Business & Admin
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What is Business & Admin?
Looking to identify gaps in the market and create something new?
If so, a role in Business & Admin might appeal to you. Business can offer individuals the chance to create a job for themselves and think of an innovative product or service that the wider public could use.
If you like the idea of a job that requires you to be driven, creative, hard-working and organised, then Business roles might be the path for you.
Why is it important?
Businesses keep our economy going!
Every country in the world relies on innovative and creative individuals to identify the needs of the public, create a product/service that meets that need, and sell it to generate a profit.
Job Examples
Administrator
Civil Service Worker
Health & Safety Adviser
Recruitment Consultant
Trade Union Representative
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Important to know
Around 69,600 people in Scotland work in the Finance sector.
The workforce for the Finance sector is expected to grow 1.9% by 2026 (around 1,300 extra people!)
Financial Services have a higher proportion of individuals educated to Level 7 or above (53%) than the Scottish average (41.8%)
Fun Fact
On the popular BBC show, Dragon's Den, candidates are given no more than 3 minutes to pitch their ideas to the Dragons!
Which subjects are important?
English (Nat 4 or above)
Maths (Nat 4 or above)
Business Management (Higher or above)
Languages (Nat 4 or above)
Foundation Apprenticeships
You can study a one year Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills at Forth Valley College. This qualification is the equivalent of a Higher grade and offers you the chance to gain practical experience in a different learning environment as part of your school timetable. For more information, click on the link below:
What skills do I need?
Communication
Creativity
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Unsure of your own skills?
Try our Skills Explorer Tool and Strengths Tool
Further research
Want to search for job opportunities now?
Check out our Opportunity Bulletins on the Job Opportunities Page or search for opportunities on My World of Work by clicking here:
For more information about how this sector benefits Forth Valley, check out our Regional and Sectoral Skills Assessments by clicking on the links below:
RSA Regional Report - Forth Valley
Sectoral Skills Assessment - Financial Services
Any unanswered questions?
Book an appointment with one of your School Career Advisers by filling in the form below:
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