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Data Base Administrator

A database administrator organises and maintains complex databases. They do this by using specialist software, ensuring that they maintain the security of the database whilst troubleshooting and checking for any bugs.

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Associates Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering
Masters of Information Technology

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SQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Databases
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Database Design
Disaster Recovery
Oracle
Data Warehousing
*nix
UNIX
Data Migration
PL/SQL
Linux
Oracle RAC
SQL Tuning
RMAN
High Availability
Shell Scripting
ITIL
T-SQL
Windows Server
SSIS
Business Intelligence
Troubleshooting

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Business Administrator

Business administrators oversee the everyday workings of a company, helping them with various tasks and performing administrative duties. They also may be in charge of a small team of admin assistants.

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Master of International Business
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelors of Accounting and Business Management
Bachelor of Finance and Operations/Technology Management

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Skills

Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Management
Microsoft Word
Leadership
Time Management
Project Management
Teamwork
Office Administration
Communication
Social Media
Research
Sales
Public Speaking
Administration
Event Planning
Training
Strategic Planning
PowerPoint
Marketing
Team Building
Microsoft PowerPoint
Team Leadership
Data Entry

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Business Coach

A business coach works with business owners and CEOs to reach their goals. They help business owners with motivation and hold them accountable when assessing their progress in weekly or monthly meetings. Business coaches must have a keen understanding of the workings of businesses and be great inspirational speakers.

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Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of International Business
MBA

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Management
Coaching
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Business Strategy
Training
Marketing
Team Building
Strategy
Sales
Marketing Strategy
Business Coaching
Public Speaking
Entrepreneurship
Change Management
Leadership Development
New Business Development
Business Planning
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Executive Coaching
Small Business
Project Management
Start-ups

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Customer Success Manager

A customer success manager works with individual customers to discuss what their brand can do for them. They both onboard new customers and nurture their relationships with existing customers, ensuring the best possible experience with their brand.

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Bachelors Degree of Economics and Mathematics
Bachelors of Life and Medical Sciences
Bachelors of International Business
BA Politics of Social Sciences

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Customer Service
Management
Sales
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Account Management
Business Development
Project Management
Social Media
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Marketing
Microsoft Excel
Team Leadership
Teamwork
Time Management
Salesforce.com
Public Speaking
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Strategy
Communication
Training
Customer Success
Marketing Strategy
CRM
Microsoft Word

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Management Consultant

A management consultant is someone that goes into businesses and advises them on how to improve their strategy and performance. They will work with each company on an individual basis to make improvements, and can either be employed by a firm or on a freelance basis.

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BA / M of Business Administration
BA / M of Economics
BA / M of Computer Science
BA / M of Finance
BA / M of Psychology
Diploma, BA / M of Project Management

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Management
Project Management
Leadership
Strategy
Change management
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
Business Process Improvement
Microsoft Office
Business Development
Program Management
Management Consulting
Microsoft Excel
Team Leadership
Consulting
Stakeholder Management
Risk management
Customer Service
Marketing
Training
Public Speaking
Project Planning
Data Analysis
Process Improvement

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Manager In Healthcare

A manager in healthcare is an administrative and managerial position in either public or private healthcare sectors. People in this position will be passionate about helping people with their health and an expert in medical systems, but will not carry out direct patient care.

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BA / M of Marketing
BA / M of Business Administration
BA / M of Economics
BA / M of Business
BA / M of Psychology
BA / M of Pharmacy
BA / M of Finance
BA / M of Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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Management
Leadership
Sales
Business Development
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Customer Service
Healthcare
New Business Development
Sales Management
Strategy
Marketing
Business Strategy
Microsoft Office
Change Management
Team Leadership
Training
Negotiation
Marketing Strategy
Sales Operations
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Team Building
Contract Negotiation
Process Improvement

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Project Manager

If you are organised and can focus well, a career in project management might be for you. Project managers are hired by a company to lead a project to completion.

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Degrees

Dip / BA / M of Project Management
BA / M of Computer Science
BA / M of Civil Engineering
BA / M of Information Technology
BA / M of Mechanical Engineering
BA / M of Architecture
BA / M of Business Administration & Management
BA / M of Construction Management
BA / M of Marketing
BA / M of Economics

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Project Management
Management
Project Planning
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Change Management
Business Analysis
Customer Service
Microsoft Excel
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Program Management
Project Delivery
Strategy
Business Process Improvement
Vendor Management
Social Media
Strategic Planning
Integration
Risk Management
Marketing
Contract Management
Team Management
Requirements Analysis
Business Development

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Recruiter

A recruiter works within an agency to find people careers and help them succeed in the initial stages. A recruiter’s role will include assessing job descriptions, sourcing the best person for the job and arranging interviews.

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Degrees

BA of Psychology
MBA
BA of Human Resources Management
BA of Economics
BA of Law
BA of Sociology
BA of Business Management
BA of Computer Science
BA of History

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Management
Recruiting
Sourcing
Technical Recruiting
Human Resources
Recruiting
Leadership
Executive Search
Talent Acquisition
Contract Recruitment
Interviews
Sales
Customer Service
Talent Management
Interviewing
Business Development
Recruitment Advertising
Microsoft Office
Account Management
Social Media
Training
Screening Resumes
Consulting
Permanent Placement
Time Management

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Accountant

If you love numbers and are good with finance, becoming an accountant could be for you. Accountants have varied roles, involving helping businesses with their tax and assembling economic reports, and they must have an excellent knowledge of finance.

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Degrees

BA of Accounting
BA of Accounting and Finance
BA of Accounting and Business/Management
BA of Economics
BA of Finance
MBA
BA of Mathematics
BA of Business Administration
MBA Finance

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Skills

Microsoft Excel
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Office
Financial Accounting
Account Reconciliation
Finance
Management
Accounts Payable
Microsoft Word
Customer Service
Auditing
Accounts Receivable
Budgets
General Ledger
Tax
Accounting
Financial Statements
Management Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Internal Controls
Teamwork
Payroll
Leadership

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Administrative Assistant

Administrative assistants work in offices to help with their day-to-day running. Professionals in this vocation will need to do a variety of tasks, from photocopying to communicating with suppliers on the phone. IT skills are essential, as administrative assistants will need to use spreadsheets and databases, and they will also need to be excellent communicators.

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Degrees

Bachelor of Mass Communications
Bachelor of Media Studies
Bachelors of Project Management
Masters Degree Accounting and Business Management
Bachelors of Digital Marketing

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Skills

Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Teamwork
Time Management
Leadership
Communication
Administrative Assistance
Management
Social Media
Office Administration
Research
Public Speaking
Microsoft PowerPoint
Administration
Event Planning
Sales
Data Entry
Marketing
PowerPoint
Problem Solving
Organization Skills
Project Management
Microsoft Outlook

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