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Working As An Internship

  • Interacting With Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Getting Information

  • Mostly Sitting

  • Repetitive

  • $37,000

    Average Salary

What Does An Internship Do

General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records.

Duties

General office clerks typically do the following:

  • Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages
  • Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail
  • Schedule appointments and receive customers or visitors
  • Provide general information to staff, clients, or the public
  • Type, format, or edit routine memos or other reports
  • Copy, file, and update paper and electronic documents
  • Prepare and process bills and other office documents
  • Collect information and perform data entry

Rather than performing a single specialized task, general office clerks have responsibilities that often change daily with the current needs of the employer.

Some clerks file documents or answer phones; others enter data into computers or perform other tasks using software applications. They also frequently use photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.

The specific duties assigned to clerks will depend on the type of office in which they work. For example, a general office clerk at a college or university processes application materials and answers questions from prospective students. A clerk at a hospital files and retrieves medical records.

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How To Become An Internship

General office clerks typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn their skills on the job.

Education

General office clerks usually need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Courses in using computer applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet software, may be particularly helpful.

Training

General office clerks usually learn their skills while on the job. Their training typically lasts up to 1 month and may include instructions on office procedures, proper phone etiquette, and the use of office equipment.

Advancement

General office clerks may advance to other administrative positions with more responsibility, such as executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants.

Advancement opportunities often depend on work experience and the knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet software.

Important Qualities

Customer-service skills. Clerks often provide general information to company staff, customers, or the public. They should be courteous and prompt with their responses.

Detail oriented. Clerks perform many clerical tasks, such as preparing bills that require attention to detail.

Organizational skills. Office clerks file and retrieve records. They need to keep records organized to be able to access them quickly and efficiently.

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Average Length of Employment
Office Administrator 3.2 years
Office Specialist 3.0 years
Center Coordinator 2.9 years
Clerical Staff 2.7 years
Community Youth Secretary 2.6 years
General Office Assistant 2.5 years
Office Manager/Marketing Assistant 2.4 years
Clerk/Assistant 2.3 years
Program Clerk 2.3 years
Office Clerk 2.3 years
Office Assistant 2.2 years
Coordinator Assistant 2.2 years
Front Desk Office Assistant 2.1 years
Marketing Office Assistant 2.0 years
Office Worker 2.0 years
Clerical Worker 1.9 years
Clerical Aide 1.7 years
Internship 1.0 years
Student Internship 0.8 years
Programming Internship 0.6 years
Top Careers Before Internship
Volunteer 16.4%
Sales Associate 12.6%
Cashier 10.7%
Research Assistant 6.7%
Office Assistant 5.2%
Server 5.0%
Administrative Assistant 4.7%
Customer Service Representative 4.3%
Assistant 4.3%
Camp Counselor 3.7%
Tutor 3.4%
Receptionist 3.2%
Teaching Assistant 3.0%
Assistant Manager 2.7%
Teacher Assistant 2.6%
Hostess 2.4%
President 2.3%
Teacher 2.3%
Manager 2.3%
Counselor 2.2%
Top Careers After Internship
Sales Associate 12.0%
Volunteer 10.5%
Research Assistant 8.7%
Cashier 8.3%
Server 5.9%
Administrative Assistant 5.8%
Customer Service Representative 5.5%
Teaching Assistant 4.3%
Assistant 4.3%
Office Assistant 4.3%
Associate 3.6%
Assistant Manager 3.5%
Teacher 3.2%
Manager 3.1%
Tutor 3.1%
Receptionist 3.0%
Graduate Assistant 3.0%
Substitute Teacher 2.8%
Marketing Internship 2.7%
Medical Assistant 2.5%

