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Karijera izvješće o pripajanju zatvoreni investicijski fondovi

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Karijera koji će se analizirati spadaju u industriju hedge fonda u kojem hedge fond može definirati kao investicijski fond koji je dostupan ograničenim investitora i onaj koji očekuje one investitori platiti naknadu performansi. Hedge fondovi u privatnom pokrenuti i može se usporediti s dioničkih fondova. Ove vrste ulaganja steći značajnu kilometražu u financijskom sektoru kao što su oni znatno narasla. Naziv dolazi hedge čine činjenicu da menadžeri trčanje živica račun je potrebno učiniti dodatne obrta kako bi se smanjili rizike povezane s njihovom trenutnom portfelju. Cijena fluktuacije su obično smanjena kupnjom oba dugoročne i kratkoročne pozicije unutar iste vrijednosne papire.

Hedge fondovi razlikuju obrasca druge vrste karijere na financijskom sektoru zbog prirode poslovanja. Hedge fondovi nisu propisana i druge investicije ili financijske institucije. Shodno tome, većina njih ne može, kao i strukturirana kao i ostale konvencionalne investicijskih institucija. Hedge fondovi su obično usmjerena na upravitelja hedge fonda. To je osoba koja će provesti većinu poslova, on svibanj biti zadužen za marketing, ljudskim resursima, operacijama i mnogi drugi. (Alec, 2007)

Međutim, treba napomenuti da u većim hedge fondova, postoji više podjela rada jer postoji svibanj biti operativni menadžeri i drugi. Čak i običaji poslovanja unutar tih hedge fondova ovisit će o vrsti organizacije izabrali. Stoga zaposlenici se očekuje da bude svestran.

Postojeće radno iskustvo

Da bi se to napraviti u brzom još izlaska karijeru u hedge financiranja investicija, treba biti dobro upućen s trikove od trgovine. To se može postići kroz radno iskustvo. Trenutno je radno iskustvo ostvareno je kroz stažiranja u malom hedge fondovima u srcu Grada. Radno iskustvo je obogaćujući postignuće. To je zato što je bila prilika da uče iz prve ruke kako je hedge fond tvrtke su pokrenuti. Atmosfera je bila izuzetno zauzet od članova osoblja nije bilo previše još zadaće pri ruci su bili ogromni. Okoliš je vrlo, vrlo uzbuđujuće, jer je bilo slučajeva kada napori će biti nagrađeni tamo i tada. Međutim, tu su i neki puta kada bi bilo gorko razočarati.

Također je utvrđeno da je sektor hedge fond zahtijeva puno umrežavanje. Većina istaknutih ličnosti u tvrtki bili su duboko angažiran u poslovanju hedge fonda. Oni su je počeo kao diplomiranih studenata, ali potrudio da se povezuju s pravim skupinama kako bi stekli bogato iskustvo u tom sektoru. Također je utvrđeno da je ulaganje u industriji hedge und nije tako negativan kao što neki ljudi su uspjeli iz biti. Industrija hedge fond može djelovati kao platforma za

poboljšanje života ljudi putem pružanja boljih proizvoda. (Caslin, 2004)

Također je utvrđeno da su neki analitičari koji su došli u što diplomiraju a zatim je radio svoj put do postati suradnici. Analitičari se očekuje da znaju mnogo o proračunskim tablicama. Također se očekuje da će biti oduševljen i radin. Njihovi napori su priznata od strane institucija stoga što dovodi do njihove promocije. Također je utvrđeno da bi za analitičare učiniti dobro u struku, bilo je potrebno za njih da su računovodstvene vještine od početka. Postojale su određene vrste računovodstvenih certifikata koji preferiraju određene poslove. Stoga je potrebno shvatiti kojoj poziciji pojedinac bio zainteresiran prije nego što oni mogu učiniti određeni tečaj.

Radno iskustvo također poboljšava dublje razumijevanje unutarnje dinamike vožnje poslovanja hedge fonda. Utvrđeno je da većina ljudi koji su se popeli u redove se dogodilo da se oni koji razumiju političke, ekonomske (i mikro i makro ekonomske ekonomska) razloge koji uzrokuju korisnicima da određene odluke. Oni koji ne razumiju ove varijable se činilo da se zaglavi u sredini razini odjeljka. (Asness et al, 2000)

Također je utvrđeno da je jedan trebao biti vrlo svestran u tom zanimanju. Industrija hedge fond ima brojne mogućnosti za pojedince, ali su kako bi bili sigurni da postignu svoje ciljeve. Treba imati jako dobre reflekse, a jedan je također očekuje da gospodar svoje vještine pregovaranja. Osim toga, ne bi trebalo biti točniji analitičke vještine i dobro poznavanje tržišnim uvjetima. Ako su svi ti uvjeti ispunjeni kroz radno iskustvo, onda će biti dobro na putu prema postizanju njihove karijere ciljeva.

Početni cilj karijera na početku stupnja

Prije završetka stupnja, karijera cilj je uzeti u obzir, "postati kompetentni i dobro uvježban Trader u tvrtki hedge fonda Razlozi zbog kojih ova linija je odabrana je zbog mačka da je većina tipičan položaj unutar živica financiranje poslovanja. Traders provodi neke ili sve od sljedećih aktivnosti

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Svi sljedeća područja trebaju visoku razinu predanosti iz određenog pojedinca. Na primjer, trgovac hedge fond za rukovanje kapital mora biti dobro upućen s ljudima vještina jer oni će morati uvjeriti potrošače o prednostima koji dolaze iz ove investicije. S druge strane, trgovac bavi prihodima morat će imati mogućnost da obrađuju na ulaganja u nestabilnim gospodarstvima. Osim toga, derivat trgovanja zahtijeva određene inženjerske vještine kao što je vrlo tehnički.

Karijera cilj kao diplomski

Kao što se može vidjeti obliku popisa iznad, bilo je previše opcije dostupne za trgovca, kao i karijera Cilj je bio previše široko. Bilo je potrebno uvesti više pojedinosti na toj liniji. Također je potrebno da se napravi mjesta za mobilnost unutar karijeru kao trgovac nije krajnje odredište za bilo koji karijeri. (Sherwin Rosen, 1987) To je razlog zašto je izabrao karijeru cilj je postati iskusan suradnik u hedge fonda.

Postoje ogromne mogućnosti dostupne za suradnika. Oni mogu početi samo kao suradnika, ali s vremenom, mogu popeti na korporativnoj ljestvici do posljednje odredište na čelu ustanove hedge fonda. Ovo je primjer kako se može popeti na ljestve kao što se vidi u nastavku;

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izvršni direktor
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Razlog zašto položaj suradnik unutar tvrtke hedge fonda izabran je zato što postoji mogućnost za mobilnost prema gore. Suradnici imaju široku bazu znanja koja omogućuje im da rastu. B rast može postići kroz smjene u različitim odjelima nalaze unutar određene ustanove ili putem upoznavanja procesa. Kada netko radi za određene ustanove za dugo vremena posjeduju sposobnost da se presele i postati bolji u onome što rade. (Seymour, 2003) suradnici također imaju mogućnost prebacivanja između zemalja ili raspon proizvoda koje nude različite hedge tvrtki. Stoga je moguće pronaći da je suradnik dobio je vrlo dobar temelj za njihove karijere.

