Planners are the ones who arrange meetings and conventions in order to bring together people for a common goal and ensure that this goal is met effectively. Planners decide the message to be conveyed, pick locations, and arrange support facilities, financial management and logistics of the event being organized. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), these planners held 56,600 jobs in 2008. They may work long hours, especially during the planning period and the event, and may be required to travel.
Financial managers have their duties depending on the title which they are given. Overall, they are required to delegate and look after financial reports, direct investment actions and execute methods to manage cash. Controllers are in charge of accounting operations, Treasurers and finance officers direct a company's funds in order to meet expenditures, and credit managers keep a tab over the company's credit rating and collection. According to the BLS financial managers held 539,300 jobs in 2008; job candidates are expected to face huge competition in the market in the decade from 2008 to 2018. Having a master's degree or professional certification is often preferred
Personal financial advisors manage the financial situation of clients and help them make informed decisions with regards to insurance, investment and taxes. They need to spend time marketing their services and building a vast customer base, as both are crucial to being a successful financial advisor. They set up consultation and inform clients about potential new investments and advise them on changing of jobs and other questions may have about his or her personal finance. Financial advisors held 208,400 jobs in May 2008 and the job market is considered to possess high growth rates in the decade beginning in 2008.
Loan officers concentrate on selling commercial, consumer or mortgage loans to clients according to their needs. They look for potential clients who are likely to repay loans, and they assist them in applying for a loan to best suit individual needs. Loan officers usually work 40 hours a week and most work in urban areas in banks and other financial institutions. According to the BLS, loan officers held 327,800 jobs in 2008. Job opportunities are particularly favorable for mortgage and commercial loan officers.