Great Jobs for Business Majors

Answers the question, "What can I do with a major in . . . ?" This series helps students explore career options within their field of study. From assessing individual talents and skills to taking the necessary steps to land a job, every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career choice is covered. Readers learn to explore their options, target an ideal career, present a major as an asset to a job, perfect a job search, and follow through and get results.

Stephen Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire where, in addition to counseling students and developing year-round career workshops, he serves as a representative to the New Hampshire College and University Council's Adviser's Committee. He developed this series with Julie DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.

Acknowledgments

vii

Introduction Business: All Guarantees Are Off!

ix

PART ONE: THE JOB SEARCH

The Self-Assessment

3

(16)

The Resume and Cover Letter

19

(18)

Researching Careers and Networking

37

(18)

Interviewing and Job Offer Considerations

55

(16)

PART TWO: THE CAREER PATHS

Introduction to the Business Career Paths

71

(8)

Path 1: Sales

79

(28)

Path 2: Retailing

107

(26)

Path 3: Health Care

133

(22)

Path 4: Nonprofits

155

(26)

Path 5: Research Associate: A Strategic Approach to the M.B.A.

181

(24)

Additional Resources

205

(10)

Index

215

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Great Jobs for Business Majors

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