Industrial supervisors direct and coordinate activities of workers in industrial settings. They use technological, management, and human relations skills to ensure that workers, equipment, and materials are used effectively to maximize productivity. Industrial supervisors also serve as conduits of information between management and workers. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to industrial supervision majors. Some will require additional information. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Buyer College/university professor Construction manager Customer service manager Estimator Financial manager Hotel/motel manager Human resources manager Industrial engineer Industrial production manager Management analyst Market researcher Operations research analyst Public relations manager Quality control manager Retail store/department manager Safety specialist Sales manager Surveyor Technical writer
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Career Opportunities in the Retail and Wholesale Industry (OCC 188)Careers in Business (OCC 25)Career in Focus: Business (OCC 25.5)Careers in Focus: Manufacturing (OCC 131.6)Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (JS JO 12-16)Great Jobs for Business Majors (OCC 26)O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles (JS JO 21)Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)Websites:
BSU Dept. of Industry & Technology: http://www.bsu.edu/technology Career Links for BSU Majors (see Industry and Technology) Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.com Internships USA.com Vault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.orgNational Association of Industrial Technology: http://www.nait.org