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Roles and Work Environment
According to the Business Administration and Management (Vault), in the United States, nearly 13 million people are employed as business managers and administrators for a variety of businesses, including those in finance. There are three main types of businesses in the U.S. economy: manufacturers, merchandisers, and service providers. Each of these requires employees that are suited for leadership and management of people and processes. These businesses and roles exist in every industry including Healthcare and Advertising/Marketing. Below are sample jobs you might encounter:
Examples of Management and Business Operations Jobs:
- Buyer/Merchandiser
- Database Specialists
- Export-Import Specialists
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Data Processing Technicians
What do organizations look like?
Since many of these roles exist in myriad industries, a great starting place would be Career Insider by Vault to understand the jobs and the specific industries of interest to you.
Rotational and Leadership Development Programs
Many companies search for talent that they can develop over the course of your first few years with the company. Below you will find examples of programs that expose you to different functions within one company, which typically ends with you landing in one particular area that suits you and the company best.
- Macy's: Executive Development Program
- Dollar Tree: CORE Executive Development Program
- Enterprise: Management Training Program
- GEICO: Leadership Programs
- GE: Early Career Leadership Program
- M&T Bank: Management Development Program
- BB&T: Leadership Development Program
- Genworth: Rotational Programs (IT, Finance, Actuarial)
- Visa: New Graduate Development Program
- TJ Maxx: International Merchandising Development Program
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts: Management Training Programs
- Target: Finance Leadership Development Program
- Johnson & Johnson: Multiple Leadership Development Programs
- NBA: Associate Program
- NFL: Junior Rotational Program
- ESPN: Associate Program
Skills and Training
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Comfort with Technology
- Communication
- Business administration
Industry Timeline
There is no set timeline for Management and Business Operations positions, though expect to see these types of positions open in the winter/ spring.
Find Opportunities
On-Grounds
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Business Academy
- Business Ethics Society
- Consulting Group at McIntire
- Economics Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Global Markets Group
- HackCville
- MBI Institute
- Sports Business Society
- Virginia Case Club
- Women’s Business Forum
Off-Grounds
- Handshake
- SHRM Human Resource Jobs
- Have an employer in mind? Check out their website and connect with UVA alumni who work there!
Applying and Interviewing
Resumes and Cover Letters
Remember that first impressions are critical in the job search. Developing and executing the best documents possible will help to ensure that you put your best foot forward and increase the likelihood of progressing to an interview. Make sure to check out the Resumes and Cover Letters sections of the website for helpful advice and sample resumes and cover letters. Action verbs should focus on the key skills in managing others with a particular focus on the outcomes and results.
Interviewing
If you have never interviewed before, make sure to check out the Interviewing section of our website. Log on to Handshake to schedule a mock behavioral interview with a career counselor for practice. Follow-up after every interview with a thank you email or letter to make a lasting impression.
Additional Industry Resources
Blogs and Industry Research
- VAULT Guides (accessible via Handshake)
- Transformational Leadership: Front Runners in Organizations (LinkedIn Group)
- The Bing Blog
