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Volume 22 Number 95 November 2012
DOD Increases Hiring of People with Disabilities The Rewards of Working in a Healthcare Career Math at Work: Using Numbers on the Job Who’s Hiring Veterans?
Diversity in the Workplace: 5 Ways to Help Your Team Perform Better
eoejournal Editorial Comment
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t’s election year again. A time to remember that we are part of a process that requires us to use our free will and our decision-making capabilities, as well as exercise our right as Americans to vote for the candidate of our choosing.
Table of Contents Diversity in the Workplace: Helping Your Team Perform
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First Female Licensed Electrician in New York
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Job Seekers Dilemma: Is It Time to Change Careers?
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Bloggers and Webcomic Artists: Online Creativity
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The Heart Specialists: Cardiovascular Technicians
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Green Construction on The Rise
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A Career as A Health Educator
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Who’s Hiring Veterans?
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If the right to vote no longer existed, this country would no longer survive as a democratic nation. By not voting you give away your right to influence the government. More importantly, however, not voting takes away the “will of the majority that governs this country, replacing it with the will of the minority.” as Smithstein so eloquently put.
Rewards of Working in a Healthcare Career
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DOD Increases Hiring of People with Disabilities
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The Role of Process Servers
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Something to think about.
What Surgical Technologists Do
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Math at Work: Using Numbers on the Job
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Being a Medical Aesthetician
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Career Success Tip
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Do You Love Your Job?
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It is important that we educate ourselves on the issues facing our country, how we would like them to be handled, and learn which candidate most closely aligns with our belief systems. Think about how the actions of the next president will affect you and the people around you—where you live, where you work, your state, our country and even those in other parts of the world. It is important that each of us makes an informed decision and act upon that decision on Tuesday, November 6th. Unfortunately, not enough people make it to the polls, but we’re getting better. In 2008 only 61.6% of the nation’s eligible voters actually voted, more than any election since 1968 when Richard Nixon defeated Hubert Humphrey. Not bad, but I think we can do better.
Lisa Petty Editor Equal Opportunity Employment Journal
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4 Ways to Pursue Your Passion Page 49 7 Careers that Pay You to Give Advice
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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Your Intelligence Protecting America You are passionately patriotic and extraordinarily talented in your field, and you welcome great challenges because of the opportunities they present. You belong at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) – America’s premier military intelligence organization dedicated to protecting the country and deterring would-be aggressors. The Department of Defense and the entire Intelligence Community depend upon our people to be elite-in-class, whether they are traveling internationally to collect and analyze information or working in Washington, DC or one of our global locations, to provide scientific, technical, administrative and management support. DIA offers civilians and students the full range of career opportunities. Bring your intelligence to DIA. US citizenship is required. DIA is an equal opportunity employer. www.dia.mil
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DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE:
5 Ways to Help Your Team Perform Better W by Bruna Martinuzzi — This article originally appeared on American Express OPEN Forum. (http://www.openforum.com/articles/business-by-the-book-diversity-in-the-workplace). Used by permission.
hen we think of diversity, most of us first think of race, ethnicity, gender and age. We think of the legendary Louis Armstrong’s lyrics from his song, “What a Wonderful World,” that allude to the notion: “The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky, are also on the faces of people going by.” Yet, diversity in organizations is a much broader spectrum than that. It encompasses diversity in passions, talents, personality, motivations and experience, to name a few. But diversity is not about focusing on how we differ—as author Ola Joseph puts it, it is about “embracing one another’s uniqueness.” Leaders who recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of their people help their teams perform better. Harnessing the richness of diversity can lead to better problem-solving and decision-making and increased creativity and innovation. Here are some inspirations to help you raise your diversity awareness so that you can capitalize on its value.
Optimize the innovativeness of team members.
There is ample research to show that the most innovative teams are composed of varied individuals with different styles, approaches or skill sets. In The Ten Faces of Innovation, author Tom Kelley, who is also the general manager of the design company IDEO, describes the 10 personas that are crucial for establishing a culture of innovation. These include, for example, The CrossPollinator, who has the ability to draw associations and connections between seemingly unrelated concepts to break new ground, or The Hurdler, whose skills lie in being a tireless problem-solver who enjoys tackling something that’s never been done before. Here’s a brief introduction of the Ten Faces. If you want to fuel innovation, make sure that each of these 10 personas has a place on your team.
Passions are pursuits that fully engage our hearts and minds; they fuel us, and they are different for each person. If you need help assessing the various innovation approaches of your team members, consider introducing the Innovation Styles Assessment, which recognizes four unique innovation styles like, for example, visioning (envisioning the ideal future) and experimenting (combining and testing).
Be a talent hunter.
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Imagine having a reputation for being a talent hunter, for being known as the type of leader who walks into a room and looks for what’s right with people. Extensive research has proven that focusing on enhancing people’s talents rather than eliminating their weaknesses is the most direct route to individual and organizational improvements. A primer for this is Marcus Buckingham’s and Donald O. Clifton’s book, Now, Discover Your Strengths, which helps readers identify their talents and build on their strengths as a way to boost performance. Talents are defined as people’s naturally recurring patterns of thought, feeling or behavior that can be productively applied. The book also provides access to StrengthsFinder, a Web-based assessment that helps you identify the five most powerful signature themes, or talents, for you and your team. When we shackle people with labels of what they are not good at, we diminish their confidence in their ability to succeed. Resolve to view your people as a reservoir of talent rather than a problem to be fixed. As Peter F. Drucker once said: “Nobody ever commented, for example, that the great violinist Jascha Heifetz probably couldn’t play the trumpet very well.”
Help people live their passions.
Passions are pursuits that fully engage our hearts and minds; they fuel us, and they are different for
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each person. A company that understands the importance of supporting their employees’ individual passions is Amex Bank of Canada. As explained in the article, “Amex Ignites Employees Passions—for Living and for Work,” the company has instituted a program called “Realize the Potential,” which recognizes and supports the people who are taking the time to identify their passions and realize their potential—whether it is through charity work, taking a sabbatical for adventure travel or being mentored by the company’s top people. With this program, Amex is sending a message to their people that they want to know the whole person, so they encourage people to tell their managers about their passions—and to explore them while working within Amex. Accommodating employees’ passions is a smart thing to do. It engenders loyalty and the enthusiasm spills over into one’s work.
Educate the organization about “micro-inequities.”
This idea comes from Douglas R. Conant, retired president and CEO of the Campbell Soup Company. In a Harvard Business Review article, “How to Make Diversity and Inclusion Real,” Conant defines “micro-inequities” as the common behaviors that undermine a culture of inclusion. Conant set up courses to raise his managers’ awareness of these behaviors. An example of this is the language used. “Too many male managers,” says Conant, “may rely too heavily on sports analogies—a habit that might not be inclusive for women and nonathletes. We wanted to make sure that people learned to
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listen, speak and act more inclusively.”
Know what motivates people.
If you want to motivate people to give you the best that they have to offer, consider that not everyone is motivated by the same things. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel Pink shows that external rewards (what he calls the carrot-and-stick approach) incentivize performance when the work is simple and straightforward and involves only mechanical skills. But for nonroutine jobs, when the work entails even rudimentary cognitive skills, external rewards don’t work. Instead, there are three crucial factors that motivate people to perform better: Autonomy: People are motivated by a desire to be self-directed. Mastery: People have an innate desire to become better at what they do. Purpose: People want to have a sense of deeper purpose in their work. Consider these motivators and give people the flexibility to choose the way they want to complete their work; give them opportunities to master their craft, to develop and grow and, finally, inspire them with a deeper purpose, a higher ideal than simply making more money for the company. As Pink says, don’t unhinge profit from purpose. Guard against viewing people through a narrow lens and be wide open to the broad landscape of diversity. As Max de Pree, retired CEO of Herman Miller, said: “We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise
Accommodating employees’ passions is a smart thing to do. It engenders loyalty and the enthusiasm spills over into one’s work. diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing and inclusion.” What a wonderful world, indeed. Bruna Martinuzzi is a facilitator, author, speaker, and founder of Clarion Enterprises Ltd.(http://www.clarionenterprises.com) specializing in leadership, emotional intelligence and presentation skills training. Her latest book is Presenting with Credibility: Practical Tools and Techniques for Effective Presentations.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency & USSTRATCOM Center for Combating WMD
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DTRA is the U.S. Department of Defense’s official Combat Support Agency for countering weapons of mass destruction. We are the Subject Matter Experts on WMD, and we address the entire spectrum of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosive threats. DTRA’s programs include basic science research and development, operational support to U.S. warfighters on the front line, and an in-house WMD think tank that aims to anticipate and mitigate future threats long before they have a chance to harm the United States and our allies. SCC-WMD, the U.S. Strategic Command Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), synchronizes CWMD efforts across our military’s geographic commands and leverages the people, the programs, and the interagency relationships of DTRA at a strategic level. We work with the military services, other elements of the United States government, and countries across the planet on counterproliferation, nonproliferation and WMD reduction issues with one goal in mind: Making the World Safer.
DTRA-SCC/WMD is committed to hiring, developing and promoting candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability or national origin
At home and abroad, DTRA and SCC-WMD deliver mission success against a very real and emerging threat. Our workforce is dedicated, diverse, innovative, and is guided by our agency’s values – integrity, service, excellence, innovation and teamwork. If you are a high-performing professional and committed to making the world safer from weapons of mass destruction, and interested in career opportunities at DTRA-SCC/WMD, please visit us online at WWW.DTRA.MIL
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Family Ties: First Female Licensed Electrician in New York by Claire Swedberg
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hen Gina Addeo goes to work, she enters a man’s world. While more women are entering the electrical industry, few pioneers like Gina have blazed trails for them. For her, it is not a matter of breaking into a boys club—it is a family affair. After all, a good percentage of electrical contractors follow in their father’s footsteps. What makes the Addeo family unusual is that it is not just the boys doing the following or leading. For ADCO Electrical Corp. and GMA Electrical Corp., both in Staten Island, N.Y., electrical contracting is a family thing. Gender has nothing to do with it. Gina Michelle Addeo is the first female electrician licensed by New York City and is also founder and sole owner of GMA Electrical Corp. Today, with a medium-sized business, she garners respect from her colleagues in the industry, nearly all men. The New York business is 12 years old and a major player in New York’s electrical projects. There are significant advantages to being a minority or female in the industry. Gina has her company certified as a Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the city of New York, and the state of New York. That status has helped the company thrive. The Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises program was developed to ensure minority and women-owned firms have an equal opportunity to participate. It offers incentives to hiring a percentage of women- or minority-owned businesses during a construction project. Her interest in the business began decades ago when her electrician father, Richard Area Energy and Electric Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer
Our employees are the heart of our business, and the driving force behind our ever-growing range of electrical and mechanical construction and service applications. Their loyalty and dedication allow us to provide you with quality products and quality service; the kind of quality you’ve come to expect from Area Energy & Electric, Inc. since our beginning in 1983. Learn more about us at www.areaelectric.com and www.ohiovalleyintegration.com. Sidney Office 2001 Commerce Drive Sidney, OH 45365
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At Taft Electric Company, we work as a team! Taft Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer offering great benefits. For more information regarding the great opportunities here at Taft Electric Company, email your resume and contact information to opportunities@taftelectric.com or call (805) 642-0121.
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Addeo, opened his own small business, ADCO Electrical in Staten Island in the mid-1970s. It amounted to a few office staff and a handful of electricians; several employees were family members. Starting at age 15, Gina came into the business to answer phones, help around the office and learn how the business worked. “I was there every chance I could get,” she said. After school, weekends and summers, the teenager was learning the basics of electrical contracting and running a business. Not only did she learn some of the technical side of electrical contracting, she watched her father’s company grow. “I knew I wanted to do something in the electrical industry, and I found it interesting. I admired my dad, and I wanted to help him,” she said. ADCO was a family business. As the company grew, Richard Addeo’s father and father-in-law joined its ranks. When it came time for college, Gina said her mind had already been made for her. “I was good at math and science and was interested in electricity,” she said. That led her to Stevens Institute and electrical engineering. Addeo graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N.J., with a BSEE. Straight out of school, looking for work in Manhattan, she joined the former Rich Inc., where she spent two-and-a-half years working with customized computer systems. When business lagged for the company, she looked for a position at ADCO and found one in 1986. She also joined the IBEW Local Union 3. ADCO had been growing steadily as Gina worked on her education. By 1986, it had grown to be one of the largest electrical contractors in New York City with between 500 and 700 electricians and an office staff of about 70. Robert Harper, now senior vice president at ADCO, was project manager when Gina came on board, and she served as his assistant. “She took everything seriously,” Harper said. “Once she got to work she was great.” In 1992 she decided to take another step. “I don’t know who, how or what put the idea in my head,” she said, “but I decided to get my license.” She pointed out that most men, especially those whose father owned the business, would take that kind of step after several years on the job, and that was what she wanted to do. When she entered the classroom in New York City she discovered two things: there were no women in New York City with an electrical license and she knew more about the electrical business than she had realized. She was enrolled in the first class that included women—there were three of them—and was the first to get her license. Gina quickly came to the conclusion that she could open her own business. The IBEW Local 3 chapter had room for more electricians, so she rented out a storefront in Staten Island, named the company after the initials of her name, and got to work. The office consisted of several desks for the different functions of the business, although Gina said she sat at all of them. There were initially no office employees. Her first electrician and foreman was John Reilly who went on to become the company superintendent. “I was really fortunate because I had John,” she said. “He’s someone who thinks outside of the box. He doesn’t wait for me to tell him everything.”
