U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition

Management, business, and financial occupations

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiations and other business matters for clients.

• 2006 employment: 25,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and other compliance and enforcement inspection activities not classified elsewhere. Exclude tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents and financial examiners.

• 2006 employment: 237,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: More slowly than average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Long-term on-the-job training

Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decisionmaking.

• 2006 employment: 67,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree

Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g. hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

• 2006 employment: 12,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions, and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.

• 2006 employment: 26,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree

Develop laws and statutes at the Federal, State, or local level. Includes only elected officials.

• 2006 employment: 67,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.

• 2006 employment: 33,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: More slowly than average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

• 2006 employment: 83,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree

Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

• 2006 employment: 26,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation

Plan, organize, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and polices regarding participant involvement, program requirement, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

• 2006 employment: 130,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Much faster than average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.

• 2006 employment: 100,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: Decline slowly
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations. Includes logistics managers.

• 2006 employment: 94,000
• Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation

Last Modified Date: December 18, 2007