Assessment Template For Order Clerks

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
Order Clerks

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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • Verify customer and order information for correctness, checking it against previously obtained information as necessary.
  • Receive and respond to customer complaints.
  • Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
  • Inform customers by mail or telephone of order information, such as unit prices, shipping dates, and any anticipated delays.
  • Obtain customers' names, addresses, and billing information, product numbers, and specifications of items to be purchased, and enter this information on order forms.

Technology Skills

Data base user interface and query software

Automated manifest system software, Microsoft Access

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

IBM Sterling Configure, Price, Quote, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP business and customer relations management software

Electronic mail software

Email software, Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite, Microsoft Office

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge

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.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

English Language

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

Computers and Electronics

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

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.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Near Vision
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Conventional
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Support
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Interests

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Initiative

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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