Great Jobs for Business Majors

by Lambert, Stephen E.

• ISBN13: 9780071405812
• ISBN10: 007140581X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-24
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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