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Market Research The nature of the Work Tasks & Responsibilities Gathers and examines statistical data Gathers and examines statistical data Devises methods & procedures for obtaining data Devises methods & procedures for obtaining data Conducts surveys Conducts surveys Makes recommendations to clients and/or employers Makes recommendations to clients and/or employers Develop advertisements, sales plans & product promotions Develop advertisements, sales plans & product promotions

Market Research The nature of the Work Why This Field Interests Us  Most of us were independently interested in this field & the field of business  Half of the group is interested in research, analysis & communication  It is good to know about market research before choosing to peruse it as a career goal

Market Research Entry Requirements Skills, Experience & Personality  Skills: reading comprehension, time management, writing, active listening & coordination resources  Experience: costumer & personal services background, sales and marketing, administration & management, communication & media  Personality: inductive reasoning & oral expression

Market Research Entry Requirements Education Requirements  Statistics show that a Bachelors Degree or more is required in order to enter this field. OccupationPercent of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is High School or less Some CollegeBachelor Degree or more Market research analysts6.5 %14.7 %78.8 % Social Scientists and Related Workers3.6 %8.7 %87.7 % Life, Physical, and Social Science9 %12.5 %78.5 % Total, All Occupations40.5 %27.4 %32 %

Market Research Rewards & Benefits Rewards  median salary: 56,140  salary range: 30, ,870  typical earnings starting: 38,000 after 5 yrs.: 59,800 after 15 yrs.: 93,000 Benefits  “Compensation for most employees is supplemented by fringe benefit packages” - Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Market Research Outlook of the Future How Technology is Changing This Field  New technology is redefining the role of market research.

Market Research Outlook for the Future Job Market in New York Area  increasingly competitive economy  Globalization of the market place  Job increase in New York area– the field is expected to grow faster than average for all jobs in the next five years.

Real Estate Agent The Nature of the Work Tasks & Responsibilities  Provide their services to a licensed real estate broker  List properties for sale  Meet with potential buyers to get a feeling (for the type of home the buyers would like)  Meet several times with prospective buyers (to discuss and visit available properties)  Make sure that all special terms of the contract are met before the closing date

Real Estate Agent The Nature of the Work Why This Field Interests Us  To deepen the knowledge about the unknown job (Because all of us don’t know about this field)  To find potentiality (we already know what kinds of fields we want to go into. However, we will find better field by studying unknown field)

Real Estate Agent Entry Requirements Skills, Experience & Personality  Skills: Negotiation, time management, active listening, reading comprehension, management of finances.  Experience: Finance analysis, problem solving, computer skills, public speaking, presentation skills.  Personality: Orally expressive, outgoing, interactive & persistent.

Real Estate Agent Entry Requirements Education Requirements  When it comes to Real Estate education does not seem to be a determining factor– it is helpful but not necessary. OccupationPercent of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is High School or less Some CollegeBachelor Degree or more Real Estate brokers21.8 %35.1 %43.1 % Social Scientists and Related Workers28.1 %29.5 %42.4 % Life, Physical, and Social Science32.9 %30 %37.1 % Total, All Occupations40.5 %27.4 %32 %

Real Estate Agents/ Brokers Benefits & Rewards Rewards  Median salary: 40,015  Salary range: 39, Benefits  Flexible hours, free or discounted merchandise or services

Real Estate Agents/ Brokers Outlook for the Future How Technology is Changing This Field  Somewhat limited by the increasing use of technology (now people can find their own homes on the internet)  Changing legal requirements (such as disclosure laws)

Real Estate Agents/ Brokers Outlook for the Future Job Market in New York Area  Depending on the housing needs of the population.  Real Estate is a good investment  Sensitive to swings in the economy, especially interest rates

Sources  Biank R. Yankov, Licensed Real Estate Sales Persons. Kurland Realty. Personal interview- 11/18/06  Career Info net:  Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center:  Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bureau of Labor Statistics:  Prentice Hall Student Success:  The Princeton Review:  Yahoo. Hot Jobs: