Question 2: Convenience store clerk is a common occupation, but is not listed in the DOT. How should this work be classified?

Answer: Two DOT occupations have been suggested as alternatives for “convenience store clerk” –Cashier-Checker, 211.367-014 and Stock Clerk, 299.367-014. Depending on specific facts of the case, different occupations may be matched to the same job title given by different claimants. How the work was performed, not the job title, is paramount. There may be no DOT occupation that adequately matches the duties performed or, some other occupation may be a closer match (e.g., Sales clerk, 290.477-014).