What is a train clerk and how to become one

Key steps to become a train clerk

1. Explore train clerk education requirements

   Most common train clerk degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.3 %

   Associate

   22.9 %

   High School Diploma

   22.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific train clerk skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	24.06%
   Safety Issues	14.03%
   Access Database	11.49%
   Spreadsheets	5.85%
   Training Events	5.21%

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3. Complete relevant train clerk training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New train clerks learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a train clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real train clerk resumes.

4. Research train clerk duties and responsibilities

   • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
   • Create and maintain program of recurrent training lessons for all aspects of reservations.
   • Act as IE ticket subject matter expert for ticket counters in addition to reservations.
   • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for advising the unit commander on unit mobilization and requirements.

5. Get train clerk experience

6. Prepare your train clerk resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your train clerk resume.

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7. Apply for train clerk jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a train clerk job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams