| 2008 Employment |
448,200 |
| 2018 Employment |
461,900 |
| Employment Change |
13,700 |
| Growth Rate |
3% |
Employment is projected to grow at 3 percent, slower than the average for all occupations. As this occupation usually requires personal contact with the customer, it is difficult to completely automate. Growth in the occupation will reflect growth in the rental business, including apartment rentals, and growth in the purchasing of services, such as dry cleaning and auto repairs, and the desire by companies to provide greater customer service. Trends, such as videos provided by mail and online, may reduce the need for some of these clerks at video rental stores.
Job opportunities are expected to be favorable. Entry-level jobs typically experience high turnover and generate numerous job openings, leading to favorable job opportunities as workers who leave this occupation will need to be replaced.
Job Zone 1 - Little or no preparation needed
Overall Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
is needed. For example, you can become a general office
clerk even if you haven't worked in an office.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED
certificate. Some may require a formal training course to
obtain a license.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days
to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker
could show you how to do the job.
Examples
Bus drivers, forest and conservation workers, general office
clerks, home health aides, and waiters/waitresses.
These occupations often involve following instructions and
helping others.
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Sources: O*Net data version 12.0
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Department of Labor
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