Pros and Cons of a Being a Clerical Aide
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Clerical aides, or office clerks, perform a variety of clerical functions including things like filing, word processing, bookkeeping and answering phones. Find out the pros and cons of being a clerical aide to see if this job is for you!
| PROS of Being a Clerical Aide |
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| Variety of opportunities changing with demand in businesses* |
| Slightly lower than average job growth in field (6% expected from 2012-2022)* |
| Temporary and part-time opportunities available* |
| Many businesses use clerical aides for all administrative support* |
| CONS of Being a Clerical Aide |
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| Pay is average (median hourly wage was $13.78 as of May 2014)* |
| Some jobs are being eliminated due to expanding use of technology, automation and consolidation of duties* |
| Changing responsibilities may be stressful and require employees to adapt easily* |
| Training beyond high school might be required, particularly for advancement* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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