Events - The Career Center offers many programs including workshops, panels and career fairs that are useful for students interested in careers in business and related fields. Search our Calendar for upcoming events.
CareerMail - Join the "Consulting" and "Finance" mailing lists for up-to-date resource, event, job and career information.
Career Counseling - You may wish to make an appointment to see a career counselor to discuss career planning, internships, and/or the job search process.
@cal Career Network - Can be used to connect with Cal alumni who are in your career field of interest, whether you are exploring career options or seeking advice about your job search.
Vault Employer & Industry Guides - Downloadable employer and industry guides for Cal students and alumni.
Information Lab - The Information Lab has a reference collection of print materials on the field of business - look for relevant titles in our indexes or in the Business section. You may also be interested in the Career Exploration, Internship, Job Search and Graduate School sections of our library.
Grad School Information - The graduate school section of the Career Center website provides information and tips, including links to resources on graduate programs in business.

Student Organizations & Professional Association Information

Participating in associations can be a valuable avenue for learning about an occupation or field. Associations are an excellent resource for networking, and their websites often have information about careers.

Cal Student Organizations

Haas School of Business, Undergraduate Programs Student Organizations. List of Undergrad Business Administration student organizations, including website links. Most groups accept student members from any major.
Additional organizations sponsored through the Office of Student Life:

Professional Organizations

General Business

Yahoo! Business and Economy: Organizations - Links to professional business organizations, grouped by industry.

Accounting

Consulting

Finance

Human Resources

Marketing

Real Estate

The National Association of Realtors

Retail

National Retail Federation

Sales

Social Entrepreneurship / Corporate Social Responsibility

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES)
Net Impact - Network of new leaders dedicated to Social Entrepreneurship
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Career Paths/Occupational Information & Resources

Types of Business Careers

What area in Business should I go into? Choosing what type of business career to pursue can sometimes be a difficult choice in that many business careers require similar skill-sets. However, there are many differences in terms of work environment and typical duties and it is best to find a career that will fit your own unique interests, skills, and values. Here are some resources to help you get started with finding a business career path that is right for you:

California Occupational Guides - Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

Careers in Business. Resource and overview information on Accounting, Consulting, Finance including Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning , Insurance, Investment Banking, Money Management, Real Estate, Marketing.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earnings information. Also includes links to related occupation.

Vault Industry Guides - Download Vault industry guides for free in business fields such as Accounting, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Consulting, Marketing/Brand Management, Real Estate, Venture Capital, and International Careers.

Vault.com Industry list includes links to latest news, message boards, employer profiles and industry profiles.

Wetfeet.com Career & Industries Profiles. Provides informative overviews of particular career fields and Real People Profiles to learn more about careers in business.

Where to Locate Employers

2007 Chronicle 200 - A list of the top 200 Northern California firms by revenue. Includes basic company background, contact information and internet address.

Book of Lists in the Career Center Information Lab - Lists the top firms in accounting, management consulting, investment banking, securities, private equity, advertising, commercial real estate, PR firms, and more in a variety of California locations including San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Orange County.

Career Fair Employer Directories - View companies that typically come on campus to recruit Cal students.

Fortune 500 - America’s largest industrial and service corporations, ranked by revenue.

Gary Price’s List of Lists - Comprehensive clearinghouse of links to articles listing the top ranked industries and organizations

Hoover’s Online, Industry Sectors provides news and company information on multiple business sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Real Estate, Retail and more. Hoover’s Online also provides a database of thousands of public, private and world companies, and the week’s top 10 businesses new stories.

Lycos "Companies Online" - Information on over 500,000 public and private companies

Open Directory Project - A useful resource for locating mid-size, small, and boutique firms. Contains directories of hundreds of finance, consulting, marketing, real estate, and human resources companies.

Vault Employer Guides - View the Vault employer guides for more information on top employers in Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Consulting, Advertising/PR, Real Estate and many more.

Resources for Business Information

Business Week - Features topics including advice for undergraduate business students, first jobs, and the 55 best places to launch your career.

CollegeJournal, Wall Street Journal. Articles and features cover topics such as networking, salaries and profiles, job-hunting advice, succeeding at work, and international career information. Site also offers an email sign-up for notifications and special reports, and an interactive Q&A section.

Thomas J. Long Business and Economics Library offers Resource Guides, including the following which may be of special interest: Industry Information, Marketing Research, Real Estate, High Technology Companies and Industries, Business Plans, Case Studies in Business.

General Business

California Occupational Guides, Management Trainees. Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

General managers and top executives from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earnings information. Also includes links to related occupations.

Accounting

Accountant/Auditor, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Accountants and Auditors, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handout.

Accountants and Auditors (PDF file), From the California Occupational Guides.

Accounting, A career overview by WetFeet.

Accounting, A Career Without Boundaries, A resource for students from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

CalCPA online, Accounting career information from the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Careers In Accounting, Information about different careers in accounting, including audit, tax, managerial accounting and others. Includes book recommendations and job listing sites.

Haas School of Business, Accounting, Student Information, to find out about accounting courses offered at Haas and download the Accounting Program Guide.

Consulting

About.com Consulting Careers - Information about the consulting application process, typical positions, job requirements, and career and job information.

