Student Success 101 Assignment 2

Example of Career Research Exercise (Real Estate)

The two careers that interests me are, working in Real State and in the Finance Industry. Real State is

not easy as you have to know a lot of people in your area or have a lot of referrals from friends or family.

First you have to have a State License you are in and that generally requires taking classes for at least

one month, or depending on how much time you take to finish the hours. There are 75 hours that must

be completed for State Licensure in North Carolina. It is not expensive but the training can be rigorous.

You cannot miss any days from school. You basically can select any Realty office to train for Licensure.

After you have earned your license you will work under someone that is experienced and licensed to get

knowledge and also to make base for your future.

Employment outlook in my area for Real Estate is very good because NC is growing at an exceptional

rate. People are moving from every state to be here. I want to be a Real Estate agent and complete my

education in Business and Finance. A career in this field is good because the state is growing fast and

they are building lots of houses and villas. Having a Business degree also helps because knowing the

market and having an education in Business is beneficial.

This career pays well in NC on average people without any referrals or experience make about $23K to

$30K a month by only selling or buying homes. But the catch is that the house should be around $300 to

$500K. There is the opportunity to make money but it is necessary to have referrals as well. My career

choice is not new to the market. If you follow the rules and do a good job you can make lots of money in

this Industry.

Having a financial background I will be able to process the loans and do everything for clients per their

needs. Financial knowledge does play a major role after selling a house. I can also process mortgages but

I will need a license for that as well. This field has lot of room for advancements. An academic

background in Finance can help in a lot of areas such as working with the Stock Market, becoming a CPA

and working in a Bank. Financial Analysts can make around $50 to $80K annually. In my opinion, both

career choices suit me because I am an outgoing person with others; that likes working with numbers

and pays close attention to detail.

References  HPW Real Estate School (2011). Retrieved from http://www.hpwreschool.com

 FM Realty (2011) Retrieved from http://www.fmrealty.com

 Payscale (2011). Retrieved from http://www.payscale.com