Bookkeeping, Accounting and Audit Clerk Ranking 6 |
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Median Salary | $35,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Diploma |
Exploring the Dream | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy. |
Living the Dream | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work in offices, and may do site visits. About 1 in 4 worked part time in 2012. |
Reaching the Dream | Most bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks need a high school diploma, and they usually learn some of their skills on the job. They must have basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets and bookkeeping software. |
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Marketing Manager Ranking 7 |
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Median Salary | $119,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in a product or service. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members. |
Living the Dream | About 24 percent of advertising and promotions managers worked for advertising agencies in 2012. About 16 percent of marketing managers worked in the management of companies and enterprises industry. |
Reaching the Dream | A bachelor’s degree is required for most advertising, promotions, and marketing management positions. These managers typically have work experience in advertising, marketing, promotions, or sales. |
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Financial Manager Ranking 8 |
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Median Salary | $110,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization. |
Living the Dream | Financial managers work in many industries, including banks and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and many work long hours. |
Reaching the Dream | Financial managers typically have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as loan officer, accountant, auditor, securities sales agent, or financial analyst. |
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Meeting, Convention and Event Planner Ranking 9 |
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Median Salary | $46,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of professional meetings and events. They choose meeting locations, arrange transportation, and coordinate other details. |
Living the Dream | Meeting, convention, and event planners spend most of their time in offices. They also work onsite at hotels or convention centers, and they often travel to attend events and visit prospective meeting sites. During meetings or conventions, planners may wo |
Reaching the Dream | Most meeting, convention, and event planning positions require a bachelor’s degree. Job opportunities should be best for those with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or tourism management. |
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