Careers
Related Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Numerical computation
- Sound decision-making
- Oral & written communication
- Organizingactivities
- Computer literacy
- Planningactivities
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Coordinating activities
- Directing activities and staff
- Cross-culturalskills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analyze and interpret data
Related Fields
Public Accounting
Human Resource Management
- Recruiting/Staffing
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Training
- Safety
- Employee Relations
- Industrial Relations
- Equal Employment Opportunity
Employers
- Large corporate entities
- Service industry
- Hospitals and healthcare organizations
- Universities
- Temporary or staffing agencies
- Executive search firms
- Local, state and federal government
- Labor unions
Strategies
- Take courses in the social sciences such as psychology and sociology
- Gain relevant experience through internships. Develop strong verbal and written communication skills
- Learn to solve problems creatively
- Develop strong computer skills because many human resource systems are automated
- Join the Society of Human Resource Management andother related professional associations
- Be prepared for continuous learning once in the profession
- Earn a master’s degree for career advancement
Management
Employers
- Business and industry including: Banks and financial institutions, Retail stores, Restaurants, Hotels, Service providers, Healthcare organizations
- Local, state and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Self-employed
Strategies
Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions. Gain experience through internships or jobs. Work at a retail store or restaurant, and advance into an assistant manager position. Get involved in student organizations and assume leadership roles. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, integrity, and a sense of independence. Take courses in a secondary specialty such as marketing or information systems to increase job opportunities. Learn to work well on a team.
Insurance
- Claims
- Underwriting
- Risk Management
- Sales
- Loss Control
Employers
Strategies
- Complete an internship with an insurance agency
- Talk to professionals in the industry to learn more about claims, underwriting, and risk management
- Many good, entry-level positions exist in these areas
- Initiative and sales ability are necessary to be a successful agent or broker
- Develop strong communication skills as many positions require interaction with others and the ability to explain information clearly and concisely
Real Estate
- Residential Brokerage
- Commercial Sales
- Appraisals
- Property Management
Employers
- Real estate brokers
- Banks
- Appraisal firms
- Apartment and condominium complexes
- Developers
Strategies
- Obtain sales experience through part-time, summer, orinternship positions
- Research the process of becoming a real estate broker through the National Association of Realtors
- Develop an entrepreneurial spirit
- Research apprenticeships in appraisal
Operations Management
- Operations Research Analysis: Business strategy, Facilities layout, Inventory control, Personnel scheduling
- Production Management: Line supervision, Manufacturing management, Production planning, Quality assurance
- Materials Management: Purchasing/buying, Traffic management, Inventory management
Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
Strategies
- Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving
- Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems
- This is a more technical side of business
- Learn to manage multiple situations and problems
- Be able to communicate with different types of people in various functional areas
- Earn an MBA to reach the highest levels of operations management
Sales
- Industrial Sales
- Consumer Product Sales
- Financial Services Sales
- Services Sales
- Advertising Sales
Employers
- Profit and nonprofit organizations
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Print and electronic media
Strategies
- Obtain experience through internships or sales jobs
- Must be highly motivated and well organized. Proven leadership abilities are desirable
- Develop a strong commitment to customer satisfaction
Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Retail/Consumer Banking
- Credit Analysis
- Lending
- Trust Services
- Mortgage Loans
- Branch Management
- Operations
Employers
- Banks
- Credit unions
- Savings and loan associations
- Financial services institutions
- Federal Reserve banks
Strategies
- Develop a solid background in business including marketing and accounting
- Get experience through part-time, summer, orinternship positions in a bank
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele
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