Article Archive for November 2009
QUICK GRAD FACTS
- Salary Range: $24-$36,000
- Graduate Placement Rate: 100%
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
*Entry level positions in the field of Accounting are diverse and extremely varied.
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Technician
- Bookkeeper
- Central Teller
- Financial Planners
- Inventory Assistant
- Junior Accountant
- Purchasing Coordinator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Banks
- Chartered Accounting Firms
- Federal Government Offices
- Financial Planning Firms
- Municipal Offices
- Provincial Government Offices
- Self Employment
- Tax Preparation Centers
- Township Offices
- Trust Companies
WEBSITES
- Canadian Academic Accounting Association (CAAA) www.caaa.ca
- Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping www.cibcb.com
- Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants www.cica.ca
- Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) www.cfp-ca.org
For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BACT/outline
QUICK GRAD FACTS
- Salary Range: $19-$88,000
- Graduate Placement Rate: 90%
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
*Entry level positions in the field of Business are diverse and extremely varied.
- Accounting Administrator
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Administration Assistant
- Assistant Manager
- Business Services Clerical
- Business Services Clerk
- Call Centre Representative
- Clerical Assistant
- Client Service Representative
- Computer Voice Validator
- Constituency Office Assistant
- Controller
- Corporate Controller
- Customer Care Representative
- Customer Service Representative
- Department Manager
- Director of Sales
- E-Business Consultants
- Field Clerk
- Finance Assistant
- Financial Service Representative
- Financial Services Manager
- Financial Services Officer
- Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator
- Hedge Funds Officer
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Legal Researcher
- Manufacturing Manager
- Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer
- Marketing/Fundraising Officer
- Office Administrator
- Office Assistant
- Office Assistant /Receptionist
- Operations Clerk
- Operations Manager
- Owner/Operator
- Parts and Retail Sales Assistant
- Parts Counter Assistant
- Program Assistant
- Project Supervisor
- Sales Consultant
- Shipper and Receiver
- Shipper/Receiver
- Snowboard Instructor
- Tax Clerk
- Tourism Assistant
- Tourism Counsellor
- Tourist Information Assistant
- Tournament Coordinator
- Warranty Administrator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Airline Industries
- Communications Companies
- Corporate Head Offices
- E-Businesses
- Financial Institutions
- Government Offices
- Insurance Companies
- Law Offices
- Political Campaign Offices
- Rental Car Offices
- Resorts
- Retail
- Self Employment
- Small Businesses
- Utility Companies
WEBSITES
- Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) www.cchra.ca
- Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping www.cibcb.com
- Canadian Payroll Association www.payroll.ca
- Canadian Professional Sales Association www.cpsa.com
- Certified General Accountants Association www.cga-canada.org
- Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) www.fpsccanada.org
- Logistics Institute – Careers in Logistics www.loginstitute.ca
For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BADM/outline
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Administrative Officers
- Advertising Media Planner
- Business Development
- Claims Adjuster
- Consulting Firms
- Court Officers
- Customs Officer
- Elections Officer
- Foreign Service Officer
- Government Relations Officer
- Housing Policy Analyst
- Human Rights Analyst
- Insurance Officer
- Justice of the Peace
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Officer of Royal Commission
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Professor (College / University)
- Professor (College / University)
- Project Officers
- Protocol Officer
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Public Policy Analyst
- Returning Officer
- Sales Manager
- Social Policy Researcher
- Social Survey Researcher
- Teaching Professions
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- City Administration
- Foreign Service
- Government
- Human Resources
- Journalism
- Law Enforcement
- Law Firms
- Non-profit Organizations
- Program Administration
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Regional Planning
- Research Firms
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Accountant
- Administrative Executive
- Chief Executive Officer
- Consultant
- Controller
- Customer Service Manager
- Director
- e-Business Consultants
- Financial Services Manager
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Human Resource Manager
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Junior Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing/Fundraising Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Retail Manager
- School Administrator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Accounting Majors: with a designation (CMA, CGA, CA) usually pursue careers in Accounting Firms, Banks and Insurance Companies
- Finance Majors: Financial Services Sector (Banks, Insurance Companies, and Investment Firms) Small and Mid Size Companies, Government, Financial Services of Large Corporations, Utility Companies
- General Business Majors: usually pursue a range of business opportunities including self employment and family owned businesses
- Human Resources Majors: usually obtain the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation and join Human Resource Departments of Businesses, Government Departments, and Not-for-profit agencies
- Marketing Majors: join Marketing and Advertising Firms, work in the Marketing and Promotion Departments of Commercial and Industrial Firms, or join as a Junior Manager in a small business
For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BBAD/outline
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Community and Social Service Worker
- Corporate Health Planner
- Counsellor
- Fraud Prevention
- Geriatric Social Worker
- Health Educator
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Professor (College / University)
- Program Development
- Public Policy
- Recreational Assistant
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Researcher (Aging)
- Respite Care Provider
- Senior Activity Coordinator
- Teaching Professions
- Volunteer Coordinator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Clinics
- Community Agencies
- Elder Law
- Financial Institutions
- Government
- Home Health Care
- Hospice
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies
- Mental Health Services
- Nursing Homes
- Outpatient Clinics
- Professional Associations
- Public Health Programs
- Retirement Homes
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Self Employment
- Senior Centers
- Travel and Leisure Industry
- Wellness Centers
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Acquisitions Editor
- Advertising Assistant
- Archivist
- Audiologist
- Bibliographer
- Biographer
- Bookstore Manager
- Broadcaster
- Circulation Assistant
- Columnist
- Comedy Writer
- Community Program Manager
- Community Relations Manager
- Copy Writer
- Corporate Communications
- Court Reporter
- Creative Director
- Critic / Reviewer
- Documentary Editor / Producer
- Editor (Editorial Assistant)
- Greeting Card Writer
- Handwriting Interpreter
- Information Manager / Officer
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Lexicographer
- Literacy Program Co-ordinator
- Literary Agent
- Manuscript Reader
- Media Communications Officer
- Professor (College / University)
- Program / Group Facilitator
- Program Developer
- Proofreader
- Public Information Specialist
- Public Relations
- Public Relations Professional
- Publicity Assistant
- Publisher (Assistant)
- Reporter
- Screenwriter / Playwright
- Speech Therapist
- Speech Writer
- Teaching Professions
- Tutor / English Instructor (ESL)
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Advertising Agencies
- Banks / Financial Businesses
- Bookstores
- Government / Politicians
- Libraries / Museums
- Major Corporations
- Media Businesses
- Newspapers / Magazines
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Research / Marketing Firms
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Telecommunications Firms
- Textbook Publishing Companies
- Theatre / Entertainment
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Antique Dealer
- Archivist Assistant
- Art History / Educator
- Conservator
- Documentary Writer / Producer
- Foreign Service Worker
- Forensic Analyst
- Genealogical Assistant
- Genealogical Researcher
- Heritage Assistant
- Heritage Coordinator
- Historian / Researcher
- Historic Interpreter
- Historical Preservation Planner
- Historical Projects Coordinator
- Historical Projects Coordinator
- Historical Research Assistant
- History Writer
- Intelligence Officer
- International Relations Manager
- Internet Researcher / Editor
- Lawyer
- Legislative Correspondent
- Museum Administration
- Museum Curator
- Political Consultant
- Professor (College / University)
- Program Analyst
- Public Relations
- Restoration Specialist
- Restoration Technician
- Survey Assistant
- Teaching Professions
- Tour Guide Operator
- University Admissions Officer
- Volunteer Coordinator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Antique Collectible Shops
- Archives
- Chambers of Commerce
- Cultural Resource Management
- Foreign Service
- Foreign Service
- Genealogical Services
- Government
- Heritage / Cultural Agencies
- Historic Projects
- Historic Sites
- Historical Societies / Associations
- Insurance Companies
- International Agencies
- Libraries
- Magazines
- Media Organizations
- Municipalities
- Museums
- National Historic Parks
- National Parks
- Newspapers
- Research Foundations
- Restoration Services
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Small Businesses
- Travel Agencies
- Travel Agencies
- Volunteer Agencies
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Account Representative
- Actuary
- Admissions Officer
- Advertising / Marketing
- Call Centre Manager
- Caseworker
- Child Care Worker
- Claims Adjuster
- Community Outreach Worker
- Community Relations Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- Credit / Loan Manager
- Criminologist
- Demographer
- Economist
- Fundraiser
- Gerontologist
- Guest Services Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Human Resources Recruiter
- Job Analyst
- Law Enforcement
- Lawyer
- Market Research Analyst
- Media Buyer
- Media Consultant / Researcher
- Mediator / Labor Relations
- Personal Banker
- Policy Analyst / Advisor
- Probation Officer
- Professor (College / University)
