They keep track of vacant jobs and distribute position announcements. Clerks review applications and verify the information using personnel records. They notify all the applicants of their acceptance or rejection. In some settings, personnel clerks have specific job titles. In temporary help agencies, for example, referral clerks handle calls from employers who need workers.
Clerks gather information about the job and find workers who meet the job requirements.
Then clerks contact the workers about the job. Some referral clerks specialize in specific types of workers, such as nurses. Identification clerks are responsible for security at defense installations. They gather information about people who work for the organization. Thus they interview applicants and check references.