Dreams of being on air or publishing articles for the world to read are common for students with a natural talent for communication. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) describes the work of reporters, pointing out that these positions can be in television, radio, online, and print media. Reporters must be effective at meeting deadlines, since there [...]
Entries from April 26th, 2012
Career Spotlight: Reporter
April 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Communications, Majors, Minors, Occupations
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Careers in Music
April 25th, 2012 · No Comments · Creativity, Minors, Occupations, Web Resources
Music can inspire emotions, dreams, and actions. Many students find so much meaning in music that they want involvement in music to be their life’s work. Classical musicians usually train from childhood, then go on to major in music at a university or study at a conservatory. What about the rest of the musicians and [...]
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How to Become a Librarian
April 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Graduate School, Occupations
Does this image look like your ideal work setting? When a student talks to me about an interest in being a librarian, it is usually due to their strong interest in books. Let’s dive deeper to learn more about the day-to-day work of a librarian, as well as the educational requirements. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) [...]
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Scribe: An Ancient Profession Adapted for Modern Medicine
April 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · Career Exploration, Healthcare
When I hear the word scribe, I picture someone in ancient times writing on parchment, with an inkwell by his side. Imagine my surprise when I was invited to a meeting this semester about scribe jobs for students! With the same intent, but a modern twist, scribes are changing the way emergency medicine is practiced [...]
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Career Spotlight: Registered Nurse
April 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Occupations, Plan B
An essential part of the healthcare team, registered nurses make up the largest healthcare occupation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for registered nurses is projected at a rate faster than average. It is actually the occupation expected to add the most jobs between 2010 and 2020. The list of [...]
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Career Spotlight: Sociologist
April 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Occupations
The Occupational Outlook Handbook states that, “Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, and social institutions people form. They also study the activities in which people participate, including activities conducted in social, religious, political, economic, and business organizations. They study the behavior of, and interaction among, groups, organizations, institutions, and [...]
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New Podcast: Medical Humanities
April 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Majors
Are you interested in a healthcare career? More specifically, do you want to view each patient as more than just a number or a body of cells? You might be interested in studying medical humanities. Click here to listen to the latest installment of the Meet the Majors Podcast Series. Our featured guest is Dr. Lauren [...]
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Pan Am?
April 11th, 2012 · No Comments · Occupations
Some of you may have caught a glimpse of this new show on ABC portraying flight attendants working for Pan American Airlines in the 1960′s. Word on the street is that the television network has pulled the plug on this drama, but watching just the pilot episode caused me to wonder what a current flight [...]
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Career Spotlight: Medical Illustrator
April 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Occupations, Plan B
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Medical and scientific illustrators combine drawing skills with knowledge of biology or other sciences. Medical illustrators work digitally or traditionally to create images of human anatomy and surgical procedures as well as three-dimensional models and animations. Scientific illustrators draw animal and plant life, atomic and molecular structures, and geologic [...]
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Purchasing Agent
April 4th, 2012 · No Comments · Occupations
Have you ever wondered how companies get all the things (supplies, raw materials, services, etc.) they need to function? Weusemath.com provides this great definition of what purchasing agents do: Purchasing agents are in charge of all buying for their company. They buy the raw materials, goods, and services their company needs to maintain operations. Purchasing [...]
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