Challenging markets can also be a drive of growth, as fewer people will attempt to manage their own finances.
ith this much growth in the industry, it can be relative easy to find a job, if one is qualified. The qualification process is challenging, and acts as a barrier to entry. This bodes well for anybody with the relevant formal education and industry qualifications. If you have access to money (rich family who will invest with you, for example), your career path will be smoother. Most major financial institutions will advertise for entry-level positions in the industry. It should not be hard to identify opportunities in such a growing industry. The OOH states that there is going to be competition for new job openings because of the desirability of the career -- only the formal barriers should limit this somewhat. The work is similar to financial analysis, financial managers, and…...

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Works Cited:

OOH. (2013). Personal financial planners. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved April 28, 2013 from  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm#tab-5 

OOH. (2013). Economists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved April 28, 2013 from  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm

The main challenges of the job entail high stress levels and long hours. Also, it is a highly competitive field, with only the most highly qualified being accepted into the most sought-after positions. However, it is also true that there is an increasing demand for lawyers.
My existing attributes for the job include an ability to reason, a love for research, and excellent public speaking skills. I also have a college degree in political science, and am well versed in research skills.

Profile: Private Investigator appears to have a somewhat glamorous and exciting job description. I am not certain that reality will prove this perception wrong. However, it is true that to reach such a professional position, many years need to be spent in related professions such as law enforcement or corrections. It is therefore not a case of simply going to college to learn the profession. More often than not,…...

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Sources

Career Overview (2004). Private Detective and Investigator. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. Of Labor. http://www.careeroverview.com/detective-investigator-careers.html

Career Overview (2004). Lawyer, Attorney & Legal Careers. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. Of Labor. http://www.careeroverview.com/lawyer-and-legal-careers.html

Career Research
One-year Goal

Two-year Goal

Five-year Goal

(State your one-year goal here. Must be different from your two- and five-year goals.)

(State your two-year goal here. Must be different from your one- and five-year goals.)

(State your five-year goal here. Must be different from your one- and two-year goals.)

EMPLOYERS

Starbucks

Zappos

Apple

Name, location(s), contact information

Seattle, WA

Las Vegas, NV (owned by Amazon)

Cupertino, CA

Products and/or services

Quick service restaurant/coffee shop

Online shoes/clothing retailer

Consumer electronics (hardware + software)

Number of employees

Annual sales/profits/growth for the past year

$14.82 billion

~$1 billion

$170.9 billion

Potential for growth of the firm and the industry as a whole

Mature industry, light U.S. growth. Corporate growth focused on China

Moderate growth in online sales for foreseeable future

Key markets are maturing, but industry evolves rapidly so high growth very possible

Major competitors

Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, many regional coffee chains

Wal-Mart, Target, large department stores, specialty stores

Samsung, Google, Toshiba, Microsoft

Mission and/or vision statement

To inspire and nurture the human spirit -- one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.

To…...

This basic market pricing report was prepared using Hot Job's Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of Human Resources departments at collegiate employers of all sizes, industries and geographies
ikes/dislikes or advantages/disadvantages:

The work of a coach involves considerable exposure to the elements, and requires an individual to be a combination of a mentor, counselor, and surrogate parent to new players, as well as a taskmaster. He must also have good relationships with the administration and the school's alumni, as well as keep in good physical condition himself. The positives are of engaging in a mentoring experience that the team will carry with them for the rest of their lives, and enhancing their personal health and college careers. The negatives are largely related to the bureaucratic red tape that is inevitable in academic environments, as well as to too much of a stress on winning, rather than…...

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Likes/dislikes or advantages/disadvantages:

University of New Mexico. 2003. "Job Descriptions: Coaching." Retrieved 1 Jun 2005 at  http://jobdescriptions.unm.edu/jdeweb.cfm?action=viewSpecific&HRJOB_ID=3716 

Please share with the class why you selected this career (elaborate as much as possible)

Career esearch eport
esearching companies is very important when anyone is considering a future career. The two companies researched here will be Wal-Mart and Target, in order to determine which one (if any) would be the best choice for me to work at based on all the factors that are important.

The purpose of the report is to discuss both Wal-Mart and Target, in order to show that the companies have many similarities and differences to be addressed when I am looking for employment. The scope of the research addresses a SWOT analysis, along with other information about the company.

The majority of the data will come from Marketline documents that provide company and SWOT analysis information. Other data comes from the companies' websites and an article written about Wal-Mart's expansion to other countries.

Target is the preferred company to work for, for a variety of reasons. Those reasons will become apparent through the…...

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References

Hayden, P., Lee, S., McMahon, K., & Pereira, M. (2002). Wal-Mart: Staying on top of the Fortune 500. Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs Lecture. George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.

Target Stores, Inc. Company Profile (2014). Marketline.

Target. (2014). Target.com. Retrieved from www.target.com.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Company Profile. (2014). Marketline.

