Experiences at Dept. of Assessment and Taxation

It was hired through a temp agency.

Honestly, the three best things were my co-workers, the work environment, and the fact that I was hired to be a file clerk (something different and better than being a cashier).

Being consistant was my only problem. Once you get use to being a file clerk, fumbling with consistency should be the last thing on your mind that you have to worry about.

The most challenging aspects of being a file clerk is being consistent. There are a lot of files in the office along with a lot of documents. To get the job done, you have to keep it moving because it is a bit redundant. Once you get pass that, it makes the whole process a lot easier.

Added new material to file records, and created new records as necessary.
Assigned and recorded or stamped identification numbers or codes in order to index materials for filing.
Eliminated outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements.
Entered document identification codes into systems in order to determine locations of documents to be retrieved.
Located and retrieved information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
Placed materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
Scanned or read incoming materials in order to determine how and where they should be classified or filed....