Read the text below entitled "Job Outlook" in order to
answer questions 21 to 23.
Job Outlook
Source: www.bls.gov
20th Dec 2005 (Adapted)
Competition for budget analyst jobs is expected over
the 2004-14 projection period. Candidates with a master's
degree should have the best job opportunities. Familiarity
with computer fi nancial software packages also should
enhance a jobseeker's employment prospects.
Employment of budget analysts is expected to
grow about as fast as the average for all occupations
through 2014. Employment growth will be driven by the
continuing demand for sound fi nancial analysis in both the
public and the private sectors. In addition to employment
growth, many job openings will result from the need to
replace experienced budget analysts who transfer to other
occupations or leave the labor force.
In paragraph 2, the author refers to "the continuing demand for sound fi nancial analysis in both the public and the private sectors." Therefore, this analysis should be