Accounting
Job Titles:
Certified Public Accountant, Claims Adjuster, Management Advisory Services, IRS Investigator, Systems and Procedures Analyst, Internal Auditor, Budget Analyst, Tax Consultant, Benefits Administrator, Underwriter, Controller, Credit Specialist, Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager
Potential Employers:
Public Accounting Firms, Government Agencies, Banks & FInancial Institutions, Tax-Related Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Corporations, Health Care Entities, Insurance Companies
Strategies:
- Plan on a four-year program to meet non-CPA requirements
- Plan on 150 credit hours to meet CPA requirements
- Examine certification requirements for your state
- Consider graduate programs for advanced positions
- Explore opportunities for summer internships and employment
- Become familiar with specialized certification programs
- Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Gain ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures
- Obtain excellent oral and written communication skills
- Seek volunteer opportunities to prepare tax returns
- Demonstrate knowledge of computers and data processing
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Finance
Job Titles:
Actuary, Appraiser, Bank Manager, Loan Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Claims Examiner, Commodities Trader, Financial Analyst/Financial Planner, Insurance Agent, Foreign Exchange Trader, Investment Banker, Merger/Acquisitions Manager, Mutual Fund Manager, Real Estate Developer, Securities Broker, Trust Analyst
Potential Employers:
Banks, Brokerage Firms, Insurance Companies, Securities Firms, Real Estate Agencies, Investment Firms, Consulting Firms, Federal Reserve Agencies, Government Agencies, Wall Street
Strategies:
- Plan on MBA for best positions
- Take as much Accounting as possible
- Explore opportunities for summer internships and employment
- Become familiar with specialized certification programs
- Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Develop ability to analyze detailed information
- Obtain excellent oral and written communication skills
- Seek experience in sales and leadership
- Demonstrate tact and good judgment
- Gain knowledge of computers and data processing
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Marketing
Job Titles:
Account Representative, Retail Manager, Advertising Executive, International Marketer, Franchise Specialist, Market Researcher, Buyer, Merchandising Manager,
Comparison Shopper, Packaging Specialist, Consumer Affairs Specialist, Product Manager, Customer Service Manager, Public Relations Manager, Inventory Control Specialist, Sales Agent
Potential Employers:
Advertising Agencies, Media Industries, Consulting Firms, Nonprofit Organizations,
Entertainment Industries, Public Relations Firms, Franchise Retailers, Government Agencies, Sports Teams/Athletic Groups, Manufacturers/Wholesalers
Strategies:
- Plan on MBA for most competitive positions
- Acquire good statistical skills and interpretation ability
- Obtain sales experience
- Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, creativity, and tact
- Develop good judgment and decision-making skills
- Gain public speaking experience
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Obtain excellent oral and written communication skills
- Acquire knowledge of computer and data processing skills
- Gain travel experience
- Develop ability to work with tight pressure and deadlines
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Human Resources
Job Titles:
Human Resource Generalist, Personnel Manager, Director of Human Resources, Recruiter, Employment/Placement Manager, EEO Officer, Employment Relations Specialist, Compensation Analyst, Occupational Analyst, Benefits Manager,
Training/Development Manager, Labor Relations Manager
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Colleges and Universities, Corporations and Businesses Consulting Firms
Banks and Financial Institutions School Districts
Strategies:
- Consider graduate programs for advanced positions
- Contemplate a minor in Psychology or Communications
- Explore opportunities for summer internships and employment
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Gain cross-cultural experience with a variety of personalities
- Demonstrate knowledge of computers and data processing
- Become familiar with EEO and Affirmative Action Legislation
- Gain Leadership and Leadership Development Experience
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Business Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "business employment"
in an online search engine.
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Professional Associations
Accounting:
American Accounting Association
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Society of Women Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Institute of Internal Auditors
Institute of Management Accountants
Finance:
American Bankers Association
American Financial Services
National Association of Credit Managers
Women's Institute for Financial Education
Marketing:
American Advertising Federation
American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Marketing Association
Market Research Association
Promotion Marketing Association of America
Public Relations Society of America
Human Resources:
American Management Association
American Productivity and Quality Center
American Society for Training and Development
Int'l Association for Human Resource Information Management
Society for Human Resource Management
Twin Cities Human Resources Association
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Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322
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