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Internship Demographics

Gender

Female

50.5%

Male

37.0%

Unknown

12.5%
Ethnicity

White

57.6%

Hispanic or Latino

15.7%

Asian

11.4%

Black or African American

11.2%

Unknown

4.1%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

45.3%

French

12.3%

Chinese

6.7%

Mandarin

6.2%

German

4.0%

Italian

3.2%

Arabic

2.9%

Japanese

2.7%

Russian

2.6%

Portuguese

2.5%

Korean

2.3%

Hindi

2.1%

Cantonese

1.9%

Vietnamese

0.9%

Urdu

0.9%

Hebrew

0.8%

Polish

0.7%

Greek

0.7%

Tagalog

0.5%

Turkish

0.5%
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Internship Education

Schools

Pennsylvania State University

7.2%

New York University

7.2%

Arizona State University

6.1%

Michigan State University

5.8%

Florida State University

5.6%

Texas A&M University

5.4%

University of Texas at Austin

5.2%

University of Southern California

5.2%

University of Central Florida

5.0%

University of Florida

4.9%

Temple University

4.9%

George Washington University

4.6%

Ohio State University

4.5%

University of Maryland - College Park

4.2%

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

4.2%

University of Phoenix

4.1%

University of Houston

4.0%

Liberty University

4.0%

George Mason University

4.0%

University of Alabama

3.9%
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Majors

Business

14.2%

Psychology

7.8%

Criminal Justice

7.5%

Communication

7.3%

Social Work

7.0%

Political Science

5.6%

Kinesiology

5.2%

Law

4.9%

Finance

4.6%

Health Care Administration

4.1%

Medical Assisting Services

4.1%

Marketing

3.9%

Accounting

3.5%

Biology

3.4%

Computer Science

3.2%

Management

2.8%

Economics

2.7%

Journalism

2.7%

Sociology

2.7%

Mechanical Engineering

2.7%
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Degrees

Bachelors

52.9%

Masters

20.4%

Other

12.6%

Associate

6.0%

Doctorate

4.3%

Certificate

2.5%

Diploma

1.2%

License

0.1%
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AVERAGE SALARY FOR An Internship

Average Yearly Salary
$37,000
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$22,000
Min 10%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$37,000
Median 50%
$60,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
Arup Group
Highest Paying City
San Jose, CA
Highest Paying State
Alaska
Avg Experience Level
0.6 years
How much does an Internship make at top companies?
The national average salary for an Internship in the United States is $37,120 per year or $18 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $22,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $60,000.

Real Internship Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Intern Dentist Navasota Dental PC Navasota, TX Sep 15, 2015 $144,000
Intern Dentist JDC Healthcare, PLLC Dallas, TX Aug 15, 2015 $120,000
Intern Dentist JDC Healthcare, PLLC Dallas, TX Aug 24, 2016 $120,000
Intern 2 (Architectural Intern) Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP New York, NY Oct 31, 2016 $58,000
Intern 3 (Architectural Intern) Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Portland, OR May 09, 2016 $57,700
PHD Intern Battelle Memorial Institute Richland, WA Apr 24, 2016 $57,393
Intern 2 (Architectural Intern) Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Los Angeles, CA Jun 16, 2016 $56,193
Intern 2 (Architectural Intern) Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Washington, DC Jan 05, 2016 $56,100
Intern 1 (Architectural Intern) Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Washington, DC Jan 05, 2016 $56,100
PHD Intern Battelle Memorial Institute Richland, WA Jul 25, 2016 $56,099
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Harvard Counseling Center Los Angeles, CA Sep 22, 2016 $41,740
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Harvard Counseling Center Los Angeles, CA Dec 09, 2016 $41,740
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Luminance Health Group Inc. San Juan Capistrano, CA Sep 09, 2016 $41,616
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Luminance Health Group Inc. San Juan Capistrano, CA Aug 09, 2016 $41,616
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Luminance Health Group Inc. San Juan Capistrano, CA Oct 09, 2016 $41,616
Veterinary Intern VCA Inc. San Francisco, CA Apr 06, 2016 $41,600
Intern I Richard Meier & Partners Architects LLP New York, NY Jan 09, 2016 $41,100

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Top Skills for An Internship

  1. Data Entry
  2. Financial Statements
  3. Phone Calls
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Performed data entry and assisted customers regarding visas, auto registrations and passports.
  • Learned fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial statements and company spreadsheets.
  • Answered phone calls and worked with constituents such as rental tax rebate forms, disability placard forms, etc.
  • Continue providing exemplary customer service by offering associates solutions to their hardware and software issues.
  • Demonstrated exceptional patient care and communication skills.

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  1. District of Columbia
  2. Massachusetts
  3. New York
  4. Alaska
  5. California
  6. Minnesota
  7. Washington
  8. Rhode Island
  9. North Dakota
  10. New Jersey
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