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Do you like to organize activities?
Do you like to influence or persuade people?
Do you like to take on new responsibilities?
Do you like working on the computer?
Do you dream about starting your own business?
Do you tend to be assertive and enthusiastic?
If you answered “yes” to
these questions, the Business and Administration Academy
may be for you.
The
Business and Administration Academy prepares learners
for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and
evaluating business functions essential to efficient
and productive
business operations. Career opportunities are available
in every sector of the economy and require specific
skills in organization, management, customer service,
and communication.
Employees working in the business and
administration services industry focus on preparation
and execution
of business activities; supervision of other employees;
maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies;
organization of operations and production; utilization
of marketing
functions to ensure success; performance of financial
functions; communications with customers, clients
and others; performance of administrative functions;
and
use of professional services.
The business and administration
services industry is projected to be one of the fastest
growing through
the year 2010. Nearly half of all jobs are in managerial
and professional occupations, and nearly one-fourth
of
all workers are self-employed. The industry is
one of the highest-paying industries. In the next few
years,
many new jobs will be added and many openings will
result
from the need to replace experienced workers who
leave jobs.
Accountants and
Auditors assemble,
analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
There are four major fields in accounting public,
management, government, and internal auditing.
Accountants share
some tasks across these four fields. However,
they work for different clients and have some unique
tasks. Within
each of the four fields, accountants often
specialize in one area.
Public Accountants have
their own businesses
or work for accounting firms. Their clients
are individuals
or businesses. Public accountants provide
accounting, auditing,
tax, and consulting services. For example,
they examine
business operations such as revenues and
costs. They go over financial records to make sure
the information
is correct. They also may develop accounting
systems for clients. In order to do that,
they first must
learn each client's accounting needs.
Management
Accountants work for corporations. These accountants
work as part of their companies
management
team and help
make decisions. They give the team advice
about how certain financial changes may
affect the
company. They record
and analyze the businesses financial information.
In addition, they create budgets and manage
costs and
assets. Management accountants are also
called corporate
or private
accountants.
Government Accountants maintain
and examine the records of government agencies. Government
accounting
differs
from other types of accounting. This
is because they must follow special procedures
and regulations.
Accountants
in this area may write reports for government
officials. Government auditors check
the tax records of businesses
and individuals.
Internal Auditors generally
work for a company. They check that the company's
financial records
are correct.
They also check for waste or fraud
and help find ways to prevent financial loss.
Internal
auditors
also make
sure that company operations are efficient.
Average
Salary $26.67 Per Hour
Data Entry Keyers use computers to
enter numbers and information into
a database.
They do most of their work on computers
and use keyboards to enter the information.
For
example,
they may fill
in forms that appear on a computer
screen. These forms have spots for
keyers to
enter specific
information, such as the customer
number and the number of items
ordered. After the information is
entered, operators edit and
proofread the information. Next,
they put the information into a form
that
allows
other workers
in the company
to use it.
Keyers use a variety of
equipment, but the computer is the most common.
New
types of
data entry that
do not
use keyboards are appearing. For
example, data entry keyers may
use scanners
to enter information.
They
do this by placing a piece of paper
that contains the information
on a machine called a scanner.
The scanner reads the information into
a computer
file that the
operator can revise. Thus, data
entry keyers only have to
enter
information
the scanners cannot read. In some
offices, keyers also operate printers
and tape
readers, as well
as perform
some clerical duties.
Average Salary
$11.81 Per Hour
Executive Secretaries/Administrative
Assistant assist managers and
direct office activities.
With the help of computers, they
perform tasks that were once
done by managers.
For example,
they use
computer software to manage
data. They use spreadsheet programs
to arrange and compute numbers.
They use database software
to organize data and
create tables.
Executive secretaries
also use computers to produce
finished documents, such as
reports.
Executive secretaries have
other complex duties. They
may conduct
research on
the Internet. They
often manage
projects and prepare reports.
For example, they might study
management
methods
and suggest ways
to improve
workflow or save money. They
plan conferences and arrange
conference
calls. In addition,
they may
oversee office
staff and services.
Executive
secretaries also perform clerical tasks. They
schedule
meetings and read
and respond to
letters and
memos. They create and
maintain office files, both on paper
and on a computer.
They operate
office
equipment, such as photocopiers.
In addition, they may train
office staff in these tasks.
In some offices executive
secretaries are called
administrative assistants.
Average Salary $17.96 Per Hour
Shipping
and Receiving Clerks keep records,
prepare shipments,
and
accept deliveries
of goods. They
are responsible
for all outgoing shipments.
Receiving clerks are
in charge of accepting
deliveries. Sometimes
clerks perform
both
tasks. Their duties
depend on the size of the company,
and
the degree
to which
the
company
uses computers
and other technology.
