How do you get a relatively high paying job with a liberal arts major??

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<p><a href=“%5Burl=http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1065880869-post5.html]#5[/url]”>quote</a> Stitchintime???
Go into Sales - it involves more risk but the rewards are higher as well.</p>

<p>You sound like someone who was really good at selling sub-prime mortages a few years ago, yeah?

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<p>Snark, cynicism and criticial-deficient/in-the-box thinking stand in stark contrast to the [logos-based</a> recommendations](<a href=“http://www.public.asu.edu/~macalla/logosethospathos.html]logos-based”>http://www.public.asu.edu/~macalla/logosethospathos.html) offered to a serious question. The comment belies a small-mindedness and ignorance of how our economy really works. There’s an old adage that goes something like ‘almost everything that you come in contact with on a daily basis was somehow involved in a [sales</a> cycle’](<a href=“http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/definition/sales-cycle]sales”>http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/definition/sales-cycle):</p>

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Go into sales and marketing; particularly for high technology products and services with high margins. Example: medical devices, pharmaceuticals, high-tech machinery, software. It involves more risk, but the rewards are higher as well…

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<p>[20</a> Lucrative Careers You Can Get with a Liberal Arts Degree](<a href=“http://www.businesspundit.com/20-lucrative-careers-you-can-get-with-a-liberal-arts-degree/]20”>http://www.businesspundit.com/20-lucrative-careers-you-can-get-with-a-liberal-arts-degree/):</p>

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[ul][li]1. Marketing Manager: Mean annual wage: $118,160[/li]Job description: A marketing manager focuses on increasing sales and recognition for their organization through marketing activities. Sales, public relations and advertising may fall under a marketing manager’s umbrella. As a marketing manager, you need to monitor competitor activities, demand for your products, new client markets, and your budget. You need to have the ability to create a strategic plan based on those parameters.</p>

<p>How you land the position: A liberal arts degree works for this field, although any kind of coursework in marketing, PR, or business helps, as does industry expertise. Depending on the company, you may also want an MBA. Previous marketing experience is essential. </p>

<p>Examples of companies to work for: This is a versatile position available within many industries ranging from IT, insurance, architecture, sporting goods, publications, etc.
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[li] 2. Sales Manager Mean annual wage: $110,390 </p>[/li]
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: A sales manager leads a sales team, helps train and develop her employees, and makes or contributes to hiring decisions. The success of the sales team is based, in large part, on the successful communication, direction and leadership of the sales manager. </p>

<p>How you land the position: Most companies prefer a Bachelor’s degree. Industry experience and education in your field of specialization help. A good track record in sales is crucial. </p>

<p>Examples of companies to work for: Everybody needs to sell. Look for positions in healthcare, education, finance, insurance, retail, and any other industry you feel drawn towards.
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[li] 5. Pharmaceutical Sales Rep[/li]Estimated wage potential: $100,000+</p>

<p>Job description: A typical pharmaceutical sales representative, also known as a drug rep, represents a particular drug or drug group for a major pharmaceutical company. Drug reps present product information and samples to physicians. For example, a drug rep specializing in cardiac medicine would sell cholesterol- or blood pressure drugs to cardiologists. </p>

<p>How you land the position: Have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Companies may prefer science degrees, but you can still get in with a liberal arts education. Previous sales experience is a plus. To make it as a rep, you need excellent communication skills. You should thrive in a competitive environment. You also need to look and act professional, and be willing to learn and speak clearly about the product you are selling. </p>

<p>Examples of companies to work for: Pfizer, Merck & Co., Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis
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