There are a large number of market research firms that employ many people. In addition, many large retail corporations have entire divisions devoted to market research. They oversee the process that supplies the corporation with goods and ensure that the corporation's product is delivered to its customers in a timely and cost effective fashion. Location is the most important factor of the real estate industry. Most real estate professionals need special licenses to practice and must take special courses in the practice of buying and selling real estate.
Geographical knowledge makes realtors especially effective.
The need for teachers of geography has risen dramatically in the past decade. While teaching is not the highest-paid profession, there are numerous benefits, including time off for travel or personal development, and the satisfaction of making a difference in the growth of our cultures. A great many new teachers will be needed in the next decade to replace the retiring teachers of the baby boom generation and to staff the growing number of geography courses. In addition to a geography degree, it is necessary to obtain a teacher's license to teach in public schools. In many schools, teachers are expected to teach more than one subject.