Analiza hedge fonda

Ljudski kapital je teoriju iznio Smith Adama. On je definirao ljudskog kapitala kao dio tehničkih znanja i vještina koje se mogu vidjeti u radu. Prema tome, postoji potreba da se odmaknuti od tradicionalne definicije rada, gdje je rad smatra kao jedan od faktora proizvodnje. Smith izveo četiri glavne vrste kapitala potrebnih za bilo koji tip poslovanja. To su zgrade za generacije prihoda i strojeva koji se koriste u poslovanju, izmjenu zemljišta i na kraju ljudskog kapitala. (Becker, 1993)

Smith smatra da bi za jedan imati određene talente unutar svoje radno mjesto, što im je potrebno za stjecanje znanja kroz korištenje svih avenues dostupna na njih. To bi moglo uključivati ​​upotrebu obrazovanja, naukovanje, studija i mnogi others.The proces stjecanja ovog znanja može smatrati nekom vrstom ulaganja. To je zato što će uključivati ​​trošak i znanje će ostati s tom pojedincu ili uporabu u njegovom ili njezinom životu. On svibanj se odnose na stroj koji zahtijeva određene sredstava za nabavu, ali čim je stekla, to će donijeti više dobiti za određenu tvrtku.

Smith smatra ljudskog kapitala kao vještina i te vještine mogu unaprijediti kroz edukaciju i izdavanje obuku na radnom mjestu. On je također vjerovao da čovjek više ulažu u ljudski kapital, visokog njihove stope ili se vraća. Međutim, treba napomenuti da to ima granicu. One jednostavno ne mogu ulagati kontinuirano bez provjere viška potrošnje. Postoji granica do razine prinosa i to treba uzeti u obzir bilo mudrom poslovnom čovjeku.

Drugi teoretičari su tvrdili da je znanje kako se može proširiti, a također samostalno stvara. Na primjer, računovođa će započeti s osnovnim znanjem stečenim od svojih obrazovnih institucija. Međutim, kako vrijeme odmiče, oni postaju sve više i više znanja u struci. Stoga se može reći da su oni sami stvorili. Prema teoriji ljudskog kapitala, znanje može prenijeti s jedne osobe na drugu, a to ima za posljedicu smanjivanje razine nestašice tog znanja. (Marx, 2006)

Ista teorija može primijeniti na karijeru hedge fonda. Jedan svibanj početi kao jednostavan diplomski vježbenika u određenom društvu. No s vremenom, stječu iskustvo o zamršenosti svoje profesije. To je ono što Smith opisao kao ulaganja. Do stjecanja radnog iskustva, jedan u struci hedge fondova, jedan je bala dobiti konkurentnu prednost u odnosu na neke od svojih konkurenata. Osim toga, on se također može poboljšati svoju 'ljudski kapital "kroz daljnje obrazovanje. U sektoru hedge fondova, važno je da se dodatno znanje kroz tih poboljšanja, kao što radi majstora stupanj u poslovne administracije, ili bilo koje druge srodne tijeku. To će ići dug put u osiguravanju da netko ima pravo kvalifikacije da ostanu ispred konkurencije.

Karijeri cilj je postati kompetentni i dobro uvježban hedge fond suradnik. To će vam odlične ocjene na dodiplomskom stupnju. Većina uglednih institucija obično zahtijevaju vrhunske stupnjeva. Osim toga, treba imati dobre i čvrste akademsku pozadinu. Određene institucije obično ga držati na minimumu od oko 2,1. Međutim, to nije jedina stvar koja moje nabaviti u ovom položaju, akademski. Pojedinci se očekuje da će imati postdiplomski obrazovanje primjerice MBA. Akademske prezentacije također bi trebali biti podržan od strane širok i raznolik razinu iskustva u tom području. (Caslin, 2004)

Kako povećati šanse za postizanje ciljeva u karijeri

Prva stvar koju je potrebno kako bi postala nadležno hedge fond suradnik je da se brojne stažiranje ponude. To omogućuje da dobijete osjećaj o općim aspektima industrije hedge fondova. Nakon toga, postoji potreba da se uključe u više specijaliziranih aranžmana nakon promatranja koje je područje najzanimljivije ili prikladnije. Tijekom stažiranja, važno je da imaju mentora koji će vjerojatno imati više iskustva i da će imati mogućnost naučiti trikove od trgovine tijekom procesa. Staž je također pripomaže jer omogućava diplomski imati sposobnost za rad u timu. To će im dati pristup širokom i raznolikom bazen znanja potrebnih za uspjeh u poslovanju.

Osim toga, sudjelovanjem u programu hedge fonda staž, jedan je u mogućnosti kako bi se postigla brojne vještine u polju. Prije svega, oni mogu naučiti analitičke vještine. Osim toga, oni također mogu poboljšati svoje vještine predati klijentu, jer oni će dobiti bolji osjećaj o tome što je klijenata. Također postoji mogućnost da uče nove načine obavljanja stvari. Tu će također biti neko znanje o tome kako strategise.

Pojedinci koji žele uspjeti u ovom karijere trebaju poboljšati svoje razine kompetencije suradnika kroz programe. (Samuel Bowles i Herbert Gintis, 1975) Jedan takav primjer je putem programa IBD suradnik. U ovom programu, kandidati dobivaju osjećaj o tome što sva područja na području značiti. Oni uče o brojnim paketima i proizvodima, te se očekuje da odlučite na koji aspekt ih najviše odgovara. Ponekad, program nudi određene razine rotacije kako bi se dati kandidatima izbor šešir bi htjeli. Međutim, budući da je već poznato da je u karijeri cilj je u sektoru hedge fonda onda treba staviti veći naglasak na to tijekom prve godine u tijeku. Nakon toga, povezuje se očekuje da se koncentriraju na svom području specijalnosti.

