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What types of jobs are there in the business industry?
My parents tell me to do into business but I’m not really sure what there is in business, I want to consider options
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Jacqueline’s Answer
Hi Julissa and anyone who would like an answer to the question of the type of jobs in the business industry. A lot of people think of business as just suits and an office. It can be and is much more! You can pursue a business career in anything. As an example, if you have a passion for the arts, you can work in the business side of a museum, if you love numbers and analytics, you can work for a tech company or run the numbers for any company. There are endless possibilities when it comes to business. Here are few areas that I feel are pursued in business now and the jobs related to these can start out at an entry level and can grow to the top executive (in no particular order):
- Finance/Accounting
- Technology
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Security/Cybersecurity
- Business management
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Global business - which can include all of the above
- Finance/Accounting
- Technology
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Security/Cybersecurity
- Business management
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Global business - which can include all of the above
Thank you so much!
Julissa
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Chirayu’s Answer
There are many different types of jobs in the business industry, including:
Management: These jobs involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of a company, and include positions such as CEO, COO, and general manager.
Finance and Accounting: These jobs involve managing a company's financial resources, and include positions such as financial analyst, accountant, and controller.
Sales and Marketing: These jobs involve promoting and selling a company's products or services, and include positions such as sales representative, marketing manager, and advertising executive.
Human Resources: These jobs involve managing a company's employees, and include positions such as HR manager, recruiter, and benefits administrator.
Operations: These jobs involve managing the production and delivery of a company's products or services, and include positions such as operations manager, logistics coordinator, and supply chain manager.
Information Technology: These jobs involve managing a company's computer systems and technology, and include positions such as IT administrator, systems analyst, and software developer.
Consulting: These jobs involve providing expert advice to businesses to help them improve their operations, and include positions such as management consultant, strategy consultant, and financial consultant.
Entrepreneurship: These jobs involve starting and running your own business, and include positions such as business owner, founder, and CEO.
Good luck!
Management: These jobs involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of a company, and include positions such as CEO, COO, and general manager.
Finance and Accounting: These jobs involve managing a company's financial resources, and include positions such as financial analyst, accountant, and controller.
Sales and Marketing: These jobs involve promoting and selling a company's products or services, and include positions such as sales representative, marketing manager, and advertising executive.
Human Resources: These jobs involve managing a company's employees, and include positions such as HR manager, recruiter, and benefits administrator.
Operations: These jobs involve managing the production and delivery of a company's products or services, and include positions such as operations manager, logistics coordinator, and supply chain manager.
Information Technology: These jobs involve managing a company's computer systems and technology, and include positions such as IT administrator, systems analyst, and software developer.
Consulting: These jobs involve providing expert advice to businesses to help them improve their operations, and include positions such as management consultant, strategy consultant, and financial consultant.
Entrepreneurship: These jobs involve starting and running your own business, and include positions such as business owner, founder, and CEO.
Good luck!
Thank you so much, Chirayu!
Julissa
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Heather’s Answer
There are tens of thousands of different kinds of jobs that you can get with a business degree. It's a great general degree to go for in college. Many colleges have concentrations or areas of focus you can get into and you can choose that as you go along (i.e you dont need to know when you start). Your parents are guiding you into an avenue that has many, many, many opportunities. They are not wrong and I would recommend it too.
Thanks for the help.
Julissa
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Brooke’s Answer
The business industry offers a wide range of job options, so there’s likely something that fits your interests and skills! If you enjoy working with numbers, you could look into jobs like accountant, financial analyst, or investment banker, where you manage money, budgets, or investments. If you like being creative, roles in marketing, advertising, or brand management allow you to create campaigns and promote products. For people who enjoy organizing and leading, careers in management, project coordination, or human resources (HR) might be a good fit because they involve working with teams and making sure businesses run smoothly.
If you're interested in technology and innovation, business also includes jobs like business analyst or operations manager, where you solve problems and improve systems. Entrepreneurs are another option if you dream of starting your own company or developing a product. Business also overlaps with other industries, so you can work in fields like sports, fashion, or entertainment while still using business skills. To explore your options, consider joining a school business club, taking classes like economics or marketing, or even shadowing a family member or friend in a business role. There’s something for everyone in business—it’s all about finding what you enjoy most!
If you're interested in technology and innovation, business also includes jobs like business analyst or operations manager, where you solve problems and improve systems. Entrepreneurs are another option if you dream of starting your own company or developing a product. Business also overlaps with other industries, so you can work in fields like sports, fashion, or entertainment while still using business skills. To explore your options, consider joining a school business club, taking classes like economics or marketing, or even shadowing a family member or friend in a business role. There’s something for everyone in business—it’s all about finding what you enjoy most!
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Joe’s Answer
There's been a lot of feedback on this question so far so I will try to be more specific and not repeat what has already been said
If I was going to prepare myself for a career in the "business world" today..and by business world I mean working for a corporation in some capacity...I would get a data science degree and market myself as a data scientist.
There is no hotter opportunity to get into the business world today that data science.
