Job interview for file clerk - possible questions to prepare for?

	Job interview for file clerk - possible questions to prepare for? What are some questions I should be prepared to answer when it comes to my job interview for a file clerk position who files and scans documents? Asked By: Paul Frank - 5/20/2007

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Do you speak English? Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about chewing gum? How much is 2 X 2? Can you write your name? Do not worry, if you are not in a coma, you will be picked. Answered By: Kayser Soze - 5/20/2007

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Can you alphabetize? Where would you put such and such document under? Have you had any experience in this? How can you make this job easier? What do you have to offer them to hire you? Answered By: Sharon S - 5/21/2007

If you can alphabetize, have a keen attention to detail, meticulous in your habits - NO ONE wants a file clerk that puts things in the wrong place. They'll hire you if you're detail oriented. Answered By: pepper - 5/20/2007

In addition to the good questions posed above I would also look for your interpersonal skills. Stress, having to deal with coworkers and possibly clients would be good skills/abilities that they would be looking for. They may also look for discretion and how you treat confidential information. You should also try and research as much as you can about the company, after all if you're filing their information you should have a broad idea what you are filing! Answered By: quegend - 5/20/2007

They probably will ask you about previous experience, what software programs you have experience with, and most places will have you take some sort of test to see if you can alphabetize. Answered By: shirleyb1948 - 5/20/2007

If I were designing interview questions for a file clerk, I would ask about your ability to alphabetize lists, such as names, cities, or words. "Ask" in this sense means I would give you a list and have you alphabetize it. And then a second list, which would be much longer, and more difficult. Second, I would want to find out about your ability to speak and understand ordinary English. Nothing exceptionally complicated, just able to communicate effectively on the level that would be required on the job. Third, I would want to know about your attendance record. For clerks, just as for everyone else, it is important to come to work on time, every day, and I would want some assurance that you can and will do that. I'd ask how you plan to get to work. If you will take public transportation, or drive your own car. Getting along with other employees is also relevant, so I would ask about how you have dealt with interpersonal conflicts in the past. Answered By: Carlos R - 5/20/2007

How organized are you. Where do you see yourself in 5 years. What is a negative or positive thing about yourself. Answered By: JusMe - 5/20/2007

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