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GMA’s first job was for the New York/New Jersey Port Authority at the World Trade Center. She secured the job, she said, because her company is a WBE. By 1998, she added a bookkeeper and a handful of electricians. Meanwhile, ADCO also continued to grow, becoming one of the largest contractors in New York City. In 2003, ADCO built a new 75,000-squarefoot building on Staten Island. GMA became ADCO’s first tenant and the two companies became neighbors. “We do similar types of work,” she said of GMA and ADCO, but she is keeping GMA purposefully small. Today, the company sales average $15 million annually with about 35 electricians and an office staff of four. “We try to keep [bids] at $1 million or below,” she said. “I find there’s a comfort level.” No matter where she is, Gina is likely to be in the minority among the men of the electrical industry. That didn’t bother her when she began the job as a teenager and it doesn’t bother her now. If anything, she finds there is a significant advantage to being in the minority. “I find I’m lucky to be here in a time when it’s unusual to be doing what I’m doing,” Addeo said. GMA’s designation as a WBE has brought her more work. And as far as other electricians and construction people go, even the “tough” ones, she said. “I found they treated me more as a niece or a sister or a cousin. Everyone I have dealt with has been encouraging. [Being female] has only been positive.” GMA wiring is installed in all five boroughs of New York. Some recent installations include a fire alarm upgrade at Verizon in the Bronx,
No matter where she is, Gina is likely to be in the minority among the men of the electrical industry . . . and it doesn’t bother her when ... a lighting and power job for Ernst & Young in Times Square, and many port authority jobs at the World Trade Center for fire alarm upgrades. GMA has also wired lighting, power, telecommunications and security for American Airlines at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports. In the past year, ADCO has had its hands in some of New York City’s larger projects, including Steiner Studios, Queens; the Brooklyn Navy Yard; the Associated Press on 33rd St. in Manhattan; Bank of America on Broadway; USTA, Flushing, Queens; Lehman Brothers, 6th Ave.; and Deutsche Bank, Park Ave. Despite her unique career path, she is still modest, according to those who work with her. Some, such as Mike Miglino, vice president at ADCO, recalled her since her youth, working with her father in the contracting business. Much of what she learned came from her early years at that company, everything from routing cable to working with union negotiations and accounts payable. Usually surrounded by her male counterparts, Addeo is comfortable in that setting. “She has their respect,” Miglino said, in large part because of her professionalism. “I think it would not take a long time in any conversation with her—especially in a technical conversation about a job or the global industry—to know she is a real professional.” Addeo said there never was a master plan for her life, and she still doesn’t have one. “It’s been one small goal to the next small goal,” she said. Throughout each goal, Gina’s father has “stood back and let me do it on my own.” He has allowed her to learn from experience. “Believe me, there’s no better experience than making mistakes,” she said. In 1998, Addeo earned the National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) leadership award that is given to women in the industry. She is now vice president of the New York City chapter of NECA. She is also a member of Professional Women in Construction, the Women Presidents’ Organization and serves on the New York City Department of Small Businesses advisory committee. One of the tasks she enjoys most is being entertainment chairperson for her local NECA chapter where she helps put on the chapter-wide annual dinner-dance. As for Richard Addeo, “He’s pretty proud,” she said “And I am even more proud of him.” EC Claire Swedberg is a freelance writer based in western Washington. Article first appeared in Electrical Contract Magazine. Reprinted with permission. For more informaion, visit www.ecmag.com
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The Job Seeker’s Dilemma: Is it time to change career direction?
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by Markell R. Steele
oday’s job market is tough. Millions of people are looking for jobs for the first time in years. They’re looking for jobs that don’t seem to exist. Recruiters don’t return phone calls. Job seekers are fed up and frustrated. They wonder if all the effort is ever going to pay off and if it’s time to change careers. You might be wondering the same thing. But, it seems so risky in this economy. If you are experiencing these feelings, it might be time for a career change: • You’ve always been interested in other career areas but went with the “safe” route and now you feel burned out • You don’t enjoy your work anymore and you wonder what other options are out there for you • You feel stuck and stagnant • You are finding fewer and fewer jobs available in your industry • You’re over-qualified for the jobs that are available in your industry • You feel the effort to get a new job in your industry is more than you want to undertake
change, though, there are several important steps to take which I also outline in my career guide and audio program, Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love.
Gaining Personal Insight
Before you change careers, you need to figure out what you want. By assessing your current situation you can determine what you need in your career to be satisfied. Analyze your values, skills, personality characteristics, interests, and lifestyle preferences. It’s also useful to take inventory of your financial situation, especially if the career you’re considering might require additional education and training or relocation.
Getting a Reality Check
A critical mistake in making a career change is making the leap without getting enough career information. By exploring career possibilities you’ll be able to identify options that are best suited to your personal attributes and preferences. There are online and print resources you can use to learn about job outlooks and industry trends. The How do you know if now people in your network can also be great is a good time to change sources for information about trends and career direction? opportunities in various career fields. In The reality is that job loss and job cre- addition, they can make introductions and ation are natural components of the world give you referrals. of work. It happens all the time to varying degrees. So there probably isn’t one perfect Charting Your Career Path After you’ve done some self-assessment time to change jobs or careers. The decision to learn what you want in a career and depends a lot on your personal situation. done career research to generate options, Before launching a job search or career We seek genuine individuals for our Loews hotel jobs who are able to engage and delight our guests by providing Four Diamond AND MORE service. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. We seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. Please view current openings at www.loewshotels.com.
you have to make a decision about next steps. Your transition and job search plans will guide you to successfully getting the job you want and expanding your professional network. You’ll also need to update your resume, cover letter, and other support materials and fine-tune your interviewing and networking skills. People change jobs or careers in search of greater satisfaction. By following the steps outlined above, you will increase your chances for finding a career that better suits your personal goals and uses your talents in meaningful ways. To learn more about the “Fast Track Your Career” Process, download the free audio program here: http:// tinyurl.com/lh7bps If you’re thinking about a career change, purchase the The Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love career guide and audio program today. You will go through a step-by-step exploration and planning process by completing several exercises, so you can get clear about your career direction. Special thanks to Andrea Delgado for contributing to this article. For more than 10 years, Andrea, was a program manager at an international development organization during which time she held multiple positions involving program and grant management and administrative support. Andrea has been networking to find employment opportunities and has considered a career change into the private sector. Her dream job would take her into the international financial arena analyzing economic policy and regulations. Andrea has her M.A. degree in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University; a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Politics & Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a B.A degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.” Markell R. Steele, Career Counselor and founder of Futures in Motion, Inc., is a national certified counselor, distance credentialed counselor, speaker, and author of Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love. “I help frustrated job seekers find career direction, so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.” Follow Markell on twitter to get daily job search and career transition tips-http://twitter.com/futuresinmotion Find more career and job search articles at http://www.futures-in-motion.com/article_archive.php. Contact Markell at http://www.futures-in-motion.com/contact_us.php.
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Delaware North Companies is a global leader in hospitality and food service that is grounded in a foundation of family ownership. For current employment opportunities and application procedures, please visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com OR www.delawarenorth.com Fax: 321-449-4284 EEO/AAP/M/F/D/V. Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment Screening Required.
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hether you’re interested in gaining valuable experience as an intern or a Corporate Management Trainee, beginning your career in an entry-level position, or challenging yourself as an accomplished professional, Hyatt offers exciting and rewarding career options in many different areas. There’s virtually no limit to where your ambition can take you in our world-class organization. To view and apply online for current open positions visit us at www.missionbay.hyatt.com.
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Bloggers and Webcomic Artists:
Careers in Online Creativity
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he expansion of the Internet has created many new opportunities for people to share their talents. Many people share just for fun—but some do it for fun and money. Online, these artists can reach a global audience. The rapid growth of online media excites many people working in the field. “There are a billion new opportunities that weren’t there 5 years ago,” says Greg Wyshynski, editor of hockey blog Puck Daddy. This article describes careers for digital media workers. The first section focuses on two online occupations: bloggers and webcomic artists. The second section discusses why bloggers and webcomic artists enjoy their work and some of the challenges that they face. A final section suggests sources for more information. And the box on page 20 provides tips for developing your own blog or webcomic.
Jobs in Digital Media
The growth of the Internet and the availability of simple Web publishing tools have made it easy to share content online. Many people create websites as a hobby or as a way to share news with family and friends. Artists—including photographers, writers, filmmakers, and musicians—put their work online in the hopes of attracting attention and building a following. These artists enjoy sharing their creations with people around the world. Some artists, however, are able to make a living creating content for their websites. Workers in the occupations covered in this article, bloggers and webcomic artists, produce online content as their primary source of revenue. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has no employment or wage data for bloggers or webcomic artists. Their wages vary significantly depending on their employer and the size of their audience.
Bloggers
Bloggers are writers who regularly post content on a Web log, or blog. These blog posts can be of any length and on any topic. Some bloggers post many times a day; others post less frequently. In their posts, bloggers occasionally use other media and content that aren’t possible in print. Cooking blogs might include instructional videos of cooking techniques, for example, or news blogs provide interactive maps. Bloggers can be self-employed, employed by print media or other companies, or work as contractors. Depending on their interests, selfemployed bloggers write on a number of
topics, such as offering financial advice or reviewing restaurants. They have complete creative control over their own content and set their own schedules. Most selfemployed bloggers make money through advertising on their websites. The amount of money they make from ads depends on the number of times people visit their website, called traffic. As traffic increases, advertisers pay bloggers more. Well-known bloggers may also make money through sponsorships, book or product sales, and speaking fees. When employed by traditional print media companies, such as newspapers and magazines, bloggers may write for both print and online editions. For example, Brier Dudley, technology blogger for The Seattle Times, writes a weekly column in addition to his regular blog entries. According to Dudley, the tone of his blog differs from that of his column. “Blog items tend to be more conversational and casual,” he says. Bloggers who work for newspapers or magazines are more like traditional journalists than are self-employed bloggers. News bloggers receive guidance from editors who review their posts. And like traditional journalists, news bloggers need to be ready to write whenever news occurs. Many readers turn to the Internet for breaking news, so bloggers often race to be the first to post news. “You’re like a doctor on call at all times,” says Wyshynski.“You have to be on the story first.” Some bloggers work on a contract basis, not as employees of news media companies. These contractors usually write for online news websites that publish posts from many bloggers. Like news bloggers, these contractors submit their posts to editors for review. They are usually paid per post, similar to freelance reporters. Many contract bloggers write for several different sites to increase their income. They may also earn bonuses for writing posts that attract particularly high traffic. Skills and training. As professional writers, bloggers must be excellent communicators and need to understand what content most appeals to their audiences. Bloggers also have to be disciplined to produce highquality research and writing, while trying to meet deadlines or to post breaking news. Bloggers employed by newspapers usually have a journalism degree or previous newspaper experience. Some contract bloggers have journalism degrees, but it is not a requirement. Like freelance journalists, contract blogger’s posts are judged on their own merit.
The Department of Human Resources is committed to supporting the mission and the goals of the College by providing services that will improve and enhance the quality of work and life for our employees and students. View the current list of faculty and staff position vacancies at www.pensacolastate.edu. Human Resources Office • 1000 College Boulevard • Pensacola, FL 32504 • (850) 484-1760 An Equal Access-Equal Opportunity Employer
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The knowledge of all for the care of one. Please explore our career opportunities at www.ohsujobs.com We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization.
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There are no formal education requirements for selfemployed bloggers. However, self-employed bloggers are usually experts in the field they blog about. They previously may have worked in a job related to their blog’s topic. For example, a professional blogger who runs a home decorating blog may have experience with many different decorating or remodeling techniques. Bloggers who are self-employed or who work with a small staff usually need experience with multimedia tools. Newspapers may have photographers and video editors on staff, but many bloggers lack these resources and produce the photos and videos themselves. “A lot of online media isn’t just about being talented as a writer or a journalist,” says Wyshynski. “You might have to shoot and edit your own video and audio.”
Webcomic artists
Although most comic artists work for newspaper syndicates or comic book companies, webcomic artists post their strips for readers online. Some webcomic artists post new strips daily; others post less frequently. Creating a widely read webcomic requires more than excellent artwork. Webcomic artists must also write scripts for their strips before they begin drawing. In some webcomics, called one-shots, each strip is a selfcontained story. Other webcomics are serials, which have long-running plots and regularly occurring characters. For webcomic artists, developing a good script can be a quick or lengthy process. Sometimes, inspiration strikes early in the creative process, and they get an idea for a script immediately. Other times, webcomic artists may spend hours—or more—struggling to craft a script that their audiences will enjoy. Webcomic artists may turn to outside influences for inspiration when they’re having difficulty writing a script. For example, Tim Buckley, artist of Ctrl + Alt + Del, frequently uses video game humor in his comic. To find ideas, Buckley researches what new games are scheduled to be released and what issues are of interest to the gaming community. He also draws inspiration from his personal life. “I’ve gotten many ideas from interactions with my friends and family,” he says. After they’ve written the script for a strip, webcomic artists begin drawing. All artists have their own style. Some draw highly detailed characters and landscapes; others use a minimalist style. Many webcomics are in full color, but some artists prefer to work in black and white. Depending on the complexity of the artwork, drawing a strip may take anywhere from a few minutes to many hours. Most webcomics are available online at no cost, so
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Tips for Developing Your Own Blog or Webcomic Creating a popular blog or webcomic takes both hard work and luck. Here are some tips to help you be successful.
