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What can I do with a management degree?

Jun 27, 2011 Career Tips

Fancy a seat in the boardroom? Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

If you’ve ever had a bad boss you’ll know how important management skills are and while you could spend years reading all the books on the topic, last year our experts summed up the key points.

First, it’s important you remember that while it’s nice to be liked, respect trumps popularity and you’ll earn it on the back of good decisions and proven management expertise. So, to gain this expertise, you’ll need to get your head around the skills required to manage effectively. And be warned, one expert likened managing to spinning plates in a circus act – to avoid disaster, you need to keep an eye on all of them at once.

So, for those with their sights firmly set on a leadership position someday, you could do worse than gaining a degree in management studies. A recent Guardian Money article found that management grads are widely sought for graduate schemes across all sectors, as recruiters look for those that have the potential to progress to leadership roles.

But with options in professions ranging from marketing and sales to retail and finance, and covering everything in between, how do you find the one which is right for you? And more importantly, how do you show the skills you’ve gained?

To answer these questions we’ve rounded up a panel of experts who will be talking about the the common career paths management graduates follow and the transferable skills they have. Plus they’ll be taking your questions and offering advice on what to do with your management studies degree. Join our live Q&A on Wednesday 29 June from 1pm until 4pm – advance questions are welcome below.

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