U drugoj godini programa, suradnici su dobili priliku raditi s Pobjednici i drmaju njihovih odgovarajućih institucija. To su obično voditelji projekata. Nakon interakcije s takvim ljudima i njihovoj posljednjoj godini, sa suradnicima unutar ovog programa se očekuje da će voditi proces natjecanja u njihovoj organizaciji izbora ili raditi druge poslove. To će ići dug put u osiguravanju da su dobro pripremljeni za svoj cilj u karijeri

Zaključci

Postaje suradnik hedge fond nije lako. To zahtijeva kombinaciju pravim akademskih kvalifikacija, pravi stav i na kraju pravo iskustvo i mrežu da opstane u ovoj industriji. (Ceridian doo Velika Britanija, 2007)

Referenca:

Alec (2007): Hedge fond Karijere, izvučen iz http://www.alec.co.uk/hedge-fund-careers.htm~~pobj

Marx, K. (2006): Imovina, svezak III, str 465-6 Međunarodnog izdavača izdanje

Becker, G. (1993): ljudski kapital: teoretska i empirijska analiza, University of Chicago Press

Ceridian doo Velika Britanija (2007): ljudski kapital Bijela knjiga, časopis za Ceridian Velikoj Britaniji

Samuel Bowles i Herbert Gintis (1975): Problem s ljudskog kapitala teorija-marksista kritike, American Economic Review, 65, 2, str 74-82

Sherwin Rosen (1987): Ljudski kapital: Novi Palgrave; Rječnik Ekonomski v. 2, str 681-90

Seymour W. (2003): Intelektualni kapital u dvadeset i prvog stoljeća politike, Ashfield, MA: Paideia

Asness, C. et al (2000): Da li hedge fondovi živica? Časopis za upravljanje portfeljem, Vol. No. 28, broj 1, str 6-19

Caslin, J. (2004): Hedge fondovi, aktuarsko britanski časopis, Vol. No. 10, br 3, str 441-521

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Danas sam slušala priče o talentiranom studentu pokušava birati između nekoliko različitih ponude za posao. Svaki hiring organizacija ponudio priliku obogatiti u 20 godina, ali zahtijeva da se mnogo godina 80-satni tjedna da dobije novac: student pred četiri različita načina da se vrlo rijetko plaća neradnik koji bi se kod kuće prije 9 sati ili uživati obiteljski život. Yuck!


Samo nekoliko sati kasnije, bio sam podsjetio da je znatan napredak u karijeri ne mora biti tako teško dok čitate karijere planiranja napominje da je bivši učenik moje, dr. TA Makoni, me je poslao. Njegov rani karijera nalikovala studentu u priči: ogromne napore obećao velike nagrade niz cestu, ali ne mnogo struje prednost.


To je put u karijeri postao rockier nakon što je propustio tečaj tijekom treće godine veterinarske škole. Zbog školskih pravila, dr. Makoni suočeni potrebe za ponavljanjem svih svojih tečajeva za tu godinu, iako je prošao drugim kolegijima.


On je odlučio da se korak natrag i ponovno procijenite svoju predanost veterinarske karijere, a on je izabrao, umjesto da postane stomatolog. To sigurno nije jednostavnije ceste jer je za početak svoje stručne studije sve više ponovno. On je također suočen s preprekama od trebaju novac za to školovanje i uzimajući u dobar program.


Nakon što je pažljivo s obzirom na njegove odluke, dr. Makoni uvršten kao časnik kandidata u Zimbabve vojske za dobivanje zubni obrazovanje. Ova odluka predstavio velikim izazovima jer je sva njegova treninga će biti u Grčkoj, te će se provoditi u grčkom jeziku. Njegova je prva godina u vojsci bio je posvećen učenju ovaj novi jezik daleko od kuće. Nakon toga, on je istovremeno studirao stomatologiju i vojnog vrha za sedam godina prije nego je diplomirao i na početku zubni staž u Grčkoj.


Uvijek otvoren za nove ideje, Dr. Makoni bio fasciniran ženine MBA studija, dok su živjeli u Grčkoj, često joj pomaže u disertacije. On je vidio da poslovni koncepti mogao biti koristan u ostvarenju više u većini drugih aspekata života.


Nakon četrnaest godina u vojsci, dr. Makoni mirovini kao kapetan, kupio je osnovana stomatološka ordinacija u Zimbabveu, te je počeo razvoj poduzetničkih mogućnosti. Ubrzo su otkrili da dodavanje junior stomatologa kao partner donio veće zarade bez puno više posla.


Dr. Makoni počeo cijeniti da je njegova ordinacija će biti uspješno jedino ako on više učiti o poslovanju. Upisao je u programu na daljinu MBA sa sjedištem u Engleskoj, a uskoro diplomirao s razlike.


U tom procesu, naučio je mnogo o strateškog razmišljanja i počela primjenjivati ​​ono što je studirao. Njegov uspjeh u stomatologiji uskoro dovelo do što je izabran na National Izvršnog odbora stomatološka udruga i kasnije postaje predsjednik Odbora prakse upravljanja udruge. On je također razgrananih van pomažući pronašao stomatološke opskrbe tvrtku kako bi smanjiti troškove i poboljšati materijala za stomatologa u svojoj zemlji.


Dr. Makoni je visoka inteligencija i znanje su prepoznali zvuk, i on je bio imenovan kao izvanredni predavač na sveučilištu, gdje je stekao MBA i na Proslava College, crkva i mali škole u Zimbabveu koja nudi biblijski i poslovni trening.


Dr. Makoni razvio veću viziju da je izgrađen od zvuka temelj uspjeha:


On će pomoći poduzetnicima živjeti svoje snove pružanja nove odluke o zdravstvenoj skrbi u cijeloj Africi pružanjem financiranja, obrazovanje i vodstvo na njih. On će pomoći u svoju Crkvu služeći u obrazovnu službu i osigurati financijska sredstva za svoje širenje. On će služiti svojoj obitelji u razvoju financijske neovisnosti od pasivne izvora prihoda kako bi mogao provesti više vremena sa svojom obitelji.


Kao što možete vidjeti, on je počeo shvaćati da uspjeh u karijeri trebao dovesti do bogatiji život, a ne samo više ispupčeni novčanik. Umjesto Posvetivši se duže vremena na poslu, a više vremena daleko od svoje obitelji, dr. Makoni odlučio iskoristiti svoj uspjeh poboljšati i provesti više vremena sa svojom obitelji i crkve.


Kada raketa polijeće za mjesto u prvoj fazi motora i goriva su odbacio nakon samo nekoliko sekundi. No, izgradnjom o brzini i gibanja koje se nalaze u prvog stupnja rakete, nosivost brzo može ubrzati gore u višu orbitu pucanjem iz druge faze booster.


Dr. Makoni je u potrazi za takvom drugog stupnja booster za svoje karijere. Uzimajući veliki broj uspješnih karijera koraka do zarade kroz MBA, Dr. Makoni priznaje da je ulaganje u ostvarivanje DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) studij da bi mogao biti snažan drugi povišenje stupnja da bi ga nose mnogo više nego odličan stručnog usavršavanja , dobra karijera, i MBA stupanj mogao učiniti.


