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List and discuss various occupations in agribusiness. Describe the competencies that are needed for entry level positions. List the educational requirements & working conditions for each career. Identify & describe personal skills needed for successful agribusiness careers.
Competencies needed for a successful career as an agricultural economist: Mathematical, Analytical, Organizational, Work independently, Computer Skills, Written Communications, Detail Oriented, Works under pressure, Presentational, Research, Basic Business Principles.
Working Conditions: Mainly office work; work with several people. Utilize assistants, computers and telephones.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a chemical distributor: Mathematical, Oral Communications, Interpersonal, Organizational, Scientific, Dependable , Computer Skills, Written Communication, Management, Negotiating.
Working Conditions: Most work time will be spent indoors in offices and warehouses.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a dairy management specialist: Mathematical , Analytical, Patience, Oral Communications, Organizational, Dependable, Work independently, Decision Making.
Working Conditions: Most of the work is outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Competencies needed for a successful career as an account executive Mathematical, Analytical, Oral Communication, Organizational, Decision Making, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Basic Business Principles, Responsible, Logical, Orderly Minded.
Working Conditions - In an office - can be traveling to see clients and establish new accounts.
Competencies needed for a successful career as an advertising manager Oral Communications, Interpersonal , Creative, Highly Motivated, Organizational, Adapts to Change, Team Player, Enthusiastic, Computer Skills, Written Communications, Presentational, Sales, Innovativeness, Outgoing Personality, Motivational.
Working Conditions - Indoors working with computers and other forms of multimedia. Meets with clients to establish advertising needs.
Competencies needed for a successful career as an agricultural consultant Mathematical, Analytical, Oral Communication, Interpersonal, Creative, Highly Motivated, Tactful, Technical, Customer Service, Logical, Quick Thinking, Inquisitive, Determination, Confidence.
Working Conditions - Mainly indoors in an office setting; work with people and computers
Competencies needed for a successful career as an agricultural loan officer Mathematical, Analytical, Interpersonal, Organizational, Dependable, Patience, Management, Detail Oriented, Tactful, Works under pressure, Logical, Negotiating, Investigative, Persistent.
Working Conditions - Inside work. Work with farmers and agribusiness men. Also work with computers.
Competencies needed for a successful career as an animal health products rep. Oral & Written Communications, Interpersonal, Highly Motivated, Dependable, Computer Skills, Work independently, Presentational, Sales, Responsible, Customer Service, Good with Animals, Helps Others, Initiative, Determination, Persistent .
Working Conditions - Much travel and meeting with people is required.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a commodity broker Mathematical, Analytical, Oral & Written Communications, Highly Motivated, Self Motivated, Goal Oriented, Customer Service, Negotiating, Quick Thinking, Steady Nerves, Works under pressure, Sales.
Working Conditions - Brokers usually work in offices, where there is much activity. They have access to "quote boards' or computer terminals that continually provide information on the prices of commodities. When activity increases, due to changes in the economy, the pace can become very hectic.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a farm appraiser Mathematical, Analytical, Oral & Written Communications, Organizational, Dependable, Highly Motivated, SelfMotivated, Detail Oriented, Responsible, Customer Service, Logical, Investigative.
Working Conditions - Outdoors - appraising farms and/or ranches. Office work required for reporting.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a farm manager Interpersonal, Organizational, Motivational, Oral & Written Communications, Mathematical, Detail Oriented, Basic Business Principles, Responsible, Goal Oriented, Customer Service, Helps Others, Outgoing Personality.
Working Conditions - Mostly outdoors. The work of farm managers is often strenuous: their work hours are frequently long, and their days off are sometimes infrequent. Of those who work full time, half work 60 or more hours a week. Nevertheless, these disadvantages are often outweighed by the opportunities for living in a more rural area, working outdoors, being self employed, and making a living working the land.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a floral shop operator Oral & Written Communications, Interpersonal, Creative, Organizational, Team Player, Manual Dexterity, Management, Presentational, Sales, Basic Business Principles, Customer Service, Helps Others, Outgoing Personality.
Working Conditions - Inside a floral shop or nursery. Florists may stand or sit while designing. During the holiday seasons, when many people order flowers, floral designers often work long hours to meet deadlines. In general, most retail flower shops employ relatively few workers. A sales staff usually deals with the public. Other florists, who also operate greenhouses or nurseries, have larger staff, each with specific duties.
Competencies needed for a successful career as a forest products merchandiser Mathematical, Oral & Written Communications, Interpersonal, Organizational, Work independently, Decision Making, Computer Skills, Self-Motivated, Management, Detail Oriented, Presentational Sales, Goal Oriented, Customer Service, Initiative, Confidence, Outgoing Personality.
Working Conditions - Forest Products Merchandisers generally work in offices, using the computer and phone to sell lumber products to prospective buyers.
Other careers related to agribusiness: - Golf Course Superintendent - Greenhouse Manager - Grain Buyer and/or Broker - Insurance Agent - Kennel Operator - Livestock Commissions Agent - Livestock Yard Supervisor - Lumber Mill Operator - Market Analyst - Milk Plant Supervisor - Nursery Operator - Orchard Supervisor - Pet Shop Operator - Produce Buyer - Public Relations Rep. - Agriculture Supply Sales Rep.