Careers-in-Business Consulting Section - Includes information about top consulting firms, and different practice such as strategy, healthcare, litigation, and finance consulting.

CaseQuestions.com, Sample case questions and tips for answering them, plus links to over 100 consulting firms' websites.

Consulting, Career profile by WetFeet.

Management Analysts, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

Management Consultant, Princeton Review Career Profile

Organizational Developer, Princeton Review Career Profile

Entrepreneurship / Small Business

Bizjournals.com Enterprise. Provides current information about small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the United States including small business profiles, problems solved, and strategies.

East Bay Chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, provides free or low cost counseling and workshops for small businesses. This site also contains a useful section of links and resources.

Kauffman Foundation - Provides resources and education for Entrepeneurship

Lester Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Haas School of Business - Promotes the extra curricular activities of Berkeley students interested in entrepreneurial careers and supports the entrepreneurial curriculum at the University. It is also a major focal point for entrepreneurial activities in the greater San Francisco Bay

SF Business Times, Career Center. The weekly Business Times newspaper in the Career Center's InfoLab highlights a different entrepreneur every week and provides a snapshot view of the big picture, daily routine, and more.

US Small Business Administration. A small business resource organization created by Congress, this website contains a wealth of information including startup tools, checklists, and resources to start your own business, how to finance your business, current laws and regulations and more.

Finance

Asset Management Career profile by WetFeet.

Bank Officer, Princeton Review Career Profile

Budget Analysts From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

Career Voyages Financial Services Page - Useful information about banking, insurance, and securities.

Careers in Finance - Information about different careers in finance including Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Insurance, Investment Banking, and Money Management

Corporate Finance, Career profile by WetFeet

Financial Analyst, Princeton Review Career Profile

Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Financial Managers, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Financial Planner, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Foreign Exchange Trader, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Insurance Information Institute. Good descriptions of different kinds of insurance products to help you understand the insurance industry, learn the industry lingo, and brush up on current events in the insurance industry.

Insurance Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators, From the California Occupational Guides.

Insurance Sales Agents (PDF file), From the California Occupational Guides.

Insurance Underwriters, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Investment Banker, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Investment Banking, Career profile by WetFeet.

Investment/Financial Analysts, From the California Occupational Guides.

Schward Enterprise, LLC - Recommended reading and resources for Hedge Fund careers.

Securities Brokers, From the California Occupational Guides.

Stockbroker, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Trader, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Venture Capitalist/Investor, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Human Resources

Benefits Administrator, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Human Resources Manager, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Human Resources Specialists and Managers, From the California Occupational Guides.

Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Labor Relations Specialist, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Training Specialist, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Marketing

Economists and Market Research Analysts (PDF file), From the California Occupational Guides.

Market Research Analysts, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Market Researcher, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Marketing, Career profile by WetFeet.

Marketing Executive, Princeton Review Career Profile.

MarketingPower. The website for the American Marketing Association includes best practices for different subfields of marketing, a marketing dictionary with definitions of common marketing terms and acronyms, a searchable directory of firms by category of service, and a "career center" with job listings and job search advice.

Product Designer, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Real Estate

California's Department of Real Estate contains the latest announcements and information on education and state licensing requirements for agents and brokers.

California's Office of Real Estate Appraisers is the state appraisers' licensing agency with latest news and information on education and licensing requirements.

National Association of Realtors - Has the latest industry news as well as basic information about many real estate career opportunities, education, and professional license requirements as well as links to professional associations and a brief reading list for further career research.

Property and Real Estate Managers. Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

Property Manager, Princeton Review, describes what property manager does, a day in the property manager's life, quality of life, and earning figures.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training, and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earning information.

Real Estate Agent/Broker, Princeton Review, has information about a typical day in a real estate agent/broker's life, quality of life, salary ranges and a list of professional associations.

Real Estate Appraisers. Information on employment outlook, working conditions, salaries and more from the California Employment Development Department.

Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics describing the nature of the occupation, training, and other qualifications, as well as advancement, outlook and earning information.

Wetfeet.com Career Profile, Real Estate. An overview of careers in real estate including skill requirements, job outlook, career tracks, and compensation.

Retail

Buyer, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Buyers, Retail Trade, From the California Occupational Guides.

Retail Salespersons, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Retail Store Managers, From the California Occupational Guides.

Sales

Account Management, Career overview by WetFeet.

Food Product Sales Representatives, From the California Occupational Guides.

Manufacturers Sales Representatives, From the California Occupational Guides.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents, From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Service Sales Representative, Princeton Review Career Profile.

Social Entrepreneurship/Corporate Responsibility

Business Ethics Magazine-The Magazine of Corporate Social Responsibility - Includes information on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens.

Center for Responsible Business, Haas School of Business - Educational institution for research, teaching, experiential learning, and community outreach in areas of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship - Provides platforms at the country, regional and global levels that highlight social entrepreneurship as a key element to advance societies and address social problems in an innovative and effective manner.

Students for Responsible Business - Berkeley organization of students who promote corporate social responsibility and advocate high ethical standards in the workplace

Sustainable Business - Contains Sustainable Business Insider, an on-line trade magazine that reports on the latest developments and trends across ll sustainable business sectors and Green Dream jobs, a job service that connects people with business skills with environmentally conscious nonprofits and businesses.

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