Javaris McGuire October 24, 2013 Business and Finance Career Fact Sheet Summary Name: ______________________________ Due

Date: ___________ Points Possible: _____________ Points Earned: ___________________ Directions: Retype each category (I-VIII) below on another sheet of paper along with the information you find for each category. Refer to the current edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook for the information you need. This may either be obtained from the Guidance Center or from the web site www.bls.gov. I. Career Area/Job Title: Management analysts

II. Required Education and Training: A bachelors degree is the typical entry-level requirement for management analysts. Few colleges and universities offer formal programs in management consulting. III. Skills and Aptitudes Required: Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Starting Salary and Future Earnings: $37.58 per hour, $78,160 per year

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V. Work Environment: They usually divide their time between their offices and the client's site. Because they must spend a significant amount of time with clients, analysts travel frequently. VI. Duties/Responsibilities: Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved Interview personnel and conduct on-site observations to determine the methods, equipment, and personnel that will be needed

Javaris McGuire October 24, 2013 Business and Finance Analyze financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and employment reports, including, sometimes, building and using sophisticated mathematical models Develop solutions or alternative practices Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports Confer with managers to ensure that the changes are working

VII. Helpful Personality Traits for this Field: Having a good attitude and good working skills to be able to work with others. VIII. Employment Outlook: This field of work is expected to grow 22 percent between the years of 2010-2020.