Post office customer service asssistant skills for your CV

There are no entry requirements to become a Post office customer service asssistant in the UK however good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Key skills for a Post office service clerk

•     good maths skills
•     the ability to work quickly and accurately in a very busy environment
•     a good memory for forms and services
•     good communication skills, for understanding customer needs and explaining services

Once you get into this career, your duties will be:

•     selling financial products and services to meet targets
•     selling stamps and dealing with letters and parcels
•     paying out pensions and benefits
•     accepting bill payments
•     dealing with vehicle registrations and car tax
•     checking passport and driving licence applications
•     selling travel insurance and foreign currency
•     making sure the books balance at the end of the day