While some entrepreneurs have achieved success without ever working in a regular job, many people have considerable work experience prior to beginning their own business. They gain the skills they need to get a business off the ground and going as a result of their experience. Working in jobs that value entrepreneurship might provide you with some of the rewards without the responsibilities.

• Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations

Working in advertising, marketing, or public relations will provide you the skills you need to find an audience for your own product or service, when you are ready to do so. You might be able to use the beneficial contacts you’ve made on the job to help you launch your new business.

• Management

In every industry, there are managerial roles available. Working in management will provide you with the leadership, people, and communication expertise you’ll need to be successful

• Design

Whether you work with fashion, home, or product designing, skills you acquire will help you create your own product or service and get it ready to launch.

• Real Estate

Working in real estate gives entrepreneurs with excellent networking possibilities among investors and agents, as well as knowledge in property and asset valuation. It may help entrepreneurs develop sales, marketing, finance, communications, self-motivation, and other skills.

• Sales Manager/Account Executive

Jobs in sales and sales management give you experience and chances to flourish and generate a good income, meet goals, and most crucially, the ability to sell a product or service 

• Consultant

Working for a large consulting business will expose you to a wide range of sectors and corporations. You’ll get experience while also getting an insider’s perspective on different kinds of businesses.

• Product Manager

Product managers work on a product from start to finish, including research, development, engineering, production, launch, and distribution. That experience smoothly transfers from someone else’s product to yours when the time comes.

• E commerce and Social media manager

Social media managers are in charge of a company’s or brand’s social media accounts. They may design and conduct programs to boost brand awareness and engage with customers on social media. Most businesses have an online presence, and if you know about online sales and search engine optimization (SEO), you’ll be ahead of the game when it comes to getting your business up and running.

• Financial advisor

People who wish to invest and increase their money turn to financial advisors for help. They evaluate their customers’ financial requirements and make decisions on their behalf to assist them in reaching their financial goals. Aspiring entrepreneurs can get communication, problem-solving and financial management skills by working as a financial adviser.

• Software, Web or App developer

Websites, software, and various apps are designed, laid out, and functioning by developers. To manage and develop their business, nearly every firm relies on technology. Working as a developer can provide you with significant technological abilities that you can apply to your future as an entrepreneur.