Career Journal
Itzel Nunez
Accounting and Finance
What is Accounting?
- Method of Reporting Financial activity of a business
- Financial transactions recorded in an orderly fashion
What do Accountants do?
- Track Companies Expenses
- Prepare, analyze and verify financial documents
- Look for ways to run businesses more efficiently
- Keep Public Records
- Make sure taxes are paid properly
- Reconciling the checkbook
Finance activities
- Analyzing Budgets
- Buying and selling stock and other securities
- Consulting with businesses on financial matters
- Counseling investors
- Selling insurance
- Managing the finance for the entire company
Accountant
An accountant is a professional who produces and examines financial records, prepares financial reports and tax returns; may give budget tax or investment advice to company/customer
Bank Teller
A bank teller is an employee of a bank who deals directly with most customers. In some places, this employee is known as a cashier or customer representative.
Auditor
An auditor is someone who prepares and examines financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time.
Business Management
What is Business Management?
- Business Management is the direct control of a business or an enterprise.
Top-Level Managers
- Set Goals
- Plan for the future
- Top-Level Managers usually consists of a small group of people or even one person.
Middle-Level Managers
- Carry out the decisions of Top-Level Management.
- Responsible for planning and controlling.
First-Line or Supervisory Managers
- Direct the day-to-day activities of operational employees.
What are the Four Functions of Managers?
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
Planning
- Setting Company Goals
- Deciding what must be done
- Deciding who will do that
- Deciding how the work will be grouped
Organizing
- Assigning managers different tasks
- Coordinating activities
- Knowing what the other managers are doing
Leading
- Creating a vision for the company
- Setting Standards
- Communicating Company goals to employees
- Providing guidance
- Resolving conflict that lies amongst employees
Controlling
- Keeping the Company on track
- Making sure all goals are met
Public Relations Manager
A public relations manager plan and direct the creation of material that will maintain or enhance the public Image of their employer or client.
Human Resource Manager
Human Resource mangers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization.
Health Service Manager
Medical and Health service managers plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare.
Information Technology
What is IT?
IT is Technology that enables information to be used to produce products and services.
Computer Engineer
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems. Computer hardware engineers usually work in research laboratories that build and test various types of computer models.
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers create visual concepts using computer software or by hand. Graphic designers generally work in studios where they have access to drafting tables, computers, and the software necessary to create their designs.
Database Administrator
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data. The largest number work for firms in the computer systems design and related services industry, such as data hosting and data processing firms
Marketing
What is Marketing?
Marketing is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
What is a Target Market?
A target market is a group of customers a business has decided to aim its marketing efforts and ultimately its product towards
What are the four P's
- Product
- Placement
- Promotion
- Price
Travel Agent
Travel agents sell transportation, lodging, and entertainment activities to individuals and groups planning trips. They offer advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients.
Marketing Manager
Marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.
Sales manager
Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.