Find your niche. There are already many blogs and webcomics online. To distinguish yours, develop your own style or become an expert in a specific subject matter. If your content is unique and entertaining, casual browsers are more likely to become regular readers. To cultivate a group of fans, it may be beneficial to limit your scope. For example, if you want to write a blog of restaurant reviews, you might focus on restaurants in your local area or on a specific type of cuisine.
Update regularly. The more frequently you add content, the more often regular readers will come back to your website. If you post several times a day, regular readers might check the site multiple times, increasing your web traffic. This doesn’t mean that you must update the website constantly. But if you have a published update schedule, such as one new comic strip a week, stick to it. If readers see that you’re not following your own schedule, they might stop visiting your site.
Engage your audience. Communicate with your readers through e-mail, message boards, or social media. If your audience feels personally invested in your blog or webcomic, they’re more likely to read it regularly and support you financially. And the more you understand your audience, the better you’ll be able to create content and products that appeal to them.
Search for revenue. Find creative ways to make money. If your blog or webcomic attracts a large audience, you can make money through advertising. However, even a smaller group of dedicated readers can be profitable. Dedicated readers are more likely to financially support your blog or webcomic, either through donations or product purchases.
comic artists have to find alternative sources of revenue. Like bloggers, many webcomics make money through advertisements. Webcomic artists also earn money from selling products, such as t-shirts and compilation books of their comics, to fans. When they’re not planning or drawing comic strips, webcomic artists are frequently creating new products to sell to fans. According to Jeph Jacques, artist of Questionable Content, coming up with good products can be a challenge. “Coming up with a t-shirt design is like making a comic,” he says. “It can be quick, but it usually takes a long time.” Webcomic artists are able to communicate directly with readers, which allows them to understand which products and scripts appeal most to their audience. Many webcomic artists spend part of their day replying to email from fans. Some webcomics also have message boards that allow artists to communicate with their fans. To share information with readers, webcomic artists sometimes write personal blogs on their websites. Many webcomic artists also connect with readers by meeting them at conventions. Artists may travel to conventions to speak on panels and interact with fans and peers. Many artists also bring their products to conventions, where they can sell their merchandise directly. Skills and training. Not all webcomic artists are formally trained. In fact, many are self-taught and have refined their artwork through years of practice. The artwork of different webcomics varies widely, and practice is essential for each artist to develop a unique style. Excellent artwork alone does not ensure success as a webcomic artist; artists also must write scripts that appeal to their audience. To improve their scripts, many artists
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practice writing dialogue and developing characters. Because each webcomic operates as his or her own small business, operating it successfully also requires skill in business and math. These skills help artists evaluate companies to find the right manufacturer for their products, to price merchandise, and to complete tax forms for their small businesses.
frequently remove advertisements from posts and don’t count towards a webpage’s traffic totals. This decreased traffic reduces the amount of money bloggers and webcomic artists make from advertisers. In response to the increasing use of RSS feeds, bloggers and webcomic artists are searching for new ways to make money while continuing to put their content online for free. Despite these challenges, many bloggers and webcomic artists are passionate about sharing their work directly with readers. “Even if I couldn’t make the living I do,” says Buckley, “I’d still want to do this because I enjoy it so much.”
Rewards and Challenges
Sharing content online is often rewarding. Bloggers and webcomic artists can gain a global audience for their work, and they frequently develop close relationships with their fans. Unlike traditional media, digital media workers who post online can communicate directly with readers from all over the world. “You can get feedback instantly,” says Dudley. “And you’re having a conversation with people everywhere.” Self-employed bloggers and webcomic artists enjoy having control over their work and making their own decisions. They set their own schedules and write or draw without supervision. “I have the freedom to work and to write stories and jokes that entertain me,” says Buckley. But establishing a popular blog or webcomic is difficult. New blogs and webcomics face competition from an immense crowd of previously existing sites. With so many competitors, new sites struggle to stand out. Even the best blog or webcomic may never be read by an audience large enough to make it profitable. Blogs and webcomics that are able to attract a following usually have to wait years before they’re financially stable. Bloggers and webcomic artists
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frequently develop and maintain their websites as side projects while working full time in another job. If the website becomes profitable, then it might turn into a full-time job. But building a large audience usually takes a while. “You have to be willing to be poor,” warns Jacques. “There aren’t any instant millions.” Bloggers and webcomic artists constantly search for ways to monetize the work they put online. Even online advertising, the most common way to make money, isn’t a guaranteed source of revenue anymore. To view blog and webcomics, many people now use Rich Site Summary (RSS) feeds to see updates from their favorite websites all in one place. RSS feeds
To learn more about writing and artistic occupations, as well as hundreds of others, check the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), online at www.bls.gov/ooh. The OOH does not have information specific to bloggers and webcomic artists, but it does include profiles of similar occupations, such as writers, journalists, and fine artists. In addition, an article about cartoonists appeared in the fall 2008 Occupational Outlook Quarterly. It is available online at www.bls.gov/ ooq/2008/fall/yawhat.htm. Because the occupations in this article are relatively new, there are no established associations for bloggers or webcomic artists. However, some professional bloggers and webcomic artists have posted advice for aspiring beginners. To find this information, search online for “how to become a blogger” or “how to become a webcomic artist.” Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Heart Specialists:
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
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Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians schedule appointments, review physicians’ interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients’ heart rates. They also operate and care for testing equipment, explain test procedures, and compare findings to a standard to identify problems. Other day-to-day activities vary significantly between specialties. Technologists may specialize in different areas of practice: invasive cardiology, noninvasive—which includes echocardiography—or vascular technology. Technicians specialize in electrocardiograms and stress testing. Invasive cardiology. Cardiovascular technologists specializing in invasive procedures are called cardiology technologists. They assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures in which a small tube, or catheter, is threaded through a patient’s artery from a spot on the patient’s groin to the heart. The procedure can determine whether a blockage exists in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle or help to diagnose other problems. Some of these procedures may involve balloon angioplasty, which can be used to treat blockages of blood vessels or heart valves without the need for heart surgery. Cardiology technologists assist physicians as they insert a catheter with a balloon on the end to the point of the obstruction. Catheters are also used in electrophysiology tests, which help locate the specific areas of heart tissue that give rise to the abnormal electrical impulses that cause arrhythmias. Technologists prepare patients for cardiac catheterization by first positioning them on an examining table and then shaving, cleaning, and administering anesthesia to the top of their leg near the groin. During the procedures, they monitor patients’ blood pressure and heart rate with EKG equipment and notify the physician if something appears to be wrong. Some cardiology technologists also prepare and monitor patients during open-heart surgery and during the insertion of pacemakers and stents that open up blockages in arteries to the heart and major blood vessels. Noninvasive technology. Technologists who specialize in echocardiography or
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vascular technology perform noninvasive tests. Tests are called “noninvasive” if they do not require the insertion of probes or other instruments into the patient’s body. For example, procedures such as Doppler ultrasound transmit high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body and then processes reflected echoes of the sound waves to form an image. Technologists view the ultrasound image on a screen and may record the image on videotape or photograph it for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Echocardiographers. Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers. They use ultrasound instrumentation to create images called echocardiograms. An echocardiogram may be performed while the patient is either resting or physically active. Technologists may administer medication to physically active patients to assess their heart function. Cardiac sonographers also may assist physicians who perform other procedures. Vascular technologists. Technologists who assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting the circulation are known as vascular technologists or vascular sonographers. Vascular technologists complete patients’ medical history, evaluate pulses and assess blood flow in arteries and veins by listening to the vascular flow sounds for abnormalities, and assure the appropriate vascular test has been ordered. Then they perform a noninvasive procedure using ultrasound instruments to record vascular information such as vascular blood flow, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, cerebral circulation, peripheral circulation, and abdominal circulation. Many of these tests are performed during or immediately after surgery. Vascular technologists then provide a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management. Cardiographic technicians. Technicians who specialize in electrocardiography, or EKG, stress testing, and perform Holter monitor procedures are known as cardiographic or electrocardiograph (or EKG) technicians. Technicians take EKGs, which trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, attach electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs, and then manipulate switches on an EKG machine to obtain a reading. An EKG is printed out for interpretation by the physician. This test is done before most kinds of surgery or as part of a routine physical examination. EKG technicians with advanced training perform Holter monitor and stress testing. For Holter monitoring, technicians place electrodes on the patient’s chest and attach a portable EKG monitor to the patient’s belt. Following 24 or more hours of normal activity by the patient, the technician removes a tape from the monitor and places it in a scanner. After checking the quality of the recorded impulses on an electronic screen, the technician usually prints the information from the tape for analysis by a physician. Physicians use the output from the scanner to diagnose heart ailments, such as heart rhythm abnormalities or problems with pacemakers. For a treadmill stress test, EKG technicians document the patient’s medical history, explain the procedure, connect the patient to an EKG monitor, and obtain a baseline reading and resting blood pressure. Next, they monitor the heart’s performance while the patient is walking on a treadmill, gradually increasing the treadmill’s speed to observe the effect of increased exertion. Like vascular technologists and cardiac sonographers, cardiographic technicians who perform EKGs, Holter monitoring, and stress tests are known as “noninvasive” technicians.
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Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers. Work environment. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians spend a lot of time walking and standing. Heavy lifting may be involved to move equipment or transfer patients. Those who work in catheterization laboratories may face stressful working conditions because they are in close contact with patients with serious heart ailments. For example, some patients may encounter complications that have life-or-death implications. Some cardiovascular technologists and technicians may have the potential for radiation exposure. However, exposure is kept to a minimum by strict adherence to radiation safety guidelines, such as wearing heavy protective aprons while conducting certain procedures. In addition, those who use sonography can be at an increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpel tunnel syndrome, neck and back strain, and eye strain. However, greater use of ergonomic equipment and an increasing awareness will continue to minimize such risks.
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Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average; technologists and technicians with multiple professional credentials, trained to perform a wide range of procedures, will have the best prospects. Technologists and technicians generally work a 5-day, 40-hour week that may include weekends. Those in catheterization laboratories tend to work longer hours and may work evenings. They also may be on call during the night and on weekends.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Cardiovascular technologists typically need an associate degree for entry-level employment. Most employers also require a professional credential. Technicians also receive on-the-job training. Education and training. The majority of cardiovascular technologists, vascular technologists, and cardiac sonographers complete a 2-year junior or community college program resulting in an associate degree. However, 4-year programs are increasingly available. The first year is dedicated to core courses and is followed by a year of specialized instruction in either invasive cardiovascular, noninvasive cardiovascular, or noninvasive vascular technology. Those who are qualified in an allied health profession need to complete only the year of specialized instruction. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP) accredits cardiovascular technology education programs. In January 2009, there were 34 accredited programs. Similarly, those who want to study echocardiography or vascular sonography may also attend CAAHEP-accredited programs in diagnostic medical sonography. In 2009, there were 168 such accredited programs. Those who attend these accredited programs are eligible to obtain professional certification. Unlike most other cardiovascular technologists and technicians, most EKG technicians are trained on the job by an EKG supervisor or a cardiologist. On-the-job training for EKG technicians usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Most employers prefer to train people already in the healthcare field—nursing aides, for example. Some EKG technicians are Aqua America, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest U.S.-based, publicly-traded water utilities. For more information visit our website at www.aquaamerica.com.
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students enrolled in 2-year programs to become technologists, working part time to gain experience and make contact with employers. For technicians who perform Holter monitoring on-the-job training may last around 18 to 24 months. One-year certification programs also exist for basic EKGs, Holter monitoring, and stress testing and can be an alternative to on-the-job training. Licensure and certification. Credentialing is voluntary. However, it is the professional standard and most employers require credentialing. Credentialing for cardiovascular technologists is available from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Most credentials require that technologists complete an accredited education program to qualify to sit for credentialing examination. Continuing education is required in most cases to maintain certification. For specific requirements, contact the credentialing body. Other qualifications. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians must be reliable, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to follow detailed instructions. A pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients at ease is an asset. They must be articulate as they must communicate technically with physicians and also explain procedures simply to patients. Advancement. Technicians may advance to the technologist level of practice with supplemental formal education and credentialing. Technologists can advance to higher levels of the profession as many institutions structure the occupation with multiple levels, each having an increasing amount of responsibility. Advancement may occur through multiple credentialing in more than one cardiovascular specialty or through work experience. Technologists may also advance into supervisory or management positions. Other possibilities include working in an educational setting or conducting laboratory work.
Employment
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians held about 49,500 jobs in 2008. About 77 percent of jobs were in hospitals (public and private), primarily in cardiology departments. The remaining jobs were mostly in offices of physicians, including cardiologists, or in medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers.
Job Outlook
Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average; technologists and technicians with multiple professional credentials, trained to perform a wide range of procedures, will have the best prospects.