Takav napredak je napredak počinje s ambicioznim ciljevima. Dok mnogi ljudi će odlučiti da su jednostavno htjeli postati stručnjak u jednom ili dva područja tijekom četiri godine DBA studija, dr. Makoni postavili sljedeće ciljeve za njegovo obrazovanje, tako da je mogao steći prednosti brže:


1. Diplomirati u 15 ili manje mjeseci.

2. Povući iz radio kao zubar nakon mature a da pritom nastavi zaraditi za život od pasivnog prihoda dobivenih od strane stomatološke partnerstva i franšize.

3. Stvoriti više struje od prihoda od ulaganja u isto vrijeme kroz ulaganja u nekretnine, poduzetnički kapital, i javnih vrijednosnih papira.

4. Napisati knjigu o poslovnoj vodstvom prije mature.

5. Započnite radi međunarodne konzultantske i javni govori o poslu dok su zaradili svoj dBA.

6. Provedite više vremena putuje sa svojom obitelji nakon diplome.


Na pitanje zašto je postaviti takve visoke ciljeve, dr. Makoni je odgovorio da su to logičan korak u ono što je želio postići. Uz odgovarajuće mentorstvo i usredotočiti se, kako je siguran ti ciljevi će biti lako ostvariv.


Kako je to učinio? Osim za svoj prvi i treći ciljeva, dr. Makoni je bolje od planiranog.


1. Diplomski slijedi u 16 mjeseci, a ne 15 godina.

2. Prije nekoliko mjeseci u svojim istraživanjima, on koristi jedan tečaj zadatak razviti model za poslovni proboj širi svoje stomatološke prakse koja mu dozvoljeno da se zaustavi radi posla sam.

3. Njegovo ulaganje na tržištu Zimbabve dionica znatno je raslo, a on je počeo raditi s developer nekretnina kako bi se stvorio veći investicijski baze u tom području. Iako je pao manje od svog diplomskog cilj, on je dobro napredovala u programu do tog cilja.

4. Prije diplome, završio je jednu knjigu, njegujući prvaka, koji je objavljen u 2006, te je dobro prodao. Također je napisao 10 od 14 poglavlja za drugu knjigu o poduzetničkom financija u Zimbabveu privremeno pod nazivom, poduzetništva na sudu.

5. On je zatražio da se pridruže odbor poduzetničke investicijske banke, a još uvijek studira za njegov DBA.

6. Putovanje u Izrael je njegova obitelj bila planirana i prije plaćeni za svoje diplome, a putovanje se dogodilo samo nekoliko mjeseci kasnije.


Od diplome, karijera napredak je značajan kao dobro.


1. U 2007, Dr. Makoni imenovan je direktor Proslava College. Škole je stvaranje fino se napredak prema licenciran kao sveučilištu u Zimbabveu. Mnogi novi programi i tečajevi su dodani i student tijelo raste lijepo.

2. Njegova ordinacija je uspješno proširio u zimbabveanskog drugom po veličini gradu, Bulawayo. Mogućnosti za još dvije ekspanzije su u studiji.

3. Pomogao je pokrenuti novu crkvu u Bulawayo.

4. Budući da je diplomirao, on se pridružio još tri ploče. Osim toga, on je počeo govoriti na poslovnim seminarima pod pokroviteljstvom Proslava College, gdje služi kao koordinator programa.


Dr. Makoni jasno je mudar izbor u postavljanju visokih ciljeva, uzimajući pravo pomoći da se pripremite za postizanje tih ciljeva, te naporno rade i inteligentno da bi te ciljeve ostvari.


Uz karijere brzine da je osnovana, to je teško vidjeti dr. Makoni kao i bilo tko drugi od kontinenta mijenja lider u oba poslovne i duhovnim svjetovima.


Što želite postići?


Kakvu pomoć trebate biti u mogućnosti ostvariti te ciljeve?

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Marketing MBA Career

Today, consumers have become incredibly savvy and have taken control in the marketplace. As a result, marketing has become a key component of strategy and business decision making. Executive managers are now primary players in the field of marketing and work to understand consumer knowledge to benefit their organization. In fact, a new need for executives with marketing experience has led to the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Marketing. The Marketing MBA combines management skills with marketing know-how, making Marketing MBA graduates an invaluable member of any upper level management department.

Because every business is making, selling, or providing goods and services, they need to market their products. In today's businesses, executives with the Marketing MBA have a wide variety of career options and become an indispensable member of a company. Here are just a few of the career options available to graduates of the Marketing MBA program:

• Product and Brand Managers. This key position has immense responsibility. In charge of the profitability and market growth of a product, service, or product line, the Brand Manager is basically the CEO of that particular brand, product, or service. Brand Managers coordinate and oversee a number of different areas of a corporation to coordinate the successful and efficient disbursement of products to the marketplace. Some Product managers have international responsibilities, but most focus specifically on local and national markets.

• New Product Development Specialist. Whenever a company or organization decides to create a new product or service, they typically set up a standard protocol to promote the new product and establish brand awareness. Establishing that protocol and marketing plan for any new product or service is the job of the New Product Development Specialist. Once the product has been introduced and marketed, it is typically handed over to the Brand or Product Manager.

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MBA Education in India:- Get MBA degree,colleges and university

An online MBA program is perfect for working professionals who are looking at building their career opportunities. A good online MBA program will include a comprehensive learning module and a flexible study ambience where you can develop your skills and potentials. Getting an executive mba online is a great way to move ahead in your professional career and learn the vital leadership skills that are so essential for professional success. The MBA degree represents a leading management qualification that creates highly competent professional managers. The MBA degree can help increase an individual's salary. After obtaining the MBA degree, many graduates either gained a promotion with an increase in salary or found better paid jobs. Ultimately, many of them went on to climb impressive career ladder. They enjoyed success in both rank and salary. Apart from two year regular MBA course, students also have option of going for part time MBA degree program. Normally, this is of three year duration which also provides student with option of earn while learn. Students have other options as well to earn MBA degree. Besides, regular and part time courses, candidates can opt for distance learning and online MBA programs as well which are relatively cheaper and more flexible.

An MBA ( Master of Business Administration ) is a graduate degree obtained at a university or college that offers both theoretical and practical training to provide graduates general knowledge about general business management functions. The MBS degree may have a specific focus as: accounting, marketing or finance. The mba degree courses offer students knowledge on economics, organizational behavior, marketing, international business, finance, government policy, accounting and information technology management. There are several ways of attending MBA courses. Nowadays MBA degrees can be accessed through online, distance learning or e-learning as the program offered by the Open University Business Schoo l. Due to the large variety of MBA degrees offered worldwide, the elite business schools are being accredited by independent bodies as the Association of MBAs. This association acts as a global network for the MBA community: MBA students, MBA graduates, schools, businesses and employers.

