I am a returning veteran that is now going to school full time.  I am trying to determine my major and have been considering Marketing or something in the business field.  Is that a good option still these days? Any insight someone can give me will be helpfull, thanks
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marketing is convincing people that ur products satisfy all their needs \nit is the highest paid field in India\nif want marketing ur career option contact me abhi_11_7@yahoo.co.in
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What was your degree in?  Why are you working in sales?  I did that in college.  I know probably the first job that came around, but you should be looking for other opportunities any ways in your field, assuming that you are not in your field.  Good luck I just graduated in May and started my first job two weeks ago i know it is hard out there
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Well, just because it's easy to find a job with a major does not mean it's the best major for you.  You don't want to study something and work in that field for rest of your life if you don't like the subject in the first place.  But as far as job availability and salary goes engineering, business and nursing are the top there.
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I EAS'ed in May, 2005.  I am currently finsihing college and have a very nice beard.  My time is my own and I do what I wish (no training days, no formations, no JOB/wall locker inspections.  I "PT" more than I did when I was in, but now it is because I want to, not because I have to.  I was an MP and worked about 60+ hours a week.  It is great being a civilian.....EXCEPT I really miss it.  For everything I hated about the Corps, I am now finding there is something I Love and now miss.  My wife and I have no medical insurance, no BAH, nothing.  The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, I know.  But I seriously am considering getting back in (but probably OCS).  \nDo whatever you wish, but please take into consideration all that I have mentioned, and more, if you have not already.  Or course, if you do get out, you can always go back.
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If I understand correctly, you're wondering what career choices are available to a business major, right?  Well, a huge part of college is figuring out what you want to do with your degree.  As a business major, you'll have a huge variety of classes that touch on different professions.  When you find the one that you like, you'll know it.
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I've been thinking about other things that i can do to fall back on and two majors that stand out to me is liberal studies and women studies. they both have many things that you can do with either degree and for the moment you don't have to use it right away so i think that they can be good. personally I've chosen many different things to fall back on that i want to go to school for like event planning, interior design and different languages to go along with my teaching degree. it's all about options. look around and choose a degree that you will enjoy and that in being a stay-at-home-mom can do to help your children. when you are at home you can work from there doing interior design or event planning by having your own business. you can go to school for teaching as you will be teaching your children in some way shape or form even if they go to school. like i said, think of something you enjoy and then find out from a counselor if you can major in it or something similar. good luck and have fun!
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Knowledge of business can be applied to any career.  If you're willing to get a masters, think about an MBA.  It would open up a lot more career opportunities in film and broadcasting. You'll also have a more competitive edge on your peers promotion wise. Goodluck!
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Great career choice both in the industry and the academia. Definitely more creative than finance or even IT (except when you are creating the next Google). \n\nThe con is that marketing types are more likely to be laid-off in a downturn since marketing spend is still treated discretionary in many companies dominated by engineers or the finance types. \n\nHowever the paid-search phenomenon is changing that perception and making marketing more measurable and accountable, so future of marketing looks bright.
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If you want to travel, then you should think about international marketing.  I am currently working in this field, and it can require a lot of travel.  an International Business degree would get you there.  Or you can specialize in a field that you like, but its the business degrees that make you the money.
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It depends on what you are interested in obviously.  When I graduated I went directly into my field of study, but wish that I hadn't.  A friend had saved up all through college and took six months to drive around the U.S. seeing famous locations.  He loved it.  However after a few years in engineering, I switched and started my own business and I love every minute of it.  So I think that if marketing is something you enjoy then it'll be fun to be working in your field, but if it's just a job, take some time off.
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My daughter didn't know what she wanted to do after graduating high school, so spent the next year working in a resort community. After getting to know the police officers there, she started to look into being a police officer. She's now close to graduating from college, and is attending the police academy. What I'm saying is that many kids don't know what they want to be until they get involved with something. Then, their natural talents kick in, and they begin to realize what they're good at. So, look at your talents. What are you really into? What feels more like fun than work? I think it's great to hear someone say that they get to work at what they love and ,oh by the way, they get paid to do it too! When you're excited about your job, you know that that's where you need to be. Whether that's waitressing or wheeling & dealing with corporations, enjoying your job is much better for you all around. Of course, having ANY job now days is better than nothing. I guess you need to look at the reasons behind you wanting to transfer. Don't just go to a college because of where it's located. That can get boring really quick. Look at what they have to offer. Also, look at your own talents. Line up what you have with what these colleges have to offer and see what sticks out. If your grades have been really decent, most colleges would be glad to have you. If your grades weren't so hot, you might consider going to a tech school, and get trained for a specific trade. It's cheaper and quicker. Hope you have much success in your career choice. <*)))><
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Listen to your voice, what you want to?\nPeople can mark their presence in stuffs in which they are really interested. \nMBA from good college is OK, for blue collar, higly paid jobs.\nIf you are really interested go and pursue MS from good university.\nSoftware is cool, if you are enjoying here, then u must be going good, no need to shift to domain company.\n\nPersonally, I feel do Master's in stuffs related to Oil and Petroleum and then u are a great prize to ne oil and pet. company.
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I've never used any of it.  I went through my college bit by bit and took coursed just because the opportunities came up.  I can honestly say I learned more by doing things than sitting in a classroom and it's just a certificate now.  I own my own businesses and even though my degree is in business it would only help if I worked for me.  I guess I use some of the accounting, but then again I learned Quick books for that.  I had fun though.
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Not me -- I have a BS in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Mgmt Information Systems and this has been a GREAT combination for me for nearly 25 years.  It was a slow go in the beginning but as I got experience and momentum in my career I've been doing quite well for myself to the point where I've enough cash to have my own business.  [note -- i did very well in NY which according to your account ID you may be from there as well.]
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A well rounded education is most valuable.  Business classes taken in High School will only get you the lowest entry level job in the real world.  You should look at High School as preparation for for College.  If you are looking for a business major in College, prepare in High School by taking all of the English, Mathematics, and History courses you can get.  A Speech class will be valuable because you will learn to be comfortable talking in front of a group of people.  Don't place a lot of emphasis on Science courses unless your interests lead you to strongly consider a career in the business side of a Science (eg: pharmacutical salesman).\n\nYou should also take all of the computer courses you can get.  Learn the basics and concentrate on spreadsheet and database courses.  You won't get far in the business world without serious skills in these areas.\n\nCollege prep courses will almost always include a foreign language.  With the influx of Hispanics into the United States, the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish will be handsomely rewarded in the business world.  It would be my second language if I were making a choice today.  I studied German and haven't had much opportunity to use the language.  \n\nOne of the courses I took in my senior year of high School has been extremely valuable in the years since.  I took typing because I thought it would be an easy grade and there were a lot of good looking girls in the typing classes.  I was the only male in my class.  I could only type fifty words a minute when the year was over (some of my class mates could type over seventy five wpm), but the skill learned has been invaluable.  I have long thought it was the best course I took in High School.\n\nI mentioned it before, but I want to mention it again.  Study, and master, all of the English courses you can.  Although they may seem boring, grammer and spelling are absolutely essential.  If you can articulate your thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing, you will be far ahead of your peers in the business world.\n\nGood luck in your career of choice.
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How old are you? I am 34 and I JUST got my BA in Culinary Arts. If you want my advice, get a job in business as closely related to nutrition, or kinesiology as possible, and eventually go back to school for your second BS. You might waant to look for a place to work that offers tuition reimbursement.
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If you want to go into something business-related take classes like introduction to business, micro- or macro- economics, accounting. This way you will have a clearer idea of what business school is all about. Mathematics wouldn't hurt either.