There is a vast amount of majors one can study in college, and so many careers in those areas that one must only choose one of. It is like going into the ice cream shop and not knowing which flavor to choose since they all look so delicious. Yet, choosing a profession is very different, as one cannot just choose a job like they would a flavor of ice cream. One cannot have the Chunky Monkey today and the Cherry Garcia tomorrow, or else their life will be one Rocky Road. More thought must go into choosing the right career path; as one cannot flip flop back and forth, going from a doctor one minute to a fashion designer the next. Having narrowed the field down to business/marketing and communications, there are still infinite possibilities for careers. The two careers, a marketing manager and a sales representative, are similar in many respects, but contrast in others. In an analysis of the strengths and skills needed relative to the business and communication fields, a marketing manager seems to be a better fit for those with these essential traits than a sales representative.
These indispensable traits will be very helpful in the business world, and without them it will be more difficult to succeed and be excited to go to work every day. Being stronger in business and math than in other subjects like the arts and sciences is perfect for going into marketing specifically and the business world in general. Necessary and helpful classes for these professions are Statistics, Calculus, Principles of Marketing, Microsoft Applications, Business Dynamics, Public Speaking, Mass Media, and Economics. These courses will prove to be very useful in college and in business and marketing. They are also similar to many of the recommende...
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Choosing a vocation can be a daunting task. With the world ever-evolving, one may come across a new attractive career every year. In order to ensure optimal job satisfaction, it is vital to educate oneself about every alluring prospect prior to committing. Simple factors like the time commitment and salary can mean the difference between a content existence and a miserable one.
General Education courses may be one of the most hated requirements in college by students. These courses are required amongst all college students regardless of one’s major or minor. General Education courses may vary with schools but usually consist of: the arts and humanities, social science, natural science, mathematics, and writing. These courses should be optional; students should be able to take them at their own interest such as with elective courses. Without General Education courses it is understood that students will not have completed or received credits needed to graduate. Required college courses should be based solely on one’s major or minor. Students should not be required to take general education courses for the simple fact that they are deemed “important”. General Education courses causes more money, unnecessary time spent taking classes that do not correlate with one’s major, and also lower grades. However, general education classes are said to be the basic skills needed for college students.
It is evident that people have different and unique desires when it comes to career interests. Therefore, this desire is the driving motive for people in their career growth and development. Perhaps, the first step towards selecting a satisfying career is to find out the things that are exciting and a source of joy. I have always found business management an interesting career option because my ultimate objective is to become among the leading businesspersons. Business management involves dealing with various kinds of people and a lot of strategic decision-making, which are the two major important attributes of a business person (O'Grady, 2009). Business management career is an interesting career, because it is one of the ways that an individual can become their own boss through establishing a business and seeing it through to success. In this particular research, my focus was based on Apple Inc (Hitt, Hoskisson & Ireland, 2013). It is one of the leading companies in the mobile phones and computer industry. Its success is accredited to the manner in which management has been handled within the company.
When you are younger people always ask what do you want to be when you are older? Of course when you are young everyone is filled with wonder about your answer, whether it’s a model, astronaut, race car driver, etc. Now that I’m older it’s expected for me to know exactly what to do with my life and how to do it. I realized very soon that I sometimes can be an indecisive person when it comes to life long decisions, this being a huge decision in one’s life you could only imagine how many times I’ve changed my idea on what to go to school for. Although, changing my mind become a norm, I eventually decided a degree in business/marketing is the right path for me. In this paper
“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more of it I have.” –Thomas Jefferson. A Business degree is a very common and widely chosen major. People that have chosen Business as a major have different reasons for picking it, but, all have the same outlook, work hard and make money. In a Business degree, there are some specific areas that target different aspects of the business world such as: Marketing, Accounting, Finance, International Business, and Economics. This degree should be thought of if someone is undecided, not only because it helps you for find a job, but also helps open many entry-level roles upon graduation, make a lot of money, and could potentially help the US grow and develop.
Finding a career that is adequate for me in life can be a difficult challenge. Since I was a little my dream job was to continue the family business back home in Ohio. Many people choose their degrees because they do not know what they want. I am very sure that the degree that I have chosen is the right one for me, which is Business and Administration. I am now attending County Community College and I wish to end my Associate Degree here in two years. After I achieve my A.A. degree at County Community College, I want to transfer to University Of Central Florida to finish my Bachelors Degree. In this paper, I will discuss the overview of my selected four-year School, the university major requirements, the transfer preparations, the career I will pursue after graduation and the interview.
...ompanies to believe that the result they will get if they follow this path. These two professions require to use the critical thinking to think logically. They use their numbers by giving the facts and their hard working on the market research as the solid statements to prove their points. I may possibly suit for these. I love math. I like to play with numbers. I have a broad knowledge in operating the computer as well as the Microsoft Offices. It suits my goal. You can be self-employed. You can control your time. Although they can work under the highly pressure environment because of the deadlines required by the clients or the projects you are working on. If you know how to manage time, put time to work wisely, you already pass the obstacle in front of you. Having a balanced life between working and relaxing will help you making a big jump in your successful career.
These examples of career changes reflect a common trend—increased job mobility. The linear career path that once kept people working in the same job, often for the same company, is not the standard career route for today's workers. Today, many workers are pursuing varied career paths that reflect sequential career changes. This set of ongoing changes in career plans, direction, and employers portrays the lifetime progression of work as a composite of experiences. This Digest explores how changing technologies and global competitiveness have led to redefinition of interests, abilities, and work options that influence career development.
Lila B. Stair, Leslie Stair. Careers in Marketing. 3. Book. Prod. VGM Career Books. Chicago, 2001.
“Marketing managers typically have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration; however, some employers may prefer a master’s degree, in addition to extensive experience in marketing, advertising, brand management, or sales” (Marketing Manager: Career Info & Requirements). It is not impossible to get a job with a bachelor’s degree but to stay on the safe side, a person should really get a master’s degree. It is always a great idea to be educated in other areas other than marketing that will help benefit you and your future job in marketing. Being a big talker would make this an easy job because a person who wants to become a marketing manager needs to have strong communication skills as well as presentation skills. Someone must be willing to go after what they want, be able to juggle many things at once especially while under a whole lot of pressure, and have a creative mind when it comes to having to make up things right on the spot. A marketing manager must be able to work well with people that they work with as well as working with new employees in training how to do the job and motivate them to do their best. Since most of marketing occurs on the internets nowadays, they will have to be well educated with computers, the internet, and budgeting of many kinds. Having extraordinary communications will also be a big factor in this field of business and will help you the most. If someone who is really shy wants to go into this field, they probably should not because being quiet while being a marketing manager is not going to help them at
This study is conducted in Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok Kedah. The undergraduate students were chosen which taking bachelor degree in various field of study as they were the group of people who will determine their own career choice based on the factors chosen for this study. Also, the students will be exposed to the working environment right after finishing their study and they required to decide which career path that need to be choose in order to establish their life improvement especially in career development.
Coming to the point of my current career choice has been a long road. My idea of what a career is or should be has changed with circumstances and age. According to Weintraub (2005), “the average worker spends only four years in a job and will have 12 jobs in as many as five career fields during his or her working life.” (para. 1) My first career was marriage and motherhood followed by a surprising healthcare career. What the future holds waits to be seen. With a bachelor of science degree in information technology the options are wide open.
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The case of such skills incorporate capability or experts in specific fields like math, accounts, finance, financial matters, knowledge, science, measurements.
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