General office clerks should find many opportunities for part-time or temporary work, especially during peak business periods. Because they are so versatile, general office clerks find work in virtually every kind of industry. Therefore, employment is not dependent on the fortunes of any single sector of the economy. Similarly, because they perform a wide variety of office duties using many types of equipment, their employment is not necessarily dependent on any particular technological development. Employment of general office clerks is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005 as more small businesses place a single office worker frequently a general office clerk in charge of all clerical work.
General office clerks' salaries vary by industry.
They tend to be highest in public utilities and mining and lowest in construction and finance, insurance, and real estate. Related Occupations General office clerk is usual,ly an entry-level office job. Entry-level jobs in other settings include cashier, medical assistant, teacher aide, and food and beverage service worker. Sources of Additional Information State employment service offices and agencies that specialize in placing administrative support personnel can provide information about job openings for general office clerks. These files are in the public domain and may be freely reproduced.