Business and Financial Occupations

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.

Property appraisers and assessors provide a value estimate on real estate and on tangible personal and business property.

Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances.

Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims.

Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to make a product or provide a service.

Credit counselors advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. They also may provide guidance on credit issues and on budgeting, mortgages, or student financial aid packages.

Financial analysts research and evaluate financial data, forecast future trends, and prepare reports containing recommendations for businesses and investors.

Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions.

Fundraisers organize activities to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization.

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them.

Labor relations specialists resolve employee-management disputes and negotiate labor contracts.

Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications.

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

Market research analysts study consumer preferences, business conditions, and other factors to assess potential sales of a product or service.

Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings.

Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future.

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project.

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of the government.

Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees.