Is a Career in Business Management Right for You?
Companies need managers. A degree in business management will open doors to work in any type of company imaginable, with plenty of opportunities for advancement. Even a recent college graduate can find an internship or an entry-level job with the company of his or her choice.
Internships these days, whether paid or unpaid, are more commonly available to both students and recent graduates. With unpaid internships, interns are often rewarded with college credit as well as invaluable on-the-job experience that simply can't be taught in a classroom. Having an internship on your resume is a big plus. Frequently, companies will hire the best interns after they graduate.
Because internships only last a few months, they can also be used to explore different places of business without making a big commitment. If working for a garden hose manufacturer doesn't turn out to be as glamorous as you'd hoped, you can switch to a company that designs rockets for NASA. Regardless of the company you choose, the actual work you will perform will be closer to what your future employees do, rather than what the managers do. This will allow you to better relate to your future employees and make better decisions while managing them. You will also receive management training, and you will shadow - and possibly assist - real-world managers as they make decisions so be sure to take lots of good notes.
An entry-level job in business management will be more focused on your managerial duties. You will probably only be given a few employees to manage. As with an internship, you might end up spending some of your time working alongside them, so you will better understand what they do. However, you will also be expected to put your training and education to good use and make management decisions from time to time.
Even in the current economy, you can always get another entry-level job if the company or field isn't a good fit, but don't do this too often; potential employers will look at your resume and wonder how long it will take for you to decide you don't like their company either. And for someone hoping to land a job in business management, stability is a plus.
Article by a freelance writer
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