10th Grade TAA

Word of the Week: CHEERFULNESSBeing in pleasant spirits.

Business Occupations

Lesson # 21 March 14, 2016

CHEERFULLNESS –

Full of cheer

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Counselor CornerCareer Focus:

Business Occupations

Business Occupations• Projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024 -

about as fast as the average for all occupations• The demand for more accountants and auditors

who examine financial documents is increasing due to stronger regulations

• The median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $64,790 in May 2014

Business Occupations

Accountants • Prepare and examine

financial records• Bachelor’s Degree

Required• $65,940.00 Median Pay

Personal Financial Advisors• Provide advice on

investments, insurance, mortgage, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• $81,060.00 Median Pay

Business Occupations

Loan Officers• Evaluate, authorize, or

recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• $62,620.00 Median Pay

Financial Analysts• Assess the performance

of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• $78,620.00 Median Pay

Business OccupationsAppraisers & Real Estate

Assessors• Provide an estimate of the

value of land and buildings on the land usually before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed

• Bachelor’s Degree Required• $52,570.00 Median Pay

Human Resource Specialists

• Recruit, screen, interview, and place workers

• Handle employee relations, compensation, benefits, and training

• Bachelor’s Degree Required• $57,420.00 Median Pay

Business Occupations

Event Planners• Coordinate all aspects of

events and professional meetings

• They arrange meeting locations, transportation, and other details

• Bachelor's Degree Required• $46,490.00 Median Pay

Insurance Underwriters • Decide whether to provide

insurance and under what terms

• Evaluate insurance applications and determine coverage amounts and premiums

• Bachelor’s Degree Required• $64,220.00 Median Pay