Business (Team Entrepreneurship) Introduction There are various options available to Business (Team Entrepreneurship) graduates including going into employment, taking further study, starting your own business or taking a year out to travel or volunteer. This factsheet will help you look at career and further study ideas. We recommend that you also view the Career Planning Action factsheet as this will help you consider what you would like to do.
Skills & Employability A Business (Team Entrepreneurship) degree provides excellent skills for almost all areas of employment. Skills include:n n n n n n
Researching and evaluating complex information Collaborative working Effective communication and listening skills Making reasoned arguments Organizational skills and meeting deadlines Analytical, critical and research ability
You will also have gained many skills from work, volunteering or extra-curricular activities. When exploring your options you will need to find out about the skills and experience required for the careers you are interested in and consider if you have any gaps and how you can fill them ready for when you graduate. Your employability will be further improved if you undertake work experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications. Action Points to help you recognise your skills and improve your employability See the Employability factsheet Skills Assessment - go to the BG Futures pages on the website, select ‘Make yourself Employable’, ‘and ‘Skills Assessment’.
Career ideas - the following ideas may require further training or qualifications. Related Careers n n n n n n
Business/Management Consultant Civil Service Fast Streamer Community development worker Entrepreneur Office Manager Recruitment Manager
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Activism and campaigning Advice Worker Financial analyst Human resources officer Journalist Lawyer Police Officer Public Relations Officer Teacher/Lecturer