How to Prepare for Your Business Career

By Frank Gilabert

At last, a career planning guide designed for parents of college-bound high students and undeclared college majors to share with your son or daughter! Drawing from Mr. Gilabert's 35 years of experience in the business world, this one-of-a-kind business career planning guide, pinpoints the essential factors needed to launch a successful and fulfilling business career after college graduation.

In this enlightening guide, Mr. Gilabert sheds light on the key skills, knowledge, and characteristics corporations and companies look for when they hire. You will learn the steps and strategies that prepare students for the real world of business...the steps and strategies that for the most part aren't taught in high school (or even many colleges)...the steps and strategies that students rarely seek on their own.

Without the proper research and business career preparation, it's easy for students to miss out on attending the college or post-secondary institution best-suited for their business career, and as a result fall short of reaching both business and personal goals.

So many students have no idea if the industry they are thinking of entering will be strong and healthy after they earn a degree. Most have no idea if the business career of their choice will even be in demand after they graduate!

Divided into four parts with 14 "Business Preparation Guidelines," this guide book offers proven steps and strategies mapping out ways students can gain a competitive advantage in landing the best dream job among multiple job offers, and give him or her the upper hand over their peers!

This practical e-book will help both parents and students stop stressing over college and business career choices, and lay the ground work for achieving long-lasting and successful business careers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Frank Gilabert
• Release date: Aug 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9780615525273

Frank Gilabert

Mr. Gilabert retired from Seiko Corporation of America after serving fifteen years in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, President of its non-timepiece division, and Vice President of Finance. During his career at Seiko, he directed activities in accounting, finance, information systems, legal and other administrative functions. In his capacity as President, he directed the operational activities of several product lines, including optical products, consumer electronics and computer products. Prior to his career at Seiko, he was a partner in a large, public accounting firm for seven years. At the firm he was an audit partner and during his later years at the firm became partner in charge of management consulting services for the New York office and its entire northeastern region. During his years at the firm, he was involved in on-campus recruiting. During his years at the accounting firm, he co-authored a book entitled Direct Costing published by AMACOM, a division of the American Management Association. He has also published several books regarding business career planning in the subjects of marketing, accounting, finance and information systems - these books are currently under study for the purpose of modification for future publication. Mr. Gilabert is active in several community-based non-profit organizations functioning as a board member and/or financial advisor/treasurer. One of the organizations assists inner city high school students, in obtaining post-secondary educational opportunities. He has mentored several students and has conducted seminars on business subjects in the high schools targeted by the organization. His research for this book involved extensive research with high school guidance counselors and college and university guidance and admissions personnel.

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How to Prepare for Your Business Career

Distributed by: Frank Gilabert LLC

Author: Frank Gilabert

Date Published: Year 2011

ISBN: 978-0-615-50468-1

Published on Smashwords

Copyright 2011 Frank Gilabert

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Table of Contents

About the Author

Introduction

Chapter One: Deciding Your Educational Needs

The Career Selection Process

The College/University Selection Process

Setting Goals and Measuring Performance During Your Educational Experience

Chapter Two: Acquiring Business Knowledge

The Role of the Business Owner

The Role of Management

Chapter Three: Improving Your Business Skills

Time Management

Communications

Group Interactions

Information Technology/Systems

Chapter Four: Positioning Yourself to Start a Successful Business Career

Identifying Job Opportunities

The Necessity to Build Your Inventory of Skills

The Desirable Profile of the Entry-Level Person

Evaluating Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Documenting Your Value in the Form of a Resume

Targeting Prospective Employers

Selling Yourself

Summary of Business Preparation Guidelines and Recommendations

Conclusion

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About The Author

Mr. Gilabert retired from Seiko Corporation of America after serving fifteen years in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, President of its non-timepiece division, and Vice President of Finance. During his career at Seiko, he directed activities in accounting, finance, information systems, legal and other administrative functions. In his capacity as President, he directed the operational activities of several product lines, including optical products, consumer electronics and computer products.

Prior to his career at Seiko, he was a partner in a large, public accounting firm for seven years. At the firm he was an audit partner and during his later years at the firm became partner in charge of management consulting services for the New York office and its entire northeastern region. During his years at the firm, he was involved in on-campus recruiting.

During his years at the accounting firm, he co-authored a book entitled Direct Costing published by AMACOM, a division of the American Management Association. He has also published several books regarding business career planning in the subjects of marketing, accounting, finance and information systems - these books are currently under study for the purpose of modification for future publication.

Mr. Gilabert is active in several community-based non-profit organizations functioning as a board member and/or financial advisor/treasurer. One of the organizations assists inner city high school students, in obtaining post-secondary educational opportunities. He has mentored several students and has conducted seminars on business subjects in the high schools targeted by the organization.

His research for this book involved extensive research with high school guidance counselors and college and university guidance and admissions personnel.

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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this book is to prepare you for a business career. It is intended for high school and college students as well as those individuals seeking to change their present career choice to one of business. Throughout this book the fundamental aspects of learning, research and the establishment of goals and measurement principles will be set forth.

Preparation guidelines will conclude the key points of this book and are intended to detail the steps you should take to overcome the many challenges that lie ahead. You will be encouraged to seek further information in order to improve your knowledge, skills and business development.

Chapter One will focus on the initial stages of preparation. Career selection, your search for the appropriate post-secondary institution, setting goals for yourself during your educational experience and measuring your achievements will be described. Your quest for the appropriate career choice and post-secondary institution will require intensive research as well as a self-evaluation of your competitive standing among peers. As part of this process, you will be encouraged to set specific and measurable goals in order for you to accomplish your goals during the initial stages of preparation.

Chapter Two describes the knowledge required to understand how businesses operate. You will be provided with the rationale for each requirement, including examples of practical business applications. You will learn about the role of the business owner and management in operating the business. Sound management practices will be described. This discussion should improve your understanding of the methodologies in use today for business operations. After reading Chapter Two you should be prepared to evaluate your educational needs and make appropriate adjustments in order to acquire a fundamental understanding of business processes.

Chapter Three describes the essential skills that are necessary for business success. Preparation guidelines will be provided to direct your energies toward vital skills that can be developed or improved right now. You will learn why these skills are important in the business world. By adopting the recommendations in this chapter you should be in an excellent position to accomplish your objectives in the business world.

Chapter Four, the last chapter, encompasses guidelines to prepare you for the job search experience. You will learn the importance of practical business experience. The extent of your involvement in extracurricular activities will be explained in the context of the job search process. A desirable personal profile will be described in order for you to understand the accomplishments, knowledge, and skills businesses are requiring for entry-level persons. This information should serve as a basis for self-evaluation and to promote appropriate changes in