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lilian asked:


i wanted to know if you had to already have course work completed in this feild? i would love get it more of a hands on enviroment because going to a regular community college is moving rather slow and very boring.

Tevin

Mark Yarbrough asked:


Planning a new job or career move in 2008? Whether you are new graduate looking for the best match for your degree, a laid-off middle manager or just an hourly employee who’s tired of you current job, it would pay to do some research and planning before you make a career move in 2008. Globalism and the international marketplace are affecting great changes in America’s workforce. Manufacturing the one sector of America’s economy that is perhaps most negatively effected by the forces of globalism. With the outsourcing of so many American manufacturing jobs overseas, and the moving of factories to foreign states, careers associated with manufacturing like industrial electricians, mechanical engineers, and quality control technicians are experiencing a decline.

Other career fields are experiencing an increasing demand for workers however, among these are health care workers, dental technicians, marketing professionals and translators. With the changing global economy it is important to be aware of what factors are at work and what trends are driving demand for workers in business sectors that are currently expanding.

In addition to these considerations, it would be a good idea to asses, or re-asses your personal goals, interests, talents, training and abilities. We all have a fairly good idea of what we are good at, and what we are interested in, but many times interest and aptitude tests can reveal a hidden passion or talent that we may not fully realize we had. If you discover some hidden potential or interest within yourself, such information would be valuable indeed when considering possible future career paths.

Here’s a great website to take free aptitude, interest and IQ tests: http://web.tickle.com/take/free-online-career-aptitude-test.jsp

It’s tough finding a job these days, no doubt, but it’s very important to be persistent, and stay focused. You may have to make some compromises along the way - accept a lower paying job in a related field, or go back to school for more training, but as long as you don’t give up - you’re never defeated. Keep hammering away, make adjustments to your plans when necessary, continue to gather information about opportunities and your own abilities and the payoff, (or payday), will come eventually.

One thing to consider also - ideas for low, or even no-investment businesses have absolutely NOT been exhausted. People are constantly inventing new niche markets or finding a need that can be serviced for a profit. Many people are finding sustainable careers nowadays in everything from home day care to college resume and fax services to independent web design and marketing. So consider… do you have a talent or ability that you could market? Can you see a need for a service you can provide to your local community? Many people are currently making incredible incomes from things they started on a whim or hunch part time that somehow turned into a rewarding full-time career. One thing in common with many such success stories is the fact that the individuals involved started doing something that they enjoyed or had an intense interest in, therefore they had a driving force other than just money to propel them toward a goal that often-times developed along the way.



Hayden

Tony Jacowski asked:


Most people are aware of the fact that on an average, surgeons earn an estimated sum of $189,590 annually. The hefty package is the result of the in-depth knowledge and expertise involved in this profession. However, surveys reveal that assistants of physicians also earn around $63,490 per annum. Surveys have often been conducted to determine the top paying careers in the United States.

Top Paying Careers:

a. Surgeons And Health Care Professionals - According to most surveys, surgeons always lead the list of highest paying jobs, followed by anesthesiologists whose annual income amounts to around $181,420. Tagging along are gynecologists and obstetricians who as per survey, earn about $179,640 annually, while dentists earn around $133,350. It is evident from surveys that most highly paid professionals belong to the field of health and medicine with the exception of CEOs who are ranked in the 8th position among top ten careers.

b. Personal Financial Advisors - Another lucrative career option is that of Personal financial advisors. However, in most surveys they fail to find a place in the list of top ten owing to their highly fluctuating incomes. It is estimated that the annual income of a successful personal financial advisor is around $145,000. On the other hand, an average financial advisor may earn only around $28,330 per year. Some of the factors that contribute to this immense income variation are high growth potential, rapid economic growth and finally, the educational index that this profession demands.

c. Medical Scientists - The estimated average annual income of Medical Scientists is approximately $100,000, which might seem to be a paltry amount against their educational qualifications (doctoral degrees). However, they lead the list of other careers such as podiatrists, whose estimated income is $94,500, lawyers with an estimated average annual income of $91,920, optometrists earning $88,100 and other computer and information systems managers who earn approximately $83,890 annually.

d. Marketing And Sales Managers - Statistics reveal that the estimated annual income of sales and marketing managers is around $80,000.

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey, estimated average white-collar earnings were around $21.85 per hour, estimated average blue-collar earnings were approximately $15.03 per hour, while the average earnings per hour for service occupations were only about $10.40. To obtain higher incomes, most top-end careers require a four-year college degree.

As per the information obtained from Employment Policy Foundation, listed below are some of the career options at varying levels of education:

a. Top Paying Careers For Individuals Who Do Not Have A High School Degree -

Drafters - $36,000

Industrial production managers - $36,000

Bailiffs, correctional officers and jailers - $36,400

Construction manager - $33,600

Electricians - $31,900

b. High Paying Jobs For High School Graduates -

Listed below are some of the career options that lay more emphasis on relevant expertise and experience instead of formal education:

Computer programmers - $55,000

Network systems and data communications analysts - $49,000

Database, network and computer systems administrators - $48,000

Although a large number of jobs and professions require specialization and expertise in relevant field, it is possible to apply for some jobs after satisfying basic criteria of qualifications. For instance, individuals applying for the job of an air traffic controller are screened and recruited by the Federal Aviation Administration.



