Business & Finance

Welcome to Cal State LA’s Business & Finance Community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that involve working with people, solving complex problems, and innovating. Often these careers include fast-paced environments, opportunities for upward mobility, and expectations of staff to exceed goals and perform at a high level.

People who pursue careers in business and finance develop strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Cal State LA offers degree and professional development programs that can lead to a career in business and finance. These include:

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): management, finance, operations, supply chain, human resources, business information technology, marketing, events, accounting, international business, investment banking, and consulting.

The Business & Finance Community acts as a helpful guide and encourages lifelong learning. Become involved in this community by submitting a guest blog, job, employer profile, event, class, or resource to be featured, or explore new content pulled in weekly to learn more about your career options.

9 Companies That Let Your Creative Side Run Wild

If you're looking to join a company that lets you be yourself and cultivates creativity, here are nine great organizations you need to check out. They all prioritize the free flow of ideas and allow your creative side to run wild.

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By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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In 2022, Being Active On LinkedIn Is As Important As Having a Resume

When it comes to LinkedIn, a lot of my clients have it backwards. 

I recently spoke to a Project Manager who didn’t get a job that she was a great fit for because of her LinkedIn profile. When I asked …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to find a part-time job with no work experience

Job hunting is a process—and often, a very long one. Even with all the experience in the world, there’s never a guarantee that an opportunity will come to fruition. Especially right now, during the pandemic, finding a job is …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How To Become a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) in 2022

With the digitization of the workplace and the rise of remote work, organizations are more than ever looking for ways to improve the way they work. In practice, this means ensuring that their teams are using the e best tools …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Preparing for an Entrepreneurial Future

Stephanie Barraza has aspirations of working as a buyer in the food or fashion industries and of one day opening her own small business, following in the footsteps of her parents. A student in the Bachelor of Science in Business …

By PaGE Career Services
PaGE Career Services
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Career Resources

Handshake

This resource is available to PaGE and DTLA degree, Paralegal Studies and Project Management students.

Résumés & Cover Letters

What is the purpose of a resume?

Many job seekers assume that the purpose of a resume is to provide …

Career Exploration : Self-Assessment

Focus 2 Career – provides valid and reliable assessments including Work Interests-Holland Code, Personality, Values, Skills, Leisure Interests and Career Planning …

Building Your Professional Development Plan

Think of your career/professional development plan as a way to cultivate your professional brand. Meaning, an intentional plan to grow …

Informational Interviews

Networking for career exploration is one of the best ways to begin exploring career paths. Having a conversation with a …

Job FutureCaster

Job FutureCaster allows you to select jobs that are of interest to you and see what the future prospects for …

Featured Classes