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Epidemiologist
CAREER RESEARCH
1. What education is needed for this career? (Explain type of education, where one can get it and how long it would take. If you can find specific schools that offer this education, feel free to list them.)
The type of education needed for this career is a master’s degree in epidemiology or public health. Courses in biology, calculus, chemistry, health science, social science, and behavioral science. A thesis is required to obtain a master’s degree, and a Doctor’s degree may be required for higher-level research. Notable colleges that offer a degree in epidemiology are: Drexel and Temple.
2. What training is needed for this career? (Explain type of training, where one can get it and how long it would take.)
There is no training for this job. Some jobs may want experience as an epidemiologist before applying, but that is the extent of the matter.
3. Who are the largest employers for this career /field?
The largest employers for this career are state governments, especially in California.
4. Where can one find work in this field? (i.e. factories – hospitals – gov’t – schools – etc.)
Epidemiologists work in laboratories, hospitals, universities, and occasionally do field work.
5. What is the average starting salary? (For this question, use the bottom 10%.)
The average starting salary for this occupation is $46,870.
6. What is the average ten-year salary (For this question, use the median)
The average 10-year salary is $70,820.
7. In which areas of the country could/would one live?
- Discuss the cost of living in these areas (relative to salary – housing – etc.)
One would live near a hospital or laboratory. As an epidemiologist, occupations are most common in more populated area of the US (due to the nature of the work), and it can be assumed one would live near cities or populated suburbs.
8. What is the long-term outlook for this career? (Will the need increase, decrease, stay the same, be eliminated?)
The long-term outlook for this career looks somewhat modest. The need has increased by 2.2% since last year, and one could assume the need for this occupation will remain slightly stagnant.
9. What are the working conditions? What are some of the hazards or disadvantages (i.e. health risks, moving to other locations for advancement, temporary or seasonal employment, etc.) of the job?
The working conditions are in a sanitary laboratory, hospital, or in the field. The health risks might be infection due to exposure to disease or illness due to interaction with disease.
10. What is the nature of the work?
The nature of the work is to study diseases and epidemics to view how they will impact a given population.
11. What are the responsibilities on the job?
12. Are there any professional associations or unions that are necessary or suggested to be a member of this profession?
13. What are some related occupations?
14. Are most of the workers in this field traditionally male or female? (Explain)
15. What do three people in the career say about their jobs? (You may research your answer to this question and/or briefly interview someone you know in this career. Remember, this should be written in quote form.)
Research Questions B: Choose one major employer in the three fields, state the name of the employer (these can be nationwide) and answer FIVE of the following questions. Along with these questions, construct FIVE of your own questions you would want to ask this potential employer during an interview (i.e. How flexible is the company? Is there the ability to work remotely?) These additional five questions do not need to be answered.
1. What is job title being advertised?
The job title being advertised is an epidemiologist.
2. What is the company name?
The company name is Alaka’ina.
3. Where are they located?
The job is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, but the company is in Honolulu, Hawaii.
4. What are their requirements for hiring?
The requirements for hiring are: Either a Master’s degree in science W/ 15 hours of biostatistic courses or a Master’s degree in Public Health w/ 30 hours of epidemiology and biostatistic courses, 2 or more years of post-graduate, professional work experience conducting health analysis, including study design, data analysis, and results interpretation. 2 years of professional experience using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). 2 or more years of post-graduate, professional work experience with applied epidemiology. Strong knowledge of computerized database management and statistical software applications, including SAS for epidemiology and public health research, Experience utilizing electronic medical records systems including MHS, AHLTA, M2, MDR, CarePoint. Experience with reference management software applications such as PubMed, Medline and RefWorks. SAS Programming training. Analytical experience in TBI, PTSD, substance abuse, wounded, ill and injured population, counternarcotics, suicide prevention, emergency department utilization, and/or chronic pain management. Experience working in Navy Medicine. Experience with disease analysis desired Experience working in a public health department desired, Must current possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. The selected candidate will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements in order to be granted access to classified information.
