Commerce is practically one of the best fields available for the students who wish to pursue finance, accounting or economics. Commerce not only gives you the right base, but also tests your capabilities way in advance so that you can make a sound career choice and go ahead in life following the plan that you have. Some of the best minds in the country today are from this field and they set up a great example showing how there is no end to one’s growth in this particular field.
Also, commerce is a field that gives you various options including that of opting for Maths. But it will make very little difference if you didn’t opt for Maths other than the fact that particular colleges may not let you opt for a few electives. Other than that, here are the career choices that you will have after choosing Commerce.
Business Management
The outlook towards this particular field has changed drastically in the last decade with engineers and even doctors opting to study and go to B-schools. The most preferred post graduation option, this lets you sharpen your management skills and opens doors for placements in great companies, including multinationals. However, one would need to keep a check on what B-school they enter because that is what will make a major difference in the kind of salary you draw later. The professions that come under this field are –Entrepreneur, Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Operation Manager, Event Manager, Retail Manager, etc.
Business, finance and accounts
Three different fields that ask for a similar skill set – business, finance and accountancy are seeing a great increase in the number of people who choose these as a profession. With great opportunities that can be availed by appearing for a moderately difficult test, these fields offer the best jobs in the country. These are also the fields that reinstate one’s faith in the philosophy of work-life balance and are extremely well paid. Smart people who want smart career options often choose these to make more money in less time based on their sheer talent and brains. The professions that come under these fields are – Accountant(CA, ICWA), Auditor/Company Secretary, Insurance Broker, Business Analyst, Research Analyst, Investment Analyst, Storck Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Bank Officer, Financial Planner.
Hotel Management and Catering
The hospitality industry is ever growing and commerce is one option that ensures you a good career in the same. Thanks to the tourism sector of our country, this field offers the best opportunities to the people who would want to make it big in the hotel industry. All hospitality demands is – great management, good communication skills, accountancy (in a few cases), and great customer service. Having its own pros and cons, this profession can get you to work in some of the best hotels in the country, but the pay package will increase only after a few years of dedicated service. The professions under this category are – Hotelier, Hotel Attendant or Manager, Chef, Bar Tender.
Another field that is closely related to Tourism is Travel and Tourism. This is the field that helps you see the world while you serve some of the best people and work for the best airlines in the world. The best way to earn money and fulfil your wanderlust, this profession definitely has more pros than cons. So, if you have good communication skills, good management skills and can solve problems, this could be the field for you. Also, you learn a lot because you travel, meet people from all over the world and get your fair share of adventure. The professions that come under this are – Hospitality Management, Air Host/ Hostess.
Office and Admin Support
When it comes to keeping an office or an organization functioning, no one does it better than these folks. It may sound boring, but think again. These are the people that everybody wants to befriend because of their importance and knack of fixing everything in and around the office. The real heroes that keep a firm going, office administrators never go out of demand. With the boom of MNCs in India, these professions have become well paying too. Apart from that, this field helps you develop the right skill to fit in anywhere and get the most coveted work-life balance. The professions under this category are – Administrator, Receptionist, Office Clerk, Telemarketer, Data Entry Operator, Secretary.
In addition to the above, there are various professions that do not require any particular academic qualification, like –
- Media and Communication
- Film and Entertainment
- Personal care Services
- Visual Arts and Performing Arts
- Literary and arts
- Defense services
- Community and Social services, etc.
Hope you make a conscious decision and choose what is best for you. All the best!
