A real estate attorney talks about his post-secondary schooling including his undregraduate degrees. He also discusses personality traits that are helpful for attorneys as well as positive and negative aspects of his job.
A public attorney describes the difference between a public attorney's job and a private attorney's job. He also explains why a person needs good morals. Academically, reading and researching skills are necessary. Qualifications, starting salaries, and number of hours worked are also discussed.
An Audit and Finance Specialist describes his schooling and need for basic math and algebra skills, explaining that he takes written information and turns it into math expressions. His job involves finance in public and charter schools. The down side of the job is the tediousness of the tasks.
The broadcast Radio Sales job includes marketing and sales as well as managing the accounts. College is helpful but not essential. Beginning salary is discussed. Positive aspects are the flexible hours and the opportunity to meet new people. The job includes lots of paper work. Internships are a helpful to getting started option.
The owner of a computer technology business works long hours, as many as 80 hours per week. He describes his career path and explains that he worked for others and became an expert in computer technology before he began his own company. The pay can be very high and the work schedule can be flexible.
The Chief Information Officer is responsible for all of the electronic equipment in the company. Both on the job experience and post-secondary schooling are essential for this career. Each company will have some unique technological aspects to the job. Income will be dependent on the success of the company but the compensation can be very good.
The Director of Software Development takes the ideas of a user and turns them into computer code. Learning to write code as a hobby can be the beginning of a career writing code. A college degree is very helpful in gaining the skills required for writing code. The salary range is above average and many opportunities will exist in the future.
A person who enjoys working with people may find being an Education Specialist interesting. They are also responsible for compliance issues in education. A college degree is essential along with other endorsements and certificates that will allow you to be more marketable. The salary range is discussed and can be above average.
An Environmental Scientist works both indoors and outdoors. There is also a lot of public speaking involved to educate people on the environment. Math and science and college are necessary requirements for the job. There is a lot of variety and flexibility which is a positive asset to the job.
An Executive Assistant supports the executives and helps them organize their tasks and responsibilities. College is not necessary but experience is essential. A person who is detail oriented and has good organizational skills may enjoy this career. These skills will be good assets for and Executive Assistant.
A Graphic Designer's duties vary with each project and client. A Bachelor's degree is suggested but not necessary. A Graphic Designer works with commercial art instead of fine art. Creativity is an asset. There are a variety of careers as a Graphic Designer, they include conceptual artists, production designers, and web designers. The field is somewhat limited in opportunities in 2011.
A Human Resource Manager deals with staffing, payroll, benefits, and other workforce issues. They also help resolve conflicts that arise in the workplace. A degree in business with an emphasis in human resources is helpful. Also a minor in psychology helps develop skills in dealing with people. The salary range is discussed. A negative aspect of the job is terminating employees. Matching the right person to the right job and helping managers improve their skills are enjoyable parts of the job.
Marketing Communications Manager works on strategic development, product development, as well as communications inside and outside the company. They provide press releases and take phone calls from people interested in the company. Writing, web design and meeting people in the community can also be parts of the job. A degree in marketing, advertising, or communications is necessary. The salary range can be high and there are a lot of opportunities in the field. It is a highly competitive field.The work schedule can be about 40-50 hours a week. A lot of companies will allow you to work from home.
A Marriage and Family Therapist works with individuals and families to solve difficult issues and conflicts. A Master's Degree is necessary and 2 years of supervision by an experienced therapist are also required before you can begin practicing on your own. The average salary begins quite low but then increases with experience. A challenge to the job is dealing with diifficult and emotional problems. But it is satisfying to see families saved through therapy. The hours worked can be very flexible if you are working for yourself.
An author explains the various aspects of his job including writing, public speaking, and continually honing his skills. This is not normally a lucrative business. It is often a secondary job. It takes a lot of patience and time to get a book published. He explains that it takes daily discipline to write. Perks include meeting other authors and receiving compliments from fans as well as meeting a lot of people.
A Nonprofit Organization is an association that helps facilitate funding for particular causes. In this case it is an educational organization. A teaching degree is required. Those who write the grants for funding need to have good writing skills and know how to do research. Salaries are comparable to those of teachers. There can be some travel and a work week can be more than 40 hours in length. These organizations use a lot of volunteer help to make them successful.
A Political Fundraiser raises funds for political causes. English and writing skills are essential, a college degree is helpful. Income is average to a bit above average. Tasks vary from stuffing envelopes to meeting with people. Fundraising involves talking with a lot of people and connecting with people as well as being passionate about a particular cause.
A Real Estate Agent meets with clients and sells homes. They may also train other agents to sell homes. A high school diploma or GED is required but no college is needed. In the state of Utah 120 hours of certification are required. There is no salary as a realtor it is completely commission based, which can vary from small to very large. Hard work and persistence pays off. You can develop your skills and abilities and use them to sell homes. The job can be affected by the economy. The schedule and income are very flexible. The best advice is to be willing to work.
A School Counselor's duties vary from day to day, but they work closely with students on graduation, college, and scholarships. They also help students with their school schedule and provide a listening ear for personal issues too. A Master's Degree is required. Pay depends on experience but is comparable to a teacherŐs salary. Working with and helping students is very rewarding. It also provides a good schedule that can fit well with a family's schedule.
Some of the PrincipalŐs responsibilities for the school are: budget, curriculum, policies and procedures, staff and students, working with parents, completing all federal and state reports, professional development, discipline of students, and acknowledging studentŐs achievements. A BachelorŐs Degree and an Administrative Endorsement are required as well as a practicum where an administrator acts as a supervisor and mentor. Salary is significantly higher than that of teachers. Positive aspects include seeing the successes of students and others and the downside is dealing with conflict in the school.
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