Overview

Do you like the idea working for yourself, or owning your own business? Then you might be an entrepreneur! These kinds of careers are less dependent on formal education and instead require experience in business and marketing and a willingness to take risks. 

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​
TOP RIASEC Categories: Enterprising, Social
CTE Industry Sectors:
Marketing, Sales and Service
Business and Finance

Intro Video

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Start your own business! Think of services you could provide or things you could make and come up with a way to make money from them. YouTube is a great source for information on starting your own business as a young person.
  • Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask if you can attend a meeting.
  • Join or start an entrepreneurship club to learn about starting and managing a business, including marketing and finance.
  • Take classes in business, economics, and related subjects to understand the principles of business operations and management.
  • Participate in business plan competitions to develop planning, financial forecasting, and presentation skills.
  • Seek mentorship from local business owners to gain insights into the challenges and rewards of running a business.
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Chief Executives
Business Manager
Market Research Analyst
Online Merchant

Even More: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

  • Realistic: Small Business Owner, Franchise Operator, E-commerce Manager, Retail Store Manager, Craft Business Owner
  • Investigative: Market Research Analyst, Business Analyst, Product Development Specialist, Business Operations Researcher, Strategy Consultant
  • Artistic: Creative Director, Brand Manager, Social Media Manager, Content Creator, Graphic Design Entrepreneur
  • Social: Human Resources Manager, Public Relations Manager, Customer Relations Manager, Corporate Trainer, Business Coach
  • Enterprising: CEO, Entrepreneur, Business Development Manager, Sales Director, Marketing Director
  • Conventional: Operations Manager, Administrative Manager, Office Manager, Financial Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator