Business Executives and Managers
Business executives and managers run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
65%
22%
13%
National data for chief executives (SOC 11-1011).
$55,400
$134,410
$145,000
$26.64
$64.62
$70.00
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Work Experience as a Manager
  • Hours

  • Usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • May have flexible schedules.
  • Travel frequently to monitor operations. They may travel nationally or internationally, depending on the size of the company.
  • BUSINESS EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS will:
  • Are in charge of organizations from businesses to government agencies
  • Duties vary by size and type of organization
  • Frequently interact with the public, clients, and coworkers
  • BUSINESS EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS frequently:
  • Spend most of their time sitting behind a desk, but may visit other company offices.
  • It is important that BUSINESS EXECUTIVES be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
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