Business Career Guides
What types of jobs exist in different business career fields?
Written by J. Mance Gordon
Updated at April 22nd, 2024
- Marketing, Advertising, Sales & PR
- Accounting, Taxation, and Reporting
- Professionalism & Career Development
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Law, Transactions, & Risk Management
Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law Legal Disputes - Civil & Criminal Law Agency Law HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination Business Entities, Corporate Governance & Ownership Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law Real Estate, Personal, & Intellectual Property Commercial Law: Contract, Payments, Security Interests, & Bankruptcy Consumer Protection Insurance & Risk Management Immigration Law Environmental Protection Law Inheritance, Estates, and Trusts
- Business Management & Operations
- Economics, Finance, & Analytics
BUSINESS JOBS (by Industry)
ACCOUNTING / FINANCE / ECONOMICS
- Accounting Analyst
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Manager
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Budget Analyst
- Controller/Comptroller
- Corporate treasurer
- Divorce Financial Analyst (Certified)
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Examiner
- Internal Auditor (Certified)
- Managerial Accountant (Staff Accountant)
- Payroll Clerk
- Public Accountant (CPA)
- Tax Preparer
- Bank Compliance Officer
- Bank Teller
- Bank Manager
- Bond Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Banker
- Commercial Credit Analyst
- Commercial Loan Officer
- Commercial Real Estate
- - Analyst
- - Developer
- - Sales Agent
- Commercial Underwriter
- Cost Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Credit Counselor
- Debt Analyst
- Equity Research Analyst
- Equity Trader
- Finance Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Financial Controller
- Financial Examiner
- Financial Planner (Certified)
- Financial Reporting Analyst
- Financial Research Analyst
- Financial Services Sales Agent
- Forecast Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Underwriting
- Private Equity/Venture Capital
- Securities Trading
- Buy-side Traders
- Sell-side Traders (Stockbrokers)
- Proprietary Traders (Hedge Funds)
- Investor Relations Associate
- Loan Officer
- Loan Underwriter
- Mortgage Loan Officer
- Personal Banker
- Portfolio Manager
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Revenue Specialist
- Risk Management (Finance)
- Bankruptcy Support Analyst
- Bank Audit Manager
- Bank Examiner
- Bankruptcy/Foreclosure Coordinator
- Bank Client Service Manager
- Debt Collector
- Bank Commercial Relationship Manager
- Consumer Credit Analyst
- Customer Service Representative
- Escrow Manager
- Internal Auditor
- Investment Accounting Analyst
- Investment Management Specialist
- Loss Recovery Manager
- Regulatory Compliance Analyst
- Teller
- Trust Asset Manager
- Wire Department Manager
- Actuarial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Data Analyst
- Development Analyst
- Economist
- Economic Strategist
- Financial Risk Analyst
- Inventory Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Model Validation Analyst
- Pricing Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Research Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Researcher
- Trade Operations Analyst
- Valuation Analyst
MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS / HUMAN RESOURCES
- Office Manager
- Secretary
- Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Data Entry Specialist
- Support Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Environmental Consultant
- Economic Consultant
- Financial Consultant
- Federal Regulations Consultant
- Human Resources Consultant
- Cyber Security Strategy Consultant
- IT Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Political Consultant
- Legal Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
- Marketing Consultant
- Tax Consultant
- Sales Consultant
- Benefits Officer
- Community and Social Service Representative
- Compensation/Benefits Specialist/Manager
- Corporate Trainer
- Employment Specialist
- Employee Assistance Plan/Welfare Manager
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Consultant
- Information System Analyst (HR)
- Non-profit HR Specialist
- Recruiting Specialist/Recruiter
- Placement Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
- Merchandise Planning and Allocation
- Inventory Manager
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Sourcing Manager
- Production Specialist or Manager
- Business Operations Specialist/Manager
- Business Systems Consultant
- Contract Administrator
- Enterprise Resources Planning Representative
- Facilities Coordinator
- Grant Specialist
- Hospital Administrator
- Industrial Productions Manager
- Logistician/Logistics Analyst/Manager
- Logistics Business Analyst
- Materials Manager
- Nonprofit Event Planner
- Operations Research Analyst (Operations Analyst)
- Organizational Development Consultant
- Purchasing Agent/Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Sales Operations Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Supply Chain Planner
- Talent Agent
MARKETING / SALES / PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Account Executive
- Account Representative or Manager
- Advertising Coordinator/Manager
- Advertising Operations Specialist