5. What education is needed and training?
The requirements for hiring are: Either a Master’s degree in science W/ 15 hours of biostatistic courses or a Master’s degree in Public Health w/ 30 hours of epidemiology and biostatistic courses, 2 or more years of post-graduate, professional work experience conducting health analysis, including study design, data analysis, and results interpretation. 2 years of professional experience using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). 2 or more years of post-graduate, professional work experience with applied epidemiology. Strong knowledge of computerized database management and statistical software applications, including SAS for epidemiology and public health research, Experience utilizing electronic medical records systems including MHS, AHLTA, M2, MDR, CarePoint. Experience with reference management software applications such as PubMed, Medline and RefWorks. SAS Programming training. Analytical experience in TBI, PTSD, substance abuse, wounded, ill and injured population, counternarcotics, suicide prevention, emergency department utilization, and/or chronic pain management. Experience working in Navy Medicine. Experience with disease analysis desired Experience working in a public health department desired, Must current possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
6. How does one advance?
7. What are some of the benefits that are listed (sick days, vacation, family leave, maternity, sick and education policies?)
8. What is the starting salary?
Clergy
CAREER RESEARCH
1. What education is needed for this career? (Explain type of education, where one can get it and how long it would take. If you can find specific schools that offer this education, feel free to list them.)
One will need to obtain either a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in theology and religious studies. These degrees can be acquired at any college containing these majors. This may take four or more years.
2. What training is needed for this career? (Explain type of training, where one can get it and how long it would take.)
Training required for the clergy involve being involved in youth groups and bible study leader. One will have to study under a priest for a number of years to become a pastor, and knowledge and clarity in voice are required skills in this field.
3. Who are the largest employers for this career /field?
The largest employers in this career/field are each religion’s individual church.
4. Where can one find work in this field? (i.e. factories – hospitals – gov’t – schools – etc.)
One can find work in churches, hospitals,
5. What is the average starting salary? (For this question, use the bottom 10%.)
The average starting salary for this job is $23,830.
6. What is the average ten-year salary (For this question, use the median)
The average ten-year salary for this job is $45,740 (Median).
7. In which areas of the country could/would one live?
- Discuss the cost of living in these areas (relative to salary – housing – etc.)
One could possibly live in all areas of the country. Depending if an individual is a priest or if they are a pastor, the Roman Catholic church will place priests where they are needed most (could be in city or suburbs, usually in the same general area).
8. What is the long-term outlook for this career? (Will the need increase, decrease, stay the same, be eliminated?)
The number of priests and deacons in the Roman Catholic church is decreasing, and as a result the need for clergymen is increasing. Although the position does not pay well and most money will be for religious causes, the need for money will likely be ignored as one becomes adjusted to this lifestyle.
9. What are the working conditions? What are some of the hazards or disadvantages (i.e. health risks, moving to other locations for advancement, temporary or seasonal employment, etc.) of the job?
The working conditions are variable. The job could be in the city, the suburbs, or in a truly rural area. Jobs in the city or in a hospital may be a bit hazardous given time (pollution and illness). Rural areas will be influenced by the seasons (less people at masses during harvest), and suburbs may be fairly consistent.
10. What is the nature of the work?
11. What are the responsibilities on the job?
12. Are there any professional associations or unions that are necessary or suggested to be a member of this profession?
It is suggested that members of the clergy have been baptised and been officially inducted into their respective church. It is also suggested that one should have been a part of a bible study and active in their church in past years (if possible).
13. What are some related occupations?
14. Are most of the workers in this field traditionally male or female? (Explain)
Most of the clergymen are males (due to tradition in the Roman Catholic and other christian religions), but there have been exceptions, especially depending on the faith. In the Roman Catholic church, it would be rare to see a female clergyman.
15. What do three people in the career say about their jobs? (You may research your answer to this question and/or briefly interview someone you know in this career. Remember, this should be written in quote form.)
Research Questions B: Choose one major employer in the three fields, state the name of the employer (these can be nationwide) and answer FIVE of the following questions. Along with these questions, construct FIVE of your own questions you would want to ask this potential employer during an interview (i.e. How flexible is the company? Is there the ability to work remotely?) These additional five questions do not need to be answered.
1. What is job title being advertised?
The job title being advertised is “Catholic Priest at U.S. Air Force”
2. What is the company name?
The company name is the U.S. Air Force.
3. Where are they located?
In this position, the job would be located in Philadelphia, PA.
4. What are their requirements for hiring?
The Requirements for hiring in this case is: possess a bachelor's degree (no fewer than 120 semester hours), possess a graduate degree in the field of theology or related studies from a qualifying graduate-degree program (no fewer than 72 semester hours from an accredited institution), have at least two years of religious leadership experience, be able to enter active duty prior to age 42, and be a U.S. citizen without dual citizenship.
5. What education is needed and training?
The education needed is: a bachelor’s degree and graduate degree in theology, and have two years of religious leadership experience.
