1-Had you chosen a concentration at least in your mind before you took this class? What was it and why?
My concentration which I had chosen before taking BUS100 was real estate. I had chosen this concentration because I am interested in real estate, and most of my family members are working in this field and they are doing well, so that was a good motivation for me. They also have a good name in real estate in the Arabian Gulf, so I thought I would complete what they have done, and I would not start from the beginning.
2-If you did not have any idea when the semester started about what concentration to choose, do you have an idea now about what concentration(s) you might choose? What are they and why?
Actually, I had no idea about most of the concentrations that we have learned about. I think now I have two opportunities which are real estate, or finance. I would choose real estate because of the reasons above. However, finance is a good major, and I became interested in it. It also gives me a good chance to work as a financial advisor at the same company that I want to work for (al-haqbani real estate and investment group), so I will work as a financial advisor in real estate field.
3-Have you changed your mind about your possible concentration? What made you change your mind? Why have you changed your mind?
Yes I have, I was thinking of real estate. I have not thought about other concentrations, but after taking BUS100, and after the information that the speakers have given to us, I started to think of other concentration. Before taking the class, for example, I thought if I became a finance student, there is no chance to work for a real estate company.
4-Are you less worried now than you were at the beginning of the semester about choosing a concentration? Why or why not? What other information do you need to make you more comfortable about choosing a concentration?
Yes I am, because now I know each concentration well. I also have a good back ground about what I am going to be if I became a student in one of them. I think the information that the speakers have given is more than enough.
5-Were the speakers from each department/concentration helpful in providing information about the possible concentrations? Why?
Yes they were, they did their best giving valuable information about each concentration equally.
6-Explain your attitudes and opinion of having chosen business as a major.
I am so glad to be a business student. I really loved business as a major, and I chose it myself. No one forced me to choose my concentration, so I am studying the major that I really want to be in its community.
7-Would you feel comfortable meeting with a Career Advisor either for the Career Center or in the COB? Why or why not?
Yes, because of the activity that we have done during the class
8-What information that you received in the class was the most useful?
A lot of information was useful, but I think the information about the future careers is the most useful information because it tells us about our future work environment and the salary, so we can see our position in work life after couple of years.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
City Exploration
The median home cost in Denver is $319,700.
Los Angeles , CA , It is a beautiful city where I always want to work in . The median home cost in Los Angeles is $760,600, so It is kind of expensive place, but I think it is worth it. It has the Los Angeles International Airport. It also has a beach, for example Long Beach-Santa. I love shopping and I hope to work in a place where the malls are nice, and LA has a really good malls, for example The Grove mall, Beverly Center and Westside Pavilion Mall. http://www.bestplaces.net/
New York: It is a big and busy city. it is also the most diverse city in the world. Working in New York City gives a good experience. The median home cost in New York is $658,600 which is expensive, but for couple of years of working in New York, I think it is OK. It has JFK Airport, which is an international airport. It also has couple of good malls like Manhattan Mall and Clear Channel Malls.
http://www.bestplaces.net/
Dubai: It is a big and busy city. it is growing so fast. It is also near to Saudi Arabia, so I can go to Saudi in only 2 hours flying. It is safe and people there are nice. It has Dubai international airport. It also has really nice malls like City Center mall and BurJuman Centre. It is an orgnized, and it is nice place to work in
http://www.infoplease.com
Los Angeles , CA , It is a beautiful city where I always want to work in . The median home cost in Los Angeles is $760,600, so It is kind of expensive place, but I think it is worth it. It has the Los Angeles International Airport. It also has a beach, for example Long Beach-Santa. I love shopping and I hope to work in a place where the malls are nice, and LA has a really good malls, for example The Grove mall, Beverly Center and Westside Pavilion Mall. http://www.bestplaces.net/
New York: It is a big and busy city. it is also the most diverse city in the world. Working in New York City gives a good experience. The median home cost in New York is $658,600 which is expensive, but for couple of years of working in New York, I think it is OK. It has JFK Airport, which is an international airport. It also has couple of good malls like Manhattan Mall and Clear Channel Malls.
http://www.bestplaces.net/
Dubai: It is a big and busy city. it is growing so fast. It is also near to Saudi Arabia, so I can go to Saudi in only 2 hours flying. It is safe and people there are nice. It has Dubai international airport. It also has really nice malls like City Center mall and BurJuman Centre. It is an orgnized, and it is nice place to work in
http://www.infoplease.com
Internships
1-HP. Student and graduate programs / http://h10055.www1.hp.com/jobsathp/content/informations/studentsgraduates.asp?Lang=ENen
Internship and graduate opportunities span many areas and many countries students will be welcomed into a company that thrives on teamwork and collaboration but also encourages autonomy and independent thinking. No matter what your background, if you have great ideas, HP will challenge you to pursue them.
