Jobs you can get with a concentration in... by https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations Made by everyone here en-us 2019-02-27 13:10:39 UTC 2019-04-01 21:07:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Financial Specialist dbeebe2 https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/342161635 Description:
Meet with customers, research or investigate problems, reconciles accounts, writes reports and creates presentations.
Opportunities:
Pros:
  • Growing faster than average
  • High end of salary is between $80-$100k
  • Most jobs are available within federal government, such as Department of Defense
  • Great benefits, including a month of paternity leave
Cons
  • Not a lot of options in Kentucky area
  • Entry level pay is low - approx. $30,000
  • Requires Bachelor degree and 2-3 years of experience, and an MBA is preferred
]]> 2019-03-17 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/342161635 Compensation and Benefits Manager https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/345927912 Description:
Oversee an organization's wages and benefits that are given to employees and ensures that these plans comply with federal and state regulations.
Pros:
1.  High average salaries
2. Wide variety of industries you can go into
Cons:
1. Usually work lots of overtime, especially during a benefits enrollment period
2. Lower demand for this field will make it more competitive when trying to find a job
3. Usually requires a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of Human Resource experience ]]> 2019-03-27 23:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/345927912 Labor Relations Specialist https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/345940046 As a specialized role in the field of human resources, labor relations specialists are vital for preparing information for management to utilize during the collective bargaining process. Using their vast knowledge on economics, wage data, labor law, and collective bargaining trends, labor relations specialists interpret and administer employees’ contracts with respect to grievances, wages or salaries, employee welfare, healthcare benefits, pensions, union practices, and other stipulations.

Pros:
  • Can work in almost any industry
  • Higher salaries

Cons:
  • This field is projected to decrease by 8 percent over the next 10 years, so it is very competitive
  • Addressing labor grievance can be stressful and intense

]]> 2019-03-28 00:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/345940046 Procurement https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346886520 Description:
Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs. Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services.
Pros:
1. High median salary of $85k.
2. Wide variety of jobs in many industries.
3. Jobs available in public and private sector.
Cons:
1. Job availability depends on size of market. 
2. Bachelor degree typically required as well as related experience.

]]> 2019-03-31 13:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346886520 Apple INC. https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346942520 Description: 
Apple INC. based out of Cupertino,  California develops a wide range of technologies and technical items from phones, computers, TV's, headphones, you name it. 
Pros:
1. High Salaries for Corporate Employees.
2. Wide range of jobs a person can do/start in.
3. Traveling if your in the right position.
Cons:
1. At the corporate level they have a "heavy hand" in regulations.
2. Some jobs you may have to go back to school for.
3. Corporate level jobs can be hard to get due to people not wanting to level that certain position.
4. As technology advances, some jobs will go away due to automation and/or AI.]]> 2019-03-31 20:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346942520 Amazon https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346946216 Description:
One of the biggest(if not the biggest) online shopping "store" cite. Amazon has essentially everything anyone could ever need. They also offer so many amenities like free 2 day shipping, movies, TV shows, their own smart devices, etc.
Pros:
1. A pretty nice average salary with plenty of room to grow.
2. Degree is not required if you choose not to get one.
3. Ability to travel with your job
4. Traditional and non-traditional work schedules
5. Opportunity for growth
6. Plenty of benefits including paid sick leave, tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance.
Cons:
1. Entry-level pickers and packers are/can be on their feet for long periods of time, up to and including all shift.
2. Salary on the low side for Entry-level employees.]]> 2019-03-31 20:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346946216 Supply Chain Operations Clerk https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346968890 Description:
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading non-asset based supply-chain management companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies

PROS:
1. Provides various levels of support and services to areas of the supply chain and operations.
2. Second Shift available. 
3. High School Diploma or GED required. Specialist III and IV:
CONS:
1. Pay rate $54,000-$58,000 ]]> 2019-03-31 23:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346968890 Ford https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346975062 Ford is a car company that produces cars for the U.S., while also selling cars worldwide.
Pros:
1. Lots of job opportunities.
2.Good pay and benefits for employees.
3.Tuition assistance for some people.
Cons:
1. Sometimes work can be inconsistent (strikes)
2. Requires a lot of hours of work
3. Can sometimes take awhile to advance



]]> 2019-03-31 23:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346975062 UPS https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346975769 Description:
UPS is a worldwide shipping service that ships products from various websites to your front door.
Pros:
1. Lots of job opportunities at multiple different levels.
2. Good pay and benefits included with the different jobs
Cons:
1. Have to put in a lot of hours and sometimes unwanted overtime.
2. Different positions can be relatively competitive to get.]]> 2019-04-01 00:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346975769 Actuary https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346997605 Description:
An actuary is a financial risk expert who is responsible for forecasting, assessing, advising and planning for future risks, seen and unforeseen, using knowledge of commercial, market and economic principles.
Pros:
1. High salary careers
2. Above average job growth/demand
Cons:
1. Requires many years of experience to reach high salaries and upper management
2. Limited number of industries for actuary careers 

]]> 2019-04-01 02:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346997605 Financial Services Sales Agent https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346999065 Description:
The Financial Service Sales Agents sell services and equipment, such as trusts, investments, and check processing services.
Pros:
1. High earning potential
2. Travel is often a key part of the job
3. Many opportunities to move up within this field
Cons:
1. Career requires many additional certifications
2.  The work environment for this career is fast-paced, intense, and stressful.