Data and analytics behind it are increasingly driving most business decisions
With the internet connecting so many devices (Internat of Things or IoT)..the amount of data that a business needs to analyze and make sense of grows exponentially
Data Science is exactly what it sounds like...taking all that data that is collected and making some sense of it all in terms of business implications and decisions that should be taken to improve any one of many aspects of the business (ie, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, product quality,..just to name a few)
The good news is that you don't need a PHD to actually make alot of money in this field
There are good data science programs that are also affordable ...check out Georgia Tech's program (link below with some student feedback)
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=georgia+tech+data+science&docid=608050482165284278&mid=185C3372CA23B5B68132185C3372CA23B5B68132&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Link to the program and requirements
https://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/analytics-ms/text
If you like math...if you like solving puzzles ...and if you like to make alot of money fairly quickly in business....then Data Science is for you
Good Luck
Consider what field you want to get your bachelor's degree - make sure you have the right mathematics courses during this time
Get your bachelor's degree - doesn't have to be in math..could be in a field that compliments data science knoweldge...I would consider BS in communications with a minor in math. The communications will come in handy in business when you need to tell everyone about your findings
Apply to a data science program
During latter stages of the program - do an internship with a Fortune 500 to get experience and foot in the door
Graduate from your data science program and get lots of job offers!!
If I was going to prepare myself for a career in the "business world" today..and by business world I mean working for a corporation in some capacity...I would get a data science degree and market myself as a data scientist.
There is no hotter opportunity to get into the business world today that data science.
Data and analytics behind it are increasingly driving most business decisions
With the internet connecting so many devices (Internat of Things or IoT)..the amount of data that a business needs to analyze and make sense of grows exponentially
Data Science is exactly what it sounds like...taking all that data that is collected and making some sense of it all in terms of business implications and decisions that should be taken to improve any one of many aspects of the business (ie, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, product quality,..just to name a few)
The good news is that you don't need a PHD to actually make alot of money in this field
There are good data science programs that are also affordable ...check out Georgia Tech's program (link below with some student feedback)
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=georgia+tech+data+science&docid=608050482165284278&mid=185C3372CA23B5B68132185C3372CA23B5B68132&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Link to the program and requirements
https://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/analytics-ms/text
If you like math...if you like solving puzzles ...and if you like to make alot of money fairly quickly in business....then Data Science is for you
Good Luck
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Rocio’s Answer
Hi Julissa, "business" can be so broad and therefore truly open up a lot of different career opportunities. I recommend thinking about something that you enjoy doing or that you are talented in first and then exploring some business opportunities in that area.
For example, if you enjoy art or have artistic talents, you can think about exploring music, drawing, culinary, acting, producing, singing, etc. Narrowing it down will help you think about what field you would like to be in and from there pretty much it all involves business. Is it managing a production company? Is it owning your own restaurant? Is it becoming a fashion designer or architect? Think about taking some business classes whether in school or college that can expand your knowledge on how to apply that knowledge to something you are truly passionate about.
For example, if you enjoy art or have artistic talents, you can think about exploring music, drawing, culinary, acting, producing, singing, etc. Narrowing it down will help you think about what field you would like to be in and from there pretty much it all involves business. Is it managing a production company? Is it owning your own restaurant? Is it becoming a fashion designer or architect? Think about taking some business classes whether in school or college that can expand your knowledge on how to apply that knowledge to something you are truly passionate about.
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Gary’s Answer
Business is a great subject for study. In college you will get a great general overview of what the business world has to offer. You will have the ability to see what you like and then you can fine tune your skills when you go for your BS. Areas that you have the opportunity to work in are:
Finance/Accounting
Technology
Marketing
Strategy
Business management
Sales
Human Resources
Finance/Accounting
Technology
Marketing
Strategy
Business management
Sales
Human Resources
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Jen’s Answer
"Business" can certainly encompass a lot!
Instead of focusing on what "business" might be...try to think about what it is you're good at or that you enjoy. Is math your thing?...or do you like looking at things under a microscope?...or do you really enjoy working with people? So many avenues to go.
I'll use math as an example. Someone who studies finance could build a career in many sorts of business industries. Perhaps at a Fortune 500 company in their finance dept, or as an accountant at an accounting firm.
Instead of focusing on what "business" might be...try to think about what it is you're good at or that you enjoy. Is math your thing?...or do you like looking at things under a microscope?...or do you really enjoy working with people? So many avenues to go.
I'll use math as an example. Someone who studies finance could build a career in many sorts of business industries. Perhaps at a Fortune 500 company in their finance dept, or as an accountant at an accounting firm.
Thank you for the advice, Jen.
Julissa
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John’s Answer
As many people have pointed out, there are many different types of business jobs, but to summarize them, business jobs, and most jobs simply involve working with people and working with computers. There are some jobs that are very focused on people (sales, HR), but also some jobs focused on computers (IT, programming). I think the first thing to do would be decide which side of the people vs. computers spectrum you want to work on. That will help you determine a starting point. Personally, I enjoy working with people, but mostly computers, so I studied accounting and information systems. That degree allowed me to work as a consultant where I still work with people daily, but I'm able to work from home on my computer and most of my job involves analyzing client information.