Three Career Field Analysis Table of Contents Table of Contents .2 Accounting ................................................................3 Accounting 4 Marketing (Sales Manager) ...4 Marketing (Sales Manager) ...5 Marketing (Sales Manager) ...6 Financial Analyst ...6 Financial Analyst ...7 References .8 References .9 ... areas of business management (SIGI, Accounting). Accountants work in four basic fields. They work in public, management or government accounting or in the internal auditing service. Some career pathways could be: business, information management and marketing. Skills Use...

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... the ownership of a business; I just "fell into it- so to speak. Many Americans dream of being the boss, of owning a business of some type, whether it be as accountants, lawyers, computer programs, or restaurateurs. To most people it sounds good when you say "I own a business,"" and much of it is good, but not all. The idea of owning your own business ... its success and its ability to change the industry, the world and how people live. (FORTUNE June 7, 1999) You can also take an entrepreneurial test offered by the "Women's Business Center- on their web site (http://www.onlinewbc.gov/doc...

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Introduction My name is Eric Sophy. I am interested in owning my own plumbing, heating and air condition business. Throughout my high school career I have attended a vocational technology school for the plumbing and heating field. I competed in the skills Vica competition my senior year and received first ... and other parts. They connect all of this to duct work, refrigerant lines, and a power source. Then they make sure systems are operating properly. CAI In the Career Assessment inventory I placed very high in the sales, mechanical and technical parts. This really made me think that the p...

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... If you have these qualities then you might have the knack for retail sales. Depending on the person it can be a job or a career. Jobs for retail sales are everywhere! There are many aspects to consider when looking into a career. A few of these points include personal interest in occupation, nature of work, education requirements, salary, working, environment, benefits and occupational outlook. ... Understanding these points will help you make a better career choice. Sales is a career that allows room for advancement if wanted. This means you work at your own pace. It can be very compet...

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... investment in research and development and develop technology that will give their country the competitive edge. The pace of technological change is so fast that in the computer industry the average life of a computer chip is approximately 6 months. In the name of progression technology will continue to evolve organizations that continue to ignore this will face extinction. Technology could ... businesses will benefit from "Dinner on Wheel" project, as it will attract more people in some not conventional tourist areas, to discover landscapes and suburbs out of the center. • Mobility â€...

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... and everything else is also usually substantially higher. Often a person involved in marketing holds many different jobs over the course of their entire career. Most commonly career moves are in result of a promotion. The prospect of advancement in careers is usually good after a Marketing Manager has held the position ... deadlines to meet with small projects and many small informal meetings to attend. Along with that she spends a lot of time on the computer doing projects and making layouts. Lynn said she liked marketing because it is a challenge that can be "motivational" and the fact...

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... reporting procedures of financial and business transactions. B. Character: (What character traits, qualities are deemed essential for one entering the career you've chosen?) Problem solver, Organized, Numerical computation, Analyze and interpret data, Critical thinking, Oral and written communication, Computer literacy, Systemizing skills, Efficient, Work independently or in teams, Logical thinking C. Experience: (What kinds of experiences would ... prove beneficial in your selected career?) I would need to have worked at a business previously so I can see on a day-to-day basis ... a di...

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... Summer 1997, I attended Montgomery College, in Rockville, MD, part-time. During this time, I worked various jobs in retail,loss prevention, fugitive recovery, and computer security. In order to prepare for these jobs, I underwent months of on-the-job training, attended educational seminars, as well as additional classes, in order to ... National Security; as well as to pursue a doctoral degree in a related field. Degrees in these fields will enhance my marketability, with my career or any other career I choose, such as Law Enforcement or the U.S. Military. In addition, doors will fly ope...

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John D. Rockefeller: Captain of Industry or Predatory Thief? In a time when computer technology still did not exist the most powerful men in the world did not owe their fortunes to software development; their riches were made through commodities such as gold, diamonds, ... and development of the Standard Oil Company, which grew to dominate the oil industry, becoming one of the first big trusts in the United States. This paper shall examine Rockefeller's career and show the key qualities that made him so spectacularly successful. As a cautious, precise and imaginative person, who had the cour...

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... in the back rooms, far removed from State departments. To a senior technical professional who remains in the corporation and does not make the jump to the outsource provider, career opportunities may seem limited. They aren't, but the direction for advancement would tend to lean in the direction of management. The technician who remains behind can demonstrate negotiation skills, ... diplomacy, understanding of finance and contracts, and combine it with technical knowledge to advance, albeit along a different career track. Most technicians will be transferred to the company that provides...

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... grow larger than they would, economically. Politically, the nations want to strengthen among themselves. They would benefit from stronger relationships and more communication. Technologically, the communications and computer fields can improve within the less advanced countries by gaining from the IT companies that come to their nation. Communication is made simpler and less expensive because of new technology ... /2000/03/gurria.htm Microsoft, Encarta, Online Encyclopedia (2001) "North American Free Trade Agreement."" Retrieved May 23, 2002 from World Wide Web: http://encarta.msn.com "Y...

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... raises money for the town and invests it in what is needed most. In recent years, early childcare was an issue and was successfully addressed by the development of childcare center. The issue of teen recreation is a little more difficult, where should the money be invested? The Town of Greenwich has discussed, for many years, building a skate ... park. It certainly is a step in improving teen activities but what teens does it actually appeal to, ! the ten percent or less that enjoy skating? On the other hand, although opinionated, I ... United Way (limited partner) takes the risk in l...

