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Description

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Files sales slips in customer's ledger for billing purposes.
  • Verifies credit standing of customer from information in files, and approves or disapproves credit, based on predetermined standards.
  • Receives charge slip or credit application by mail, or receives information from salespeople or merchants by phone.
  • Keeps record of customer's charges and payments and mails charge statement to customer.
  • Prepares credit cards or charge account plates.

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    • Provide a Service to Others
    • Deal With External Customers
    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Indoors
    • Sitting

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