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Here is a collection of job profiles for business majors. These job profiles represent some of the most common careers in the business field. Each profile includes information on the job's salary range, required education, essential classes, job outlook, and more.
Job Profile – Public Relations Specialist
Public relations specialists (PR specialists) develop and promote a favorable public image for a variety of individuals and organizations. These professionals perform a wide range of tasks, including writing and editing reports, speeches, press releases, web copy, and other promotional documents. Get the full job profile for PR specialists here.
Job Profile – Office Administrators
Office Administrators coordinate activities and employees within an office setting. The exact duties of office administrators vary depending on title, field, level of education, and place of employment. Get the full job profile for office administrators here.
Job Profile – Human Resources Managers
Human resources managers evaluate and formulate policies relating to company personnel. The typical human resources manager supervises every aspect of employee relations. Get the full job profile for human resources managers here.
Job Profile – Marketing Research Analysts
Job Profiles – Marketing Research Analysts. Marketing research analysts collect and analyze information to determine the demand for a potential product or service. Some marketing research analysts may help companies establish or modify sale procedures and policies. Get the full job profile for marketing research analysts here.
Job Profile – Management Consultants
Management consultants analyze and evaluate operating procedures and then make recommendations based on their findings. These professionals are often hired to solve a specific organizational problem or concern within the company. Get the full job profile for management consultants here.
Job Profile – Management Analysts
Management analysts analyze and evaluate operating procedures and then make recommendations based on their findings. These professionals are often hired to solve a specific organizational problem or concern within the company. Get the full job profile for management analysts here.
Job Profile – Insurance Underwriters
Insurance underwriters review individual insurance coverage requests and address the risk of offering coverage requests and assess the risk of offering coverage. Insurance underwriters also establish premiums and other charges. Get the full job profile for insurance underwriters here.
Job Profile – Hotel and Motel Managers
Hotel and motel managers manage the personnel, financial operations, and the marketing activities of hotels and motels. Duties vary depending on the title and place of employment. Get the full job profile for hotel and motel managers here.
Job Profile – Finance Officers
Finance officers, also known as financial managers, supervise the operations of banks, credit unions, and finance companies. Exact duties vary depending on the finance officer’s title, place of employment, level of education, and experience. Get the full job profile for finance officers here.
Job Profile – Financial Analysts
Financial analysts evaluate and analyze a company’s financial situation. They also prepare recommendations to help a company invest, manage and spend company funds. Get the full job profile for financial analysts here.
Job Profile – Corporate Recruiters
Corporate recruiters help corporate firms locate, research, interview, and hire employees. Recruiters may work full time for one or more firms. Get the full job profile for corporate recruiters here.
Job Profile – Executive Recruiters
Executive recruiters help various business (mostly Fortune 500 companies) locate, research, interview, and hire employees. Recruiters may work full time for one or more firms. Get the full job profile for executive recruiters here.
Job Profile – Credit Analysts
Credit analysts analyze financial information and assess the risk of offering credit to businesses and individuals. Get the full job profile for credit analysts here.
Job Profile – Business Managers
Business managers may supervise an entire company or a specific department or territory within a company’s operations. Get the full job profile for business managers here.
Job Profile – Advertising Executives
Advertising executives work in the advertising field, coordinating and managing client accounts. Get the full job profile for advertising executives here.
Job Profile - Accountants
Accountants compile analyze and prepare financial records. Exact duties depend on the accountant’s title, field, and place of employment. Get the full job profile for accountants here.
Best Entry-Level Jobs
Best Entry-Level Jobs (published by The Princeton Review) is a great resource for anyone who is looking for quality entry-level employment. Get the full book review here.
Jobs for People Who Like to Keep Learning
From Guide to Your Career (Random House / Princeton Review Books, $19.95 paperback), here are the top ten jobs for people who like to keep learning.
Jobs for Type-A Personalities
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From Guide to Your Career (Random House / Princeton Review Books, $19.95 paperback), here are the top ten jobs for people people.
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