Clerical Ability
"Clerical Ability time! Spelling, alphabetizing, at attention to detail - lahat ng kailangan mo para sa clerical positions. Let's go, beshy!"
1. Alphabetical Filing š
Proper filing order, beshy:
Filing Rules:
- Names: Last name first (Cruz, Maria comes before Santos, Juan)
- Same last name: Use first name (Cruz, Ana before Cruz, Maria)
- Prefixes: De la Cruz = D (file under D)
- Numbers: File as if spelled out (5th Street = Fifth)
- Nothing before something: San comes before Santa
Practice Order: Arrange: Santos, Reyes, Dela Cruz, Cruz
Answer: Cruz, Dela Cruz, Reyes, Santos
2. Spelling Mastery āļø
Commonly misspelled words sa exam:
ā Correct
- Accommodate
- Occurrence
- Separate
- Definitely
- Necessary
- Receipt
- Personnel
- Maintenance
ā Wrong
AccomodateOccurenceSeperateDefinatelyNeccessaryRecieptPersonelMaintainance
3. Number & Code Comparison š
Attention to detail is crucial!
Tips for Comparison:
- Compare digit by digit, left to right
- Watch out for similar-looking numbers: 6/9, 1/7, 0/O
- Check the length - same number of digits?
- Use your finger or pencil to track
Example: Are these the same?
12345678 vs 12345687
Answer: NO (7 and 8 are swapped at the end)
4. Simple Computation š§®
Basic office math, beshy:
- Adding columns: Double-check your carry-overs
- Percentages: 15% of 200 = 200 Ć 0.15 = 30
- Time calculations: 8:45 AM + 2 hours 30 minutes = 11:15 AM
- Money: Always align decimal points
5. Data Interpretation š
Reading tables and simple charts:
- Tables: Find the right row AND column
- Read labels: What does each row/column represent?
- Units matter: Pesos? Thousands? Millions?
- Double-check: Re-read the question after finding data
Test Your Knowledge! š§
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