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... involved, the journalists and the sources of news, because they can influence the content of the news. The press is very powerful. Figuratively speaking, it can send political or business career rocketing skyward, or quite as easily, send them crashing and burning. Few institutions are as powerful as the mass media. In 1986, the media helped topple an oppressive government. Since ... for sale?and as some would say, it is not for a cheap price. Works Cited Coronel,Sheila.From Loren to Marimar.The Philippine Media in the 1990's Quezon City: Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism,199...

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... . Junius Morgan had extensive business experience, for he was the owner of many businesses and financed many of his son's projects during his almost lifelong career. In 1865, J.P. Morgan was married to a lady by the name of Frances Tracy, daughter of Charles Tracy, a well-known lawyer of the ... eager to buy from him in order to avoid high shipping costs and taxes. Morgan had taken a very big chance very early in his career. He used company funds to finance a purchase that was not approved by his superiors. The only reason that Morgan was not fired was because ... traded in his gold aga...

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... your establishment. I also want to extend my appreciation to you for giving me the opportunity to sharpen my skills and in the process gain some valuable experience. Both life and career skill. The mission statement for your program is definitely one of a kind. It says that you are very dedicated and want to make a difference in the community. I chose to use ... the children. There reason why the campers should have to take the public transportation to go to places such as The Bronx Zoo, Chelsea Piers, and The Intrepid, maybe the park but that's as far as it goes. If it's money the comp...

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... Generation of computers 1st Generation (1945-55) 2nd Generation (1955-65) 3rd Generation (1965-80) Technological advancement Valves (vacuum tubes) Transistors Integrated circuits (ICs) History of computer technological advancements (Johnson [2000]) As with all types of businesses, safety and security measures must be taken to ensure the business is successful. Even if security is slightly breached ... Generation of computers 1st Generation (1945-55) 2nd Generation (1955-65) 3rd Generation (1965-80) Technological advancement Valves (vacuum tubes) Transistors Integrated circuits (ICs) Histo...

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... financial funding and hard work. This paper will describe what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how a person may become one. Making the decision to be a business owner for a career is a big decision. Before a person even attempts to start a business a person should decide whether or not he or she has the kind of personality and skills to be a successful entrepreneur ... to keep it successful. Other than being a hard-worker, another trait a person should have is passionate about their business. Sue Anderson is the regional director of the Small Business Development Center in Portage, I...

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... 22 years Dale has been involved in the buying and selling of over 160 RV parks throughout the United States and is actively involved in the promotion of the RV park business. Accounting Functions Campground accounting includes a variety of items depending on the type of operation. The type of campground and the clientele that the campground is focusing on will determine ... extrapolated into weekly and monthly averages. If the average nightly rental is 46 during the months of September and the number was to be 35 the owner knows that the park is way below the average. Other campgrounds ...

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... , I don't really know why but the immense power of these huge computers intrigued me. I would always visit sites about "legacy" hardware (very old sometimes ancient computer systems). One day I stumbled upon a site that had pictures of a typical late 70's mainframe. I looked around on the site and saw that the owner's ... e-mail address was at the bottom. I e-mailed the given address and asked a few questions about the computer, and the owner's name was Jon. About three days later he replied and gave me his user name for a "chat" service so we could talk. We talked ... after it is setup...

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... , I don't really know why but the immense power of these huge computers intrigued me. I would always visit sites about "legacy" hardware (very old sometimes ancient computer systems). One day I stumbled upon a site that had pictures of a typical late 70's mainframe. I looked around on the site and saw that the owner's ... e-mail address was at the bottom. I e-mailed the given address and asked a few questions about the computer, and the owner's name was Jon. About three days later he replied and gave me his user name for a "chat" service so we could talk. We talked ... after it is setup...

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... to run the system productively. A one to three gigabyte hard drive would be most common for businesses. To keep these applications on the computer, you need a fair amount of RAM memory as well as hard disk space. An application developed in 1993, probably will be to powerful ... branch in Toronto via modem, also able to up and download valuable files or records. Networks have their disadvantages also. Computer viruses are always present somewhere in a disk or computer system ready to strike. If an over powering, destructive virus enters a network system, all data can be severely ... sto...

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... complete any task, from payroll to keeping a deluxe cliental index of address, all from a simple click of the mouse. Today, you can buy a computer with all your business needs on it for around one thousand dollars. Small Businesses may feel that computers are a loss of money to invest in, mainly ... business income covering my expenses? Where does my money come from and go towards? By keeping all your accounts and investments organized in you computer system it makes it relatively easy to answer these question. Once store, you can retrace the history of your company to help you analyze ...

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... up in a network. They are then able to access information from thousands of other computers. The network acts like one large computer storing information in various places, rather than one physical place. Users of the Internet access this big network to get information or provide ... countries wanted control of the possibly powerful tool (Comer 36). In 1965, Thomas Merrill and Lawrence G. Roberts created the first wide-area computer. This experiment proved that computers could work together running programs and retrieving data as necessary on remote machines. In 1966 Roberts put together...

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... database includes data generated by the applications software. The application software may be a vendor-purchased package or custom-developed. The buyer enters order information, generating a purchase order on the computer. The order information then channels through a number of interface programs. 2. The interface programs perform edits and checks on the document and direct the order data in to predefined EDI ... communications protocols to open the electronic document. The standard EDI purchase order is now in a recognizable format in a file or files and is now available on the suppli...

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Michael Dell is an innovative businessman who has come up with a successful formula for business. In the highly competitive computer industry where everyone is trying to outsell one another, he has been able to apply the following simple, yet hugely ... within a day or so of order. One of their catchy slogans is "What are you going to be doing with your computer?" Having gotten that information from the customer the computer is tailor made for them. Another important aspect of his success in selling his computers is that he makes it affordable to ... the consumer by providing affordable paym...

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