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Association Planner
- Blogger or Content Specialist
- Brand Strategist
- Brand Manager
- Business Development Coordinator/Representative
- Client/Customer Relations Specialist/Manager
- Convention Planner
- Digital Advertising Sales Specialist
- Digital Marketing Analyst/Manager
- Digital Media Specialist
- Display Manager
- Distributor/Distribution manager
- Event Coordinator
- Event Marketing Specialist
- Fashion Advertiser
- Fashion Merchandising Buyer
- Fashion Sales Representative
- Franchise Development Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Research Analyst (Marketing Analyst)
- Market Development Manager
- Media Buyer
- Media Planner or Director
- Media Research Analyst
- Merchandise Marketer
- Merchandise Coordinator
- Online Engagement Specialist or Manager
- Product Marketing Specialist
- Product Manager
- Promotions Coordinator/Manager
- Search Engine Optimization Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Social Media Strategist
- Real Estate Agent/Broker
- Retail Sales Associate
- Retail Buyer
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Director
- Sale Engineer
- Sales Manager
- Sales Representative (Inside or Outside) - Any Industry
- Social Media Specialist
- Brand Ambassador
- Public Relations Content Manager
- Public Relations Content Strategist
- Public Relations Copy Writer
- Director of Public Affairs
- Director of Public Relations
- Public Relations Content Editor
- Public Relations Event Coordinator
- Public Relations Program Coordinator
- Public Affairs Specialist or Manager
- Public Information Specialist
COMPLIANCE / RISK MANAGEMENT / LEGAL
- Claims
- Claims Analyst
- Compliance Analyst/Specialist/Manager
- Employment and Labor
- Environmental
- Finance (SEC, FINRA, ERISA, IRS, Reserve Bank, CFPB, etc.)
- Food Industry
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- International Shipping/Trade
- Manufacturing
- Online/Data Privacy
- Public Sector
- Tax
- Auditor
- Agent/Broker
- Underwriter
- Paralegal
- Actuarial Analyst, Associate or Manager
- Actuary
- Claims Adjuster
- Claims Examiner
- Claims Manager
- Claims Representative
- Loss Control Consultant/Specialist
- Risk Consultant
- Consultant
- Arbitrator
- Attorney
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Business Transactions
- Securities Compliance
- Commercial Law (Contracts, Commercial Paper, Secured Transactions)
- Banking and Finance Law
- Antitrust Law
- Administrative Law
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Tax Law
- Case manager
- Jury Consultant
- Law firm administrator
- Legal analyst
- Mediator
- Paralegal
- Legal Secretary
- Contract administrator
- Contract analyst
- Contract drafting legal specialist
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- Director of International Growth
- Global Business Administrator
- Global Business Analysis Director
- International Business Analyst
- International Business Development Director
- International Business Operations Associate
- International Business Specialist
- Junior Business Development Manager
- Manager, International Business Development
- Global Account Manager
- International Manager, Marketing and Communications
- International Market Coordinator
- International Sales Director
- International Trade Specialist
- Trade and Customs Manager
- Trade Compliance Analyst
- Export Specialist
- Global Commodity Manager
- Global Product Manager
- Global Supply Manager
- Import/Export Specialist
- International Logistics Coordinator
- Analyst - International Benefits
- International Claims Manager
- Foreign Affairs Specialist
- Foreign Policy Advisor
- Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- International Account Executive
- Foreign Banking Compliance Officer
- International Banking Coordinator
- Microfinance Program Coordinator
REAL ESTATE
- Real Estate Broker
- Real estate clerk
- Building Inspector
- Real estate appraisers
- Mortgage Loan Officer
- Mortgage Loan Underwriter
- Licensed closing agent / Closing coordinator
- Real estate consultant
- Real estate analyst
- Property manager
- Foreclosure Specialist
NON-PROFITS
- Non-Profit Community Service Project Coordinator
- Non-Profit Compliance Coordinator or Director
- Non-Profit Member Services Representative
- Non-Profit Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
- Non-Profit Volunteer Coordinator
- Administrator for Nonprofit Organizations
- Non-Profit Community Relations Director
- Non-Profit Corporate Giving Manager
- Non-Profit Development Manager
- Non-Profit Director of Major Gifts
- Non-Profit Donor Relations Manager
- Executive Director of Nonprofit
- Non-Profit Foundation Director
- Non-Profit Fundraising Manager
- Non-Profit Grant Proposal Manager
- Non-Profit Planned Gift Director
- Non-Profit Project Manager
- Non-Profit Community Organizer
- Non-Profit Community Outreach Advocate
- Non-Profit Community Outreach Coordinator
- Non-Profit Fundraiser
- Non-Profit Grant Administrator
- Non-Profit Grant/Contracts Specialist
- Grant Writer
- Note: The most common job for business graduates from top business schools is some form of consulting. There are numerous areas of consulting: Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Operations, Finance, IT consulting. Also, take a look at our list of the top Consulting Companies in the US.