Rocket Launch Summer, The more you learn, the more you earn.

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1 Rocket Launch Summer, 2016 The more you learn, the more you earn.

2 Employment Projections through 2020 Accountants CPA best job prospect Public Accountants (faster than average growth) Accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities Government Accountants and Auditors Maintain and examine records of gov t agencies Internal Auditors Verify accuracy of their organization s records and check for mismanagement, waste, or fraud

3 Employment Projections through 2020 Marketing, Advertising & P.R. (faster than average growth rate) College graduates with related experience, high level of creativity, and strong communication skills have the best job opportunities Digital Marketing Marketing Managers develop firm s marketing strategy Product Development Managers Market Research Managers Advertising Managers Public Relations Manager

4 Employment Projections through 2020 Service Sales Representatives (average growth rate) Sales representatives are an important part of manufacturers' and wholesalers' success. High earning potential, substantial travel, long hours including weekends Sales representatives spend much of their time traveling to and visiting with prospective buyers and current clients. Obtaining new accounts is an important part of the job. They also analyze sales statistics and prepare reports.

5 Employment Projections through 2020 Financial Analysts (faster than average growth rate) Financial analysts assess the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest work for banks, insurance companies, mutual and pension funds, securities firms, and other businesses helping the company or their clients make investment decisions. read company financial statements and analyze commodity prices, sales, costs, expenses, and tax rates in order to determine a company's value and project future earnings. study an entire industry, assessing current trends in business practices, products, and industry competition.

6 Employment Projections through 2020 Financial Services Sales (faster than average growth) Personal financial advisors generally assess the financial needs of individuals, providing them a wide range of options. use knowledge of investments, tax laws, insurance, and real estate to recommend financial options to individuals based on their short-term and long-term goals issues they address are retirement planning, estate planning, tax issues, funding for college, and general investment options. Licensed to buy and sell financial products stocks, bonds, annuities Private bankers, wealth manager

7 Employment Projections through 2020 Information Systems (faster than average growth) One of the top 10 fastest growing occupations Network and Computer System Administrator Database Administrator Computer Security Specialists Telecommunication Specialists Webmaster

8 Employment Projections through 2020 Human Resources (faster than average growth) Human Resource Generalist Employment and Placement Managers Recruiters Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists Labor Relations Training Managers

9 Employment Projection through 2020 Supply Chain Management (average growth rate) Purchasing Managers Logistics/Transportation

10 What Employers Want... Communication Skills (verbal and written) Analytical/Research Skills Computer/Technical Literacy Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities Interpersonal Abilities Leadership/Management Skills Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness Planning/Organizing Problem Solving/Reasoning/Creativity Teamwork

11 Internships/Co-ops Supervised work experience Provide students with challenging experiences Provide area employers with motivated and professional business students Nationally 65 percent of all college seniors have completed at least one internship 77 percent are paid nationally COBI has percent complete a paid internship Students with internships secure jobs approximately twice the rate of those without an internship

12 Internships/Co-ops Internship Database Students submit resume Resume sent to companies Interviews are arranged Students earn average $12 hour Two Career Development courses BUAD 2000 and BUAD 3000

13 Top Sources To Find New Hires 1. Organization's internship program 2. Employee referrals 3. Career/job fairs 4. On-campus recruiting

14 Placement Data May Graduates ( Mean) Accounting $54,000 $49,000 Information Systems 58,000 51,591 Marketing 42,000 40,507 Management 40,000 36,242 Finance 55,000 51,132 Sales 50,000 37,583 Supply Chain/OM 53,000 50,594

15 Placement Rates May Graduates 70 percent placement upon graduation 16 percent attending graduate school 12 percent still seeking position 2 percent not seeking a position