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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Job Information

Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

Information

  • Market and survey researchers can enter the occupation with a bachelor's degree, but those with a master's or Ph.D. in marketing or a social science should enjoy the best opportunities.
  • Researchers need strong quantitative skills and, increasingly, knowledge of conducting web-based surveys.
  • Employment is expected to grow much faster than average.

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Personality I'm a problem solver
Salary $60,250/yr ($30.13/hr)
Job Outlook Bright
Education Bachelors