Does not include workers whose duties are narrowly defined. There are approximately 17,730-21,670 general office clerks currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. A few jobs are union. About 340-420 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers do not require prior experience.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Many also recruit applicants through internet job listings. Surveys indicated that union wages were typically at the top end of the range. Many also report that spreadsheet skills are important. Some report that database and desktop publishing skills are important. Refer to Secretarial and Administrative Support Occupations in the service type index for a list of training providers with related programs.