT is desirable.
Experience:
- Clerical entry level positions might not need experience.
- Administration, typing or record-keeping experience is a bonus.
Technical Skills:
- Good command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Touch type and data entry
- Fundamental skills of working with office supplies (printer, scanner, etc.)
Soft Skills:
- Keeping accuracy and detail Attention to detail and accuracy are critical to the success of an organization. Attention to detail and accuracy are decisive to the success of an organization.
- Organizational and time control abilities
- Interpersonal and interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and taking instructions Capacity
Sample Curriculum Vitae (CV)
You can use sample CV that we given below.
Here is your downloadable sample CV for an Electrician, with all customizable fields (like name, address, institute, and company names) highlighted in yellow:
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Salary Range
In Sri Lanka:
LKR 35,000 – 70,000 per month (varies by institution, qualifications, and experience)
Overseas Opportunities (e.g., Gulf countries):
- AED 1,500 – 2,500/month in the UAE
- SAR 1,800 – 3,000/month in Saudi Arabia
- SGD 1,800 – 2,400/month in Singapore (for document clerks)
Career Path or Opportunities
Experience and further qualifications can lead clerks to such roles as Administrative Officer, Office Executive, Accounts Clerk or Office Manager. Almost all clerical staff of the Sri Lankan public services is promoted based on internal examination and seniority. Experienced administrative professional with English proficiency can also be hired in international positions.
How to Apply / Recruiters
You can find electrician job vacancies through our website, or by applying directly via company websites.
For government jobs, follow Gazette notifications or apply through competitive exams.
The clerk jobs are offered overseas with SLBFE-approved recruiting agencies.
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are qualifications to be a clerk?
At least G.C.E. O/L with credit English and Mathematics.
Q2: Am I qualified to become a clerk with no experience?
Well, a lot of clerk positions are available to school leavers or fresher.
Q3: What are the places clerks normally work?
Schools, Government offices, hospitals, corporate companies and banks.
Q4: Inside one, what are the most important skills associated with being a clerk?
Computer literacy, attention to detail, organizational skills and typing.
Q5: Can one go to foreign country to work as a clerk?
Yup, mainly in gulf nations and South East Asia, and it is relative to the qualifications and language proficiency.