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Job Description


	Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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Keen competition is expected because the prestige and high pay attract a large number of qualified applicants. Top executives are among the highest paid workers; however, long hours, considerable travel, and intense pressure to succeed are common. The formal education and experience of top executives vary as widely as the nature of their responsibilities.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

General and operations managers
Management of Companies and Enterprises	67,310
Local Government (OES Designation)	48,710
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	34,570
Building Equipment Contractors	34,180
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	33,650
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	30,900
Depository Credit Intermediation	30,110
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	29,410
Full-Service Restaurants	28,140
Grocery Stores	27,430

Career Video

Title: "Chief Executives and General Managers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

General and operations managers
Average Annual Salary	$110,550
Average Hourly Wage	$53.15
Total Employment	1,689,680

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

Related Majors & Degrees

Public Administration
	Public Administration
Business/Commerce, General
	Business / Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
	Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
	Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business
	International Business / Trade / Commerce

Interesting Fact

The U.S. industry expected to experience the greatest decline between 2002 and 2012 is Apparel Manufacturing.

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