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Entries from March 29th, 2012

Career Spotlight: Pharmacologist

March 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Exploration, Graduate School, Healthcare

A true scientist, the pharmacologist has a critical role to play in the field of medicine, as well as other health professions.  According to the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), “pharmacology is the science of drug action on biological systems.”  You might most commonly think of this in terms of the development of [...]

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Career Spotlight: Audiologist

March 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Occupations

Audiologists work with people who have hearing, balance and related ear problems.  They may work individually with a patient to develop a treatment program or they may collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and occupational therapists.  For those who want to help people of all ages, this is a rewarding career that allows you to diagnose, [...]

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Translators

March 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Occupations

Who are they? According to the Princeton Review website: “There are two main types of translators: textual translators, who work with written documents, and simultaneous translators, or interpreters, who listen and translate a voice as it is being spoken. The former may work on a variety of documents, including legal, business-related, journalistic, or “literary” texts, [...]

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Career Spotlight: Investment Manager

March 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Occupations, Web Resources

Investment managers are often referred to as portfolio managers. O*NET states that investment managers perform the following tasks: Manage investment funds to maximize return on client investments. Select specific investments or investment mixes for purchase by an investment fund. Analyze acquisitions to ensure conformance with strategic goals or regulatory requirements. Select or direct the execution [...]

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Career Spotlight: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

March 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Majors, Occupations

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist works as a healthcare detective, generating laboratory data to detect such illnesses as cancer, heart attacks, diabetes and bacterial or viral infections.  Although these scientists have limited direct patient contact, they are a vital member of the healthcare team that diagnoses and treats patients.  Career opportunities are numerous and can involve [...]

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Veterans of Baylor

March 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Student Organizations

This message is for a specific group of Baylor students:  veterans of the United States Armed Forces.  Student veterans now have an official way to connect with one another on campus and benefit from the wisdom of Baylor faculty and staff who are also veterans.  Veterans of Baylor will hold their next meeting on Monday, [...]

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Make a Difference Career Fair Tomorrow!

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Government, Internships

Calling all do-gooders!  Career Services will host the Make a Difference Career Fair tomorrow, March 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center.  Full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities will be presented by non-profit and public sector employers.  You can search the list of employers here.

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Dietitian

March 19th, 2012 · No Comments · Occupations

According to O*NET, dietitians “Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.” Baylor’s Nutrition Sciences major is accredited by the American Dietetic Association and will help prepare you [...]

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Leadership Development Opportunity

March 8th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements

Leadership and the ability to work effectively within a diverse group of people are two important qualities that employers look for in a prospective intern or employee, regardless of your major or career aspirations.  Lucky for you, Baylor’s Department of Multicultural Affairs is hosting a FREE event to equip you with these skills.  Click here to read [...]

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Summer School, Anyone?

March 7th, 2012 · No Comments · Web Resources

Summer school can be a great way to catch up or get ahead on your degree plan.  After considering the benefits, you might decide that this investment of time might just be worth it. Summer School at Baylor Baylor courses are offered in the minimester, first summer session, and second summer session.  Visit pages 31-32 in the [...]

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