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Employment change. Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase 24 percent through the year 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will stem from the prevalence of heart disease and the aging population, because older people have a higher incidence of heart disease and other complications of the heart and vascular system. Procedures such as ultrasound imaging and radiology are being performed more often as a replacement for more expensive and more invasive procedures. Due to advances in medicine and greater public awareness, signs of vascular disease can be detected earlier, creating demand for cardiovascular technologists and technicians to perform various procedures. Employment of vascular technologists and echocardiographers will grow as advances in vascular technology and sonography reduce the need for more costly and invasive procedures. However, fewer EKG technicians will be needed, as hospitals train nursing aides and others to perform basic EKG procedures. Individuals trained in Holter monitoring and stress testing are expected to have more favorable job prospects than those who can perform only a basic EKG. The rules governing reimbursement by Medicare and Medicaid for medical procedures will affect the frequency of their use and demand for imaging technologists. Job prospects. In addition to job growth, job openings for cardiovascular technologists and technicians will arise from replacement needs as individuals transfer to other jobs or leave the labor force. Job prospects will be best for those with multiple professional credentials, trained to perform a wide range of procedures. Those willing to relocate or work irregular hours also will have better job opportunities. It is not uncommon for cardiovascular technologists and technicians to move between the specialties within the occupation by obtaining certification in more than one specialty. Technologists with multiple credentials will be the most marketable to employers.
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Earnings Median annual wages of cardiovascular technologists and technicians were $47,010 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,800 and $61,580. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,510, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,760. Median annual wages of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in 2008 were $48,590 in offices of physicians and $46,670 in general medical and surgical hospitals.
Related Occupations Cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate sophisticated equipment that helps physicians and other health practitioners to diagnose and treat patients. Similar occupations include: Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nuclear medicine technologists, Radiation therapists, Radiologic technologists and technicians, Respiratory therapy technicians.
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November 2012 Green construction has grown dramatically over the past few years. McGraw-Hill Construction estimated the value of green nonresidential building construction in the United States to be $3 billion in 2005.1 In 2010, McGraw-Hill placed the value between $43 billion and $54 billion, more than 14 times the value just 5 years earlier. The value grew despite a slump—the recession of 2007–09—in the overall construction market. McGraw-Hill estimates that by 2015 the green nonresidential building market will be worth between $120 billion and $145 billion. The construction of new, large projects, such as hospitals, office complexes, and federal buildings—increasingly built to green standards—will continue the growth of green construction. As the size of the industry grows, so will its workforce. According to a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Booz Allen Hamilton study, green construction supported more than 1 million workers in the green construction industry between 2000 and 2008. USGBC projects this figure to rise to 3.3 million between 2009 and 20134—and these estimates of the green construction workforce do not include employment for suppliers of green building materials and products, an industry that should also experience increased growth as demand for their goods rises. Although, in the United States, the green construction workforce is still much smaller than the general construction workforce—estimated at 7.2 million workers in 2008—its growth has been considerable. Although green building techniques are used in both residential and industrial construction, commercial construction is the largest player in the industry’s growth. Accordingly, this report focuses on the construction of green commercial and office buildings. The report provides information on various career opportunities in green construction. The first section provides an overview of the green construction industry and common issues that designers and construction managers of green buildings must consider. The remainder of the report details occupations involved in the construction of green commercial and office buildings. The occupational information includes a description of job duties; the credentials needed to work in the occupation, such as education, training, certification, or licensure; and wages.
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Green construction has grown more commonplace because it is more than just an environmental movement: many companies prefer green buildings for financial reasons. According to a 2009 McGraw-Hill Construction survey of high-level executives in firms that own green buildings, 72 percent say that their firm participates in sustainability efforts to lower operating costs. In the same survey, the executives named lowered costs and energy savings as the primary drivers of sustainability. These financial benefits provide incentives to keep constructing green buildings. Constructing a green building is not an easy process: there is no one way to accomplish this goal. Because of the diverse nature of green construction, designers and builders must have a comprehensive view of how the different parts of a building work together. Green build-
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ing techniques can be grouped into five major categories, including the structure’s location, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and onsite construction practices.
Location
A building’s location—or, more specifically, where it is in relation to where people who come to the location live—goes a long way toward determining how green the building is. Car emissions from people traveling to and from a building impose a significant environmental cost, and choosing an effective location can reduce this impact. For example, constructing an office in a suburban location may require employees to drive to work. If the office were built in an urban area instead, many employees could have a shorter commute or more options to use mass transit. This calculation is true for other types of buildings, too. For example, locating a grocery store within walking distance of its targeted customers would cut down on the environmental impact of their travel. Urban planners with an awareness of green issues must decide the most environmentally efficient sites for new buildings. Locating construction near existing infrastructure reduces the need to build new roads. The location of a new building can matter in other ways, too. The greenest construction sites make use of preexisting structures and onsite materials. Instead of tearing down a previously vacant building and erecting a new one, the original might be efficiently renovated to serve a fresh purpose. The reuse of some sites, called brownfields, might be especially good for the environment. Brownfields are abandoned facilities that can be difficult to redevelop because of environmental complications. An example of a brownfield site would be an old industrial plant that still contains harmful chemicals. The site’s developers could have the chemicals safely disposed of and the property redeveloped into an apartment complex, thereby removing a threat to the environment. Redevelopers of brownfield sites need not act solely for altruistic reasons. They might see a financial boon in locating a building at the brownfield’s location or be encouraged by tax credits offered in some local communities for the redevelopment of brownfield sites.
Energy Efficiency
A building’s level of energy consumption is frequently a good indicator of how green the building is. Buildings use vast amounts of energy, for everything from keeping the lights on during late work hours to keeping the heat on during cold winter months. The U.S. Department of Energy reported that in 2006 commercial buildings were responsible for about 18 percent of all energy consumed in the United States. Because buildings consume so much energy, it is important for them to be energy efficient. Architects and engineers who design green buildings use different techniques to maximize energy efficiency. One popular practice is daylighting, which is the use of natural light to illuminate a building. Sunlight is readily available during daytime hours, when many buildings
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establishes standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy. Electric Boat is a major recruiter of college graduates. Electric Boat is looking for bright, energetic and innovative individuals who can develop and apply advanced technology for the design and construction of one of the most complex machines made by man – the nuclear submarine. New college graduates are assigned to positions consistent with their academic background and career interests. Promotion from within is our policy at Electric Boat. We take care to provide a career path that offers the greatest opportunities for growth and personal reward.
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Herr Foods Inc. Herr Foods, Inc. is a leader in the snack food industry. Our goal is to provide an environment where employees will want to spend a lifetime working. Herr Foods Inc. could be a place of opportunity for you! Visit www.herrs.com to find out how to join our Herr’s family.
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HERR FOODS INC. PO Box 300 Nottingham, PA 19362 It is the policy of Herr Foods Inc. to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. It is also our policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified persons with a disability and covered veterans. “Equal Opportunity Employer — Minorities, Females and Veterans are encouraged to apply”
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Encouraging achievement by individuals and teams is at the heart of GKN’s global drive for excellence. Every day our people strive to improve our business through our technology, our processes, our products and our internal and external relationships. GKN Driveline is the largest business within the global engineering group, GKN plc. Globally we employ 21,000 people at 49 locations in 31 different countries. We design, build and supply the most extensive and widely used range of driveline components in the automotive industry. If you’re excited by the quest for excellence, want a competitive compensation and benefits package along with development opportunities, we would like to hear from you. View and apply for current openings with GKN Driveline through our recruiting website: https://www.jobs.gkn.com An Equal Opportunity Employer
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are at their highest occupancy. Architects can U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the energy from renewable sources. Utility-scale use their knowledge of structural design and the Department of Energy. Procurement and facility solar energy and wind energy are becoming building’s orientation to maximize the amount managers use the ENERGY STAR qualification more commonplace and more cost competitive of natural light within the building. During to help decide which appliances to purchase and with traditional power options, such as coal and natural gas. Depending on where the building is times with sufficient daylight, traditional indoor install in green buildings. Some green buildings not only conserve enerlocated and the energy portfolio of its local utillighting can be reduced to conserve energy. gy, but also produce it. By installing alterna- ity company, facilities managers may have the Placing windows in areas that receive suntive energy infrastructure onsite, some property option to obtain some of their building’s power light and using low-reflective glass are key owners can take their commitment to energy from renewable sources. components of daylighting. Windows are also useful tools for insulating a buildWater Conservation ing, because some types of glass Although water covers more than offer better insulation than others. 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, only a small percentage of it is Double-glazed windows, which usable by humans; the rest is salthave two separate panes of glass water or frozen in polar ice caps. separated by millimeters, are best Given how critical water is to for preventing heat loss. human survival, it is an important Designers of green buildings resource to conserve. Green buildalso can use the sun as a source ings contribute to conservation of heat. Depending on the buildefforts by finding additional sourcing’s orientation, the sun can be es of water and by being designed an effective supplement to interto lessen water usage both indoors nal heating systems. In warmer and outdoors. climates or seasons, however, the To be truly energy efficient, green buildings Not all types of water are equalgoal may be to lower the building’s ly valuable. Potable, or drinkable, temperature. In these cases, planneed to be equipped with green appliances. water is of relatively high quality, ners use shade, from either trees or surrounding buildings, to keep the building efficiency a step further. For example, a green and nonpotable water, of lesser quality, can be cool. building might have photovoltaic solar panels used where drinking water is not required, such To be truly energy efficient, green buildings installed on its roof. Another could have a small as in toilets. Using common types of nonpotable need to be equipped with green appliances. wind turbine located on its property. These water for purposes other than drinking helps Some models of every type of appliance—from local power sources can also be combined to conserve drinking water. Greywater is water from showers, bathroom clothes washers to water heaters—are more help make a building self-sustaining or a net sinks, washing machines, and drinking founenergy efficient than others. Appliances that producer of energy. have earned the ENERGY STAR qualification Even if they do not produce their own energy tains. Although not safe for human drinking, meet energy-efficiency standards set by the onsite, many green buildings can get their greywater contains few contaminants and can
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be used to water landscapes or flush toilets. site designers could apply a technique known green buildings are both well insulated and Rainwater, also unsafe to drink, because of pol- as xeriscaping—using local plants that thrive filled with synthetic products, which can emit lutants in the atmosphere, can be collected in in the region for landscaping. Instead of plant- harmful chemicals. Long-term exposure to these basins or runoff channels. In green buildings ing deciduous trees, which require significant chemicals may cause occupants to suffer from using nonpotable water, plumbers are required amounts of water to survive in a dry climate, sick building syndrome, symptoms of which to install separate pipes and storage tanks to these landscape architects would use rock gar- include headaches and excessive fatigue. When constructing green buildings, planners must separate the nonpotable from the potable water. dens and desert plants. Xeriscapng also includes practices for sprin- be aware of the potential harmful effects of To lessen water consumption, green buildings are often filled with water-efficient appliances. kler systems in an effort to make landscapes as the products used. Many building materials, Low-flow aerators limit the amount including paint and insulation, can of water coming out of a faucet by pose hazards to a building’s occublocking parts of the mouth of the pants. Many paints are defined as faucet. The water that flows out volatile organic compounds. A of the faucet is separated into sevcause of sick building syndrome, eral different streams instead of a these compounds also are found single solid one. Some models add in many disinfectants, air freshenhighly pressurized air to the stream ers, and other products. To lessen of water, allowing the faucet to emit building occupants’ exposure to even less water while keeping the such compounds, facility managwater pressure high. ers use paints and finishes with Water also is conserved in newer no volatile organic compounds or toilet models. These new dual-flush low levels of these compounds. toilets have two different flush setA building’s insulation may tings: one for solid waste, the other Using nonpotable water for purposes other have detrimental effects on its for liquid. Older toilets use about 5 gallons of water for each flush, but than drinking helps conserve drinking water. occupants. In some older buildings, asbestos was used as an insunew ones may use only 1.6 gallons per flush for solid waste and less than 1 gallon water efficient as possible. Green developers lator. Fiberglass, mineral wool, and cellulose are for liquid waste. Waterless urinals, which use a map each sprinkler head’s area of coverage in now frequently used as alternatives. The health order to limit overlap. Automatic sprinklers hazards of asbestos are well documented, but cartridge system, also lower water usage. When constructing green buildings, planners are preset to discharge water in the evenings to even fiberglass might carry some risks. Small amounts of fiberglass that have entered the airalso have to consider how water will be used reduce the loss of water to evaporation. stream can be a respiratory irritant. Other types outside of the building. Maintaining a land- Indoor Air Quality scape can be extremely water intensive. At an Green buildings must benefit both the envi- of insulation also have drawbacks, so facility office complex in Arizona, for example, the ronment and the buildings’ occupants. Most managers must use their knowledge to decide w w w. r i t z c a r l t o n . c o m / c a r e e r s
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“Whether recycled or renewable, the most environmentally efficient supplies are those obtained from local sources.” HOUSE PARENT COUPLES Boys Ranch (near Amarillo, TX) has openings for dedicated, energetic, married couples for our childcare teams! We are a non-profit, Christ-centered organization providing home-like residential settings for at-risk youth. House Parent couples serve as role models and have all of the responsibilities of a parent in helping to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the youth in their care. ·Legally married two years or more. ·May have two school age dependent children. ·High School diploma/GED required. Starting salary of $58,422 per couple. Work 6 days, off 3 days! Private apartment within our attractive residential homes located in rural West Texas settings, utilities paid, extensive training and outstanding support. Great medical insurance, 401(k) w/company match, and many other benefits!
