Finance
An increasing need for financial expertise as scores of baby boomers near retirement age is expected to spur employment growth in the financial services sector. Jobs in this field can be demanding, stressful and financially rewarding, particularly if workers establish steady clientele. Careers include stockbrokers, bankers, accountants and financial consultants.
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Media General News Service
Published: June 17, 2008
Most jobs in the financial sector are expected to increase at a faster that average rate, or between 18 and 26 percent by 2014.
Accounting jobs are increasing because of tougher financial laws and regulations in the wake of the accounting scandals at major corporations.
Employment for financial analysts and personal financial advisers is expected to increase faster than average as well, as business and individuals invest more. Wage and salary banking employment, however, is expected to decline 2 percent by 2014 because of increasing bank consolidation and automation of many transactions.