Creating Your Career in Business & Economics
Maria Valdivia Pellkofer
Industry Specialist, Business
(657) 278-2020
mpellkofer@fullerton.edu
Today's changing business environment is driven by innovation, technology, and ethical responsibilities. The goal to meet these challenges presents a wide range of exciting career opportunities for future business leaders. If you have already chosen to study business administration, know that the College of Business and Economics is preparing you for success with an excellent foundation of fundamental business knowledge. If you are not a business major, remember that many business employers focus on cross-disciplinary work and are more concerned with your overall skill set and attitude than your academic major. It is important to build your abilities through other activities like internships, student and professional clubs and associations, and community service. After all, employers want to see a comprehensive education that includes practical experience in leadership, critical thinking, strategic planning, and presentation. Having a second, or even third language is also an asset in the age of globalization and changing workforce demographics. By expanding your learning outside of the classroom, you will become a more effective business professional and candidate for career advancement.
General Business Functions
- Accounting
- General Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Information Systems
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Marketing
- Retailing
- Sales
- Advertising
- Planning and Research
- Brand/Product Management
- Finance
- Banking
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Corporate Finance
- Securities
- Real Estate
- Information Systems
- Programming
- Internet
- Consulting
- Network Technology
- Systems Development
- Operations Management
- Quality Control
- Operations
- Production Management
- Office Systems
- General Business
- Human Resources
- Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- Economic Advising
- Research and Forecasting
- Teaching
Job Opportunities
By now, you may have viewed career listings posted on the Titan Connection jobs database. In your search, you probably notice jobs with titles such as "Account Executive," "Marketing Assistant," "Account Manager," "Management Trainee," "District Manager" and "Business Development Manager." When you read the job description, you realize that the responsibilities require selling skills and techniques. The fact is that selling a service or product is changing in a more competitive marketplace. The best salespeople look beyond the "quick sale" and excel in developing partnerships with customers and gaining product knowledge. In reality, you practice the sales process on a daily basis.
Think about this...
- Creating a polished résumé is a tool for selling yourself.
- Preparing for a job interview...
You are selling yourself to the employer.
- Developing a new product line...
You are selling the need for this product.
- Participating in any leadership role...
You are selling your personality.
- Working in an office job...
You are selling the need for your employment.
- Networking amongst professionals...
You are selling your service to others.
While productivity is a key component of sales, all jobs measure performance. Chances are that if you are motivated and results-oriented, your hard work will pay off. By rethinking your "ideal job," you may discover a satisfying business career with outstanding earning potential and opportunities in sales.
Opportunities
Did you know that the majority of the employers who post job listings and participate in our Internship and Job Fairs and Campus Interview Program are seeking business majors? With the wealth of resources available to you through the Career Center, you can connect with outstanding opportunities for internships, part-time, and full-time positions.
But not all businesses are looking for just business majors. They are open to all majors and will consider what unique experiences you have to offer. That is why you will need to jumpstart your business career by developing transferable skills that meet the goals of an array of employers.