*Either use the search tool and apply for specific position(s) or add the Candidate Profile to their database.
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2- Wells Fargo -Real Estate Group
https://www.wellsfargo.com/careers/mbas_undergrads/undergrads/internships/real_estate
It Provides construction loans for commercial and residential development, land acquisition and development loans, secured and unsecured lines of credit, interim and long-term financing arrangements for completed structures, rehabilitations loans, and letters of credit.
*You have to register so you can create a profile, so you can apply for a job
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3- Coca-Cola co: Undergraduate Internships
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/careers/internships.html
*Undergraduate interns benefit from learning beyond the classroom when they gain hands-on experience with the world's leading beverage company. Undergraduate interns are sought after for a variety of functions.
*Intern recruiting is conducted on many campuses across the U.S, so you should check with your school's Career Services Center to find out if they will be visiting your school or submitting job postings.
Internship and graduate opportunities span many areas and many countries students will be welcomed into a company that thrives on teamwork and collaboration but also encourages autonomy and independent thinking. No matter what your background, if you have great ideas, HP will challenge you to pursue them.
*Either use the search tool and apply for specific position(s) or add the Candidate Profile to their database.
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2- Wells Fargo -Real Estate Group
https://www.wellsfargo.com/careers/mbas_undergrads/undergrads/internships/real_estate
It Provides construction loans for commercial and residential development, land acquisition and development loans, secured and unsecured lines of credit, interim and long-term financing arrangements for completed structures, rehabilitations loans, and letters of credit.
*You have to register so you can create a profile, so you can apply for a job
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3- Coca-Cola co: Undergraduate Internships
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/careers/internships.html
*Undergraduate interns benefit from learning beyond the classroom when they gain hands-on experience with the world's leading beverage company. Undergraduate interns are sought after for a variety of functions.
*Intern recruiting is conducted on many campuses across the U.S, so you should check with your school's Career Services Center to find out if they will be visiting your school or submitting job postings.
Possible jobs
*Aramco company :
job title: management/organizational consultants : Manpower Requirements Specialist : http://www.jobsataramco.com/Home/Job_Desc.aspx?SYS_REQ_ID=10761
*Microsoft
Job Title: Business Analyst
http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=847E8A2A-1992-4C0E-90F4-8E838CF1C588&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted&SortOrder=Desc
*Wells Fargo bank:
job title: Reverse Mortgage Consultant Junior https://employment.wellsfargo.com/psp/PSEA/APPLICANT_NW/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
*HP
job title: Mgr Delivery Operations
https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
*McDonald's:
Job title: NASS Financial Manager - Corporate Analysis & Support
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=491&ji=2333545&sn=I
from reading the job description, i learned how to get an idea about what i am going to do when i have the job. It also shows what the job environment is. job description tells if I am going to work with group or not. It also gives important information about the job that can tell if you fit in this job or not. It also shows the skills that the employee needs to get the job.
job title: management/organizational consultants : Manpower Requirements Specialist : http://www.jobsataramco.com/Home/Job_Desc.aspx?SYS_REQ_ID=10761
*Microsoft
Job Title: Business Analyst
http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=847E8A2A-1992-4C0E-90F4-8E838CF1C588&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted&SortOrder=Desc
*Wells Fargo bank:
job title: Reverse Mortgage Consultant Junior https://employment.wellsfargo.com/psp/PSEA/APPLICANT_NW/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
*HP
job title: Mgr Delivery Operations
https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
*McDonald's:
Job title: NASS Financial Manager - Corporate Analysis & Support
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=491&ji=2333545&sn=I
from reading the job description, i learned how to get an idea about what i am going to do when i have the job. It also shows what the job environment is. job description tells if I am going to work with group or not. It also gives important information about the job that can tell if you fit in this job or not. It also shows the skills that the employee needs to get the job.
