So you want to earn a Business degree. What exactly do you plan to do with it?

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, of the 1,485,000 bachelor’s degrees conferred in 2005–06, 318,000 were conferred in the field of Business. So you know that you won’t be alone when it comes to finding a job.

If you’re still trying to decide what Business career path is right for you, why not consider a career as a Financial Analyst or Financial Advisor?

What do they do?

Financial analysts evaluate the financial performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest. They provide guidance to these companies by helping them make investment decisions. Financial analysts can work for investment banks, insurance companies, mutual and pension funds, securities firms and other businesses.

Financial advisors review the monetary needs of individuals. Financial advisors recommend solutions that can help clients reach their short or long-term financial goals. Financial advisors can help clients prepare financially for retirement or other major life events. Some may even give tax advice or sell insurance. Financial advisors usually work in offices. Some even work independently out of their own homes.

Employment in these two professions is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected to be strong especially for personal financial advisors. This profession is projected to be among the ten fastest growing occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall employment is expected to increase by 37% during the 2006-16 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

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