The Top 10 Most Popular Business Careers
According to the BLS 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Quarterly, business is the most popular field of study among undergraduate students in the United States. Following are ten of the top chosen business careers today.
1. Business Consultant
Business consultants observe and analyze the practices and methods by which companies operate. They work to come up with new ideas and procedures in order to increase efficiency and productivity, improve management, and revitalize the business.
2. Financial Forecast Analyst
Financial forecast analysts study a business's investment and financial practices in an effort to project what the best financial ventures for the company will be. They research current economic and business trends in order to advise the company about the best possible investments that can be made.
3. Budget Analyst
Budget analysts assess a company's expenses and spending habits in order to make recommendations regarding increased financial efficiency and how the company can best spend its allotted assets.
4. Business and Development Manager
Business and development managers organize, supervise, and motivate a staff of individuals. A business and development manager may be responsible for ensuring that a small or large staff of employees engages in the most efficient and effective practices to accomplish their work.
5. Sales Executive
Sales executives try to increase business by selling a company's products or services to clients. They are also responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers.
6. Advertising Executive
Advertising executives develop new advertising strategies for companies in order to attract new customers and increase business.
7. Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Compensation and benefits specialists keep apprised of a company's benefits offerings, review and make approved changes to benefits and compensation policies, and help to keep employees informed about their benefits options.
8. Compliance Examiner
Compliance examiners work to ensure that a company is adhering to federal financial and security regulations, and are operating in accordance with standard business policy.
9. Market Research Specialist
Market research specialists analyze market trends, such as pricing, sales, and consumer practices, in order to make recommendations about how a business can better market its products or services to the public.
10. Risk Management Specialist
Risk management specialists try to anticipate potential credit, financial, and operational risks to a company and make recommendations regarding what the business can do in order to decrease these risks.
Article Resources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Beginnings for Business MajorsThe Risk Management Association