- Program Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Public Administrator
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Public Information Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Quality Control Specialist
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Recreation Planner
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Retail Sales Supervisor / Manager
- Sales / Service Representative
- Social Policy Researcher
- Social Worker
- Special Events Planner
- Statistician
- Student Life Coordinator
- Teaching Professions
- Urban Planner
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Administration Offices
- Chambers of Commerce
- Community Organizations
- Consumer Relations
- Correctional Institutions
- Counselling Agencies
- Environmental Groups
- Government Agencies
- Homeless Shelters
- Hospitality Industry
- Hospitals
- Human Resource Departments
- Labor Unions
- Law Enforcement
- Marketing Firms / Departments
- Newspapers / Magazines
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Nursing Homes
- Political Parties / Office Holders
- Public Relations Firms
- Real Estate Firms
- Residential Treatment Centers
- Retirement Homes
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Social Services Agencies
- Youth Care Centers
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Advocate
- Case / Intake Worker
- Child Care / Youth Worker
- Community Agency Director
- Community Relations
- Community Relations Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Community Worker / Advocate
- Consumer Researcher
- Corporate Trainer
- Corrections Officer
- Counsellor / Therapist
- Credits / Loan Manager
- Criminologist
- Demographer / Statistician
- Disability Services Worker
- Education Assistant
- Educational Consultant
- Employment Equity Officer
- Events Coordinator
- Group Presenter / Facilitator
- Guest Services Coordinator
- Human Resource Assistant
- Human Resource Professional
- Insurance Agent
- Job Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Mental Health Care Worker
- Mental Health Worker
- Office Administrator
- Personal Banker
- Professor (College / University)
- Program Coordinator
- Program Director
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Psychology Assistant
- Psychometrist
- Public / Health Educator
- Public Administrator
- Public Administrator
- Public Affairs Consultant
- Public Opinion Researcher
- Recruitment Officer
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Residence Counsellor
- Residential Care Worker
- Sales / Service Representative
- Seniors Program Director
- Social Policy Researcher
- Special Needs Worker
- Statistician
- Student Advisor
- Student Life Coordinator
- Supervisor / Manager
- Teaching Professions
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Volunteer Manager
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Community Organizations
- Counselling Agencies
- Disability Services
- Emergency Family Support
- Employment Agencies
- Government Agencies
- Hospitality Industry
- Hospitals
- Human Resources Departments
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Management and Business
- Management Consulting Firms
- Marketing Departments
- Media Organizations
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Personal / Family Counselling
- Public Relations
- Public Relations Firms
- Real Estate Firms
- Research Organizations
- Residential Treatment Centers
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Social Service Agencies
- Street Outreach Programs
- Student Affairs / Services
- Training / Development Firms
- Volunteer Services
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some key skills and knowledge you will acquire as a result of your education at Georgian College.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
*Entry level positions in the field of aviation are diverse and extremely varied.
- **Family Medicine
- **Lawyer
- **Professor (College / University)
- **Teaching Professions
- Academic Advisor
- Advocate
- Agency Director
- Art Therapist
- Child Welfare Officer
- Civic Reform Worker
- Clinical Supervisor
- Court Appointed Special Advocate
- Detention Care Worker
- Educational Therapist
- Elder Care Worker
- Eligibility Worker
- Equity Employment Officer
- Family Counsellor
- Grant Writer
- Hospice Worker
- Human Resources Recruiter
- Human Rights Spokesperson
- Intake Counsellor
- Labour Union Director
- Life Skills Coach
- Lobbyist
- Parole Officer
- Political Campaign Strategist
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Public Relations Professional
- Rape Crisis Counsellor
- Recreation Therapist
- Residence Student Life Coordinator
- School Social Worker
- Special Needs Camp Director
- Special Programs Teacher
- Therapy Aide
- Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator
- Violence Prevention Coordinator
*Some positions may require further education.
**Students may be able to apply their degree as a starting point towards pursuing careers in Law, Family Medicine, and Education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Child Services
- Child Welfare Agencies
- Clinical Settings
- Community Service Agencies
- Education
- Government Agencies
- Health Care Settings
- Child Services
- Child Welfare Agencies
- Clinical Settings
- Community Service Agencies
- Education
- Government Agencies
- Health Care Settings
For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BSWR/outline