]]> 2019-04-01 02:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/346999065 Finance Analyst https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347000840 Description:
Assesses and interprets investment strategies and provides guidance to companies on managerial and financial data.
Pros:
1. High demand job and availability.
2. Able to advance quickly and to high salaried jobs.
Cons:
1. Starting Median salary of $50,000
2. Job consists of sitting down a majority of the time.
3. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience.

]]> 2019-04-01 02:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347000840 Commercial Manager https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347003976 Description:
Commercial Managers and Top Executives devise organizational strategies and set attainable goals that drive further business. As an executive they are responsible for improving performance, policies and programs within a company.
Pros:
1. High median salary of $103,000
2. Decision making and job importance.
3. Ability to travel.
Cons: 
1. High stress job
2. Normally requires at least a Master's degree in business or related field.

]]> 2019-04-01 02:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347003976 Economist https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347239267 Description:
Research and analyze terns within the economy, predict future economic conditions, use their data to advise clients with money operations
Pros: 
- Expanding job market
- Potential for 6 figure earnings
-Vacation time and Benefits are easily accessible
Cons: 
-Typical 9-5 office workday
-Requires Masters degree or PhD
-Outside of office research is required to preform adequately but not much overtime opportunities]]> 2019-04-01 15:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347239267 Financial Manager https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347253168 Description:  Responsible for the financial health of an organization by handling the following functions:
  • Produce financial reports
  • Direct investment activities
  • Analyze operational costs
  • Evaluate strengths & weaknesses of a company's interests
  • Develop strategies & plans to help a company achieve their long-term financial goals

Pros:
  1. Position is typically available across a wide variety of industries
  2. Attractive entry-level wage range and potential earnings growth over time.
  3. Employment growth projected to increase by 19% by 2026. 
  4. Low risk of automation through AI. 
  5. Comprehensive benefits package typically available including insurance (health/vision/dental), paid time off, disability, and 401k retirement savings plan. 

Cons:
  1. Individuals entering profession may face challenge entering career field as a Bachelor’s degree + ~5 years of Business/Financial work experience is often required. 
  2. Employers are also increasingly choosing individuals with a Masters degree or higher. 
  3. Overtime is common.  Roughly 1/3 of individuals in this profession routinely worked in excess of 40-hour workweeks. 

]]> 2019-04-01 15:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347253168 Accountant https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347356983 Description- An accountant’s job is to prepare assets, liabilities, and capital account entries by analyzing account information. This job is very analytical. You will find that accountants also document financial transactions by entering/analyzing account information. 

Pros- 10% job increase (Faster than Average) 
-Only required a bachelor’s degree 
-Increase pay with CPA

Cons- Usually required a CPA to fall within or above the median 
- 25% of the jobs fall within strictly tax service 
- Very busy during tax season
]]> 2019-04-01 19:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347356983 Tax Supervisor https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347358745 Tax Supervisor- Responsible for supervising tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function. Monitors completion of accurate and minimizes tax obligations of the organization. 

Pros- High ROI because of the high starting pay ($77,000 median) 
-Your work environment is in doors and typical 9-5 when not in tax season. 
- Many benefits which include holiday pay, PTO, 401k, and insurance. 

Cons 
-Usually required CPA and 2+ years of experience on top of having a bachelor’s degree. 
- The work can seem very repetitive 
-11% growth in the next 10 years
]]> 2019-04-01 19:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347358745 Advertising Sales Agent https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347362905 Description:
Sell advertising space to businesses and individuals. Understanding different types of advertising and explaining to clients how specific types of advertising can help promote their products or services in the most efficient and effective way.

Pros:
1. With social media growing rapidly, advertising is used in all industries.
2. Getting new accounts is very important, which can lead to lots of travel, based on the client.
3. Gaining new accounts can lead to bonuses and higher commissions

Cons:
1. Signs of decline are seen in the market
2. Working long hours and weekends may be necessary.
3. Upward mobility can be difficult if you're not able to maintain and form new accounts.

]]> 2019-04-01 19:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347362905 Sales Manager https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347371224 Description:
Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They are hired to improve sales and efficiency among sales representatives.

Pros:
1. The median annual wage as of 2017 was approx. $121,000.
2. Sales managers have the potential to be hired across many different industries. So if you have a specific desired industry that you want to work in, chances are you'll be able to become a sales manager for a company in that industry.
3. Most sales managers can make six figure salaries after only five years experience.

Cons:
1. Much of the salaries and potential bonuses for sales managers are commission/performance based.
2. A bachelor's degree is typically required, so you'll have to spend four years and thousands of dollars on a college education. 
3. The growth of online shopping and online sales is a potential threat to the demand for sales managers.

]]> 2019-04-01 19:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347371224 Contract Administrator https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347388077 Contract administrator oversees and manages contracts. 
Pros: 
1. Median salary is over $50,000 a year 
2. Job is expected to grow between 8-12% 
3. Won't be affected as much by technology 
Cons: 
1. Need more than a bachelor's degree to get a job 
2. Promotion is more based on seniority ]]> 2019-04-01 20:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347388077 Financial Analyst https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347389603 Financial analysts analyze the costs associated with a company's operations. They look for opportunities to create additional revenue for a company. 
Pros: 
1. Median salary is over $60,000
2. Only need a bachelor's degree 
3. Job growth is higher than average 
4. They work in various locations 
5. Being certified basically guarantees advancement
6. Technology won't take your job 
7. Benefits include stock compensation 
Cons: 
1. Technology will change jobs as it evolves. 
2. Most people fail the exam to become certified  ]]> 2019-04-01 20:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dbeebe2/concentrations/wish/347389603