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Entry Level Jobs in Business

Ideas to Start Your Career

By Kevin GardnerPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Business majors have a number of decisions to make early on about where they will spend the majority of their careers. While this is usually with the same firm in a number of areas, most business tend to specialize in one area. While this is usually based on their skills and interests, there are a number of other variables that may affect their ultimate goal, whatever that may be. It sort of helps that a career in business is somewhat safe, assuming the correct career path has been chosen, for those that want that sort of thing. Nonetheless, a business major must make a choice as to which sort of career that they end up in, and the sooner that choice is made the better, considering the differences between the various careers.

The Basics

A solid business career is one that is based on thinking ahead and weighing the risks. There is a lot of wisdom to the story of the tortoise and the hare, and most businessmen pay attention to the tortoise side of the equation. They pay attention, go their own speed, and worry more about finishing the race more than worrying about any kind of grudge match. This means that a lot of time is spent on price comparison websites so that they spend as little as possible on frivolous things as well; again the idea is to keep their eye on the prize. Thus, internships have currency given that it shows dedication; that can have its dividends much later. Again, tortoise over hare: have a plan, execute the plan, and see the rewards gleaned by successful implementation.

Great Jobs For The Entry-Level Businessman

There is no such thing as the “perfect job,” just the one that makes the person happiest. The best beginning careers tend to be split between those leading to a leadership role, to those that lead to more of a support role. Those looking for a support role are looking for careers that tend to be relatively safe; they want careers that allow them a number of options, while at the same time allowing them to have some comfort. This usually falls into financial analyst and public relations assistant. The assistant helps to design notices, as well as helping create campaigns that help the business get the word out about itself; this shows them how things work, as well as creating potential. The analyst gives them some insight into the business, making it a great first job.

Others look for entry level jobs that lead to leadership positions. For those, human resources assistant and marketing coordinator are perhaps the more interesting positions. While any position can lead to a management position, these help in determining who the most interesting to know are, as well as establishing contacts that can be of use later on. A human resources assistant obtains an intimate knowledge of how to hire and fire people, as well as an understanding of how employment rules work; all of that can be useful when they start their ascent. The marketing coordinator learns how people work, both in establishing the demographics and which approach works. That makes it a valuable position for potential leaders.

Avoiding The Easy Mistakes

Of course, it helps to realize that a business career is not like the movies portray it; the rugged lone wolf who ignores his work gets all of the promotions. An entry-level businessman needs to avoid all of the basic mistakes in order to ensure a solid career. This means that a mentor should be found and developed as quickly as possible, that the grunt work should not only be embraced but also be enjoyed, and that praise should not be expected; ironically, the best beginning businessman is the one that avoids the spotlight as much as possible. This means that the longest career is the one that is carefully plotted while staying invisible; remember that and you should do well.

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