PCC: Careers in Business, Finance, and Logistics

Oriana has dreamed of becoming a wedding planner since she was a little girl. As she completes her career search, she’s wondering what skills she needs to develop in order to excel in this field. What two skills are important for Oriana to have to become a successful wedding planner?

• problem-solving skills for handling any issues that arise

• physical strength and stamina for lifting heavy equipment

• communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients

• mathematical knowledge for calculations and data analysis

• the ability to work with computers and other machinery

Chloe enjoys her math classes, and she would like to find a career that will allow her to continue to use her math skills. Which career would be a good fit for her?

• human resources manager

• purchasing agent

• accountant

• commercial carpenter

Which task would most likely be completed by a fraud examiner?

• Keep detailed records of the financial investments of the company.

• Negotiate contracts and financial payments with suppliers.

• Review applications and determine if applicants should be approved for hire.

• Prepare documents to present in court as evidence.

• Supervise staff members to monitor their progress.

Jaime is looking for a career that will allow him to do hands-on work. He also enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems. He would prefer to complete a technical program that takes a short period of time. Which of the following careers would be the best option for him?

• cargo and freight agent

• automotive master mechanic

• loan officer

• credit authorizer

• executive secretary

Which two of the following skills and abilities are important for a flight attendant?

• decision making

• hand–eye coordination

• customer service

• leadership

• computer skills

Although many people believe that the only academic path after high school is a college degree if you want to get a good job, there are actually lots of paths that you could take, such as ________________, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training.

• high school diploma

• master’s degree

• technical programs

• doctorate programs

When you find a job that you’re interested in, you should determine what the academic requirements are for similar jobs. You should also review the skills, tasks, and _________ to determine if the job will be well suited to you and help you meet your career goals.

• other jobs

• salary

What type of education do the following careers require?

training and development specialist

administrative services manager

survey researcher

• College

• Training

What type of education do the following careers require?

parts salesperson

insurance sales agent

billing clerk

• College

• Training

What is the academic requirement for a travel clerk?

• high school diploma

• bachelor’s degree

• technical program