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Paulina
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What advice would you give me on the career path towards business administration??
The reason why I'm asking this question is because I'm the first person in my family to start my career path through a vocational or trade school instead of just going straight to college after high school.
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Good luck! Do you want to work for a company or to create your own? Trade school is a great start, you can either pursue a life-long career on this path or gain experience and pivot to a role you are interested in. Key is that employers want to see experiences you gain from each role are you learning responsibility, task management, teamwork, management? There are day to day and strategic aspects to business, learn how the front line works and this will be the foundation as you move up in a company.
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Hello, Paulina. It seems like you're seeking guidance on how to secure a business-related job without a traditional four-year degree. Let me provide some helpful tips on this matter.
Great news! Nowadays, numerous small businesses and large corporations don't necessitate a four-year degree for employment, unlike a decade ago. Your task is to effectively showcase your existing skills and experiences, demonstrating how they're relevant to your desired role. In my view, a four-year business degree primarily indicates trainability, not necessarily business success or role suitability.
I urge you to explore companies offering further training and educational opportunities. This way, you can continuously enhance your skills through learning, exposure, and education. Also, try to comprehend their internal mobility rates and policies, which can give you insights into their growth and development culture.
Don't hesitate to begin at an entry or junior level and demonstrate your value through your performance. There are also several organizations, such as Year Up and Genesys Works, that have established partnerships with companies of all sizes. These organizations offer programs designed to assist individuals from non-traditional educational backgrounds transition into the tech or business sectors.
Great news! Nowadays, numerous small businesses and large corporations don't necessitate a four-year degree for employment, unlike a decade ago. Your task is to effectively showcase your existing skills and experiences, demonstrating how they're relevant to your desired role. In my view, a four-year business degree primarily indicates trainability, not necessarily business success or role suitability.
I urge you to explore companies offering further training and educational opportunities. This way, you can continuously enhance your skills through learning, exposure, and education. Also, try to comprehend their internal mobility rates and policies, which can give you insights into their growth and development culture.
Don't hesitate to begin at an entry or junior level and demonstrate your value through your performance. There are also several organizations, such as Year Up and Genesys Works, that have established partnerships with companies of all sizes. These organizations offer programs designed to assist individuals from non-traditional educational backgrounds transition into the tech or business sectors.
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Thank you for your question. I am glad to hear that you have interest in business administration. Different colleges or vocational schools have strength in different subjects. It depends on the career you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many careers related to business administration, eg finance, accounting, banking, human resources, marketing,etc. You can find out more online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. You can then focus on the related subjects.
5. Explore whether it is better to take these subjects in colleges or vocational schools and the review of colleges or vocational schools on these subjects and entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many careers related to business administration, eg finance, accounting, banking, human resources, marketing,etc. You can find out more online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. You can then focus on the related subjects.
5. Explore whether it is better to take these subjects in colleges or vocational schools and the review of colleges or vocational schools on these subjects and entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!