Business Management Career: Job Training

If you're looking for a job in business, but you don't have a degree, don't be discouraged. There are many opportunities available in business (such as bookkeeping) for those who don't have a business degree, as well as those who are switching into the field of business from other endeavors.

Working in Business

Business jobs require a mix of the extrovert and introvert � strong interpersonal skills are necessary to deal with colleagues and clients, while a good head for numbers is also essential. Those with a keen sense of logic will also do well in this field.
 
There is a wide range of business jobs available in the business field, spanning from bookkeepers to tax preparers to analyst positions. Essentially, these positions are meant to provide guidance and analysis both to companies and individuals when it comes to financial planning.

Jobs in Business

There are many business management jobs that require only vocational or business training in order to gain entry. Some of these are:
  • Appraisers and assessors, who estimate the value of property. This is done for a wide range of reasons, spanning from tax purposes to setting sales prices.
  • Business analysts, who analyze business issues for government, nonprofit, and corporate organizations.
  • Bookkeepers, who record financial transactions for companies and individuals.
  • Insurance underwriters, who assess applications and decide not only if insurance will be provided for a given applicant, but how much will be provided.
  • Tax preparers, who prepare and file tax returns for companies and individuals, along with advising clients on deductions and credits.
 

Facts and Figures

Though some business and financial operations occupations are projected to grow more slowly than the average through 2016, good job prospects are expected throughout the same time period, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2006, median salaries ranged from $44,460 for appraisers and assessors to $52,350 for insurance underwriters.

Education, Training and Work Experience

For those interested in entering the business and financial operations occupations, there are a variety of training and vocational programs available. Traditional schools as well as online universities offer training programs, as do community colleges and specialized schools. For those looking to break into the field or switch from another professional field, it is helpful to gain real-world experience through internships or apprentice work.

Related Associations and Groups

There are a number of associations and groups for those in the business field. Below is a sampling of these groups. Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list�there may be other non-profit and for-profit groups and membership agencies that can help you begin your business career.
  • Independent Insurance Agents of America: http://www.independentagent.com.
  • American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters: http://www.aicpcu.org.
  • Professional Business Women�s Association: http://www.pbwa.org.
  • International Association of Assessing Officers: http://www.iaao.org.
 
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