What jobs can I get? How much can I get paid?
Why is This a Good Career Bet?
Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas's targeted occupations lists eight separate business positions as high-growth areas this year. Projections include 46,200 jobs as customer support specialists.
CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, projects job growth increase of 24% for marketing managers; 21% for sales representatives; 21% for wholesale and retail buyers; and 19% for retail sales supervisors.
Business Marketing
Studying business marketing can help you gain valuable knowledge in areas such as:
- Consumer demand
- Store location and layout
- Consumer behavior
- State and federal laws in marketing
- Business ethics
- Interpersonal skills
Career paths include:
- Advertising
- Buying
- Customer service
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Merchandising
- Market research
- Public relations
- Sales
- Small business
- Store management
- Wholesaling
Salaries and working conditions vary widely since these business skills are so broad in application. Job openings in marketing, public relations and customer service in particular are in high growth — all projected to grow substantially in the next decade. Your professional advancement will depend on your level of continued education as well as your job performance.