Career Information
Finding the most appropriate and up-to-date information about a specific career could be a tedious process. Luckily though, there are numerous sources of career information an individual could rely. In this text, I analyze three occupational information sources.

O*NET esource Center (http://www.onetcenter.org)

In brief, O*NET describes itself as "the nation's primary source of occupational information" (O*NET, 2014). As the organization further points out on its Website, its database comprises of hundreds of descriptors that are both standardized and occupation-specific. One key advantage of this particular source of occupational info is the fact that its database is continually updated so as to keep up with trends and changes in the job market. The said update is done through "surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation" (O*NET, 2014). Yet another key benefit of this source of occupational info is its huge database of occupational definitions. It should, however, be noted that…...

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References

Career One Stop. (2014). Home: America's Career InfoNet. Retrieved from  http://www.careerinfonet.org 

O*NET. (2014). O*NET Resource Center. O*NET. Retrieved from  http://www.onetcenter.org 

U.S. Department of Labor. (2008). Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2009. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

The "Dutch Test for Conflict-Handling," indentified my personality to have medium 'yielding' conflict style. This is consistent with my articulated belief that agreeability when handling conflicts is required, but not to the point that ethics are ignored. My test results on the "Big Five Personality" test thus support the notion that when handling ethical conflicts solving problems on a personal level and achieving a mutually beneficial solution is ideal. The need to do this in the financial industry today is evident in how many banks must renegotiate mortgages -- no one wants a foreclosure, as this benefits neither the home owner or the bank. Rather, resetting an interest rate so the home owner can stay in the homes but still make payments is the best solution, and this requires a compromise on both sides, ideally without a settlement in court.
A think, given what I have learned about the financial…...

For this reason, contract specialists do not need as rigid a background as, say, a neurologist does. A contract specialist usually develops his or her skills for the job while working for a large organization that engages suppliers in major contractual agreements. Devotion to an organization may precede the decision to become a contract specialist. or, a business student might decide that the communication-oriented nature of contract specialization suits his or her personality. Another person might find that while standard legal careers were disappointing, a career in contract specialization helps bridge the gap between the law, business, and the public sector in ways other occupations cannot possibly do.
Where I Am Now

In relation to the goal of becoming a contract specialist, I am well on my way towards achieving this core career objective. Currently, I am an Army Service member who is becoming familiar with various government-related contractual agreements. The…...

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References

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA 2010). Contract specialist -- Entry level. Retrieved online: https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contract-specialist-entry-level.html

"Contract Specialist," (n.d.). Career Planner. Retrieved online:  http://www.careerplanner.com/DOT-Job-Descriptions/CONTRACT-SPECIALIST.cfm 

Damewood, C.L. (n.d.). What does a contract specialist do? Wisegeek.com. Retrieved online:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-contract-specialist-do.htm 

National Institutes of Health (NIH 2010). Contract specialist. Retrieved online:  http://www.jobs.nih.gov/positions/admin/contractspec.htm

In Eric Borden's case, his knowledge of the industry and of the developments that occur on this segment recommends him either for the research and development department or for marketing, since he would be able to ensure that the marketing strategy that the company has is in line with what occurs on the markets. From that perspective, his salary structure could be changed so as to ensure that he receive an increased base salary rather than the sales bonus program he receives now.

In the case of Ving Hsu, his financial package needs to be adjusted, because he currently works as a sales representative, but receives only the base salary, although he is eligible for the sales bonus. However, it seems that much of his activity is focused on training his customers on how to use the products rather than on increasing his volume of sales. A more relevant measure of…...

Career
According to the O-Net Online Summary Report, marriage and family therapists "diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems." A systems approach is integral to the work that marriage and family therapists do, because they view individual psychological issues as inseparable from the greater family and social system. This enables a holistic approach to treatment interventions, and can be a culturally sensitive, culturally competent facet of psychological counseling.

The primary tasks of a marriage and family counselor include the following. First, communications skills are of the utmost importance because one of the central roles of the counselor is to listen and ask appropriate questions at the right time. A marriage and family counselor meets with more than one member of each family, too, making good communications skills a prerequisite of the profession.

Second, diagnoses should be based on scientific evidence…...

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Works Cited

"Marriage and Family Therapist." AllPsychologySchools. Retrieved online:  http://www.allpsychologyschools.com/psychology-careers/career/marriage-family-therapist 

O-Net Online. "Summary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists." O-Net code: 21-1013.00. 2010. Retrieved online:  http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1013.00 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Marriage and Family Therapists." Retrieved online:  http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes211013.htm

Career Application and Communications Software
Mobile-based Customer elationship Management (CM) Applications

Of the many software applications that sales professionals rely on daily, their Customer elationship Management (CM) systems are the most essential for informing existing customers of new products and sales, and tracking new ones. Of the many selling and service strategies that CM systems enable, the most valuable is in gaining a 360-degree view of customers and ensuring every department in an organization stays focused on their needs and wants (Beasty, 2007). CM systems provide sales teams with the ability to coordinate their selling efforts across the company, getting needed support and collaboration with the diverse departments and divisions that they rely on to sell products and services. An example of how a typical CM is organized is shown in Figure 1, Microsoft CM System Design. The design of CM systems is predicated on creating a system of record that captures…...

