Office Clerk how-to

How to Prioritize a Busy Office Day

Priorities keep you calm.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Priorities keep you calm. In short: list; mark; do, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. List tasks.

  2. Mark deadlines.

  3. Do urgent items first.

  4. Batch similar tasks.

  5. Handle interruptions quickly.

  6. Review at day’s end.

Safety reminders for office clerks

  • Keep walkways clear
  • Lift safely
  • Protect confidential information
  • Know emergency procedures

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