CAREER COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the Human Resources, Operations, Project Management, & Hospitality Career Community!
If you enjoy leading people to achieve goals or organizing events and logistical processes, this is the Career Community for you. Members of this Community like to inspire and lead teams to success, or they enjoy planning things behind the scenes to create meaningful experiences for others. If you can imagine yourself managing a project or running an organization or a venue, creating events or managing travel and hospitality arrangements, being involved in strategic business planning, managing the careers of others, or recruiting people for organizations and helping them achieve work-related satisfaction, join this Career Community and pursue the career options that will allow you to exercise your skills and passions.
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EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS
Select from the job functional areas below to explore sample jobs in each area.
Sample Jobs:
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- Logistician
- Logistics Analyst
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Procurement Clerk
- Buyer
- Project Manager
- Project Management Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Business Analyst
- General & Operations Managers
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
See also Career Guide to Supply Chain & Logistics
Sample Jobs:
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- Human Resources Specialist
- Corporate Recruiter
- Employment Firm Worker
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Assistant
- Training & Development Specialist
- Training & Development Manager
- Equal Opportunity Representatives & Officer
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist
- Payroll Manager
- Career and Employment Counselor
- Career and Employment Technician
- Military Recruiter
- Personnel and Labor Relations Specialist
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
Sample Jobs:
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- Business Administrator
- Business Operations Specialist/Business Manager
- Business Continuity Planner
- Hospital Administrator
- Operations Research Analyst
- Management Analyst
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
See also What can you do with a Management Major?
Management/ strategy consultants solve a multitude of organizational problems. This is an advanced position that requires experience in several other areas. All management/strategy consultants require knowledge of management science, strategy, operations, marketing, logistics, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, government relations, environmental issues (including compliance), materials management and physical distribution, finance and accounting, human resources/staffing, and electronic data processing and systems.
Learn what it’s like to be a Management/Strategy Consultant and how to pursue the field: Management Consultant Interview
The Undergraduate Recruiting Path to Become a Consultant
The top firms like BCG or McKinsey count many undergraduate institutions as target programs from which to recruit new analysts:
- Freshmen: Programs for you include Bridge to Consulting (BCG), Expedition EY, and Embark Scholars (KPMG).
- Sophomores: Programs for you include: Bain BEL, Growing Future Leaders (BCG), Sophomore Summer Business Analyst (McKinsey), Destination CPA (PwC), and more. More details here.
- Juniors: You’ll apply for junior summer internships in the summer after your sophomore year.
- Seniors: You’ll recruit for full-time, post-graduation roles in the summer after your junior year.
Find specific application deadlines for undergraduate entry-level and full-time roles for this year here.
The Graduate Recruiting Path to a Career in Management Consulting
The BCG and McKinseys of the world follow the same internship and full-time recruiting process for Master’s student hires as they do for undergrads (albeit on a slightly different timeline).
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
See also What can you do with a Management Major?
The world of sports is more than just a national pastime—it’s a powerhouse industry that generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. Although not everyone may be qualified to become a star professional athlete, there are opportunities to build an exciting and dynamic career in sports. Sports management is a niche sector of the sports industry, and it comprises the professionals who work to put sports into action at all levels.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of job opportunities within the sports and entertainment sector is expected to grow at a fast rate between 2022 and 2032, with more than 106,000 new positions anticipated each year.
Sample Jobs:
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- Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes
- Sports Writing, Broadcasting, & Journalism
- Sports Law
- Sport Psychology
- Umpires and Referees
- Coaches & Scouts
- Dietetics and Nutrition
- Sports Analytics
- Athletic Trainers
- Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness Instructors
- Esports
- Stadium Operations & Facility Management
- Team Operations
- Sports Products & Merchandising
- Player Scouts
- Esports
See also:
The hospitality industry offers a vast range of employment opportunities, but all positions, from bellhops to executive managers, share the same goal: providing high-quality food and lodging services. Whether it’s a soothing environment for relaxation, a place where business people can stay while conducting meetings, or a creative menu that caters to specific tastes, hospitality workers must meet their customers’ needs and expectations round the clock. Friendly, organized, and detail-oriented people thrive in this business. Projected to grow in the next several years, this dynamic industry offers unique possibilities for career success.
Sample Jobs:
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- Entertainment & Recreation Specialists/Managers
- Event Planner
- Hotel Manager
- Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners
- Restaurant Manager
- Spa Manager
- Wedding and Party Consultant
- Tour Guide
- Travel Agent
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
Sample Jobs:
Explore the positions using the links below.
- Appraiser of Personal and Business Property
- Credit Analysts
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Home Stagers
- Household Movers
- Insurance Policy Processing Workers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Landscapers and Grounds Managers
- Loan Officers and Counselors
- Property and Real Estate Managers
- Real Estate Agents and Brokers
- Real Estate Clerks
- Real Estate Developers
- Real Estate Educators
- Real Estate Lawyers
- Real Estate Writers
- Surveyors
- Title Searchers and Examiners
- Urban and Regional Planners
Note the guide on position titles and associate levels of experience:
Position
Associate
Manager
Director
Experience Level
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
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