Careers in Business and Financial Operations

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Business and Financial Operations

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Business and Financial Operations

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Business and Financial Operations

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Business and Financial Operations

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Business and Financial Operations

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Business and Financial Operations

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Compliance Officers

Business and Financial Operations

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Business and Financial Operations

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Business and Financial Operations

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Business and Financial Operations

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma