{"id":677,"date":"2016-11-14T15:12:48","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T03:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=677"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:12:09","slug":"types-of-entry-level-jobs-for-business-majors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/types-of-entry-level-jobs-for-business-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Entry-Level Jobs for Business Majors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a business major opens up doors to all sorts of professional opportunities. In fact, business majors are among the most employable groups of recent grads. But with so many opportunities, picking a career path might seem a bit overwhelming. One way to narrow your focus is by taking on a paid or unpaid internship<\/a> during your time in college. This will help you build some great skills while also helping you identify the type of career that\u2019s right for you. In the process, it will give you a better idea of what type of entry-level job to apply for.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most common entry-level jobs for business majors:<\/p>\n

Financial analyst<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re a business major with an interest in finance, a job as a financial analyst<\/a> could be a great fit for you. This position is one of the most popular entry-level roles in the financial services industry and one that exists at any number of organizations including banks, security firms and even insurance companies. By becoming a financial analyst, you\u2019ll get a chance to look into the performance of stocks, bonds and other relevant investments.<\/p>\n

Sales representative<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re a pro at understanding the needs of a customer and turning that into a sale, a career as a sales representative might be right up your alley. Depending on the type of company you work for, you\u2019ll be responsible for selling products to individuals, other companies or government organizations. From seeking out potential customers to closing sales and fostering long-term relationships, you’ll be making the most of your people skills while helping the company to increase its revenue.<\/p>\n

Human resources assistant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a human resource assistant, you\u2019ll assist with hiring and onboarding employees as well as troubleshooting issues between managers and employees. In this role, you\u2019ll be responsible for ensuring that employers and employees have a good working relationship and that the company is operating smoothly. You\u2019ll also help out with preparing and conducting training programs.<\/p>\n

Marketing coordinator<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a marketing coordinator<\/a>, you\u2019ll be making a product or company more marketable by highlighting its value to potential customers and to the media. In this role, you\u2019ll be preparing marketing materials, assisting with marketing campaigns and helping to coordinate publicity events. This is a great opportunity to learn all about how marketing works and to develop strategies to market a company or product effectively.<\/p>\n

Assistant buyer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As an assistant buyer, you\u2019ll be evaluating suppliers, purchasing supplies, obtaining price proposals and ensuring that products arrive on time. You\u2019ll also be expected to balance product quality with company budgets and to have a clear sense of how purchasing decisions fit into the company\u2019s overall operations.<\/p>\n

Brand marketing assistant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a brand marketing assistant, you\u2019ll learn to be savvy about current market conditions by reviewing reports and studying market trends. You\u2019ll also prepare presentations and reports detailing the performance of a brand as well as its design and marketing strategy.<\/p>\n

Operations research analyst<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As an operations research analyst, you\u2019ll be involved in various parts of the organization and will be using statistics, mathematical modeling and other analytical techniques to solve emerging problems and help senior management gather the information they need to make operational decisions.<\/p>\n

As a business major, your career options are both extensive and exciting. In order to ensure that you pick a position<\/a> that’s right for you, it\u2019s important to figure out where your interests lie and to pursue a role that you\u2019re passionate about. Whether that ends up a financial analyst or a marketing coordinator, the skills you\u2019ve developed as a business major will definitely help you shine.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about this college major such as the\u00a0Types of Internships for a Business Major<\/a>\u00a0and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as Top 10 Things You Should Look For in a Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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