Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Business and financial services occupations deal with the planning, budgeting, coordination and strategization of corporations and the management, reporting and tracking of money.
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes - Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes manage engagements, performances, appearances, endorsements and other activities for their clients.
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products - Purchasing agents, except for wholesale, retail, and farm products buy machines, tools, services and other equipment needed for business operations, and raw materials for use in manufacturing.
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products - Purchasing agents and buyers of farm products buy farm products to resell or to process them more.
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products - Wholesale and retail buyers, except for farm products, buy goods and products to resell to consumers. They analyze historical prices and trends to determine sales prices and work under buying contracts.
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators - Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators review and evaluate insurance policy claims, negotiate settlements and authorize payment of the settled claim.
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation - Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation, determine the compliance status of companies or organizations that have licenses or permits to ensure that the licenses and/or permits meet the erquiremetns of the applicable laws or regulations.
Insurance Appraisers for Auto Damage - Insurance appraisers for auto damage evaluate the cost and extent of damage done to cars in accidents for which an insurance claim is submitted. The insurance appraiser determines the cost of the damage and how much of that cost is covered by insurance.
Cost Estimators - Cost estimators try to determine the cost, scope, and length of a project so that their company can make a reasonably accurate bid for a project, or so that their company can decide whether to pursue a project. They also follow-up to see if the projects are staying within the anticipated parameters.
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists - Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists work to attract and retain qualified candidates for job openings. They deal with employee benefits and policies and are closely involved with the hiring of new staff. Increasingly, these specialists may work with corporate management to implement corporate-wide policies to limit employee turnover and increase job satisfaction.
Emergency Management Specialists - Emergency management specialists deal with emergencies and disasters such as war, hostage situations, environmental hazards and natural disasters. They provide training to prepare for the disasters, including developing plans and procedures for responses, and coordinate responses and activities related to disasters and crises when they occur.
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists - Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists recruit workers for openings and provide training for the workers.
Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists - Compensation and benefits specialists oversee programs that deal with employee compensation and benefits, such as retirement plans and health care insurance. Job analysis specialists evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to perform a job to help develop a job description