Pathways in Business and Marketing. Standard 4: Students will explore skills, knowledge and concepts related to College and Career

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1 To be successful in business, a person should have a broad range of up-to-date skills and should be able to research basic trends and current events to keep up with the constantly changing business. In this unit you will use software that is commonly used in the business setting. You will be introduced to careers that are available in the Business Administrative Support Pathway. Many of the skills gained in the Business Administrative Support Pathway vary from entry level, to skills necessary to grow within a business career. Standard 4: Students will explore skills, knowledge and concepts related to College and Career Pathways in Business and Marketing. Objective 3: Explore the relationship and impact of business and marketing information technology within the Business Administrative Support Pathway. Indicators: Use word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and presentation software to perform basic tasks independently and collaboratively in a business setting. Understand how the Internet works and define Internet vocabulary including: URL, browser, search engine, etc. Understand proper etiquette and ethics when using the internet and social media/digital marketing online applications. Use a browser to explore careers in business, marketing, and related areas. Explore related Pathways.

2 Career Connection Assignment Business Administrative Support Business Administrative Support jobs perform duties that keep companies running efficiently. Some duties may be organizing information, research, handling customers, ordering and organizing supplies, etc Business Administrative Support jobs are considered to be high wage, high demand, and not traditional jobs for males. From the list of careers below, circle the jobs that you think fit the job description of Business Administrative Support. Contractor Executive Secretary Accountant Lawyer Administrative Assistant Medical Manager Physical Therapist Desktop Publisher Surgeon Civil Engineer Office Manager Paralegal Radiologist Pharmacist Marketer Bank Teller Chemist Plumber Hotel Clerk Court Clerk Machine Operator Postal Service Carrier Computer Programmer Typist Dental Hygienist Mechanic Counselor Customer Service Representative Bill Collector

3 Career Connection: Business Administrative Support Careers to Explore Executive Secretary: assists managers and direct office activities. Education: high school diploma and have one to five years of related work experience. Average Utah Wage: $20.61 Hourly, $42, Yearly. Administrative Assistant: performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $15.02 Hourly $31, Yearly Business Ed Teacher: teaches academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation. Education: Bachelor s degree Average US wage: $51,910 per year $24.96 per hour Desktop Publisher: uses computer software to design page layouts for newspapers, books, brochures, and other items that are printed or put online. Education: Associate s degree. Average US wage: $37,040 per year $17.81 per hour Office Manager: plans and oversees the work of office staff. Education: high school diploma and have one to five years related work experience. Average Utah Wage: $21.39 Hourly $44, Yearly Legal Secretary/Paralegal: researches and investigates facts for lawyers. Education: high school diploma and complete paralegal training. Average Utah Wage: $20.89 Hourly $43, Yearly Bill and Account Collectors: locates and seeks payment from people, calls debtors, who have overdue bills. Education: high school diploma and complete moderate-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $14.98 Hourly $31, Yearly Customer Service Representative: works to solve customer complaints. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $13.41 Hourly $27, Yearly General Office Clerk: performs a variety of duties for offices. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $11.53 Hourly $23, Yearly Tellers: help customers with their banking activities. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $10.94 Hourly $22, Yearly Hotel and Resort Clerks: performs a variety of services for hotel guests. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $9.99 Hourly $20, Yearly Brokerage Clerk: records the purchase and transfer of securities. Education: high school diploma and complete moderate-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $20.61 Hourly $42, Yearly Court Clerk: processes legal records and performs other duties for a court of law. Education: high school diploma and complete moderate-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $13.80 Hourly $28, Yearly Statistical Assistants: gathers information and analyzes it using statistics. Education: bachelor's degree Average Utah Wage: $19.80 Hourly $41, Yearly Word Processors and Typists: prepares documents and other print materials using computer software. Education: high school diploma and complete short-term on-the-job training. Average Utah Wage: $13.67 Hourly $28, Yearly

4 Researching Tips Knowing how to research is an important skill in every business job. Research will help businesses to be successful and keep on top of important data that benefits the company. The most common way to search for things today is by using the Internet. This type of searching can be frustrating because we get too many results that do not fit what we are looking for. Today s lesson will give you helpful Internet research tips, so that you can become an effective researcher. Complete the following tasks and questions using the Tips To Researching PowerPoint: 1. List a browser that you are the most familiar with. 2. Type the following into a URL: List the 9 Online Etiquette Rules 3. List a search engine that you use the most. 4. Do a quick search for the amount of time it takes to earn each degree: Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 5. What song do the lyrics "Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know" belong to?

5 6. Find the definition for the following terms: Browser Search Engine URL Http HTML 7. Find a few quick answers: The weather in your area tomorrow: A movie in your area that is playing tonight: Calculate the answer for 455*654: Business & Marketing Career Research Notes Page

6 For this assignment, you will choose a career from the Business and Marketing Pathways, and then research the information and fill out the notes page below. Be detailed with your answers. For career ideas, refer to the past units. Tip: For quick, current, accurate information use Utah Futures ( ) or Occupational Outlook Handbook ( Name of Career: Describe or define the career: What is the average wage for this job? What is the outlook for this occupation? What is the work environment and physical demands of this job? What tasks or common work activities does this job require? What skills and abilities does someone need to be able to do this job? What high school courses would be helpful in preparing someone for this job? What education or training is necessary to have this job? List two interesting facts about this job: Is this an occupation for you? Explain why or why not: URL Address of where you found your information: