A workbook, designed to introduce students to office occupations, this manual provides general information about office-clerical positions and outlines the education and training necessary to enter the field. Part One, "What Are Office Occupations?" contains chapters on the careers of typist, file clerk, payroll clerk, stock clerk, office machine operator, salesclerk, cashier, shipping and receiving, and mail clerk and messenger. Part Two, "What Does It Take To Be An Office-Clerical Worker?" includes chapters on education and training needed, personal qualities needed, where the jobs are, and wages and benefits. A student activities section at the end of each chapter provides various types of objective and short answer exercises on the chapter material. A 3-page quiz on the whole book is also included. (HD)