Sample career opportunities

What Do You Want To Do With Your Future?
(See a DVC Business Division Faculty Member For More Information)

AREA OF CONCENTRATION

EXAMPLES OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Business Communications

Customer Support Clerk
Customer Service Rep
Retail Salesperson
Sales Consultant
Answering Service Operator
Receptionist

Telemarketer
Sales Assistant
Marketing Representative
Sales Representative
Marketing Assistant
Reservationists

Business Computer Skills

Data Entry Clerk
Production Assistant
Word Processor

Computer Operator
Data Processor
Payroll Processor

Basic Business Concepts

Account Manager
Assistant Manager
Account Representative
Business Manager

Apartment Manager
General Manager
Management Trainee Manager

Basic Office Skills

Administrative Assistant
General Office Clerk
Executive Assistant
Mail Clerk
Secretary

Office Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Office Manager
Copy Operator
Word Processor

Medical Office Skills

Medical Office Assistant
Medical Receptionist

Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Records Clerk

Bookkeeping/Recordkeeping

A/R or A/P Clerk
Bookkeeper
Bank Teller
Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Payroll Clerk
Accounting Clerk
Assistant Bookkeeper
Accounting Assistant

Accounting

Junior Accountant
A/R Accountant
Staff Accountant

A/P Accountant
Accountant
G/L Accountant

Small Business Management

Business Owner/Operator
General Manager

Assistant Manager
Manager

Quantitative Business Skills

Bank Teller
Cashier
Loan Processor

Claims Representative
Collector
Claims Processor

Baking

Baker

Pastry Chef

Food Preparation

Cook Line Cook
Chef Prep Cook

Sous Chef Food Server

Leadership/Teamwork Skills

Note: This certificate would develop skills needed by employees in all types of positions

Personal Business Skills

Note: This certificate would develop employment search skills, including resume writing and interviewing

Note: The above are examples of positions an applicant in the Business Certificate program may become qualified for by pursuing a specific area of concentration. The categories show some patterns of career ladder growth. Any career growth would most likely require additional education/training.

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