With experience, they may progress to senior management positions. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. This rate is among the lowest for occupations in the business, finance and administration sectors. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers.
Most industries use computerized financial systems to monitor business finances.
Other related applications that are being used are electronic funds transfer, automatic teller machines and electronic data interchange. These applications will lead to new skill requirements. Financial institutions increasingly seek professional client service managers with a broad range of financial sector skills. Most of the increase in employment requirements through 2004 in these occupations is expected to occur in the professional services, financial, insurance, real estate and business services industries.