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Olamide
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How can I grow my knowledge in business administration?
How can I grow my knowledge in business administration?
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Rob Beers
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Internships, volunteering, finding a business mentor, attending entrepreneur or small business meet-up groups.
Internship opportunities should be available through your school guidance counselor or maybe through a business teacher, DECCA club, or another organization like Junior Achievement. Also, find a business, a company you have an interest in, and research internship opportunities with them or with a similar company. Forbes is a trusted source for business news and here is an article that may help with this: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/01/30/the-10-best-websites-for-finding-an-internship/
Volunteering allows you to work inside an organization, like a non-profit, that might really interest you or be part of your heart. Not only does it help you learn more about the organization and if you really align with them, but it gives you insight into how the business is run which is very educational. I volunteered to be on the budget committee of my school district while in college. This was the school district I graduated High School from. I learned so much about the business of education but also about budgets, regulations, and more. Plus I got to participate in decision-making for a district with a 100 million dollar annual budget. Great stuff for a resume and a college application.
Finding a business mentor can be more difficult. Through volunteering you will neet many people at different stages in their life, many of whom are independent business people. Get to know them, and build relationships with them. Explain what you want to do in life and see if they are comfortable being your sounding board or more. They will respect this and be more than willing to help (most of the time anyway). Another way to find a mentor is throug local leads groups or meetup groups for business people and entrepreneurs.
Find some of these meetings and find one that is structured and isn't just social. They should have occasional speakers and do quick training or learning sessions. Dress respectful of the group which will help give you credibility. I always tried to dress like the person I respected the most in the group. I also tried to sit to their right at every meeting. This gave me quiet access to them if I had a question. This is also where you may learn of job, volunteer, or intern opportunities.
Lastly, read and look at aspects of business to see for what you really have a passion. Then study and learn what you can about that. Get a head start. Are you a people leader, a numbers analyzer, a process improver, a builder or rebuilder, it all is different and is all fun to someone. What is fun to you?
I hope this helps.
Good luck and keep your eye on the prize. You got this.
Internship opportunities should be available through your school guidance counselor or maybe through a business teacher, DECCA club, or another organization like Junior Achievement. Also, find a business, a company you have an interest in, and research internship opportunities with them or with a similar company. Forbes is a trusted source for business news and here is an article that may help with this: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/01/30/the-10-best-websites-for-finding-an-internship/
Volunteering allows you to work inside an organization, like a non-profit, that might really interest you or be part of your heart. Not only does it help you learn more about the organization and if you really align with them, but it gives you insight into how the business is run which is very educational. I volunteered to be on the budget committee of my school district while in college. This was the school district I graduated High School from. I learned so much about the business of education but also about budgets, regulations, and more. Plus I got to participate in decision-making for a district with a 100 million dollar annual budget. Great stuff for a resume and a college application.
Finding a business mentor can be more difficult. Through volunteering you will neet many people at different stages in their life, many of whom are independent business people. Get to know them, and build relationships with them. Explain what you want to do in life and see if they are comfortable being your sounding board or more. They will respect this and be more than willing to help (most of the time anyway). Another way to find a mentor is throug local leads groups or meetup groups for business people and entrepreneurs.
Find some of these meetings and find one that is structured and isn't just social. They should have occasional speakers and do quick training or learning sessions. Dress respectful of the group which will help give you credibility. I always tried to dress like the person I respected the most in the group. I also tried to sit to their right at every meeting. This gave me quiet access to them if I had a question. This is also where you may learn of job, volunteer, or intern opportunities.
Lastly, read and look at aspects of business to see for what you really have a passion. Then study and learn what you can about that. Get a head start. Are you a people leader, a numbers analyzer, a process improver, a builder or rebuilder, it all is different and is all fun to someone. What is fun to you?
I hope this helps.
Good luck and keep your eye on the prize. You got this.
Jason White
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Jason’s Answer
Hello Olamide,
The perfect starting point for you could be to explore if your school provides any business administration courses. This could be an excellent opportunity for you to grasp the fundamental concepts of business while you're still in school. Additionally, securing a job could significantly contribute to your learning process. Being on the frontlines will not only fuel your curiosity about business administration but also offer you valuable insights into the workings of the company you're employed with. If you choose to pursue higher education, majoring in business could be a fantastic choice. This will not only deepen your understanding of business administration but also provide you with the chance to gain practical experience through internships.
The perfect starting point for you could be to explore if your school provides any business administration courses. This could be an excellent opportunity for you to grasp the fundamental concepts of business while you're still in school. Additionally, securing a job could significantly contribute to your learning process. Being on the frontlines will not only fuel your curiosity about business administration but also offer you valuable insights into the workings of the company you're employed with. If you choose to pursue higher education, majoring in business could be a fantastic choice. This will not only deepen your understanding of business administration but also provide you with the chance to gain practical experience through internships.
Matthew Forlenza
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Matthew’s Answer
Do some research on business administration; seek out what type of majors, skills and strengths best match for this position. Look to take courses related. Look to see if you can use your current network of people or seek out current Business Administrators who may be willing to talk to you about their role and opportunity; this can be done through LinkedIn searches. If you find the role appeals to you, then who knows what doors open up through the network you build and research you perform