This guide is a starting point for exploring business careers and developing the skills commonly needed for related roles.
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on General Business are developing a broad foundation in a variety of business areas. General business careers can include sales, management, human resources, operations, retail, marketing, project management, executive leadership, fundraising, and so much more. See below to learn more about possible career avenues.
Explore and Research Business Careers
Business professionals are needed in a variety of companies and industries. Here we detail those as well as provide examples of internships and entry level jobs, and review common skills needed to excel in a career in business.
Connecting with, and learning from, alumni or professionals working in business will serve you well in your search. Here we detail how to engage in informational interviews and suggest clubs and organizations you can join to build your network.
Although you will develop many skills inside the classroom, getting involved and gaining experience will allow you to test them out, improve your abilities, and give you concrete examples to share with future employers.
BizCareers brought industry leaders from more than 20 companies to campus to share insights on AI and career pathways across marketing, sales, operations, and analytics. Here are the key takeaways students gained from the event.
If it feels like you need experience to get experience, you’re not alone. The good news? There are real, accessible ways to start building skills before your first internship. This guide walks you through your options so you can take a first step that fits your schedule, builds confidence, and actually counts.
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Jiayin Zhou (she/her)Career Advisor and Content Lead
The leadership gap for women starts earlier than you might think. Forté gives UO students free access to tools, networks, and experiences to help you explore careers and prepare for leadership.
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Shari BalouchiMarketing and Communications Lead, Student Success
Plan your winter quarter with intention: take a look at what’s ahead, choose career events that fit your goals, and register early to secure your spot.
By Shari Balouchi
Shari BalouchiMarketing and Communications Lead, Student Success
Before landing your first internship, you can start building real experience on campus. See how one student’s involvement with the Oregon Blockchain Group led to leadership roles, industry connections, and career-ready skills employers value.
By Jiayin Zhou (she/her)
Jiayin Zhou (she/her)Career Advisor and Content Lead
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Occupation Description
Employment Trends
The number of jobs in the career for the past two years, the current year, and projections for the next 10 years. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs. Sources include Emsi industry data, staffing patterns, and OES data.
Top Employers
These companies are currently hiring for .
Education Levels
The educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold Bachelor’s Degrees vs. Associate Degrees). Educational attainment levels are provided by O*NET.
Annual Earnings
Earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Technical Skills
A list of hard skills associated with a given career ordered by the number of unique job postings which ask for those skills.
Core Competencies
The skills for the career. The "importance" is how relevant the ability is to the occupation: scale of 1-5. The "level" is the proficiency required by the occupation: scale of 0-100. Results are sorted by importance first, then level.
Job Titles
A list of job titles for all unique postings in a given career, sorted by frequency.
