Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation, urban economics, and international trade including: USDA, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the United Nations, and the General Accounting Office
Strategies & Information:
Become active in student government.
Complete an internship in a government agency.
Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics, public administration, or related field for promotion and advancement.
Become familiar with government hiring practices.
Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Area:
Economic Market Research
Sub-Area:
Research Analysis
Consulting
Employers:
Market research firms
Consumer goods manufacturing firms
Business firms
Consulting firms
Strategies & Information:
Supplement curriculum with courses in business, political science, research design, survey design, statistics, and computer science.
Earn a graduate degree to obtain advanced research and consulting positions.
Obtain experience in business research.
Become a student member in related professional associations.
Get involved in student or community organizations to develop leadership skills.
Area:
Banking and Finance
Sub-Area:
Credit Lending
Operations
Systems
Trusts
Securities
Sales
Research
Employers:
Commercial banks
Regional banks
Savings and loan associations
National and regional brokerage firms
Discount brokerage houses
Strategies & Information:
Develop a solid background in business including finance, marketing, and accounting.
Gain experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in financial service firms.
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus organization.
Get involved with an investments club.
Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking.
Area:
Insurance
Sub-Area:
Underwriting
Sales
Operations
Claims
Employers:
Insurance firms
Strategies & Information:
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Earn a business minor.
Gain sales experience.
Participate in campus organizations.
Area:
Healthcare
Sub-Area:
Hospital Management
Healthcare Analysis
Employers:
Private (LLC) corporations
US Department of Health
Hospitals
Health Maintenance Organizations
Strategies & Information:
Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital administration.
Gain experience in healthcare through internships.
Area:
Other Business Areas
Sub-Area:
Management
Buying and Purchasing
Human Resources
Hospitality
Sales
Employers:
Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains
Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils
Restaurants
Large corporations
Strategies & Information:
Gain related business experience through internships or jobs.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.
Earn a business minor.
Obtain sales experience.
Area:
Teaching
Sub-Area:
Employers:
Colleges and universities
Secondary public and private schools
Strategies & Information:
Earn a Ph.D to teach in post-secondary institutions.
Gain research experience by assisting a professor.
Obtain certification for public school positions.
Get experience working with young people.
Develop strong public speaking skills.
General Information and Strategies
Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve goals.
Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path. For example, complete a finance-related internship if interested in a career in banking.
Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.
Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased marketability.
Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.
