Deciding to attend a major business school such as Excelia Business School is one thing, but choosing a career is quite another!
To provide you with a little inspiration, here are 5 possible career paths available to you after studying at Excelia. Marketing, Digital Technology, Finance, Tourism or Real Estate... there are just so many career opportunities open to you once you have graduated!
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Why not work in Marketing after Excelia?
Here’s an example of a typical career path!
Start of career: Junior Marketing Manager in a fast-moving consumer goods company (e.g. Danone, Carrefour)
You’ll be in charge of market research, assisting with the creation of advertising campaigns and with the company’s social media presence. Benchmarking will be the key to success.
Mid-career after 15+ years: Head of Marketing for a fast-moving consumer goods company
This time, you will be managing and leading teams. You will play an active role in defining the company’s overall marketing strategy.
End of career: Director of Marketing
You’ll oversee every aspect of a company’s marketing operations, from packaging to TV commercials. YOU are the specialist!
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Interested in Digital Technology?
Here’s an example of a career path in the digital sector accessible after Excelia!
Start of career: Digital Project Manager for a digital marketing agency
Involved in online advertising, social media marketing, and content strategy, you’ll oversee your own projects and work with a team to ensure success.
Mid-career after 15+ years: Head of Digital Strategy for a start-up
You have now acquired a global vision of the digital industry; you manage a team and play an active role in implementing the company’s digital strategy.
End of career: Chief Digital Officer (CDO) working for a major agency or media company
The company’s digital strategy is in your hands. You will need to ensure audience growth, be creative and keep abreast of the latest digital trends and innovations.
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Working in Finance after Excelia
A standard route to La Défense!
Start of career: Financial Analyst for an investment bank
Your analysis reports will be a valuable tool in helping the company make the right investment decisions.
Mid-career after 15+ years: Head of Finance or Financial Strategy Manager in a company or start-up
You are now in charge of long-term financial planning and risk management.
End of career: Director of Finance or Chief Financial Officer
You are responsible for all decisions relating to the company’s overall financial strategy, whether they concern investments, capital, budget allocation or recruitment... you keep a close eye on all the financial aspects of the business.
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Do you like travelling?
Here is an example of a career path in tourism after Excelia!
Start of career: Communications Manager for an eco-friendly tourism company
You will work to actively promote the company through various channels (advertising, social networks, newsletters, etc.).
Mid-career after 15+ years: Business Development Manager for a sustainable tourism company
Your role is to increase the number of sales or bookings.
End of career: Managing Director for a chain of luxury eco-lodges
This time, you’re in charge of the overall management of the company. You have to ensure that growth is stable and that the values of the company are respected.
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Forging a career in Real Estate after Excelia
Here’s an example of a possible career path!
Start of career: Real Estate Investment Finder for a property development company specialising in rental investment (e.g. Masteos)
You’ll comb the city and property websites looking for those rare gems. You’ll be able to see the potential of a property and offer it to investors.
Mid-career after 15+ years: Real Estate Investment Advisor
You have acquired a sound knowledge of the real estate industry and are now in charge of advising real estate investors according to their objectives and risk profile.
End of career: Property Developer
Your experience now enables you to conceive high-potential real estate projects that meet your clients’ needs and to oversee their realisation right through to sale. You are a veritable expert in the Real Estate business.
If you would like to find out more about the wide range of career paths available after Excelia, then please don’t hesitate to contact the team in our careers department. They’ll be delighted to help you!
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