Entry-level/management-trainee
Supervision of employees and operations
Project management
Team management
Information management
Operations management
Middle management
Top management
Nearly every type of organization across industries offer management positions:
Banks and financial institutions
Retail stores
Restaurants
Hotels and other facilities
Service providers
Healthcare organizations
Manufacturers
Software and technology companies
Educational institutions
Local, state, and federal government
Nonprofit organizations
Self-employed
Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions or corporate rotational training programs
Complete an internship or co-op in management
Hold leadership positions on campus
Demonstrate advanced competency in professionalism/work ethic and leadership
Take courses in a secondary specialty such as marketing or information systems
Demonstrate proven teamwork skills and the ability to motivate others
Develop strong problem-solving skills
Recruiting/staffing
Compensation
Benefits
Training
Safety
Employee relations
Industrial relations
Organizational development
Equal employment opportunity
Employment law
Consulting
Large organizations in a variety of industries:
Banks and financial institutions
Retail stores
Restaurants
Hotels and other facilities
Service providers
Healthcare organizations
Manufacturers
Software and technology companies
Educational institutions
Temporary or staffing agencies
Executive search firms
Local, state, and federal government
Labor unions
Major nonprofit organizations
Take courses in psychology and sociology
Gain relevant experience through internships
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Build strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Develop strong computer skills
Join the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a student for professional development and networking
Earn a master’s degree for career advancement or a law degree for employment law
Operations research analysis:
Business strategy
Facilities layout
Inventory control
Personnel scheduling
Production management:
Line supervision
Manufacturing management
Production planning
Quality assurance
Materials management:
Purchasing/buying
Traffic management
Inventory management
Manufacturers
Industrial organizations
Service organizations
Higher education
Complete an internship in facilities management
Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving
Learn budgeting and cost management
Take courses in statistics, computer systems, or logistics
Learn to successfully manage multiple situations and problems
Communicate effectively with different types of people in various functional areas
Earn an MBA for career advancement
Industrial sales
Consumer product sales
Financial services sales
Services sales
Advertising sales
Corporate sales
Manufacturer representation
Direct consumer sales
E-commerce
Customer service
Sales management:
District, regional, and higher
For-profit and nonprofit organizations
Product and service organizations
Manufacturers
Financial companies
Insurance companies
Print and electronic media outlets
Software and technology companies
Internet companies
Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities
Obtain experience through internships or part-time jobs
Seek leadership positions in campus organizations
Demonstrate the ability to work well on a team and effectively interact with others
Develop strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
Conduct informational interviews with management professionals
Develop professional relationships through networking
Find an experienced mentor if possible
Seek companies that hire new graduates into rotational training or corporate leadership development programs
Be willing to relocate for entry-level opportunities
Earn an MBA after gaining work experience for promotion opportunities
Sales
Claims
Underwriting
Risk management
Asset management
Loss control
Customer service
Insurance firms
Insurance brokers
Complete an internship with an insurance agency
Talk to professionals in the industry to learn more about claims, underwriting, and risk management
Initiative and sales ability are necessary to be a successful agent or broker
Develop strong verbal and written communication skills
Research insurance industry certifications
Brokerage/Sales:
Residential
Commercial
Office and industrial
Farm and land
Property management
Appraising
Land development
Real estate brokers and firms
Banks
Appraisal firms
Apartment and condominium complexes
Leasing offices
Developers
Large corporations: real estate departments
Research the process of becoming a real estate broker through the National Association of Realtors (requirements vary by state)
Obtain sales experience through part-time or internship positions
Develop an entrepreneurial spirit as nearly 60% of brokers and agents are self-employed
Investigate apprenticeships in appraisal if that is an area of interest
Commercial banking
Retail/consumer banking
Credit analysis
Lending
Trust services
Mortgage services
Branch management
Operations
Banks
Credit unions
Savings and loan associations
Financial services institutions
Wholesale lenders
Housing lenders
Federal Reserve banks
Build a solid background in business including marketing and accounting
Get experience through part-time or internship positions in a bank
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills
Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities. Students should clearly define their career goals and gain the skills and experiences needed through internships, part-time jobs, or summer positions.
Get involved in student organizations and seek leadership roles.
Learn to work well on a team and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in jobs of interest to learn about their work environments.
Join related professional organizations and pursue certifications in your area of interest.
Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find an experienced mentor.
Look for companies that hire new graduates into rotational training or corporate leadership development programs to gain exposure to multiple functional areas.
A willingness to relocate often opens more entry-level opportunities.
Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
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