Many young professionals who have started their career with their undergraduate degree tend to shun pursuing a graduate degree or higher education beyond a bachelor degree. They think they have spent 4 to 5 years at college, and it's time to earn their way through their career, and going back to study for a graduate degree is a waste of time and money. Although it's true that a strong education background is only one of many contributing factors in a success career, it may become your key determination factor to successfully secure a career opportunity that you meet along your career path. Owning an MBA degree would prove to be an advantage especially if you are vying for high level position. One of the main reasons to opt for an MBA degree is to increase your salary earning potential and advance your career. When applying for certain jobs, you will soon realize that an MBA is a necessity. Some employers might not even consider you eligible without one. An MBA degree helps you acquire a range of management and people skills and prepares you for positions of leadership. By virtue of the curriculum, training and research involved in an MBA program, your educational horizons expand and your overall vision remains longsighted. This is exactly what employers are looking for when they choose an MBA graduate over another applicant.

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About MBA Courses in India

After graduation from any stream, the most preferred post-graduate course of students is an MBA or Master of Business Administration. Students seek to do a management course , either on degree or diploma level. The attraction for MBA has grown over the years with more and more managers being absorbed into the industry today. With increasing globalization and privatization of the Indian economy, corporate across all sectors are looking to hire efficient managers at all levels. Thus, students are thronging B-schools to pursue MBA courses. Especially, if an MBA is completed from a reputed B-school and colleges in India, there is no doubt that the student will be successful in his/her career.

Međutim, karijera u upravljanju i nastaviti MBA naravno, jedan zahtijeva posebne osobina ličnosti kao što su vodstvo kvalitete, dobra za donošenje odluka i razmišljanja sposobnost, sposobnost preuzimanja rizika, vrlo dobre komunikacijske vještine i slične kvalitete. Sve su to osobine dobrih menadžera, a većina od njih su testirani tijekom prijemni ispit, intervju i grupe za raspravu kruga upis na MBA naravno. Puno predanosti i visoke razine koncentracije također moraju nastaviti uspješnu MBA studij.

Iako većina studenata radije s punim radnim vremenom mbas, postoje mušku pet vrsta MBA studija da se može birati. To su full-time MBA, part-time MBA, i učenje na daljinu MBA, Executive MBA i MBA online. Kao što po jednom zahtjevu i akademskih kvalifikacija, student može odlučiti za jednu od tih mbas. Postoje područja specijalizacije tijekom MBA a to uključuje: Marketing, Financije, Ljudski resursi, operacije i logistika, informacijska tehnologija, sustavi, međunarodno trgovinsko i poslovno, ponašanje potrošača, upravljanje rizicima, kao i mnogi takvi drugi. Nove specijalizacije Uvode se po industrijskim zahtjevima i rastućim posao klijenata.

Za upis na MBA naravno, instituti imaju ulaz ispitivanja i različite kriterije za odabir. Glavni ispiti provode u Indiji za MBA uključuju mučenja i XAT, mat, IIFT i ugriz, JMET, itd. Nakon pismenog ispita, na razgovor i diskusiju kola skupine održavaju. Prethodne akademske kvalifikacije i radno iskustvo, ako ih ima, također su uzeti u obzir priznanja. Za mnoge znan B-škole, učenici moraju pisati eseje previše. Svi ti koraci su potrebni za proizvodnju vrhunskih menadžera za sutra koji bi mogao odmah apsorbira u industriji nakon završetka svog MBA naravno.

Dvije godine s punim radnim vremenom, program je sveobuhvatni program. Osim kolegija nastavnog plana i programa, nudi iznimnu priliku da mrežu i sudjelovati u izvannastavnim aktivnostima. Tečaj uključuje, projektni rad, pripravnički staž i izravne izloženosti industrije. To je najviše željeni tijek koliko regrut su u pitanju. Idealna je za svježe diplomiranih i onih s manje od tri godine iskustva. Jedne godine s punim radnim vremenom je program namijenjen za rad stručnjaka koji su u potrazi za karijerom smjene, a nemate mnogo vremena na pretek iz njihove karijere. Jednogodišnji program je vrlo strog i zahtijeva visoku razinu predanosti.

Part-time MBA je za one koji ne mogu priuštiti da napusti svoj posao, ali žele rast s dobro definiranom karijeru na umu. To je uglavnom provode tim profesionalaca koji žele unaprijediti svoje vještine i napraviti pomak u karijeri. Ona je lišena nekih od prednosti redovitog godišnjeg programa, ali je idealan za one koji ne mogu uzeti pauzu u karijeri potjeru za MBA studij. I učenje na daljinu i online MBA tečajevi nude veliku fleksibilnost za studente na studij po volji s bilo kojeg mjesta u bilo koje vrijeme. Ovi tečajevi su sve više postaje popularan u Indiji, a sve više i više studenata odlučuje za njih.

Uz MBA pod njegovim pojas, student može gledati prema naprijed uspješnu karijeru u budućnosti. Na rast izgledi MBA studenata su vrlo obećavajuće. One mogu gledati prema naprijed u neposrednoj skoka i ubrzani rast u profesionalnom životu. One također mogu težiti da postane poduzetnik nakon MBA i pokrenuti vlastiti posao. Iako MBA nije bitan za ovu, vještine naučili tijekom sigurno dolaze ruci dok radite svoj posao. One također mogu prebaciti karijeru i dobiva priliku da istražite više opcija nakon MBA. I naravno, MBA pomaže ogromno u rastu vještina i znanja o poslovnim uprave i jedan dobiva puno naučiti mnoge nove stvari.

Geetika Jain piše u ime Shiksha.com. Shiksha.com je obrazovanje portal koji povezuje obrazovanja azila s obrazovnom usluga. Shiksha.com ima široku podatke na studij u inozemstvu Fakulteti, student? S zajednice i tečajevi. Njegovi forumi obrazovanja omogućiti svojim korisnicima da traže mišljenje studenata, bivših i nastavnika u školama i fakultetima kroz College grupe i školske grupe.

Ubrzati vaše napredovanje u karijeri kroz MBA stupnju

Od srednjeg vijeka, Indija i dalje zemlja znanstvenika i obrazovanje najviše kvalitete. Od iskonsku puta vrh sveučilišta i instituta u Indiji održani su u visoko poštovanje od strane studenata, širom svijeta. Obrazovanje scenarij u Indiji je doživio drastičnu promjenu. Diplomski stupanj više nije dovoljno da osigura pristojan posao i dobro napredovanje u karijeri. Čak Magistarski općenito potok kao MA, MSc ili MCom ne jamči dobar plasman.

Prednosti: Ovo je doba specijalizacije i najbolje prakse upravljanja. Stručna sprema je ključ kako bi osigurali sebi dobar posao u profesionalnom korporativni svijet. MBA je prevladava među profesionalnih tečajeva u Indiji. MBA obrazovanje u Indiji brzo je dobivanjem važnost zbog svoje potencijalne i visoke potražnje korporativnog među. Potražnja za upravljanje stručnjacima raste kao nikada prije, zbog priliva globalnih tvrtki u Indiji i indijske tvrtke šire i postavljanje svojih globalnih otiske. Upravljanje diplomanti moraju brzo napredovanje u karijeri i veću plaću u odnosu na većinu drugih profesionalaca.

