Business Simulations are commonly described as 'flight simulators' for business. They allow individuals to be exposed to situations where they have to make decisions and receive feedback on those decisions in a simulated business environment. It is a growing area in the marketplace and career opportunities range from selling and growing the business to running the workshops and developing the simulations.

Large organizations often face significant obstacles to innovation. As a solution, they set up corporate ventures activities with the objective of creating options for growth, by either taking stakes in interesting companies or creating new businesses. A career in corporate venturing is suitable for individuals with innate entrepreneurial ability and drive for results.

Corporate Responsibility (CR) is a company’s sense of responsibility toward the community and environment (both ecological and social) in which it operates. If you choose a career in CR, you will be dealing with a diverse range of issues on a daily basis. Having a background in environment or social sciences is useful but you need to have the business knowledge to back it up and allow you to see the whole picture.

Consulting firms help companies achieve projects which give them business benefits. In order to be successful in consulting you must posses a certain level of people and sales skills. This is not the job for someone who doesn't enjoy talking to people and doing negotiations. The successful candidate for consulting jobs will have very high analytical skills, be great with people, and have a very high level of communication skills.

Real Estate Consulting includes a wide range of activities aimed at helping clients make better real estate decisions. Services can range from evaluating large and diverse portfolios to performing single property analyses as well as the identification and valuation of tangible and intangible real estate related assets. As per other consulting roles, having good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team is of utmost importance.

The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically over the last decade. Record companies have transformed the way they retail their products and have expanded into different areas of the music food chain. In this interview, Mark Krendel talks about the increasing interest among high street brands to work with music companies and shares some tips on how to get involved.

The role of the Research & Technology function is to ensure that the company has the next generation of products in place. A career in this field is suitable for technically-minded people, however it's not just about being a clever scientist, you have to understand the business impact of new technologies and how to turn them into something profitable. Find out more about the exciting world of engineering and technology.

The Sustainability department is responsible for ensuring that the business is sustainable in the long run. This involves adapting the corporate strategy to the changing landscape and reducing the company's Carbon footprint. Find out more about working in Sustainability and learn how the Mail industry is changing.