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Possible Job Titles

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Advertising
Account Manager 
Account Executive 
Media Planner 
Media Buyer 
Market Researcher 
Traffic Manager 
Talent Administrator 
Copywriter 
Art Director 
Media Representative 
Commercial Banking
Consumer Loan Officer 
Mortgage Officer 

Community Small-Business
Loan Officer 
Branch Manager 
Credit Analyst 
Corporate Loan Officer 
Real Estate Loan Officer 
Treasury Officer 
Trader 
Portfolio Manager 
Bank Examiner 

Corporate Finance
Cash Management Officer 
Accounts Receivable Manager 
Inventory/Operations Manager 
Project Analyst 
Financial Planner 
Financial Analyst 

General Business
Retail Store Manager
Hotel Manager
Human Resources
Admin.
Management Trainee
Credit & Collections
Manager
Equal Opportunity Representative
Job Development
Specialist
Industrial Relations Director
Personnel Recruiter 
Manufacturing Supervisor
Quality Control
Coordinator
Credit Analyst
Labor Relations Specialist
Small Business Owner
Management Consultant
Employment Interviewers
Entrepreneur
Operations Manager
Account Executive
Branch Manager

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Planner 
Career Planning Specialist 
Job Analyst 
Succession Planner 
EEO/Affirmative Action Planner 
Employment Specialist 
Recruiter 
Performance Appraiser 
Personnel Researcher 
Compensation Analyst 
Benefits Analyst 
Labor Relations Advisor 
Safety Manager 
Training Specialist 
Program Developer 

Investment Banking
Investment Banking Associate 
Financial Analyst 
Salesperson 
Trader 

Other
Entrepreneur 
Purchasing Agent 
Travel Agent 
Paralegal 
Lobbyist 
Hotel/Motel Manager 
Restaurant Manager 
Banquet and Catering Planner 
Special Events Coordinator 
Convention and Meeting Planner 
Management
Retail Store Manager
Personnel Managers
Human Resources Adm.
Personnel Recruiter
Personnel Specialists
Employee Training
Instructor
Job Analyst
Quality Control
Coordinator
Credit and Collections
Manager
Compensation & Benefits
Administrator
Compensation Admin.
Labor Relations Specialist
Employee Benefits Analyst
Small Business Owner
Job Development Spec.
Management Consultant
Personnel Admin.
Employment Interviewers
Entrepreneur
Operations Manager
Account Executive
Branch Manager
Equal Opportunity Rep.
Management Trainee
Manufacturing Supervisor
Industrial Relations
Director
Hotel manager
Credit Analyst

Marketing
Brand Manager 
Export Manager 
Field Supervisor 
Media Analyst 
Promotion Manager 
Sales Manager 
Statistical Analyst 
Account Executive 
Project Director 
Marketing Research Specialist 
Salesperson 
Market Research Interviewer 

Public Relations and Business Communications
Account Supervisor 
Account Executive 
Account Writer 
PR Researcher 
PR Assistant 
Public Information Officer 
Internal Publications Editor 
External Publications Editor 
Speech Writer 
Community Relations Professional 
Fund-Raiser 
Communications Coordinator 
Technical Communicator 

Real Estate
Agent 
Appraiser 
Broker 
Developer 
Property Development Officer 
Property Manager 

Sales and Buying
Salesperson 
Retail buyer 
Purchasing Agent 

Securities
Broker 
Trader 
Investment Banker 
Portfolio Strategist 
International/Political Analyst 
Securities Analyst 
Researcher 

 

Typical Places of Employment

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Finance
Banks
Brokerage firms
Insurance companies
Securities firms
Real Estate agencies
Investment firms
Federal Reserve Bank
Consulting firms
Government
Wall Street

General Business
Retail Stores
Human Resource Department
Banks/Financial Inst.
Consulting Firms
Restaurant/Food Service
Hospitality Industry
Health Services
Public Utilities
Manufacturing
Companies
Telecommunications
Computer Industry
Wholesalers/Distribution
Hospital Administration
Insurance
Management
Retail Stores
Human Resource Dept.
Banks & Financial Institutions
Consulting Firms
Restaurant & Food Service
Manufacturing Companies
Hospitality Industry
Telecommunication
Health Services
Computer Ind. Wholesalers
Hospital Administration
Distribution
Public Utilities
Insurance

Marketing
Advertising agencies
Media
Consulting firms
Nonprofit organizations
Entertainment firms
Public relations firms
Franchisees
Franchisors Retailers
Government Sports teams
Athletic organizations
Industry Transportation firm
Manufacturers Wholesalers

Typical Work Activities

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Finance
Manage, evaluate, and distribute loans
Analyze companies offering stocks
Risk assessment
Furnish information about market conditions
Advise clients on proper investment strategies and financial planning
Providing property and casualty insurance, life insurance, or health
insurance
Develop and prepare lease or rental agreements

General Business
Problem solving and trouble shooting
Working independently and as a team member
Tolerating ambiguity and change
Planning and organizing events
Delegating authority to others
Prioritizing tasks so as to make efficient use of time & resources

Management
Problem solving and trouble shooting
Working independently and as a team member
Tolerating ambiguity and change
Planning and organizing events
Delegating authority to others
Supervising and managing the work of others
Prioritizing tasks so as to make efficient use of time and resources
Marketing
Explain available services
and/or products
Take payment or arrange for
credit 
Manages products and
services 
Order, price, display, and
inventory merchandise 
Creates advertising
campaigns 
Conducts sales analysis 
Develops research
methodology and analyzes
data, generates reports 
Conducts marketing audits 
Develops marketing
strategies and tactics

Additional Info in Career Services

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These publications must be used in the "Browsing" Library of Career Services.   There are also many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing, Interviewing and Job Choices that you may take with you.

  • Careers in International Business
  • Handbook of Business and Management Careers
  • Job Opportunities in Business

To see a complete list of career books located at the Career Services Office click here .

  • Job Opportunities for Business Majors
  • Resumes for Banking and Finance

Alumni Resources

(Listed below are examples of SU Alumni and their Jobs in this major-For more alumni resources, go to Mentor Network)

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Related Links:   Further Explore various Business fields

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Accountants and Auditors
Advertising, Marketing and P R Managers
Business Jobs in the Federal Government
Careers in Business
Careers in Business Economics 
Entrepreneur.Com 
Economists and Marketing Research Analysts
Financial Managers
Human Resources and Labor Relations
Insurance Sales Agents
Loan Officer
Manufacturers' and Wholesale Sales Reps
Purchasing Managers and Buyers
Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Sample Resumes for Business Students
Starting Your Own Business 
Securities and Financial Service Sales Reps
Service Sales Representatives

Professional Organizations for the Business Person

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
American Marketing Association
American Management Association International
American Association of Advertising Agencies
The American Society of Transportation & Logistics
Society for Human Resource Management 

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