Appearing as though you do not understand the job description or do not have any background experience. Again, you're there! So the interviewer saw something they liked on your resume. Focus on your knowledge of the position and what background you have that is relevant.

Any direct experience related to an Office Clerk role. This could be typing, filing, routing telephone calls, or anything in your history that supports your knowledge of the role for which you are interviewing.

"When I worked as an administrative assistant at XX company, my duties were varied and often ad hoc as assigned. This included assisting management staff in preparing confidential documents, completing and updating records, and processing invoices through an electronic system. I also had to be very flexible to assist other staff in varied roles as needed."

"For the past several years, I volunteered at the public library which allowed me to work specific hours while raising my children. In this role, I helped keep the library running efficiently by carrying out clerical duties, and was available to help visitors/students find the resources and materials they were looking for."