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Career Area C: Management

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Examples of Occupations: Financial Manager, Foreign Service Officer, General Manager/Executive, Hotel/Motel Manager, Property/Real Estate Manager

Examples of majors/programs of study: Agribusiness Operations, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Small Business Management

While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.

Management Profile

Photo of Michael KleinMichael Klein is manager of food service for a major conference center. He typically works 50 to 60 hours a week, which is relatively low by the industry standard. His job duties include menu development, work flow design, revenue and profitability analysis, food cost control, purchasing, sanitation, and training and developing for his staff. He meets with customers and plans special promotional events. He enjoys the independence he experiences in his work, the recognition he gets from others, his work environment, and the working relations with his staff. He dislikes the commute of about an hour from home to work and the physical demands of the job (he walks and stands constantly during his shift).

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