Career Pathways
Career Pathways are designed to give students the insights and resources they need to explore professional industries and careers of interest. When exploring careers it is important to understand what the industry looks like and what it takes to gain entry to that career. This page will serve as a resource for you to explore various industries and start to build your career plan.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
This resource is a great starting point to explore careers and industries. Using this you’ll be able to learn about:
Occupational Outlook HandbookCareer Pathways
Explore different careers and discover what it takes to jumpstart your entry into the professional world.
Finance
Financial Analyst
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in financial management and Management Accounting. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Resources
- Providence College Student-Led Asset Management – SLAM
- The Providence College Finance Society
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: Guidehouse – All Things Financial Management
- Article & Video: Financial Management Explained: Scope, Objectives and Importance
Investment Banking
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “employment in financial occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 715,100 new jobs over the decade.” Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a one-stop location to learn about careers in investment banking, required certifications and education, and gain insights into the industry outlook.
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in investments and financial services. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Resources
- Wall Street Superday Preparation Bootcamp
- Meet with Paul Scanlon, director of the finance resource lab
- The Providence College Finance Society
External Resources
Media Resources
Real Estate
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Real estate brokers and sales agents help buy, sell, and rent properties.” Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a one-stop location to learn about real estate, required certifications and education, and gain insights into the industry outlook.
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in real estate. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Related Resources
- Friars in Real Estate Committee: A PC alumni group comprised of real estate professionals.
- PCSB Real Estate Academic Track: A formalized advising track to ensure that you are taking the steps necessary to gain entry into the real estate industry.
- PCBiz Basics: Real Estate: Take the next steps to learn about the real estate profession in a structured environment with industry leaders.
- Providence College Podcast: Kelly Roosa Cohen ’00 — Finding a home in real estate
External Resources
Rhode Island Realtors Association: Learn all about steps you can take as a pre-licensed student to enter the real estate field. Learn about certification, exam prep, courses, and more!
Media Resources
- Article: Is a career in Real Estate for You?
Risk Management
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, risk managers “analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in risk management. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Related Resources
- Partnership with Saint John’s University (NY) Master of Science Programs in Risk Management and Risk Analytics
- The Providence College Finance Society
External Resources
- Global Community for Risk Professionals – The Risk Management Society (RIMS)
Media Resources
- Podcast: RIMSCAST
- Article: Risk Management Careers – A Professional Guide to Follow
- Video: Building a Career In Risk Management
Wealth Management
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, wealth managers “Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.”
Providence College Resources
- The Providence College Finance Society
- Providence College Student-Led Asset Management – SLAM
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: Guidehouse – All Things Financial Management
- Article and Video: Financial Management Explained: Scope, Objectives and Importance
Management
Business Consulting
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, consultants “conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in consulting. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Resources
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: The Strategy Skills Podcast
- Article: Is Consulting the Right Career For You?
Business Development
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, business development “conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in consulting. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Resources
- Business and Innovation minor
- Big East Start-Up Competition
- Entrepreneurship Society
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: How Leaders Lead
- Article: The Future of Leadership Development
Recruiting
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, business development “conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in consulting. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
External Resources
Media Resources
Marketing
Advertising
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, advertisers “create interest among potential buyers of a product or service. They do this for a department, for an entire organization, or on a project basis (referred to as an account). Advertising managers work in advertising agencies that put together advertising campaigns for clients, in media firms that sell advertising space or time, and in organizations that advertise heavily.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in advertising. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
Providence College Resources
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: Success Made Simple
- Article: So, You Want a Career in Marketing
Digital Marketing
Providence College Resources
External Resources
Media Resources
- Article: So, You Want a Career in Marketing
- Podcast: The Marketing Careers Podcast
Public Relations
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, or organizations they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their clients and to increase awareness of each client’s work and goals.”
Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about careers in advertising. You’ll learn about pay, industry outlooks, educational requirements, certifications, and more!
External Resources
Media Resources
- Article: Is Public Relations the Right Career For You?
- Podcast: The PR Playbook
Social Media
Providence College Resources
External Resources
Media Resources
- Podcast: The Life of a Social Media Manager
PCBiz Basics
PCBiz Basics are workshops intended to introduce you to industries and industry sectors that will support your career exploration and development.
These series will feature weekly workshops that focus on the fundamentals of the industry and the opportunities available to students. You will learn how to align your PCSB experience with career pathways in these fields.
Explore PCBiz BasicsAdvisory Tracks
If you’re ready to tack the next step to personalize your business education to a field of your interest, you should explore the PCSB’s advisory tracks.
Explore Tracks