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which type is most suitable for a building’s occupants. Good heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are important contributors to improving indoor air quality. HVAC units can be used to filter harmful particles, such as fungal spores and pollen, from a building’s air supply. Ensuring that HVAC units are properly installed and regularly maintained is very important because broken or leaking HVAC units can themselves become sources of mold. A truly green building is a building made with green materials. Although it is an open question whether natural or synthetic materials are better for the environment, materials used in green construction frequently are purchased from companies that have environmentally friendly practices. For example, wood used in a green building’s floors might be from a company that values the biodiversity and future health of forests. Green building certification programs
C a re f o r y o u r l i f e t i m e . Oswego Health offers the team-oriented, state-of-the-art environment you want and the flexible work schedules you need. We greatly value those who make our success happen regardless of color, age, religion, national origin or disability. Make Oswego Health your equal opportunity employer of choice! Visit our website for current job openings: www.oswegohealth.org under Employment.
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Oswego Health Occupations, Inc., Family Empowerment Council and New Dynamics Corporation serve over 14,000 individuals & families with special challenges each year, and the caring people we employ are dedicated to improving lives. Together, these community-based not-for profit organizations, are one of the Hudson Valley’s largest providers of human services. Our organizations encourage veterans to apply for employment and value its employees as a tremendous asset, and our compensation package is generous. EOE/AAE, M.F.D.V. FAX RESUME TO: (845) 692-2889 OR MAIL TO: Human Resources • Occupations, Inc. • 15 Fortune Road West • Middletown, NY 10941 www.occupations.org/www.familyempowerment.org/www.newdynamics.net
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In many green buildings, recycled and renewable resources are commonly used. usually award points for such purchases. In many green buildings, recycled and renewable resources are commonly used. For example, both medium-density fiberboard and bamboo are green alternatives to traditional wood. Medium-density fiberboard is frequently considered a recycled product; many kinds are composed of recycled industrial wood trimmings. Bamboo, by contrast, is considered
equal opportunity employment journal a rapidly renewable resource because of its quick growth. Whether recycled or renewable products, the most environmentally efficient supplies are those obtained from local sources. The environmental costs of transporting building materials can be substantial. Heavy trucks burning fossil fuels and emitting carbon can make the transportation of even the greenest materials harmful to the environment. Construction firms may undertake onsite practices to minimize a building project’s environmental impact. Construction firms dedicated to green practices implement strict recycling plans, in which materials that would normally be disposed of are identified and reused for new purposes. Many jurisdictions require construction companies to conduct waste stream audits to reduce wasted materials. Green construction firms routinely make use of preconsumer recycled content, which comes from the materials left over at the end of a construction job. Many common construction materials can be reused in other projects. Recycled concrete, for example, is frequently used as gravel or the base layer for new roads.
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Many organizations, both national and local, offer training for green construction trades. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a not-for-profit foundation created to develop standardized construction training programs, has developed a
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number of green training modules recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Institute. The Laborers’ International Union of North America and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) also have been heavily involved in developing training programs. Workers already proficient in their trade but looking to add green skills should check with a local NCCER sponsor or local employment, trade, or union centers for training opportunities. Training in green practices is more important for some occupations than for others. For example, although the work of construction laborers might be different on a green construction site, these workers usually do not require much specialized training. Specialty trade workers—who need to be proficient in installing energy- and water-efficient appliances and who might use new techniques—usually require more. The design occupations, such as architects and engineers, require a considerable amount of education and training specific to green construction. For each occupation discussed, job duties are listed, along with the necessary credentials, including education, training, certification, or licensure. Certification demonstrates competency in a skill or set of skills and is typically earned by passing an examination, gaining work experience, receiving training, or some combination of the three. Licensing is done by states and typically requires passing an examination and complying with eligibility requirements, such as a minimum level of education, work experience, or training, or completing an
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Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. Red Dog Operations is an open-pit truck-and-loader operation, using conventional drill and blast mining methods. Our mineral processing facilities use conventional grinding and sulfide flotation methods to produce zinc and lead concentrates. Learn more about us and our current employment opportunities at www.reddogalaska.com or www.teckalaska.com. Teck Alaska Incorporated Red Dog Operations 3105 Lakeshore Drive Building A, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska 99517
The Coleman Company, Inc. (Coleman) is a worldwide leader in the outdoor recreation industry, providing products for a wide array of markets, including family and extreme camping, backyard recreation, hiking and tailgating. Coleman is a company big enough to give employees room to grow and the resources they need, but small enough that it values employee enterprise and entreprenuership. Coleman offers opportunities in product development, marketing, sales, supply chain, sourcing, finance and retail environments. View and apply online for current open positions. The Coleman Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and is dedicated to maintaining a drug free workplace.
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equal opportunity employment journal internship, residency, or apprenticeship. No states mandate or license workers to work on green buildings specifically. Finally, wage data are presented. Although lacking wage data specifically for occupations in the green construction industry, BLS is currently in the process of collecting data to measure green jobs. These data are expected to be available in 2012. The wages presented for each occupation are from the nonresidential building construction industry group.
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Some planners might help make decisions about protecting ecologically sensitive regions. They are involved in environmental issues, including pollution control, wetland preservation, forest conservation, and the location of new landfills.
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Green buildings make use of new ideas and technologies, so the workers who design them are required always to be open to innovation. Designers of green buildings work together to make their projects as environmentally friendly as possible. These workers are required to evaluate both standard construction issues, such as the number of load-bearing columns required in a structure, and new ones, such as a building’s orientation to the sun. To make buildings that appeal to the masses, designers have to strike the correct balance between being attractive and being environmentally friendly.
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Architects design buildings and other structures. They are responsible for the overall look of buildings, but an architect’s work goes far beyond appearance: Buildings also must be functional, safe, and economical, and must suit the needs of the people
November 2012 who use them. Architects use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and building information modeling technologies to design and manage projects. They often work closely with engineers, urban planners, interior designers, landscape architects, and other professionals. Architects spend a great deal of their time coordinating information from, and the work of, others engaged in the same project. The work of architects is critical to determining how green a building is. For example, architects designing a green building might devise ways to maximize the building’s energy efficiency. To accomplish this, they might apply daylighting principles and design a building with large banks of windows that face the sun. Or because buildings consume significantly more energy as they grow in size, the architects might design a building with little extra space. Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems. Their work requires them to consider many factors, from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project to government regulations and environmental hazards. The major specialties of civil engineering are structural, water resources, construction, transportation, and geotechnical engineering. The knowledge civil engineers possess allows them to be involved in just about
At Spectrum Brands, promoting diversity and inclusion is not a “program,” but a philosophy. Treating others with respect and dignity and unwelcoming individual differences is not only encouraged but expected. This philosophy enhances our competitive edge an ensures our future success in the continually evolving global marketplace. We ask and expect each employee to embrace this philosophy and truly support the development of a diverse culture, throughout the Company, that benefits www.spectrumbrands.com from the perspectives of each individual.
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The Agricultural Division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. is located in Des Moines, Iowa, stands on almost 120 acres and has 1500 employees. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and many development opportunities for our teammates, including an on-site college program, leadership training and technical training.
Gates is powering opportunities for highly motivated individuals looking for a challenging and rewarding career. We are a global, diversified, industrial company that provides precision products, services, and systems for power transmission and fluid transfer applications that power progress and foster long-term customer and employee relationships. Everyday, we meet internal and external customer needs by hiring leaders who continue to push the boundaries and strive for continuous improvement.
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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. - Agricultural Division 4600 N.W. 2nd Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50313 Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer.
As a global manufacturing services provider, QCC, LLC relies on the expertise, innovation and commitment to excellence of its people to satisfy and exceed our valued customers expectations. Explore this site and learn more about our broad product line offerings and the current openings. We have positions for plant and office personnel where one can be challenged and enjoy the fulfillment of growing with a growth-oriented Company. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment and have the skills and qualifications needed, we invite you to apply for one of the positions listed on our website at www.qccllc.com. Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V 7315 West Wilson Avenue • Harwood Heights, IL 60706
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every part of green building design. They might work on issues as diverse as erosion control and traffic flow patterns. By adopting green practices in every piece of a building, civil engineers can ensure that the final product is environmentally friendly. Electrical engineers develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. They focus on the generation and supply of power and specialize in areas such as power systems engineering or electrical equipment manufacturing. Electrical engineers frequently design the lighting systems of buildings. The importance of energy efficiency in green buildings places a premium on well-trained electrical engineers. For example, electrical engineers might work closely with architects to plan areas of a building where daylighting is the primary source of light. They may use sensors that automatically trigger traditional lighting only when the daylight is insufficient, thereby helping to reduce energy usage. Landscape architects plan the location of roads and walkways and the arrangement of flowers, shrubs, and trees. They analyze the natural elements of a site, such as the climate, soil, drainage, vegetation, and slope of the land. Landscape architects also assess existing buildings, roads, walkways, and utilities to determine what
The knowledge civil engineers possess allows them to be involved in just about every part of green building design. improvements are necessary. At all stages, they evaluate the project’s impact on the local ecosystem. Landscape architects who work on green building sites apply their expertise to plan attractive scenery while also conserving water. To do this, they practice xeriscaping, or using local plants that require less water. Landscape architects working on green buildings also might plan drainage channels to diffuse rainwater throughout planting beds. Mechanical engineers work on power-producing machines, such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines. They also might work on machines that consume power, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material-handling systems, elevators and escalators, and industrial production equipment. Some mechanical engineers design tools that other engineers need for their work. Mechanical engineers can specialize in many different types of equipment. When designing green buildings, they are consulted on any proposed equipment. Mechanical engineers specializing in air-conditioning systems, for example, would be able to provide valuable input on the strengths and weaknesses of different setups. They also might install systems to record and measure energy savings. Urban planners develop long- and short-term plans for the use of land and the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban, and rural communities. They help local officials alleviate social, economic, and environmental problems by recommending locations for roads, schools, and other infrastructure. Urban planners also suggest zoning regulations for private property and work with developers to meet those regulations. Some planners might help make decisions about protecting ecologically sensitive regions. They are involved in environmental issues, including pollution control, wetland preservation, forest conservation, and the location of new landfills.
Urban planners specializing in green development work with local authorities to develop zoning areas in which new buildings are required to meet standards of environmental efficiency. They also help guide infrastructure additions, such as new roads, to benefit the maximum number of people possible. When determining the ideal location for a green building, urban planners work closely with the rest of the building design staff.
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degree or professional degree, and many architects, engineers, and urban planners who work in green construction have the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) credential.
Wages
BLS does not currently have wage data specific to the green construction industry. However, BLS does have wage data for the nonresidential building construction industry group, which includes construction of commercial and office buildings. The Credentials Architects, engineers, and urban planners Median annual wages are from $63,000 to who work in green building design usu- $78,000 depending on the position. ally have at least a bachelor’s degree in a Article provided by the Bureau of Labor. relevant discipline. However, many jobs Drew Liming is an economist in the Office of require more education, such as a master’s Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
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mentor made the difference at the start of Thuy Vu’s career. If not for the encouragement of her mentor, Thuy wouldn’t have pursued the master’s degree that is critical to professional development in her field. In her jobs at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Thuy coordinates and directs projects related to cancer research. The jobs overlap, with both focusing on analyzing data and sharing research results for preventing cancer and promoting good health. Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies the type of work Thuy does as that of a health educator, her job tasks differ from most of the health educators she knows. Other health educators with whom Thuy collaborates have more direct interaction with patients than she does in her research-based work. Job guidance from a mentor can be helpful. But it was especially important to Thuy, whose mentor helped her from the beginning to become involved in research and in promoting good health. In an occupation like Thuy’s, which can vary from one job to another, understanding why her work matters was a key factor in pursuing this career.
What do you do?
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I research cancer prevention and promote good health, help communities understand research data and how to use it, and promote best practices (ways of doing the same thing in different situations) that are based on evidence. I work with academic researchers, healthcare professionals, community groups, and state and local health departments. For example, one of my projects is to evaluate a national colorectal cancer screening program. (A screening is a type of exam to detect disease in people, even when they have no symptoms.) There are guidelines that outline evidence-based strategies for promoting colorectal cancer screening. I’m working with a team to identify which strategies the states are using and to study how states are adapting and using the strategies. We hope this information helps us to understand ways that these strategies can be used with different populations and in different settings to increase colorectal cancer screening rates.
How did you get these jobs?
you want to customize your patients’ treatment, and the
Through networking and word of mouth. But the work I do now has evolved from what I was originally hired to do. Initially, my experience was in designing educational, intervention, and recruitment materials that would be tested in the field. Now, my focus is more on evaluating and sharing results.
clinical support you look for to practice independently
How does your education tie in?
community-based health care, VNSNY provides the flexibility you need to set your schedule, the autonomy
My bachelor’s degree is in political science, with a minor in public health and community medicine. The job tasks themselves reflect my minor field of study, but the political
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science gives me an understanding of the policy behind the work. I also have an MPH (master of public health) degree with training in the social and behavioral sciences. During grad school, I held a graduatestudent appointment that required a practicum (supervised, hands-on experience) at a cancer research center. I had been exposed to a lot of the MPH curriculum before grad school because of my job, but grad school brought together everything I’d already been doing and gave me the perspective to fully understand it. The only reason I have my MPH is because of my mentor, Deb, who was the principal investigator of a research group I was part of. Deb made me understand the importance of having a graduate degree in this field. I had no interest in going back to school after college until she encouraged me to get my master’s.
What was your first job out of college?
I had a temporary job with a small accounting firm. The head of the firm was very helpful to me when I got an offer elsewhere for a full-time job. He took on a “big brother” role to help me with things like negotiating a salary and benefits. The job itself didn’t necessarily influence my future career plans. But what was meaningful to me was having someone be so supportive even as I was leaving. I got that same kind of support, and more, from Deb later on.
What else led you to your current jobs?
Once, when I was almost finished with my bachelor’s, I was home on break and talking
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about school. Someone asked what I was interested in, and I said, “Psychology.” After I got back to school, I wondered why I’d said that—I was a political science major and had taken only one psychology class. But I think I knew even then that I had an interest in understanding behavior. And in the field, in my job, working in the community, the behavioral science part has been a critical piece. The hard part about science is that what works in research works in a vacuum. But interacting with other people is what’s illuminating and informative. It’s the human part that can really throw a wrench in the scientific data.
Any surprises along the way?
The piece that’s been most surprising to me is the value placed on mentoring in the academic research community. I’m humbled by the passion and seriousness of mentors, especially the degree of their dedication in helping younger researchers to grow. I’m where I am today because of Deb. Deb was a phenomenal mentor who took the nurturing of younger staff very seriously. I felt like I was such a priority in her life. Along with helping me develop in my career, she taught me to have confidence in myself, nurtured my interests, and counseled me. Deb really gave me opportunities that made me understand the world of research and working with communities.
what is required to get those skills. Try to build up your skill set based on those known criteria, or at least study the job posting and know what’s involved so you can speak intelligently about it. Beyond that, get hands-on experience through a practicum, internship, or volunteer opportunity. More broadly, my advice is to find somebody who is willing to take you under his or her wing to teach you and support you. Ideally, a mentor might be able to provide opportunities to grow, but it’s important to understand that a menWhat’s your best advice? Actively peruse job postings to strengthen tor’s job is not to get you, or give you, a job. A your skill set. If you see a posting for a job that good mentor can be invaluable in jumpstarting you think looks interesting, dissect it to see what a career. Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. the job really is, what skills are required, and
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Who’s Hiring Veterans?
These companies are, and they can’t wait to hire you.
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by Dan Fazio
he economy is still sputtering, the unemployment rate stubbornly hovers around 9 percent and Europe’s finances are a mess. Not a good time to be leaving the military, it would seem. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find some very positive news: corporate America is recruiting military veterans with great enthusiasm. So don’t sweat your transition – we’ve done the homework for you and identified the 2012 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® – the companies that are working the hardest to recruit you. 10.3 million and counting … Corporate America already employs 10.3 million veterans, including 1.7 million recently separated veterans. That’s not by accident, and it’s not because company recruiters feel sorry for you or want to wave the flag. Hundreds of corporations want to hire you because they recognize the economic advantage of hiring ex-military. “Veterans bring an unbelievable skill set to the job,” said David J. McIntyre Jr., president and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance. “They’re dedicated, trainable, willing to go extra lengths to get the job done and committed to the mission, whatever it may be for your company. Why wouldn’t you want to add people of that character and caliber to your own organization?”
five companies have been named to the list every year since 2003, when G.I. Jobs began Leading the charge identifying the companies that do the most to Plenty do. The 2012 Top 100 Military Friendly recruit America veterans: Brink’s U.S., The Employers® are leading the charge to recruit Home Depot, American Electric Power, USAA the talent exiting the military every year. They and GE. represent the top 2 percent of the 5,000 eligible New blood companies – those that earn at least $500 milNearly two dozen companies are new to the list lion in annual revenues. Many are household this year, including the No. 1 Military Friendly names representing every imaginable industry – Employer® for 2012: Amazon. Amazon has Amazon, Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, Southwest been recruiting military veterans for years, and Airlines, CSX, Lockheed Martin, Shell and GE, their skills and talent have helped the e-comto name just a few. They all have one thing in merce giant become the largest online retailer common. in the world. “We’re committed to hiring America’s vet“We value the leadership experience that erans because their superior training, experi- military veterans have brought to Amazon, and ence in logistics and ability to work safely in we’re honored that G.I. Jobs has named Amazon demanding, team-based environments make the #1 Top Military Friendly Employer®,” said them real assets,” said Michael Ward, chair- Dave Clark, vice president of Amazon’s North man, president and chief executive officer of American Operations. “We have a dedicated CSX, which was named to the list for the sixth military program that has helped hundreds of time. veterans transition into the civilian work force
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and build their careers at Amazon, and we’re Many of these companies are perennials on actively recruiting for even more veterans to the Military Friendly Employers list. In fact, join our company.”
Something for everyone
If Amazon isn’t your fit, there are 99 others companies to consider. The 2012 Military Friendly Employers® list represents a veritable smorgasbord of employers, and your civilian dream job is bound to be somewhere on the list. Research these proven industry leaders, talk to their recruiters and find your new civilian career. Better even than Santa’s list, the Military Friendly Employers® list is our Christmas gift to you. Use the list to GET HIRED™.
On Point with Amazon
Get your résumé ready – this e-commerce monster is shopping for more amazon warriors. The recession hasn’t slowed down Amazon one bit. In fact, quite the opposite. The company that Jeff Bezos launched as an online bookstore in 1995 has grown into a cyber merchant of every imaginable product. Through 2010 and 2011, as the economy struggled to recover and analysts debated the likeliness of a “double dip” recession, Amazon posted record sales. While profits dipped a bit in 2011 as Amazon invested heavily in the Kindle Fire – the tablet computer expected to give the iPad its first serious competition – and 17 new fulfillment centers, the company is focused on sustained, long-term growth. That translates to tens of thousands of jobs, and military talent tops the list of Amazon recruiters’ wish list. “Thousands of soldiers are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan this year, and we’re proud to offer opportunities for them to join the hundreds of veterans already working in the Amazon fulfillment network,” said Dave Clark, vice president of Amazon’s North American Operations. Amazon has a team of military recruiters, made up of veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, that helps veterans transition into the civilian work force and find job opportunities within the company. Amazon also offers an internal network of military veterans to provide mentoring and support as new veterans transition into the company. G.I. Jobs spoke to Phil Dana, a former Navy warfare surface officer who now serves as Human Resources manager of military recruiting for North America Operations, about why Amazon recruits veterans and where you can find the hottest job opportunities. G.I. Jobs: What does it mean to be ranked the No. 1 Military Friendly Employer in the world?
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Dana: Amazon has long supported military veterans as an employer, and it’s an honor to be recognized by G.I. Jobs magazine. We actively recruit U.S. military veterans to join our organization and provide them with programs to help them be successful once they’re on board. G.I. Jobs: What makes Amazon the most Military Friendly Employer®? Dana: We actively recruit U.S. military veterans, but also work hard to provide several programs that help them transition more easily into the civilian work force once they’re working within the company. Once they’re on board, every veteran is connected with our vast network of military veterans to receive mentoring and support. G.I. Jobs: Why does Amazon recruit military veterans? Dana: Amazon strives to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, and to get there, we need exceptionally talented and innovative leaders that can drive change and deliver results. We value the leadership skills and technical expertise that military veterans bring to our organization – they know how to take care of people and be mission-focused. G.I. Jobs: When did Amazon begin recruiting military veterans? Dana: Amazon has long supported military veterans as an employer. G.I. Jobs: You listed “area manager” as your hottest job opportunity for veterans in 2012. Briefly describe the responsibilities of an area manager. Dana: Area managers lead large teams of associates inside of fulfillment centers throughout the U.S., and overseas. They are responsible for meet-
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ing dynamic productivity rates, ranks – from lance corporal to brigaleading a culture of safety as our dier general. number one priority, motivating G.I. Jobs: What kind of careers and developing associates, and can transitioning junior and senior exceeding our customer’s expecenlisted military personnel expect to tations. find at Amazon? G.I. Jobs: Why is this position Dana: Amazon is a diverse coman ideal fit for veterans? pany with many business units – we Dana: The position of area have tens of thousands of positions manager is a “rubber meets the available, and we encourage veterroad, roll up your sleeves, and ans to work with our military recruitjump into the fire” type of leaders to translate their skills into a ership role – the kind of role great fit at Amazon. that resonates with military veterG.I. Jobs: Why should a veteran ans. It poses dynamic challenges, choose to work at Amazon? where no day is the same. It’s Dana: Amazon has a culture of demanding and rewarding. In customer obsession, and our employthis role, you’ll have a big goal, ees are committed to working hard, with little guidance, so it requires having fun and making history. the ability to be nimble and make Every employee has the opportuanalytic decisions based on what nity to innovate and own interesting “Amazon has a culture of customer obsession, you see at that specific moment. projects, and every tool that veterans and our employees are committed to working G.I. Jobs: What skills or educaacquired in the military will be used hard, having fun and making history. tion are required for this position? to meet those challenges head-on. Dana: We require a degree, a G.I. Jobs: What advice do you track record of progression and success, and leading large teams in a have for transitioning military who want to pursue a career at Amazon? fast-paced environment. Dana: Apply via our military career site and connect with our military G.I. Jobs: What is the average starting salary for an area manager? recruiters:www.gijobs.com/amazon. Dana: We have the ability to make a compensation package work G.I. Jobs: Amazon has experienced explosive growth despite the for the individual through a combination of base salary, bonuses, and worst recession since the Great Depression. What is the outlook for the Restricted Stock Units. next couple of years? G.I. Jobs: Is this position best suited for transitioning JMOs, or is it a Dana: It’s still Day One at Amazon. One of the coolest things about good fit for junior and senior enlisted personnel as well? working here is being able to collaborate and build with the world’s Dana: We have hired several different backgrounds and ranks for this brightest minds. position, from NCOs coming out of top-tier MBA programs, SNCOs, Article provided by www.gijobs.com “Your guide to post-military success.” JMOs, and senior officers. In 2011 alone, we hired veterans from all Reprinted with permission.
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System (VAHCS) is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care.
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Rewards of Working in a Healthcare Career
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orking in the healthcare field is rewarding. There are a wide variety of medical occupations for people of all education levels. So if you are unable to stand the sight of blood, you can perform clerical duties. Although all healthcare jobs are stressful, the rewards are worth the effort.
Excellent Job Stability
Fast Paced Environment
Every day is different in a medical career. There are always new challenges and situations. New patients come in daily. Each patient has his or her own problems and issues that need to be treated and resolved. You are constantly dealing with life or death situations. Life in the hospital is fast paced. Working in a hospital will push you to your limits. You will develop excellent problem solving skills. You will always be learning something new. Technology is changing the way medical professionals administer care. You will need to be current on new procedures and equipment.
Healthcare careers have excellent job growth. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, ten of the twenty fastest growing occupations are in the healthcare industry. You can be apart of one of the top twenty fastest growing professions. The nation’s population is getting older. More people need continued health care. So there will always be patients An Opportunity to Help People that need care and assistance. You will be able to find a job anywhere in In the medical field, you will help people daily. You will work closely the country. with patients. Families will trust their loved ones to you as your patients. You will help patients heal and recover. Many will appreciate the care Earnings and Benefits Medical career professionals earn a competitive salary and work flexible and consideration you put into your work. Patients are suffering from all kinds of ailments. They are worried about schedules. Most healthcare professionals receive health insurance, paid their health, their family, and their future. You will get to know your vacation, and pension plans. Those that work in hospitals generally earn patients. You will remember them and they will remember you. What more than those in other facilities. Nonsupervisory healthcare workers earn an average of $18.08 an hour. Pay increases with education and specialty. greater service can you give, than to help someone be restored to health? Hospitals are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. So the People’s lives are forever changed by the efforts of healthcare workers. Working in the medical field is very rewarding. You will have a secure hospital staff works various shifts to meet the demands. If you are more nocturnal, you could work night shifts. You can choose when and where job with excellent pay. The responsibilities and environment can be demanding, but the people you help are worth the effort. Start your career you want to work. Some hospitals offer paid training or tuition assistance, if you promise in the rewarding healthcare industry today. to work for their facility after graduation. The hospital you work at may Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. provide continued education through formal college programs.