6. How does one advance?
7. What are some of the benefits that are listed (sick days, vacation, family leave, maternity, sick and education policies?)
8. What is the starting salary?
Monster.com
Agricultural Engineer
MY BACKGROUND
1. What education is needed for this career? (Explain type of education, where one can get it and how long it would take. If you can find specific schools that offer this education, feel free to list them.)
A Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or Biological engineering is needed. An agricultural degree is available in the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. A biological degree can be earned at Lehigh University, Drexel University, and Virginia Tech.
2. What training is needed for this career? (Explain type of training, where one can get it and how long it would take.)
Besides internships (as seen at Drexel), there is no training required for this career. Certain jobs may very likely ask an individual to have some experience though, and this may be considered as training for the job position.
3. Who are the largest employers for this career /field?
The largest employers in this field are companies involved with crop production and the government.
4. Where can one find work in this field? (i.e. factories – hospitals – gov’t – schools – etc.)
One can find work in the government, colleges, agricultural companies (farms), and scientific or engineering services.
5. What is the average starting salary? (For this question, use the bottom 10%.)
The Average Starting Salary is $45,510.
6. What is the average ten-year salary (For this question, use the median)
The average ten-year salary is $73,640.
7. In which areas of the country could/would one live?
- Discuss the cost of living in these areas (relative to salary – housing – etc.)
8. What is the long-term outlook for this career? (Will the need increase, decrease, stay the same, be eliminated?)
9. What are the working conditions? What are some of the hazards or disadvantages (i.e. health risks, moving to other locations for advancement, temporary or seasonal employment, etc.) of the job?
The job of an agricultural engineer is primarily based in an office. The outside work is dependent on the worksite, weather, and season. If the weather is nice, an agricultural engineer may work more hours than normal. The same logic applies for bad weather. Both normal and abnormal hours are required for work.
10. What is the nature of the work?
An agricultural engineer works on a variety of issues regarding agriculture. These topics include but are not limited to: farming, crop productivity, livestock and storage capacity, and integrating AI and geospatial systems into agriculture.
11. What are the responsibilities on the job?
The Responsibilities of the job may be to: use computer software to design equipment, systems, or structures, modify environmental factors that affect animal or crop production, such as airflow in a barn or runoff patterns on a field, test equipment to ensure its safety and reliability, oversee construction and production operations, and to plan and work together with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers to ensure effective and desirable outcomes .
12. Are there any professional associations or unions that are necessary or suggested to be a member of this profession?
13. What are some related occupations?
Some related occupations include: agricultural and food scientists, civil engineers, architectural and engineering managers, environmental scientists, and hydrologists. While agricultural engineers focus on the productivity and aspects of agriculture specifically, agricultural and food scientists research things like food quality and soil productivity in a lab.
14. Are most of the workers in this field traditionally male or female? (Explain)
15. What do three people in the career say about their jobs? (You may research your answer to this question and/or briefly interview someone you know in this career. Remember, this should be written in quote form.)
Research Questions B: Choose one major employer in the three fields, state the name of the employer (these can be nationwide) and answer FIVE of the following questions. Along with these questions, construct FIVE of your own questions you would want to ask this potential employer during an interview (i.e. How flexible is the company? Is there the ability to work remotely?) These additional five questions do not need to be answered.
1. What is job title being advertised?
The job title being advertised is “Agricultural Software Engineer (100% WORK FROM HOME) from CyberCoders”
2. What is the company name?
The company name is CyberCoders
3. Where are they located?
The company is located in Caroll, IA 51401. The job position is located at home though.
4. What are their requirements for hiring?
Their requirements are: An MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, Preferred background or experience in agriculture, natural resources management, environmental/physical sciences, mathematics, or civil/environmental engineering (water resources related modeling), 3 + years of software development experience, including object-oriented design and implementation using Python, C/C++, and JavaScript, Proficiency with SQL queries and maintaining object-oriented and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Experience working in a public cloud environment is beneficial, but not required, Excellent written communication skills, Experience working in a distributed team setting in both leadership and supporting roles, Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions, Ability to adapt to changing priorities and challenges throughout a project, Self–starter with the ability to work independently, establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and monitor work plans and meet deadlines, Genuine commitment & excitement to company values including excellence, innovation, integrity, passion, perseverance, and transparency.
5. What education is needed and training?
6. How does one advance?
7. What are some of the benefits that are listed (sick days, vacation, family leave, maternity, sick and education policies?)
8. What is the starting salary?
The starting salary is dependent on the competition at the time. The range is from $55,000-$80,000.