Specijalizacije: upravljanje obrazovanja brzo je dobivanjem popularnost posvuda, uključujući MBA obrazovanja. Indija je daleko naprijed u pružanju obrazovanja upravljanja kvalitetom od mnogih drugih zemalja. Postoje brojni fakulteti i instituti s stanje-of-the-art infrastrukture i pružanja stručne sposobnosti upravljanja obrazovanje, u raznim specijalitetima kao što su marketing, ljudskim resursima, financije, IT, International Business, i pružanja usluga među ostalima. Mnogi znan instituti su također nudi nove dobne specijalizacije kao maloprodaja, međunarodnog poslovanja, poduzetništva, računovodstvo, upravljanje, bolnice i medija među ostalima.

Popisi za provjeru: Treba izabrati specijalizaciju u MBA vrlo pažljivo na temelju njegove kamatne područja i vještine. Različiti su instituti znan specijaliziranih za različite predmete. Treba ciljati te ustanove, ako je on / ona je ljepušan velik dio siguran njegove specijalizacije, a trebala bi se usredotočiti na tom području jer je gotovo jedna trećina MBA programu temelji se na specijalizacije temu. Također treba provjeriti je li Institut ima potrebnu suglasnost nadležnog regulatornog tijela, kao što su AICTE (Svi Indija Vijeća za tehničku obrazovanja).

Globalno obrazovanje: Mnogi strani sveučilišta također surađuje s indijskim institucijama ponuditi globalno upravljanje tečajeve u Indiji. Indija je otvorila svoje tržište stranim sveučilištima. Online i učenje na daljinu za upravljanje programima također postaje popularan iz dana u dan, posebno među radnim rukovoditelji koji imaju vremena ograničenja za obavljanje puno radno vrijeme MBA.

MBA edukacija Indija nudi brojne mogućnosti za studente u smislu radnih perspektiva i ubrzani napredak karijere. GICE je vodeći Management Institute u Indiji prenošenje svjetske klase za upravljanje obrazovanje po pristupačnoj cijeni.

GICE je vodeći Management Institute prenošenje svjetske klase MBA edukacija Indija po pristupačnoj cijeni.

Nova karijera obrasci? Executive MBA programa i digitalni mediji

Gotovo desetljeće prije, rukovoditelji bez profesionalnog obrazovanja upravljanja bili lišeni u 'vertikalnog pokreta unutar svojih organizacija. Ovi trendovi doveli su do rasprostranjenog užas i nerede u karijeri grafova mnogim mladim ambicioznim i profesionalaca diljem svijeta. Međutim, u novije vrijeme, kolo sreće se okrenulo u korist desetke i tisuće upravljanja rukovoditelji priliku da ispune svoje snove kroz Executive MBA i MBA Financial Times programa.

EMBA programs are especially designed to polish management executives with edge-over skills and techniques. In return, EMBA programs have shown great results for those who are unable to discontinue their jobs for the sake of education. Since its inception, EMBA has made a successful journey with more and more number of professionals from different industrial sectors getting certification in all types of MBA specialization. In terms of eligibility, executives who are interested in pursuing an EMBA program must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experiences in order to qualify for the program. Although there are varieties of management institutions in the world offering EMBA programs, finding the right one may be like searching for a needle in a stack of hays. Keeping few tips below in mind will emanate a successful start in your career objectives:

1.Personalize your search: Career is a very personal decision involving an individual's likes and dislikes. A tailor-made career plan is difficult to attain however, extensive research and academic counseling can offer information on international and national EMBA programs that might fit your area of interest.

2.Attend MBA education fair:
Most of the world's renowned business schools showcase their MBA programs through QS World Executive MBA Fair annually. Attending these educational events will prove to be fruitful for EMBA aspirants.

3.Get counseled by Alumni: Approaching alumni have always worked in all courses of study. Alumni feedbacks, suggestions, advices and placements on EMBA programs are incredible pieces of information an aspirant can benefit with.

4.Finance options: It is the same story every where. Management education is one of the most expensive courses of study. As a result, majority of the students depend upon national banks for education loans to support their academic needs. So, finding the ideal banker and easy payment option are as important as locating the desired institutions.

5.Family support: Last but not the least your family's support is equally valuable in the whole process considering the fact that juggling between 'work and learn' is not a cup of tea for everyone.

Globalization has enabled the creation of innovative and lucrative career options which were otherwise practically unheard of few years back. Digital marketing is one of the up coming and most sought-after career choices for candidates interested in making a head start in media. Obtaining a degree in digital marketing offers enormous job opportunities in ecommerce driven multinational companies. HULT is a leading international business school offering programs like Masters Digital Media London and EMBA in Dubai. Downloading information of all the institutes offering London Masters Digital Media study program is simply a click away.

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CAREER OPTIONS FOR ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE COURSES

INTRODUCTION;

The dawn of professional courses such as engineering, medicine, law etc may have exaggerated the popularity of BA, BSC, and BCOM&BBA. However, pursuing a graduation in pure arts, Science or commerce and corporate secretary ship too can lead to a number of employment opportunities.

Passing class 12 marks the evolution from school to college for some students and from junior to senior college for others. A few students branch out to professional colleges for engineering, medicine, law, hotel management architecture, fashion technology, design art, etc at this stage. While some take up specialized bachelor's degree course like BMS, BBA, B Com in Accounts and Finance, corporate secretary ship / Markets / Banking and Insurance or B Sc in Biotech /IT/ Aviation etc.

Scope for Arts and Science Courses:

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) program allows them to study subjects like history, geography, political science, philosophy, economics, psychology , sociology , anthropology, mathematics and English / Hindi / (other language) literature . If you wish to become a secondary school teacher you could pursue a B Ed post the completion of your BA with subjects taught at school levels. A BA degree also paves the way for you to pursue the Master of Arts in any of the above subjects. Decide for one major (rather than dual) as it provides admission into MA. An MA followed by national /state eligibility test could lead to lectureship in a college. MA followed by
B Ed can lead to teaching positions in a junior college or senior secondary school.

B Sc is the first step of the ladder for a career as a scientist or teacher. A major in B Sc strengthens your chances of admission to an M Sc in the same subject or a related interdisciplinary science. B Sc followed by a B Ed leads to teaching positions in secondary school. B Sc with basic physics, chemistry biology (zoology/ botany) is ideal for taking up B Ed in secondary school because these are school subjects. B Sc with an interdisciplinary science such as microbiology or biochemistry is acceptable if a student aspires to pursue an M Sc in order to take up lectureship. M Sc followed by NET / SLET leads to lectureship options,

While M Sc with B Ed leads to teaching positions in junior college or equivalent.