Bristol Hospital is committed to providing the best patient experience in the region. Our 134-bed, full-service health care institution provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for the greater Bristol, Connecticut area. At Bristol Hospital we recognize the vital role our employees play in our success and place a high value on the well being and security of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits program was developed to meet the needs of a diverse and talented workforce. To explore career opportunities at Bristol Hospital, visit:
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People with Disabilities By Terri Moon Cronk
he Defense Department’s hiring of wounded warriors and others with disabilities is on an uptick, the Pentagon’s director of disability programs said today. Stephen M. King, whose office is part of diversity management and equal opportunity, spoke with American Forces Press Service about a recent Office of Personnel Management report that said 14 percent of the Defense Department’s civilian employees have disabilities, putting DOD in second place among cabinet-level agencies for disability hiring. “There is a greater [applicant] pool, and more emphasis on hiring individuals with disabilities and wounded warriors through two executive orders in the last three years,” King said. Veterans with disabilities bring values to DOD such as familiarity with military culture, proven leadership and the ability to enter the workforce and “perform on Day 1,” he said. Additionally, hiring veterans and others with disabilities contributes to military readiness, King said. DOD will reap the benefits of those who have served by hiring them after their service, he added. DOD and other agencies want to hire veterans with disabilities whether they were injured recently, have acquired a disability, or if the disability is
Veterans with disabilities bring values to DOD such as familiarity with military culture, proven leadership and the ability to enter the workforce and perform on Day 1. service connected, King said. “We want … those abilities in DOD regardless of how long ago you were a veteran,” he said. “For any organization to be its best, you really have to take advantage of and value what everyone brings to the table: their background, knowledge, skills and abilities,” he said. People with disabilities face unique challenges, King noted. “We need that type of problem-solving ability and skill in the workplace,” he said. “It is awesome when you get to talk to someone who [wore] a uniform and tells you the difference that you’ve made as an organization by allowing [him] to continue to serve his country but in a different capacity,” King said. The upward trend in DOD’s disability hiring stems from several initiatives and programs, King said. “There is a renewed focus within DOD and the federal government on utilizing existing hiring flexibility, [such as] hiring individuals with disabilities noncompetitively,” he said. Numerous hiring programs include the Hiring Heroes job fairs and the Veterans Hiring Initiative, which seeks out veterans and transitioning service members. DOD also recruits young people with disabilities as they are about to graduate from more than 250 colleges and universities that participate in the
Workforce Recruitment Program, which DOD co-sponsors with the Labor Department, King said The goal of the program is to create a database for federal agencies to meet their disability hiring targets, he said. To further its goals, DOD also is working with human resources policies and advisers so those with disabilities have the opportunity to become integrated into development and leadership programs. “We want to focus on all types of positions and grade levels … to be inclusive of individuals with all types of disabilities,” he said. King’s office is working toward getting new employees to disclose their disability information so the department can accurately give them what they need to do their jobs, such as assisted technology. Such technology runs the gamut, King said, from screen readers for the vision challenged to TTY machines for the deaf to braille keyboards and devices that help those with memory loss. Some wounded warriors have some memory loss due to traumatic brain injuries, he added. “New technologies are being invented every single day,” King said. “When you look at what we’re capable of providing in the workplace, with the right assistance, it’s actually quite phenomenal, and it’s only going to get better.” Article provided by www.defense.gov. Reprinted with permission.
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The Role of the Process Server Elka Torpey
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f Rebecca Reid is at your door, you might be in trouble. Legal trouble, that is. As a process server, it’s Rebecca’s job to hand deliver legal documents to the people involved in court cases. These legal documents range from a summons to appear in court to a subpoena for producing evidence. How Rebecca does her job depends on the documents she serves. For example, divorce papers often must be delivered directly to the person named on the document; an eviction notice usually can be given to a person’s spouse. After delivery, she files a report—or proof of service— stating when, where, and how the document was delivered. Service of process is required by law. Court rules usually prevent people who are associated with a case, such as a lawyer or another party to the case, from serving the documents. In some states, sheriffs serve them. For many cases, however, lawyers— or others who need papers served—hire a professional process server to do it. Clients may contact self-employed process servers, like Rebecca, or hire someone through a company that specializes in process serving. Process servers first meet with the client to discuss a single job or a series of deliveries and the date by which the documents must be served. Then, they pick up the documents and, for some jobs, receive payment in advance. Many of Rebecca’s jobs are straightforward: She visits people at their homes or businesses and gives them the papers. She also makes a note of
the person’s appearance and the date, time, and place of service. If someone refuses to accept the document, she simply explains what it is and drops it at the person’s feet. Other jobs, however, are more complicated. Some defendants, for example, don’t want to be found. “You have to be persistent and tenacious because you need to track people down,” says Rebecca. If a defendant is particularly evasive, Rebecca might do a stakeout. First, to preempt phone calls from concerned neighbors, she lets the police department know what she is doing. Then, she waits and watches for the person to appear so she can give him or her the document. This part of a process server’s work is often misunderstood. “People have the idea that we’re like bounty hunters, going after people with guns,” says Rebecca. “It just isn’t the case.” Process servers’ only purpose is to deliver legal documents. And typically, after three unsuccessful attempts to visit a plaintiff or defendant, process servers resort to an alternate means of service, such as service by mail. Process serving can involve risk, as some people take out their anger about the legal case on the person bringing them the bad news. But Rebecca typically avoids jobs that might threaten her safety. If a situation looks dangerous, she won’t deliver the papers. Instead, she returns them to the client who hired her, along with the money she was paid to do the job. Like most process servers, Rebecca usually tries to avoid confrontation
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and leaves the location as soon as she hands people the document. “If you’re respectful, people take the papers,” she says. “Sometimes they might scream obscenities at you, but that’s the worst thing that’s happened to me.” In most states, there are no formal educational requirements to become a process server. Training courses are available through associations, colleges, and private firms. Some states require that workers be registered or licensed, which often includes a background check, and taking out a bond (which, for Rebecca, costs about $25 a year). Process servers also typically must be U.S. citizens, be at least 18 years old, and have no felony convictions. Process servers must follow precise legal rules, so attention to detail is essential. For process servers who have their own business, sales skills are also important because they must sell their services to get jobs. A process-serving business is easy to start. In addition to meeting state requirements, these workers usually need their own form of transportation. A computer, cell phone, and GPS device are also helpful. To protect them from liability, many process servers get errors and omissions insurance.
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Rebecca learned about process serving when she was involved in a court case of her own. “I became friends with my attorney,” she says, “and when the case was over she asked me if I wanted to work for her.” After working for the attorney a short time, Rebecca went into business for herself. People come to process serving from a variety of backgrounds. Some have worked— and may continue to work—in law enforcement or as private investigators. Others do tasks related to different kinds of legal work. For example, Rebecca provides support services to lawyers, including filing papers with the court. But she earns most of her income from process serving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not collect employment or wage data specifically on process servers. Industry sources suggest that there are about 15,000 to 20,000 process servers in the United States, working both full and part time. Earnings vary a lot, according to industry sources. Top earners may make more than $70,000 a year. But because process servers are usually paid by the job, those who take fewer jobs earn less. The fee for a standard service ranges from about $20 to $80, depending on geographic location and other factors. The rate is often higher for difficult or expedited service.
A process server’s hours may be determined by when people are most likely to be at home. A process server’s hours may be determined by when people are most likely to be at home, which can mean evening or weekend work. But process servers can usually choose which and how many jobs to take. “The best part is the flexibility,” says Rebecca. “I can work when I want and not work when I want. And unless it’s a rush service, you have days to do it, so you can fit it in when you have time.” In addition to its flexibility, process serving offers opportunities for networking near and far. Laws about service vary by state, but a process server in one state can take a job serving someone in another with the help of a process server colleague there. Networking extends beyond the work, too. “People lean on each other a lot,” says Rebecca. “There’s a real social network among process servers. It can be a lot of fun.” Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Marten Transport, Ltd., with headquarters in Mondovi, Wisconsin, strives to be the premium supplier of time and temperature-sensitive transportation services to customers nationwide with more than 65 years experience in transportation. Marten serves customers with more demanding delivery deadlines, as well as those who ship products requiring modern temperature controlled trailers to protect goods.
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation provides comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and services to optimize the health, function and quality of life for those we serve. Learn more about us at www.kessler-rehab.com. EOE M/F/D/V
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San Juan College is located in San Juan County, population 120,000, found in the heart of the beautiful Four Corners area. The area boasts of having all four seasons with a comfortable year-round climate. Located on a 697-acre site in Farmington, the college serves students in the county as well as the other four-corner states of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. The college is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a degree-granting institution. Learn more at sanjuancollege.edu. For a list of current available positions, click on EMPLOYMENT on our home page. Be directed to click on a listing of current positions. Once you’ve found a position of interest, be directed to apply directly online. For additional information, contact San Juan College - Human Resources at (505) 566-3215 San Juan College is committed to policies of equal employment opportunity. The College seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities.
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http://guthrie.jobcorps.gov We at the Guthrie Job Corps Center are dedicated and caring people who provide quality training and support to enhance the lives of the trainees we serve with a wide variety of academic and vocational training programs. To review the many different employment opportunities available at the Guthrie Job Corps Center visit our website. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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As the region’s signature life care community, Duncaster attracts many of the best and brightest in their field and we’re always searching for employees who can make a positive impact on our community, whether it is in health care, food service or facility maintenance. For more information visit:
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What Surgical Technologists Do
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urgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgeries. Surgical technologists typically: • Prepare operating rooms for surgery • Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery • Prepare patients for surgery, such as washing and disinfecting incision sites • Help surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, and other healthcare workers. Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment. They also prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, and covering patients with sterile drapes. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. Surgical technologists may transport patients to surgery. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and work next to others. At times, they may be exposed to communicable first assistants. Technologists also may prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis. In diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. addition, they apply dressings. After an operation, surgical technologists Work Schedules Most surgical technologists work full time. Surgical technologists may help transfer patients to recovery rooms and may clean and restock employed in hospitals may work or be on call during nights, weekends, operating rooms. and holidays. They may be required to work shifts lasting longer than Work Environment Surgical technologists held about 93,600 jobs in 2010. The industries eight hours.
employing the largest number of surgical technologists in 2010 were as How to Become a Surgical Technologist Surgical technologists typically need a postsecondary certificate or follows: associate’s degree. Certification also can help a surgical technologist find General medical and surgical hospitals 69% Offices of physicians 12% a position. A small number of states regulate surgical technologists. Outpatient care centers 8% Education Offices of dentists 4% People interested in surgical technology should take high school coursMost surgical technologists work in hospitals. Some work in outpatient es in health, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. surgery centers or in offices of physicians or dentists who perform outpaSurgical technologists typically need some type of postsecondary tient surgery. Surgical technologists wear scrubs (special sterile clothing) education. Accredited programs in surgical technology are in many comwhile they are in the operating room. They are typically on their feet and munity colleges and vocational schools. Programs range in length from
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital is a highly affiliated acute care facility providing comprehensive tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, and psychiatry. At William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions online at www.usajobs.gov. For more information visit us online at www.madison.va.gov. We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL | 2500 OVERLOOK TERRACE | MADISON, WI 53705
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several months to two years, and they grant a certificate or associate’s degree. Admission typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Surgical technology education includes courses in anatomy, biology, medical terminology, and other topics. Students also work in supervised clinical settings to gain hands-on skills as technologists. In addition, technologists are trained in the care and safety of patients, sterilization techniques, and preventing and controlling infections. In 2010, accredited training programs were recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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Detail oriented. Surgical technologists must pay close attention to their work at all times. For example, they need to provide the correct sterile equipment for surgeons and nurses during an operation. Dexterity. Surgical technologists should be comfortable working with their hands. They must be able to provide the needed equipment quickly. Stamina. Surgical technologists should be comfortable standing for an extended period. Stress-management skills. Working in an operating room can be stressful. Surgical technologists should be able to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care.
Certification
Certification can help a surgical technologist find a position. Surgical technologists earn certification through one of two credentialing organizations. Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting allows the use of the title “Certified Surgical Technologist.” Certification through the National Center for Competency Testing allows the use of the title “Tech in Surgery-Certified.” Certification typically requires completing an accredited formal education program, passing an exam, and undergoing continuing education. The National Healthcare Association (NHA) also offers the Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST) certification. Candidates can complete an accredited training program, or have one year of experience working in the field. After passing the exam, individuals may use the designation Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST). This certification must be renewed every two years through either continuing education or reexamination. Additional information can be found on the CORST information page. A small number of states and the District of Columbia have regulations governing the work of surgical technologists. In these jurisdictions, surgical technologists must have graduated from an accredited education program and received certification.
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With experience and additional education, surgical technologists can advance to become surgical assistants. Surgical technologists also occasionally advance to other healthcare occupations, such as physician assistants or registered nurses. For more information, see the profiles on physician assistants and registered nurses. Surgical Technologists Median annual wages, May 2010 Surgical Technologists $39,920 Health Technologists and Technicians $39,340 Total, All Occupations $33,840
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The median annual wage of surgical technologists was $39,920 in May 2010. The median annual wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,100, and the top 10 percent earned more than $57,330. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest number of surgical technologists in May 2010 were as follows:
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Employment of surgical technologists is expected to increase 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. The aging of the large number of baby boomers also is expected to increase the need for surgical technologists because older people usually require more operations, including joint replacements and heart-related procedures. Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer of surgical technologists, reducing costs by employing technologists, instead of higher paid registered nurses, in operating rooms.
Job Prospects Job prospects should be best for surgical technologists who have completed an accredited education program and who maintain their professional certification. Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. Job Outlook Surgical Technologists Percent change in employment, projected 2010-20 Health Technologists and Technicians 26% Surgical Technologists 19% Total, All Occupations 14% Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
At Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, you have all the challenge and growth you need in order to drive your career. Explore diverse areas of healthcare and find rewarding career advancement opportunities at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. 420 34th Street — Bakersfield, CA 93301 Equal Opportunity Employer
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A Life-Changing Career
What if your career could change your life? Mayo Clinic is a multispecialty group practice rated by FORTUNE magazine as one of the nation’s “100 Best Companies To Work For”. We invite you to explore the opportunities that await you at Mayo Clinic in Florida. To learn more about our current openings as well as our relocation package, please visit www.mayoclinic.org/jobs. “Like” us on Facebook by searching “Jobs at Mayo Clinic” As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity. Mayo conducts reference checks; drug testing is required of all new hires. ©2012 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Quality Systems, Inc. (QSI) and its NextGen Healthcare subsidiary develop and market computer-based practice management and electronic health records (EHR) solutions as well as revenue cycle management applications and connectivity services for medical and dental group practices and hospitals throughout the U.S.
The Company is committed to providing the highest levels of customer service and attaining equally high marks for client satisfaction and retention. QSI aspires to maintain a stimulating and challenging work environment for our associates and conducts its business affairs according to the very highest levels of business ethics. Visit www.qsii.com and www.nextgen.com for additional information.