Clyde

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


In United states of America and other places of the world thee are some of the non profit making Organisations.Among them are Young men ’sChristian Association and Young women,s Chrishtian Association which gives a special importance to increase opportunities for mean and also for women irrespective of age and gender.. For working families they provide child care and for adults they provide job openings.Part of their agenda is to encourage the physical,emotional and spriitual growth through the activities of body and mind.

Centers for learning and career development provide certain exercises for young adults as well as the aged ones. Some people are paid for their works whereas others simply volunteer. Every aid acts as a mentor for children as well as for adults who require their services.Resposibility, honesty, respect and to be of caring nature is taught to all the staff members.

Similar to YMCA AND YWMCA there are other centers for career development and also for learning and is absolutely free and have low fee structure for public. They cover skills that are required in professional careers like cardiopulmonary resuscitation or fitness and recreation, or like basketball, volleyball, exercise programs, kickboxing and aerobics.

There are programs for people who are with learning disablitites which is insisted upon by directors of career development and learning centers.

Some universities and also few institutions have online courses offered to the students which include career development and learning studies .There are also some non credit classes for public along with traditional and vocational courses. The noncredit courses unlike credit courses usually run for few weeks and have a small fee. Universities and colleges offer fewer courses when compared to the public centers for family.

With the kind of ever growing population in the United States of America, there is a great need for these centers like career development and learning centers to mend cause awareness and educate local populations. There already are few centers which are meant for children ,centers meant for adults only in order to provide job openings, or personality improvement etc.There are also centers meant only for families to get educated together and very much together in this ever changing world.

To find a center for career development and learning, in the area you are located, try to look for in local phone books, or directors .You can also find this information online for your hometown. Find out the information online as in how to go about joining .In case you want to teach, you can become a mentor, be caring with the right attitude and work with others in a friendly manner.



Glen

maccees asked:


As a career I hoping to be a solicitor. But I want to live and Work in America (Washington to be exact, note not Washington DC). As an English citizen would it be easier for me to go to University in America to study law or would it be easier to go to university in England, and then go to America?

Any other information on how I would go about moving to America or applying to an American University would also be appreciated :).
Thanks
theKing K:

Are you British or American?
Because Universities are not free, they are pretty much the same as an American University.

Vicente

Snowflake asked:


My friend really wants to become a Virgin America Airlines flight attendant. She asked me if it is realistic. I’m wondering too. Is it a realistic career?

Eliseo

Jack Goode asked:


Ah…the thrill of being a black man in corporate America. Actually, it’s not all that bad, but it sure isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. There are some inherent problems, but, sure, there are some benefits too. Not everyone makes you feel as if you are the token of the organization, but, still, some things continue to need addressing. I’d like to explore those issues, good and bad, one by one.

Many black men won’t even consider a position in corporate America. Why? Well, for a lot of us, it’s just too darned hard to play the dual roles that are expected of us when we join the corporate ride. To many of our white counterparts, we’ve not earned the right to be there, and to many of our own black contemporaries, we’ve “sold out” to white America.

You know, I’m not sure that it has to be either way. I have a female friend who hails from Canada and we were recently discussing the issue of “blackness” in this country. She’s a black woman and has encountered a great deal of resistance from the black community for her desire to participate in corporate life. She has been criticized for talking, dressing, and acting…”white”.

Yet, for my friend, there’s no such thing. Remember, she’s from Canada. For her, there is no identity crisis between culture and career goals. And, you know? I have to agree with her. Success within corporate America for a black man is the same as it is for any American. We’re not selling out. We’re simply grabbing an opportunity and running with it; just like any other American would.

So, is seeking a career in corporate America a sell out? No way. Most of us play different roles at work and away from work. For a black man, maybe the difference between the roles is greater than for someone of another cultural background, but it is no less a role. I say grab the brass ring wherever you can and in whatever way you can reach it.

Don’t worry about what other people think because you will never get to where you want to go in life. Being successful is not selling out…that is being from being smart, diligent, and hard work. No one can take away your heart and determination - only if you let them. Keep striving hard and be all that you can be.



Roger

T asked:


i am really interested in criminology; however, i really do not like guns. i would really not feel comfortable in a career where a gun is required. it seems like every job position in criminal justice requires a gun (at least in America). is this true? are there any positions that i could work at with a masters degree in cj without having to have a gun? i am not interested in the legal field (i don’t want to be a lawyer).

thanks!

Darrien

Studier Alpha asked:


I’m curious as to why this happened. Is this because women have more sophisticated modeling jobs whilst men are either assigned to be generally suave or shirtless and ****? Or are the careers of both genders both equally complex but the reality shows treated it differently? What is the truth in the fashion world when it comes to what male and women models can look forward to?

Bronson

sunshine asked:


I remember that there was a person, maybe a US Senator, who had a list, which destroyed the careers of several actors, saying that they were “card carring communist”, I ‘m just tryring to remember his name.

Deon