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Business, Finance & Marketing

Do you enjoy working with other people? Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you like to plan and organize activities? Are you good at math? Do you like to work with computers? Are you creative and want to help develop strategies to market a business? Would you eventually like to be your own boss?

Business, management, marketing, personnel, and administrative workers give the support needed to make a business run. You might check employee time records or train new employees. Or, you might work as a top executive and provide the overall direction for a company or department.

Finance workers keep track of money. You might work in financial planning, banking, accounting, or insurance. For example, you might provide financial services to a business or individual. Or, you could maintain financial records or give advice to business executives on how to operate their business.

Marketing workers help businesses sell products. You might advertise and promote products so customers want to buy them. Or, you might sell products and services to customers.

Popular Business, Finance & Marketing Careers

Accountant

$30.13 - $48.34
4 years of college

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Social Media Specialist

$24.52 - $40.82
2- 4 years of college

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Customer Service Representative

$17.90 - $24.19
On the job training

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Entrepreneur

$27.68 - $63.78
Depends on experience

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Financial Analyst

$36.40 - $50.82
1-2 years of college or a certificate

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HR Specialist

$25.45 - $41.03
On-the-job training (no college)

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Insurance Underwriter

$28.80 - $48.60
4 years of college

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Loan Officer

$29.88 - $51.11
2-4 years of college

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Content Creator

$19.28 - $30.60
2 year degree

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Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent
$15.25 - $28.27
high school diploma

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Website Developer

$22.64 - $62.31
2-4 years of college

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Tax Preparer

$18.79 - $37.26
High school degree

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Graphic Designer

$23.56 - $32.88
2-4 years of college

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Advertising & Marketing Manager

$38.42 - $74.70
4 years of college

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Retail Salesperson

$13.26 - $18.06
On the job training

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Insurance Sales Agent

$23.99 - $49.01
On the job training

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Hobbies & Activities related to these industries:

  • DECA (Marketing association)
  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)
  • Junior Achievement
  • Speech
  • Student Council
  • Boy or Girl Scouts
  • Lead a volunteer community group.
  • Get elected as a class officer.
  • Captain a sports team.
  • Help manage a fundraiser.
  • Join a committee to plan an event.
  • Start a business.
  • Read business newspapers, magazines, or blogs for current economic trends and business practices.
  • Job shadow a local business person.
  • Volunteer in the business office of a nonprofit agency or with the Chamber of Commerce.

Source: Minnesota CAREERwise

Business Resources
▪ Business careers
▪ Industries in Business
▪ Majors in Business
▪ Military options in Business

Finance Resources
▪ Finance careers
▪ Industries in Finance
▪ Majors in Finance
▪ Military options in Finance

Marketing & Communications Resources
▪ Marketing & Communications careers
▪ Industries in Marketing & Communications
▪ Majors in Marketing & Communications
▪ Military options in Marketing & Communications

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Overview of Business Industry (Nebraska Career Clusters)
Overview of Finance Industry  (Nebraska Career Clusters)
Overview of Marketing Industry (Nebraska Career Clusters)

Explore Other Business, Finance & Marketing Careers

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  • Graphic Designer
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Insurance Sales Agent
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • Loan Officer
  • Retail Salesperson
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Tax Preparer
  • Website Developer
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This virtual career exploration experience is financially supported in part by Sourcewell and the Central Minnesota Perkins Consortium, with the partnership of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and  Central Lakes College.


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