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References

Beasty, C. (2007, Mobile CRM. Customer Relationship Management, 11, 38-41.

Croteau, A., & Li, P. (2003). Critical success factors of CRM technological initiatives. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 20(1), 21-34.

Read, B.B. (2008). Mobile CRM: "are we there yet?." Customer Inter@ction Solutions, 27(5), 22-25.

Yang, S., & Rhee, J. (2009). Study of the wireless/wire integration CRM gateway for the effective application of event CRM for small and medium sized enterprises. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 57(2), 571.

The U.S. Marshal Service position involves perhaps more dangerous duties than that of the FBI agent. esponsiblities include locating fugitives, going on lengthy assignments that often involve surveillance and stakeouts. Accordingly, essential skills include patience. It is also noted that agents working for the U.S. Marshal Service should be experienced, organized writers who can efficiently file reports. The video also noted that those with experience in law enforcement stand a greater chance of getting hired.

My qualifications for the U.S. Marshal Service position are similar to my strengths regarding the FBI agent position. I am an accomplished, lucid writer and my strong physical build would assist me when engaged on dangerous assignments. Additionally, my itinerant upbringing makes me uniquely qualified for extended, two-week assignments. Although I do not have experience in law enforcement, I feel my skills in other areas more than compensate for this particular deficit.

The ICE Special Agent position…...

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References

German, Mike. (2007). Thinking Like a Terrorist: Insights of a Former FBI Agent. Washington, D.C.: Potomac Books, Inc.

Blumstein, a., Farrington, D., & Piquero, a.R. (2003). The criminal career paradigm. Crime and Justice, 30, 359-506.

Career Possibilities for omen in Philosophy
Philosophy is not a hard science requiring that problems be worked out with formulas and centuries-old givens. The American Philosophical Association says that, "Philosophy is a basic field of inquiry. Its range encompasses ideas and issues in every domain of human existence; and its methods apply to problems of an unlimited variety. The major in philosophy can develop not only philosophical skills and sophistications but also intellectual abilities that are readily applicable to pursuits in everyday social and personal life."

The options open to women in philosophy are nearly endless. Because the study of philosophy develops critical thinking and analytical skills, it provides a background for careers requiring problem-solving, along with the ability to view issues from other perspectives and develop logical arguments with a sensitivity to the values of others. Philosophy can be the starting point for any number of careers. This is verified by…...

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Works Cited

APA. American Philosophical Association: http://www.apa.udel.edu/apa/publications/texts/major.html

GRE. Graduate Record Exam. http://www.uwosh.edu/departments/philosophy/chartgre.html

Harvard. http://www.law.harvard.edu/Admissions/JD_Admissions/jd_curric.html

Houston.  http://www.hbu.edu/Pages/acad/H2Ichrst.html

Career
Over the next fifteen years I would like to prepare myself for an upper-management career in a top advertisement firm. By then I will have amassed the requisite skills for such a position, in which I will network and interact with people in any number of business sectors to fulfill their marketing and advertising needs. I will also be able to control the design and production of multimedia advertisements; research demographics; and stay abreast of industry trends. At a top position of management within a large advertising firm, I will enjoy the perks of a highly stimulating, intense work environment, including a plethora of networking opportunities, lasting business relationships, rewarding contracts, and a relatively high salary.

Before I reach that level of success within a top advertising firm, however, I will first take some primary steps. For example, five years from how I will have completed my undergraduate and perhaps also…...

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Works Cited

Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Managers." Occupational Outlook Handbook.  http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/ooh20002001/73.htm .

Manager, Advertising (Code 164.117-101)." Dictionary of Occupational Titles.  http://www.occupationalinfo.org/16/164117010.html .

Career Advancement
"Why a company should hire you as a personnel, operations, deployment manager."

I believe that I would be an excellent candidate for a deployment manager because of my extraordinary combination of experience, education, and acumen. I have been exposed to a variety of high-pressure situations and have always handled myself in a diligent and professional manner. I have experience as a program integrator and deployment manager, a deployment readiness officer and logistical coordinator, a central issue manager, and a deployment mission manger. All of these positions have provided an environment in which I have been able to fine tune many of the skills that are needed to fulfill a personnel, operations, and deployment manager.

I attribute much of the success that I have so far achieved in my career to my self-motivation and military professionalism. The military taught me a lot about maintaining a professional composure through some of the most…...