We surveyed 5,591 stock clerks to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical stock clerk. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a stock clerk?
Low
High
Working as a stock clerk typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a stock clerk?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a stock clerk typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a stock clerk?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a stock clerk. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for stock clerks.
Do stock clerks work full-time or part-time?
44% of stock clerks work in full-time roles while 56% work part-time.
Is being a stock clerk stressful?
Low
High
Stock clerks tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a stock clerk?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a stock clerk.
How competitive is the workplace for stock clerks?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for stock clerks.
Does being a stock clerk require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for stock clerks.
Are stock clerks allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Stock clerks rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do stock clerks have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Stock clerks tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a stock clerk physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a stock clerk requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are stock clerks exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Stock clerks tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a stock clerk require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a stock clerk.
Does being a good stock clerk require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a stock clerk.