File clerks return files to storage after they are returned by borrower. Employment File clerks held about 257,000 jobs in 1992. Many other clerical workers also perform filing in connection with their work. More than 1 out of every 10 is employed in temporary services, and about 1 out of 3 works part time. Job Outlook Job opportunities for file clerks should be plentiful through the year 2005 because a large number of workers will be needed to replace workers who leave the occupation each year.
Turnover is very high, 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. Employment of file clerks is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005 as recordkeeping requirements continue to rise in conjunction with rising economic activity. Demand for file clerk services will be strongest in the rapidly growing health sector. However, the expected growth in the volume of paper records should be partially offset by the greater use of automated and computerized systems that increase file clerks' productivity.