The regular general B Com or corporate secretary ship, foreign trade, is the shrewd choice for those who wish to pursue a professional course such as Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Works (Management) Accountancy, Company Secretary ,chartered financial analyst, ICMA(London)

B Com followed by an M Com general or corporate secretary ship and a qualification in the NET / SLET leads to lectureship in college / university. General M Com followed by B Ed leads to teaching positions in a junior college or equivalent.

M.com (corporate) followed by M.phil in corporate, PhDs in corporate leads to faculty positions in colleges, universities and Management institutes for excellence or equivalent.

M Phil and PhD are the next stage in the academic ladder from, postgraduates in arts/science / commerce and positions them better for senior faculty positions, and department head ship, as also for careers in research and consultancy / advisory positions, administrative cadre such as controller of examinations, Registrar, in the long terms.

Professional Programs

MBA (General), MBA (Corporate secretary ship), Master of computer Applications (math till the plus two or during graduation). , law (LLB-three years), advertising journalism public relations, tourism and travel, hospital management / health administration, human resource management , theatre / drama ( requires participation in drama productions), film editing , film production , B Ed are professional programs open to BA / B Sc / B Com graduates who wish to pursue related career opportunities.

Sound recording / sound engineering / pilot training (physics and math still class 12), food technology / plastic technology / cosmetic technology (chemistry graduation), packaging technology, dietetics and nutrition etc are among the professional courses open to science graduates.

Popularly pursued by B Com graduates, Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Works Accountancy, Company Secretary and Chartered Financial Analyst courses are actually open to BA / B Sc graduates as well.

Employment preferences

BA / B Sc / B Com graduates may take up services sector jobs or marketing and sales, customer service, hospitality, retail banking insurance aviation (cabin crew, ground staff, reservation and ticketing) business process outsourcing, telemarketing, recruiting media operations and administration jobs. Try for jobs through direct applications, after locating opportunities from classified columns and career supplements of prominent newspapers.

BA / B Sc / B Com graduates may apply for the civil services examination (state and union) combined defense services examination exam for assistant commandants in central police organizations and the Indian forest service (only science / engineering graduates) combined graduate level examination (by staff Selection commission) and examination by the Reserve bank of India Services Board for Officers in Grade B direct recruitment) etc. The defense services (Indian army /air force / navy) also offer various recruitment opportunities after graduation. Further they may apply for the post of executives in Banking and insurance sectors both in Private sector and Government organizations. At present there are wider opportunities available for the young and dynamic graduates to pursue higher education abroad. (Strategy of Learn and earn). This will enable them to get employment in companies abroad.Our graduates with research aptitude are recognised worldover in teaching assignments.

Dr.R.SRINIVASAN is a Post graduate in commerce and corporate secretary ship . He received his doctoral degreein the Managementfaculty from Alagappa University in 1997. He is now Working as an ASSOCIATE PROFESSORin Post graduate and Research Department of Corporate Secretaryship at Bharathidasan Government College for Women (Autonomous), Pondicherry University, Puducherry.He currently teaches Accounting ,financial management and Research Methodology Subjects. Before Joining BGCW, he was teaching in SNR College, Coimbatore, Sindhi college, Chennai& TSNarayanasamy College, Chennai for eight years. He was with the industry for a short term at Salzar Electronics Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore. He has about 20 years of teaching experience and having research experience of 15 years. His interests are in Accounting and finance, Capital Market, Quantitative Methods. He underwent the Faculty Development Programme at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad during 2000-01. He has presented 20 papers in national and international conferences and has published twenty papers in the areas of Finance and Human resource Management in National Journals. Co-authored a book titled, ?Investors Protection, published by Raj Publications, New Delhi . Delivered lectures in contemporary finance topics at Pondicherry University. He is involved in consultancy projects for Godrej Saralee, Chennai in the areas of Statistical Applications.

Great Opportunities in a Hotel Manager Career

Though the industry is likely to do well in the long term, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts there won't be very much growth in the number of jobs for hotel managers. A lot of new hotels will be economy class and extended-stay hotels, and these kinds of accommodations don't hire as many managers as shorter-stay, more upscale ones. However, increasing business travel and domestic and foreign tourism will drive employment growth of hotel managers and assistants.


Hotel and motels rent rooms to customers. These businesses need employees to clean rooms and check in guests. Larger hotels also need employees to plan conferences, set up rooms for events, and prepare meals for guests. Hotel and motel managers oversee all these departments and make sure employees do good work. Duties vary with the size and type of the business. In small hotels and motels, one manager may be in charge of all departments. In large hotels, each department may be run by an assistant manager. General Managers are in charge of the entire hotel. They often help create budgets, policies, and advertisements. They also may set room rates and fees.


There are several types of assistant managers. Executive housekeepers are in charge of the workers who clean the hotel. They inspect the hotel to make sure that all areas are clean. Front office managers are in charge of reservations and room assignments. Food and beverage managers oversee restaurants and banquets. They plan menus, set prices, and order supplies. Convention services managers coordinate all hotel activities related to meetings. They meet with clients and plan schedules. Then they work with the food service and front office managers to serve and lodge the visitors.


Assistant managers hire, train, and supervise the members of their staff. They assign duties to workers and schedule their shifts. They also solve customers' complaints and answer questions about their departments. In addition, managers write reports about their department. They also order food or supplies and may negotiate contracts with vendors. Assistant managers meet and talk with the general manager several times a week. They also talk to other assistant managers when coordinating large events, such as weddings.


In general, managers of small hotels and motels have more duties than managers of larger businesses. This is because there are fewer employees in smaller hotels and motels. Thus, managers are likely to fill in for absent workers. For example, managers may occasionally clean rooms, take reservations, check guests in and out, or make general repairs. Managers of small hotels and motels have many administrative tasks. They interview, hire, and train new staff. They schedule laundry service deliveries and order supplies. In addition, they keep track of income and expenses.


In short, hotel managers wear a million different hats and juggle a million different tasks. As managers who oversee the running of entire hotels or motels, they must have an incredible eye for detail, enormous organizational ability, and lots and lots of energy. Initiative, self-discipline, effective communication skills, and the ability to organize and direct the work of others are also essential for managers at all levels.


In the course of the day, hotel managers face all sorts of crises. They must make many quick decisions with grace and aplomb. They must have a good sense of business and know how to promote their hotel through advertisements, promotional events and special offers.


Twenty years ago, hotel managers came up through the ranks, usually starting out at the front desk. This is less likely today. An associate's degree can qualify someone to be an assistant manager or manager of a small hotel, but in a large hotel, it's difficult to rise beyond assistant manager without additional education. Most department managers have a bachelor's degree, preferably from a hotel-school program. These programs usually require extensive internships, and this is how future managers get their initial work experience. Hotel executives often have advanced degrees in a specialty or an MBA.


