Part Two Exploring Career Options
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Careers in this cluster involve clerical,
computer, accounting, management, and
administrative work. An office setting is
the most common job site for people work-
ing in these careers.
Most entry-level jobs require basic data
entry, bookkeeping, and filing skills. Tech-
nological advances are forcing workers to
upgrade their computer skills. Knowledge
of commonly used software programs is
especially important. The educational back-
ground required to work in this career cluster
depends on the level of job responsibilities.
Administrative assistants, clerks, word
processors, and receptionists are needed
in all kinds of offices. Some workers input
data, organize documents, prepare work
schedules, and assemble reports. Managers
and administrators solve problems, analyze
data, and make decisions.
Because of technological innovations,
changes in government regulations, and
growing environmental concerns, employ-
ers will need well-trained, well-informed
business, management, and administrative
professionals. Career opportunities are
available in every sector of the economy
and require specific skills in organization,
time management, customer service, and
communication. Jobs in this career clus-
ter occur everywhere there is office work.
Business and administration functions
exist throughout government, education,
and business.