Shipping
clerks keep track of and maintain
the inventory
of
goods
to be shipped.
They fill orders,
or make
sure orders filled
by other workers
are correct.
They
prepare invoices
to send with the order.
Clerks pack and label
the materials for
shipping, weigh
the package,
and
attach postage when
required.
They decide what
shipping method to use, based
on
their knowledge
of rates for various
sizes and
distances. Clerks
may move
the goods
from the warehouse
to the shipping dock.
They
move
items
using
a hand truck or forklift.
In
small companies,
receiving clerks
may also perform
stock clerk duties.
For example,
they
stock shipped
goods and mark
them with identifying
codes. In
larger companies,
receiving clerks
may also operate
the receiving
platform.
For
example, they
schedule when
trucks should arrive
and record shipments.
In addition, clerks
in large
companies are
likely to use
computers and
other
technical equipment
to perform their
duties.
Average
Salary $13.74
Per Hour
Legal
Secretaries perform
clerical duties in
law offices.
They must be
familiar
with legal
procedures.
They help
lawyers by
preparing and processing
legal documents,
such as appeals
and motions.
They also fill
out
forms, such
as accident reports,
for clients.
Depending on
the attorneys
they work for,
secretaries
may
take
dictation.
However, most
secretaries
listen to
tape recordings
of letters
and memos
the attorneys
dictate.
They use computers
to transcribe
this information
and
create other
legal documents.
Legal
secretaries
make photocopies of
legal documents,
letters, and
other case
material. They put
copies of all
information
in clients'
case files,
and make sure documents
are
arranged in
a logical
order.
Legal
secretaries
help lawyers
find relevant
information
for cases.
They
use databases
to search
for laws
and court
decisions that apply
to their
cases. Legal secretaries
also use
reference books to check
on legal
rules. In addition,
they collect
information,
such as
employment,
medical,
and criminal
records.
They organize
all
of
this information
for lawyers
to review
and approve.
Average
Salary
$14.55 Per
Hour
Executives run
companies or
government
agencies.
They
create plans to
help
their organizations
grow.
The business
executive
occupation
covers
many
jobs. These
positions
include
chief
executive officer,
department
store
manager,
and small
business
operator.
Executives
are in
charge
of their
organization.
They
create and
review
goals
for
the company.
They
work closely
with
a team of
upper-level
staff
or assistants.
This
team may make
both
long- and
short-range
plans
to achieve
these
goals.
Once
the plans
are set,
executives
make
sure the company
follows
the
changes.
They
do this
by meeting
with
the
managers
of all
the departments
and getting
progress
reports.
Executives
oversee
budgets.
They
use
budgets to analyze
how
well the organization
is
running.
They
make
suggestions
about
where
to
cut expenses.
Executives
may
also
suggest
where
improvements
could
be
made.
Executives
also
negotiate
contracts
with
outside
agencies.
They
need
good
persuasion
skills
to
keep costs
down.
Some
executives
write
yearly
reports
to
let
their
communities
know
what
has
been accomplished.
Average
Salary
$53.09
Per
Hour
Bank
Tellers help
customers with
their banking
activities. They
carry out
routine banking
operations. They
cash checks
and accept
deposits and
payments. They
handle withdrawals
and sometimes
prepare cashier
checks for
customers. They
sell products,
such as
traveler's checks
or savings
bonds. In
addition, tellers
give information
and answer
questions about
accounts or
services. Some
tellers inform
customers about
foreign currency
rules and
exchange rates.
Head
tellers prepare
work schedules
for other
tellers. They
count out
the cash
from the
vault for
each teller
cash drawer,
and make
sure the
amount in
the vault
is correct.
In addition,
they may
oversee shipments
of cash
to and
from the
Federal Reserve
Bank.
Average
Salary $10.87
Per Hour
Loan
Officers evaluate
applicants' financial
backgrounds. They
decide whether
applicants will
receive loans.
They interview
applicants and
review their
applications with
them. Loan
officers also
review applications
after the
interview to
make sure
they are
complete. In
addition, they
analyze the
applicants' financial
status. They
determine the
value of
property that
is offered
to secure
the loan.
They also
check the
value of
the item,
such as
a car
or house,
that the
loan is
for. Many
loan officers
examine the
market for
the possibility
of new
loan business.
They make
sales calls
to potential
borrowers. Some
negotiate sales
of groups
of loans
to investors.
Loan officers
often specialize
in certain
types of
loans, such
as commercial,
installment, agricultural,
or real
estate. They
use computers
to process
data, track
loans, and
organize their
work. They
often supervise
clerks in
the preparation
of loan
documents.
Average
Salary $28.68
Per Hour
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