Corporations are some of the biggest employers worldwide and many professionals aspire to work in the corporate world.
Here’s everything you need to know to start your climb up the corporate ladder.
A corporate job is a position within a large business, known as a corporation. Large corporations are among the most recognisable companies in the world.
Not all jobs within that company may be considered a corporate job, for example, a team member working in a McDonald’s would not be considered a corporate job, but an accountant working in their head office would be.
Corporate jobs are those who work in an office full time and perform a role that is transferable between businesses. This includes human resources, legal, accountancy or marketing functions. These corporate job examples are not exhaustive. Many other different types of corporate jobs will differ from sector to sector and business to business.
Jobs in corporations have a clear advantage when it comes to progression. Due to the size of the business, hierarchies are usually clearly defined, and moving up them provides an easily understandable method of career development. Theoretically, some could start with entry-level corporate jobs and eventually progress into c-suite, or executive-level roles within the same business. This makes professional jobs attractive for young professionals looking to kick-start their careers.
This attractiveness can also make them competitive. Therefore, any jobseekers looking to get a corporate job should be sure to fully research the business they are applying for and adapt their application appropriately. Interview preparation should also be comprehensive, and the process can be lengthy.
Furthermore, some individuals may not find it enjoyable to work in a large company due to its perceived lack of personalization. It will be challenging to know everyone within a corporation, especially the very large ones. Some people prefer working in smaller environments so they can see the fruits of their labour more readily.
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Explore our job listings to see what opportunities there are.
Labourer jobs are an excellent way to enter the construction industry or a trade. Some labour job examples include cleaning up excess materials, moving things around a site, digging trenches, assisting scaffolders, helping manage material inventories and some administrative tasks.
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Professional jobs are generally in the service sector. They require training or expertise in a certain discipline to perform well. Those with professional services roles and responsibilities include lawyers, accountants, IT professionals, PR and marketing professionals, and many more.