In chain hotels like Sheratons or Marriotts, new managers, even those with hotel school degrees, are usually put through a year-long management trainee program before being assigned to an assistant manager position.


Because hotels are open around the clock, night and weekend work is common. Many hotel managers work more than 40 hours per week. Managers who live in the hotel usually have regular work schedules, but they may be called to work at any time. Some employees of resort hotels are managers during the busy season and have other duties during the rest of the year.


Salaries of hotel managers and assistants vary greatly according to their responsibilities and the segment of the hotel industry in which they are employed. Managers may earn bonuses up to 25 percent of their basic salary in some hotels and may also be furnished with lodging, meals, parking, laundry, and other services. In addition to typical benefits, some hotels offer profit-sharing plans and educational assistance to their employees.


A well-run hotel or restaurant is the result of carefully choreographed teamwork and specific knowledge and training in the administration of such places. A Master's degree in hospitality administration will prepare the student for a career in the aspects of the hospitality industry that are nothing less than vital for the success and growth of these kinds of businesses. The coursework is often quite similar to that undertaken by students in MBA programs, but in this case they focus in on the hospitality industry, as opposed to other aspects of the business world. Courses may include marketing, negotiation techniques, asset management, entrepreneurship, systems analysis, and restaurant and spa development.


The Master of Science Program (MS) taking about 1 1/2-year is geared toward hospitality professionals who wish to continue their careers in an academic or research setting and is designed to help students develop solid graduate-level research skills within a focused hospitality research area. The majority of the student's course work is tailored to the student's area of hospitality research interest and academic and professional background. Students plan their concentration area courses as well as thesis research with their thesis committee.


If you are in high school, find out about CTE courses in Hotel/Motel Marketing, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Services and Travel and Tourism Marketing. These courses can lead to hospitality skills certification from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute.

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Successful Career Change Stories From Real-life “second Acts”

Conventional wisdom among professional recruiters holds that a typical American changes jobs between seven and ten times during his or her lifetime. However, a growing number of professionals have started to change their careers entirely, not just their employers. In fact, with career lines blurred by technology and market demands, some working adults have even discovered happiness by pursuing two different careers at the same time.

While career transitions are still too subtle for government statisticians to measure precisely, researchers like author Marci Alboher and advocate Marc Freedman collect stories of working adults who have successfully shifted between often-contradictory career paths. In some cases, economic factors pushed these professionals to make the leap to new careers. However, as these case studies illustrate, a growing number of Americans have discovered that the right training and motivation can help them trade boring jobs for passionate pastimes.

Culinary School Graduate Trades Park Ranger Green for Executive Chef White
While earning an undergraduate degree in natural resource management, Radhika Desai's classmates often referred to her as “our friend who likes to cook.” Later, as a park ranger stationed in sweltering Death Valley, colleagues would visit her trailer for home cooked meals. As she told India Currents magazine in a recent interview, the more she delighted in seeing how friends and family members reacted to her latest culinary creations, the more she considered switching careers.

A visit to relatives in India helped Desai reconnect with the basic comforts offered by food, inspiring her to enroll in culinary school. Restaurant visits and a field trip to the opulent Burj al Arab Hotel in Dubai convinced her to focus on fine dining. Though her park ranger days are behind her, Desai's undergraduate degree gives her a broader understanding of organic produce that helps her uncover sources for the freshest ingredients. Since completing her culinary degree and working in kitchens at some of the world's finest restaurants and resorts, Desai has returned to Chicago as the Executive Chef at Between, a trendy boutique and lounge.

Advice for Aspiring Culinary School Enrollees:
• Look for programs that offer quality internships or work experience programs.
• Short courses and “boot camp” culinary programs offer a glimpse of professional life.
• Choose between culinary degree programs that focus on hospitality and food science–students with little interest in restaurant life can perform more effectively in catering kitchens or in research labs.

Part-Time Law School Helps an MD Become a JD
Four years of undergraduate training, followed by another seven to eleven years of medical school, usually keeps most doctors in the exam room and away from the classroom for the rest of their careers. However, Vietnamese-American surgeon Jasmine Brooks felt something was missing from a career that any parent would crow about. As she told US News & World Report, a health care system that rewarded poor patient care led her to become frustrated about her career path. At the same time, the 39-year-old reflected on careers that could afford her more time to raise a family.

Enrolling in law school part-time gave Dr. Brooks the opportunity to experience a different kind of professional training while still earning an income from her full time job. After two years of attending law school during nights and weekends, she transitioned to a full-time law degree program for the final year of her training. Whether she opts for a job with a health care facility, a pharmaceutical company, or a law firm, Dr. Brooks can expect strong job offers from companies eager to hire a rare MD/JD degree program graduate.

Advice for Law School Students with Active Lives:
• Part-time law schools offer stronger career paths for attorneys with niche interests.
• Executive law degree programs cater to professionals, such as doctors and MBAs, who wish to gain critical legal knowledge without passing the bar exam.
• A growing number of specialist law firms hire paralegals with credentials from online law schools or part-time legal degree programs.

Degree Program Builds a Dentist's Business Skills Without Drills
In his own official biography, Dr. Ira Wolfe confesses his concern that he was known for “drilling and filling” instead of for his broader interests in community and professional development. As he invested time in hiring staff for his dental practice, he found himself speaking to other business owners and managers about how to hire quality employees. Before long, Dr. Wolfe started writing scholarly articles and conducting paid workshops for employers and for job hunters.

Making a shift from dentist to consultant required returning to the classroom, as well. As he told BusinessWeek during a recent interview, he first pursued a master's degree in leadership and ethics before deciding to enroll in a formal MBA program. Just as he discovered during his own professional development, he advises his coaching clients to take strong, honest self-assessments. Citing his own career change at age 44, Dr. Wolfe reminds clients that the prestige of a professional job doesn't always guarantee personal satisfaction. Following a dream might sometimes mean earning less money, but can often lead to true achievement.

Tips for Prospective Business Consultants:
• Success coaches advise students to enroll in business degree programs that emphasize professional communication skills.
• Internships and work experience projects conducted during MBA programs can form the basis of strong professional networks.
• Students with previous job experience and a clear career path in mind can choose specialized MBA programs to round out overall skill sets.

Online Degree Programs and Executive Education Appeal to Quick Change Artists
Until recently, working adults looking for career changes endured long wait periods followed by semesters of sacrifice. Today, a growing number of colleges and universities understand the urgency of switching job tracks. Therefore, many part-time degree programs now offer rolling admission and other flexible enrollment options. Likewise, online degree programs give students a choice between real-time interaction with professors and peers or “asynchronous” learning through discussion boards and recorded lectures. In both cases, schools provide more options than ever for professionals who cannot afford to halt their current jobs before starting their new careers.

Kelli Smith is the senior editor for www.Edu411.org. Edu411.org is a career education directory for finding colleges and universities, training schools , and technical institutes.