Can be stiff employment competition. Better opportunities if you have strong computer skills and are flexible to performing a variety of job tasks. 1422 Job and Education description Usually require experience in specialized software. Speed and accuracy are mandatory. Often combined with other positions such as administrative assistant.
Opportunities are better with larger firms, and a broad office skill base.
1431 Job and Education description Accounting experience preferred. Employment opportunities in decline since most accountants expected to do own clerk work. Computer knowledge is mandatory. Employment prospects are not good, since function is being replaced by multi-skilled general clerks using specialized software. More opportunities for part time or temporary work than full time positions.