Business Systems Technology

 
Mission

 Nature of the Work

Approximately thirteen million people are employed in office related occupations. There are hundreds of types of jobs, including secretaries, receptionists, data entry clerks, word processors, general office clerks, bookkeepers and typists. Office or clerical jobs represent a wide variety of skills and experiences which are important in all phases of business and business communications. In today's modern commercial world, machines do many formerly done by hand. As a result, many office jobs require skills in the operation of a wide variety of office machines including computers.

A knowledge of spelling and grammar and an ability in math are important for most types of clerical work. Formal training is required for entry-level jobs; however, practically all beginning clerical workers receive some on-the-job training.

Many types of clerical work offer good prospects for advancement after gaining experience within an organization. This is often an important consideration in selecting employees for higher paying and more responsible positions. In large business offices, promotions eventually may lead to supervisory or management positions.

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