Career Exploration
(1)
*Agents and brokers bring buyers and sellers together, acting as intermediaries in the sale of propertieshttp://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
*Real estate agents and brokers must have a deep understanding of local tax laws, zoning regulations, school districts, contracts, building repair, utilities, transportation, business, architectural styles, and much more. They must know how to use computers. The Internet in particular is a growing part of the real estate trade. People are increasingly using it to buy and sell houses, and a real estate professional that is not Web-savvy will be left in the dust.
http://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
* average salary :$58,900
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=41&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=419021&stfips=08&x=53&y=4
*Employment outlook 2006:131,200-2016:145,800 percent changes: +11% job openings: 5,550
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=41&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=419021&stfips=08&x=53&y=4
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(2)
*Property managers maintain investment property for owners, overseeing a property's everyday operations, whether it's a commercial, industrial, or residential buildinghttp://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
*Property managers often go further if they hold a college degree in business, accounting, finance, or real estate. Many property managers enter the industry as real estate agents, a career that offers helpful experience in showing properties and in understanding the ins and outs of the industry's laws and regulations
http://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
* average salary$43.700
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=11&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=119141&stfips=08&x=62&y=17
*Employment outlook 2006:328,900-2016:378,600 percent changes: +15% job openings: 9,510
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=11&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=119141&stfips=08&x=62&y=17
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(3)
*Developers invest in and improve land to create a supply of real estate that they anticipate will meet the needs of a population’s commercial and residential endeavors.http://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
*Developers should have a strong understanding of business in general and the real estate industry in particular. A college degree with course work in architecture, labor management, business, law, economics, and engineering is helpful, if not necessary. Most developers have previous real estate experience, but they can also enter the field as assistants working for development firms.
http://www.wetfeet.com/Careers-and-Industries/Careers/Real-Estate.aspx#joboutlook
*average salary $40.600
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=41&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=419022&stfips=08&x=15&y=7
*Employment outlook 2006:432,300-2016:478,100 percent changes: +11% job openings: 11,500
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=41&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=419022&stfips=08&x=15&y=7
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Business Publication # 2 BBC news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7908403.stm
In this article, I found the topic interesting because it talks about the end of US recession. the US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke thinks that the recession may last into 2010, also he warned the Congress from this recession. I think that is kind of a good and a bad news at the same time. I think America needs a year of recovery, but how much the economy is going to be hurt in 2009 ? and how many jobs are going to be lost? I think the Congress should put more effort and try to avoid this problem before it expands.
In this article, I found the topic interesting because it talks about the end of US recession. the US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke thinks that the recession may last into 2010, also he warned the Congress from this recession. I think that is kind of a good and a bad news at the same time. I think America needs a year of recovery, but how much the economy is going to be hurt in 2009 ? and how many jobs are going to be lost? I think the Congress should put more effort and try to avoid this problem before it expands.
Business Publication Assignment #2-Denver post
http://www.denverpost.com/economy/ci_11786701
In this article, what I found interesting is how the economy problems affected the home resales, and how it hurts it so bad. "Home resales unexpectedly plunged in January to the lowest level in nearly 12 years" he wrote. I think this home resales plung must be a huge one and happenes in short period of time, that is why, I think that plung has affected the real estate market. even though home prices are likely to decline considerably further in the quarters ahead, I think it is an important resposibility for the new president to take care of .
In this article, what I found interesting is how the economy problems affected the home resales, and how it hurts it so bad. "Home resales unexpectedly plunged in January to the lowest level in nearly 12 years" he wrote. I think this home resales plung must be a huge one and happenes in short period of time, that is why, I think that plung has affected the real estate market. even though home prices are likely to decline considerably further in the quarters ahead, I think it is an important resposibility for the new president to take care of .
Monday, February 9, 2009
Visit to the career fair
1) What is the job environment like?
2) Is the real estate business major useful and important part from the company?
3) What are the business majors needed ? ( for Xerox company)
- Wells Fargo Bank _ Mr.Robert _ robert.t.tolman@wellsfargo.com
I spoke with audit& security department.Their job environment is mostly office work with groups and interacting with customers. I also asked them if the real estate major useful and important part from the company or not. They said they were not in need because their work does not involve buying or selling estate.
-Xerox Company_ Mr.Matt _Clark_mclark@pds-co.com
They have two types of jobs , internship and full time job . The internship is mostly interacting with customers while the full time job is very professional and it involves selling products to big companies. Also I asked them what the business majors are, and they prefer marketing, accounting, and finance.
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**Some companies did not give clear answers, also in the beginning it was hard to feel free to talk to the companies’ agents.
**Next time I will be more serious in the way I wear and I will have a good and organized resume so I will can find a real job .
** I have learned how to speak to the companies agents and how to feel free to talk to them. I also have learned what I am supposed to do next time.
2) Is the real estate business major useful and important part from the company?
