Career Research: Business Career

When researching a career in business, consider the following:

1. What careers are there? Am I aware of all the options?
   • Skim through the extensive lists of over 12,000 possible jobs/careers using Career Planner.
2. Have you taken into consideration the following:
   • Is the job part of a dying industry? Should I look into something else more secure/promising?
   • Projected Job Growth?  Is the job in high demand? High demand usually equals better chances of job openings.
   • Average Pay? Are you ok with what that career has to offer? 
   • Job Duties/Responsibilities?  Are they doable? Will I be able to carry out these responsibilities?
   • Work Environment? What does it entail? Office setting? Outdoors? Offsite? Traveling? 
   • Education/License/Certification Requirements? What does each job require? Will I have the required education/license/certifications for my career? Will experience through an internship within a company help my chances?
   • Relocation? Certain jobs may be offered locally but there may be a better opportunity in another town, city, or state. Will you be willing to relocate for that job opportunity? 
3. Have you talked to your Academic Advisor and the Director of Career Services about your interests? Remember they can guide you to the right path making sure you are in the right program.
   • Visit the Career Center for advising

GMAT- Compare and contrast MBA schools by clicking here.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the assessment for graduate business school candidates—it was designed by business schools to measure the skills shown to help graduate business students succeed in the challenging curriculum. 

My Plan-  Browse through the Major Database and see which colleges offer specific majors/area of studies and more information about enrollment.

My Plan Helps students and professionals plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education and careers. Whether you're deciding on what college to go to, choosing a major, planning ahead for your first career, or thinking about making a career change, My Plan can help you explore options and bring clarity and insight into figuring out what is right for you.

Idealist- Find local internships here

Idealist is an interactive site connecting people, organizations, and resources. Idealist is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed.

InternJobs- Search for internships available anywhere throughout the US. Pick a state and apply.

A database of worldwide internships. Searchable by keyword or location.

Glassdoor- Search campaniles and read employee reviews, experiences, affiliations, and financial information.

Glassdoor is one of the fastest growing jobs and recruiting sites. Glassdoor holds a growing database of millions of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more.

Indeed- Search companies and learn about positions work culture, employee reviews, social media and more.

Indeed enables you to search jobs posted on thousands of websites. Employers also post jobs directly on Indeed. No matter where a job is posted, it will be easy to find when you use Indeed.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)- Click here to view a list of Business and Financial Occupations. Click on a occupation to learn its work environment, qualifications, pay, job outlook, state and area data

BLS provides you with information on various careers, including the needed level of education, median annual wage, and work environment. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a reliable source of information developed and regularly updated by the U.S. government, and holds employers accountable for job growth and creation.

My Next Move- After searching for a specific job you can read a brief overview on the job's: general skills needed, description, abilities, technology, education, salary information, and even a brief video explaining the position.*

My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.