Learn about the many opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in business. The latest data are included.

1. Career Planning in Business 2016:
Opportunities and Challenges
Joel R. Evans, Ph.D.
RMI Distinguished Professor of Business
Zarb School of Business
Hofstra University
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

2. Outline of Topics
• GENERAL HINTS
• BACKGROUND DATA BY OCCUPATION
• LONG-TERM TRENDS
• HOT LONG-TERM BUSINESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS’ OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK
HANDBOOK
• LINKEDIN
• “FIND A JOB” RESOURCES
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

3. General Hints (1)
 Be proactive
 Think long term
 Try to stay upbeat – don’t defeat yourself
 Be open-minded/flexible
 Do a SWOT analysis of yourself
 Be realistic
 Create a clear positioning (self-branding) message
about yourself
 Be able to clearly and SUCCINCTLY answer the
question: “Why should we consider you out of all the
candidates from whom we may choose?”
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

4. General Hints (2)
 Network! Network! Network!
 Engage in the “law of large numbers” via the Internet
 Use LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media for their
intended purposes (They are different!)
 Do research on job opportunities
 Customize your resumé/cover letter and have them
reviewed by others
 Prepare thoroughly for your interviews
 Put in the appropriate time and effort
 In this economy, don’t say “no” to a reasonable job offer
 If unemployed, gain additional skills
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

5. Background Data by Occupation (1)
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

6. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Background Data by Occupation (2)

7. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Background Data by Occupation (3)

8. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Background Data by Occupation (4)

9. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Background Data by Occupation (5)

10. Long-Term Trends (1)
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

11. Long-Term Trends (2)
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

12. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Long-Term Trends (3)

13. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Long-Term Trends (4)
Employment by detailed occupation, 2014 and projected 2024(Numbers in thousands)

14. Hot Long-Term Business Career Opportunities
These business occupations are projected to have “faster than average” or “much
faster than average” growth for the 2014-2024 period. They typically require at least
a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree is often preferred:
• Accountants and auditors
• Actuaries
• Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers
• Computer and information systems managers
• Cost estimators
• Event planners
• Financial analysts and financial examiners
• Fundraisers
• Human resources managers
• Information security analysts
• Insurance Sales Agents
• Management consultants (analysts)
• Marketing research analysts
• Medical and health services managers
• Personal financial advisor
• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
• Social and Community Service Managers
Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

15. Occupational Outlook Handbook
Home Page:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh

16. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
Be Active on LinkedIn: The Leading
Business Networking Social Media Site
https://www.linkedin.com/about-us

17. Career Planning 2016 in Business: Opportunities and Challenges, Joel R. Evans, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
“Find a Job”
http://labor.ny.gov/careerservices/careerservicesindex.shtm
The labor departments in many states, such as New York, have online
resources to help with the job search and other employment issues.