Many other clerical workers also perform filing in connection with their work. While file clerk jobs are found in nearly every sector of the economy, more than 4 out of every 5 file clerks are employed in services, government, finance, insurance, and real estate. More than 1 out of every 10 is employed in temporary services, and about 1 out of 3 works part time. Job Outlook Employment of file clerks is expected to decline through the year 2005 because of productivity gains stemming from office automation and the restructuring of work as use of personal computers by professionals and managers increases. Despite the projected decline in employment, job opportunities for file clerks should be plentiful because a large number of workers will be needed to replace workers who leave the occupation each year.
Turnover is the highest among all record clerk occupations.
This reflects the lack of formal training requirements, limited advancement potential, and relatively low pay. File clerks should find many opportunities for temporary or part-time work, especially during peak business periods. Demand for file clerk services will be strongest in the rapidly growing health sector. The information in the Occupational Outlook Handbook was created by the Department of Labor.