Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (NOC 1122)

What They Do Management consultants perform some or all of the following duties: Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies Develop and implement advertising campaigns appropriate for print or electronic media. Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment Conduct research to determine efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management and communications Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment May supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff. Advertising and promotion consultants perform some or all of the following duties: Assess characteristics of products or services to be promoted and advise on the advertising needs of an establishment

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Management scientific and technical consulting services 37% Advertising and related services 8% Information and cultural industries 6% Financial and insurance 5% Administrative and support waste management and remediation services 4% Public administration 4% Wholesale trade 3% People in this group work in management consulting firms, advertising agencies, and in other businesses/government. They may also be self-employed. The unionization rate (15%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management are found in Alberta and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

Related Occupation(s) Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications (NOC 5124) Specialists in Human Resources (NOC 1121) Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (NOC 4163) Other Engineers (NOC 214)

Something to Think About To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider: Developing communication skills (presentations, meetings, teamwork) Keeping aware of new accounting/economic developments Gaining knowledge of international trade/finance

Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field. Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry. Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.

What You Need You usually need a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration or commerce. You may need a graduate degree in business administration. To be a management consultant, you may need certification by a management consulting association in the province/territory where you'll work. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager or senior manager. Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 10 have a graduate degree.

Required/Related    Educational Programs* This will let you explore the program(s) of study that lead to this (these) occupation(s). Marketing (C140) Commerce - Business Administration (M120) Commerce - Business Administration (U120) Physical Education (U240) Sociology (U880) *  These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.

Useful Experience/Skills Writing and presentation skills Computer literacy Team work Organizational structure		Useful High School Subjects Marketing Math English Computer-related courses
Depending on your background, this Education, Training, and Experience info will help you to: Choose your high school courses Plan your post-secondary program Choose relevant volunteer work Decide what new skills to learn Read job ads, professional journals, and newspapers for what the industry needs and employers want. Talk to employers and employees to find out the exceptional skills and knowledge that will help you land a job.

Current Conditions Your work prospects are rated GOOD because: Employment grew at an average rate. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings. Hourly wages ($27.50) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average. The unemployment rate (3%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects Current   Good   2009   Good

Outlook to 2009 Your work prospects will continue to be GOOD because: The employment growth rate will likely be above average because companies should continue to seek expertise in order to be competitive and are expected to contract out certain types of business operations. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition You'll increase your opportunities if you have skills in technology/management information systems. You're more likely to succeed if you're knowledgeable about health care, biotechnology, human resources, telecommunications, and engineering.

If you are beginning your career investigation, national outlooks will give you a good overview of trends. Ready to explore an occupation in more detail? Check provincial/territorial or local outlooks (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca).

What you can expect to make (Average Hourly Earnings ($/hour))
Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 $15.46 $11.74 25-54 $28.68 $19.76 55+ $28.88 $19.59 Overall Average for Ages (20+) This Occupation All Occupations $27.50 $18.07		Hourly wages ($27.50) are above the national average ($18.07). These earnings are above average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are close to average for all professional occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Your salary can be affected by your background, the company's size and benefits, and the region and setting (urban or rural). Check out salaries in your own region by seeking info from: Employees/unions/associations Employers/human resource people Training institutions and placement services Company websites Professional/trade journals

Close to the average
The unemployment rate (3%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). This rate is close to the average for professionnal occupations. A low unemployment rate often means less competition for the jobs available. But you still need to have the required training and experience. A high unemployment rate doesn't necessarily mean you'll have great difficulty getting hired. But it can mean a fluctuating demand for workers, and you may experience bouts of unemployment.		Year This Occupation All Occupations 1991 4% 10% 1992 3% 11% 1993 4% 11% 1994 4% 10% 1995 3% 10% 1996 3% 10% 1997 3% 9% 1998 2% 8% 1999 3% 8% 2000 3% 7% 2001 3% 7% 2002 4% 8% 2003 6% 8% 2004 3% 7%

% of part-time work is about the same as average
This Occupation All Occupations Full-time 84% 81% Part-time 16% 19%		There were 85,100 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 29% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers is 16% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has stayed about the same since 1997.
When full-time work is difficult to find, look at alternatives such as contract work, consulting, shared positions, and telework.

Above average
The percentage of self-employed workers (52%) is above the 2004 average of 15% and has stayed about the same since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Self-Employed 52% 15%
Does this occupation have an above-average rate of self-employment? Consider being your own boss if you can't find work with an employer.

Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 3% 10% 25-54 73% 72% 55+ 23% 12%		The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The older-than-average age (43) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009.
Look at the youngest group. A low percentage means fewer openings for brand-new workers. A high percentage means more openings for brand-new workers. Look at the oldest age group. A high percentage means positions could open up from retirements. This could be significant for both mid-career changers and brand-new workers.

Average
The percentage of women is 43% compared to the 2004 average of 48% and has stayed about the same since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Percent Women 43% 48%

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