3) What are the business majors needed ? ( for Xerox company)
- Wells Fargo Bank _ Mr.Robert _ robert.t.tolman@wellsfargo.com
I spoke with audit& security department.Their job environment is mostly office work with groups and interacting with customers. I also asked them if the real estate major useful and important part from the company or not. They said they were not in need because their work does not involve buying or selling estate.
-Xerox Company_ Mr.Matt _Clark_mclark@pds-co.com
They have two types of jobs , internship and full time job . The internship is mostly interacting with customers while the full time job is very professional and it involves selling products to big companies. Also I asked them what the business majors are, and they prefer marketing, accounting, and finance.
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**Some companies did not give clear answers, also in the beginning it was hard to feel free to talk to the companies’ agents.
**Next time I will be more serious in the way I wear and I will have a good and organized resume so I will can find a real job .
** I have learned how to speak to the companies agents and how to feel free to talk to them. I also have learned what I am supposed to do next time.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
business publication #1- forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/05/why-we-overspend-lifestyle_0205_overspend.html
In this article the writer shows the reasons of overspend. also he mentions to some interesting statistics that show how people in United State overspend. For example, each person spends $ 1.33 every dollar he/she earned.
In this article the writer shows the reasons of overspend. also he mentions to some interesting statistics that show how people in United State overspend. For example, each person spends $ 1.33 every dollar he/she earned.
Business Publication #1- denver post
http://blogs.denverpost.com/powersource/2009/02/03/oil-down-but-gasoline-up-why/
In this article the writer discuses why the oil prices have continued to drop, and the gasoline prices in united state have ticked up. As everyone knows that the oil prices and the gasoline prices generally increase or decrease in the same way. In this case the increasing is not gonna stop. Some experts had speculated that the gas prices might be double. It might be up to $3 a gallon.
this article interests me because i can see what is the writer talking about. Even though the oil prices keep going down, few weeks ago the regular unleaded gas was $1.422, and now it is around $1.728.
In this article the writer discuses why the oil prices have continued to drop, and the gasoline prices in united state have ticked up. As everyone knows that the oil prices and the gasoline prices generally increase or decrease in the same way. In this case the increasing is not gonna stop. Some experts had speculated that the gas prices might be double. It might be up to $3 a gallon.
this article interests me because i can see what is the writer talking about. Even though the oil prices keep going down, few weeks ago the regular unleaded gas was $1.422, and now it is around $1.728.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My WHY Factors
Everyone is in college for a reasons. I'm here in college of business for many reasons. i left my family, house, freinds in order to not let my parents down. they made me proud of them, so i will make them proud of me. the second reason is i want to build myself, get a good education and be qualified to manage my father business when he retires. theird reason is to live better and have an educated family, when i graduate and get a good job i will be able to educate my children in a good and private schools. The forth reason is that i don't want to need anyone in future, so i will study and work hard now in order to not asking people in future.the fifth reason is that i want to satisfy myself, I want to live my dreams. I hop i can do my best to catch up my parents' and my dreams.
Dream Locations
IF I was graduating in may and i had to work in US, my dram location would be
in a place where people are nice
i want to work in a big city ,so when i want to shopping ((for example)), i can find my needs easier
i want my dream location to be near to an international airport, so i can go back home easier when it's a vication.
I want to work in a safe city, becaus i want to be comfortable,so i can concern on my job . i also do not want to hear alot of police cars noise.
i do want to work in a place where the weather is nice , I want it to be around 66 degree Fahrenheit.
in a place where people are nice
i want to work in a big city ,so when i want to shopping ((for example)), i can find my needs easier
i want my dream location to be near to an international airport, so i can go back home easier when it's a vication.
I want to work in a safe city, becaus i want to be comfortable,so i can concern on my job . i also do not want to hear alot of police cars noise.
i do want to work in a place where the weather is nice , I want it to be around 66 degree Fahrenheit.
Dream Companies
my dream company is **al haqbani investments and real estates group
** Aramco oil company http://www.saudiaramco.com/irj/portal/anonymous
** microsoft corporation//
www.microsoft.com
** STC company
www.stc.com.sa
** mobily company
www.mobily.com.sa
IF I want to own a company i would work for al haqbani investment and real estate group untill i can get enough money and experience to own a company
** Aramco oil company http://www.saudiaramco.com/irj/portal/anonymous
** microsoft corporation//
www.microsoft.com
** STC company
www.stc.com.sa
** mobily company
www.mobily.com.sa
IF I want to own a company i would work for al haqbani investment and real estate group untill i can get enough money and experience to own a company
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