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Business Analyst Career Analysis

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After working my last job, I came to the conclusion that I am no longer able to work in my previous career field as a Business Analyst. My medical condition prevents me from being effective in this field. With this realization, I started my exploration of other career fields that will allow me to use my education and professional experience.
My undergraduate education is in Marketing and my graduate education is in Management. I had the opportunity to speak with a high level Marketing Executive about potential careers in marketing He reminded me that both my undergraduate and graduate education have prepared me for a career in marketing. When I told him of my physical limitations, he reminded me that the same limitation in my career as a Business Analyst would impact me as a Marketing Analyst
• Long Hours
• Stressful Environment
• Variable work hours
• Travel
However, he did have a recommendation that I consider a career in copy writing. He knew of my extensive experience preparing, presenting and implementing business proposal and of my background as a writer.
According to O*Net the job of a Copy Writer consist of the following:
• Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received.
• Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any …show more content…

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