I. Occupation: Market Research Analyst The occupation I explored was Market Research Analyst. Market research analysts collect, analyze, and interpret different types of data to improve a company's current product and increase profits. They look at three areas of the business; the product or service, advertising efforts and sales methods. In each area, market analysts analyze which marketing efforts are effective and suggest ways to further improve profits. This occupation works in a fast pace and high pressure environment because they are continually trying to meet deadlines. According to US labor statistics, market research analysts “will grow at a rate of 32%, much faster than the average for other careers” (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014).II. Likes and Dislikes There are many interesting aspects to this occupation. Working in an industry where companies compete aggressively with each other forces me to make decisions more effectively and efficiently than my competitors. When I attended the career management workshop, I listed many different skills that I hoped to develop from my ideal career, including analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. I find competitive work environments attractive because they encourage me to improve these skills and challenge myself. I believe that my career should not only practice the skills I currently possess, but should also give me the chance to explore different opportunities where I can learn new skills. While attending the Career Management Workshop, I ranked lifelong learning, where an individual pursues opportunities to increase their skills and knowledge related to their field of work, as a very important career value.... half of document. .....y is interesting because it involves advising and guiding others. A financial advisor is an individual who helps their clients plan their wealth. Since I will be in finance, I will have extensive knowledge and experience in budgeting and managing money. Another alternative is corporate law. This field of study also falls under enterprising occupations. Not only will I be able to guide and help others, but this field is systematic in many ways and I like that. There are many careers that I am interested in exploring. However, after completing my research on market analysts, I have come to the conclusion that you cannot fully understand what a career is truly like unless you pursue it at some point in your life. The reason is that everyone has different perceptions of what their ideal career is and blindly listening to their own opinions can lead to missed opportunities..