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MATH AT WORK: Using Numbers on the Job
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Florida Health Care Plans located in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL employs over 800 employees with varied skills and talents. FHCP offers challenging careers and an excellent benefit package. A listing of current job openings and access to online application processing can be found at www.fhcp.com. FHCP realizes the value of diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V
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ois Coles teaches algebra to eighth graders in Brentwood, Tennessee. Each year she has her students talk to workers in careers that interest them, asking for examples of how they use math in their jobs. “It’s unbelievable,” says Coles. “The students ask everyone— from figure skaters to real estate agents, nurses, and airline pilots—and they all give us math problems.” Math is used in many occupations. And, experts say, workers with a strong background in mathematics are increasingly in demand. “Employers are looking for math majors a lot more than they used to,” says Mike Breen of the American Mathematical Society. That equals prime opportunity for career-minded math enthusiasts. This article describes how math factors into careers. The first section talks about some of the ways workers use math in the workplace. The second section focuses on three occupations that use math: cryptologists, health data analysts, and math teachers. A third section highlights reasons why workers enjoy their math-related careers and discusses some of their challenges. And a final section suggests sources for more information.
including how to approach tasks methodically, pay attention to detail, and think abstractly. Some number-focused occupations, such as accountants and cost estimators, are obvious. However, workers in other occupations combine mathematical knowhow with knowledge specific to their field. Science, technology, and engineering disciplines, for example, rely heavily on mathematics. And other disciplines, such as economics, also use math. “Mathematics is so prevalent across all kinds of fields,” says Michael Pearson, executive director of the Mathematical Association of America. Math-intensive occupations include computational biologists, who use statistics to analyze molecular datasets; graphics programmers, who use vector mathematics to create movies and video games; and patent lawyers, who use mathematical concepts to better understand some inventions. The level of math needed in occupations ranges from basic calculations to complex mathematical theories. Carpenters, electricians, and other skilled trade workers may use basic geometry and algebra to calculate the cost and amount of materials they need. Financial quantitative analysts, Math: A Formula for in contrast, often use graduate-level staCareer Success Mastering mathematics is helpful in tistical, quantitative, or econometric techalmost any career. Learning math helps niques to create mathematical models for workers analyze and solve problems— analyzing investments. Even in occupations that don’t require it, abilities that most employers value. And math knowledge can open the door to lots math teaches other important practices, of careers, says Pearson: “A mathematical background gives you the chance to move in all kinds of directions.
Math on the Job: A Look at Three Occupations
Christiana Care Health System is a private, not-for-profit, tertiary-care hospital system with locations in Wilmington and Newark, Delaware.
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We know that lots of workers use math on the job. But in what way do they use it? In the three occupations described here— cryptologist, health data analyst, and math teacher—workers use math in different ways. Details about their mathrelated job tasks follow, along with the occupations’ outlook, wages, and required preparation.A box on page 9 covers four math occupations profiled in the Occupational Outlook Handbook: actuaries, mathematicians, operations research analysts, and statisticians.
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government secrets to personal financial records—is usually intended to be kept private. This type of information is usually kept secret by a computerized encryption scheme. Cryptologists use their knowledge of math to create, to improve—and, sometimes, to break these encryptions. Today, many encryptions are created with algorithms, sets of mathematical instructions that computers use to make information unreadable for people who don’t have the key. Depending on their project, cryptologists rely on various types of math: abstract algebra, number theory, probability, statistics, and other specialties. Other job titles for cryptologists include cryptanalyst and cryptographer. Cryptologists often write computer programs for the algorithms they are creating, refining, or trying to break. Most encryption algorithms are one of two types: symmetric key or asymmetric (public) key. In symmetric key encryption, the person encrypting the information and the person receiving that information use the same key for decryption. Asymmetric-key encryption uses two different keys. The need for two keys in public-key encryption increases its complexity. “The algorithms used for public-key cryptology tend to be very mathematical, relying on large prime numbers, exponentiation, or other concepts to prove they’re secure,” says Greg Rose, a cryptologist in San Diego, California. Rose was working as a security engineer when he identified weaknesses in cell phone encryption algorithms. He used cryptology to develop a better way to encrypt the information. “It’s very exciting,” says Rose, “like solving puzzles.” Unlike Rose, cryptologist Roger Barkan tries to break encryptions created by potential U.S. adversaries. His work for the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland, involves analyzing encrypted data to decipher this secret information. To determine if an encryption can be broken, cryptologists like Barkan use statistical analysis to figure out which aspects of encrypted data are clues to solving the encryption—and which are merely coincidental. The results of their inquiry determine whether they design followup tests to look for additional clues. For example, Barkan might look at an encrypted message and notice that the binary data contain more ones than zeros. His next step would be to use statistics to decide whether the number of ones and zeros is meaningful. This analysis helps Barkan to determine what the encryption scheme is or how the decrypted message may appear. “Ultimately, a good cryptologist needs to be like a detective,” he says. Another task cryptologists have is to ensure that algorithms are as effective as possible. “There are plenty of algorithms out there that work,” says Rose, “but their efficiency is becoming more important.” For example, cryptologists may refine algorithms so that they take less time to complete and use less computer memory. The encryption algorithms that cryptologists work on are used around the world to help keep information secure. “I’ve written a piece of math that millions of people use every day,” says cryptologist Bruce Schneier of Minneapolis, Minnesota. “That’s pretty cool.” Employment, wages, and outlook. BLS does not collect data specifically on cryptologists. Many workers in this occupation are classified by BLS as mathematicians. In May
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2011, BLS data show, there were 2,980 wage and salary mathematicians. These workers had a median annual wage of $101,040. According to BLS, mathematicians are projected to add about 500 new jobs between 2010 and 2020. Many jobs related to national security are expected to have continued employment growth. Still, competition for cryptologist and other mathematician jobs is expected, given the relatively few number of available positions. Workers may need to relocate to an area where major employers are based, such as near Washington, D.C. Most cryptologists work for the National Security Agency or other government intelligence agencies or in academia. Some large, multinational corporations also hire these workers, industry sources say. Many types of businesses—such as banks and cable companies—rely on cryptology to help keep information secure. Most of the encryption algorithms in use today have already been written, however, so the number of jobs with these organizations is small. Preparation. Cryptologists need excellent math, computer programming, and problem solving skills. They
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Cryptologists who work for the U.S. government must pass a security background investigation and a polygraph test.
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also must be organized, persistent, and able to think creatively. Most cryptologists need at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field to enter the occupation. For some positions, a master’s degree or Ph.D. is required. But sometimes, related experience can substitute for education. For some entry-level government cryptologist positions, workers can have a college degree in a nontechnical field, such as music or history. These workers provide a different perspective when helping to analyze encryptions—and, like other government cryptologists, they usually receive on-the-job training and take classes in subjects related to their work. Cryptologists who work for the U.S. government must pass a security background investigation and a polygraph test. An internship with a federal agency that employs cryptologists is helpful for gaining experience and contacts in the field. Thanks to the work of health data analysts, math provides answers that help people make informed healthcare decisions. Health data analysts collect, manage and analyze healthcare information. They use this information to identify ways to lower costs and improve services. Some health data analysts perform mathematical calculations to better understand how a healthcare facility functions. Ellen Berkowitz, a senior health data analyst in Toledo, Ohio, produces reports that compare her hospital’s care with that of established best practice standards. She may calculate how long it typically takes for a patient to receive an electrocardiogram (EKG), for example, or calculate the percentage of heart failure patients readmitted within 30 days. Then, depending on the results, Berkowitz tries to identify areas for improvement and reports the data in executive summaries, graphs, and other presentations. Other health data analysts use statistics to establish connections between healthcare experiences and patients’ results—and to make predictions about the future. Analysts like Chet Deshmukh of Apex, North Carolina, for example, may do a regression analysis to determine which factors are most likely to affect stroke patients’ rehabilitation and recovery times. “You start to connect the dots to envision certain patterns and trends,” says Deshmukh. “You take information specific to one person and try to connect it to the overall population.” Health data analysts’ jobs vary by employer and position. Analysts who work for insurance companies, for example, may develop predictive models to help the company determine ways to save costs by encouraging at-risk plan members to take preventive measures. Most health data analysts work with electronic health records to compile and analyze data. Some analysts transfer data from paperbased to electronic records. Others set up systems for entering health data. Still others specialize in helping their organization meet data collection and reporting requirements. Workers other than health data analysts also study health data. Medical records and health information technicians, for example, organize and manage data related to patient care. Healthcare administrators, nurses, and case managers sometimes analyze health information. And many statisticians, epidemiologists, and medical scientists focus on interpreting medical and health data.
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BLS does not collect data specifically on health data analysts. Some of the duties of health data analysts are similar to those of medical records and health information technicians. BLS data show that in May 2011 wage and salary medical records and health
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information technicians held 180,280 jobs and had a median annual wage comfortable using electronic health records systems, as well as database, spreadsheet, presentation, statistical, and other types of software. of $33,310. Health data analysts who perform sophisticated research often have Math teacher tasks that overlap with those of statisticians or of epidemiologists. In May 2011, wage and salary epidemiologists held 4,610 jobs and earned a Math is used every day for many things, such as paying bills and meamedian annual wage of $64,220. And BLS counted 23,770 wage and sal- suring ingredients. With the help of math teachers, students gain the ary statisticians, who had a median annual wage of $73,880, in May 2011. math knowledge they need for everyday tasks—and, at higher levAnecdotal information suggests that wages for most health data ana- els, they learn the advanced math skills required in some careers. To help their students become more engaged, math teachers frequently lysts fall between those of the technicians and statisticians—in the use real-world examples. For $40,000 to $60,000 range. example, Nikita Midamba, who BLS projects that employment teaches algebra, trigonometry, With the help of math teachers, students gain for medical records and health geometry, and basic math for information technicians should a nonprofit organization in the math knowledge they need for everyday grow faster than the average for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all occupations, adding 37,700 uses nutrition labels and local tasks—and, at higher levels, they learn the new jobs between 2010 and crime statistics to make math 2020. Employment growth of advanced math skills required in some careers. relatable for her students. epidemiologists is projected to Math teachers also may use be faster than average and to hooks—such as clips from teleadd 1,200 new jobs. And statvision shows or commercials—to attract students’ attention so that they istician employment is projected to grow at an average rate and to add become intrigued in a lesson or with a problem. Middle school algebra 3,500 new jobs. Health data analysts work for hospitals, nursing homes, and other teacher Lois Coles, for example, has her students play games, and she healthcare facilities. Other major employers include insurance compa- tells jokes at the end of her slideshow presentations. “If you can find ways to make math fun,” agrees Midamba, “students will learn it.” nies, government agencies, research institutions, and consulting firms. By the very nature of their work, math teachers regularly apply their Preparation. mathematical knowledge on the job. The types of math that they teach Health data analysts must be detail oriented and have good math and range from basic math, such as addition and multiplication, at the elemenanalytical skills. They also must be able to communicate well so that they tary school level to more complex subjects, such as geometry and calcucan explain their findings to others. lus, in high school. Some math instructors and professors teach statistics, Knowledge of healthcare practices is important for health data ana- differential equations, and other topics at the undergraduate and graduate lysts. These workers must understand disease classification systems, levels; some also do original research. medical terminology, and healthcare reimbursement methods so that they Like all teachers, math teachers spend time creating lesson plans, can interpret data and understand how it relates to improving costs and presenting material to students, and grading assignments. They often use patient care. Many health data analysts have worked as medical coders. their math skills during these activities. When grading math problems, Others have experience in patient care or healthcare administration. for example, math teachers check students’ work to ensure that students An associate’s degree is typically the minimum education required Article continued on Page 43. to become a health data analyst. As job duties of health data analysts evolve, some employers prefer to hire workers who have a bachelor’s or higher degree, especially for positions requiring higher level statistical analysis. Fields of study may include health information management, health informatics, health services research, or public health. In addition, coursework in statistics, computer science, physical sciences, and business administration are valuable. Workers also must be
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Four Occupations in which Math is Prime
ome workers specialize in mathematics—or a particular branch of it. These workers include actuaries, mathematicians, operations research analysts, and statisticians. The table shows BLS wage and employment data for each of these occupations. Read the detailed profiles for these four occupations, listed under math occupations in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, at www.bls.gov/ooh/math/home.htm. Actuaries Sometimes called actuarial analysts, actuaries use mathematical models to analyze statistical data and to forecast risk. They help develop, price, and evaluate products related to health insurance, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, or pension and retirement benefits. Actuaries typically need a bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as mathematics, statistics, business, or actuarial science. Computer programming skills are also important. To become fully qualified, actuaries must pass a series of exams, but workers need not have passed all of these exams before being hired. Employers often pay for the exams and allow time on the job to study for them. Mathematicians These workers advance mathematical knowledge and solve problems using high level mathematics and technology. They explore new mathematical theories and ideas in specific areas of math, such as geometry, number theory, or logic. And they look for ways to apply mathematical principles to disciplines like engineering or science. Cryptologists, described in greater detail above, are a type of mathematician.
Mathematician jobs typically require a master’s degree in mathematics, but many workers have a Ph.D. Some jobs are available for workers with a bachelor’s degree. Operations Research Analysts To help organizations solve problems and improve decision making using mathematical models, operations research analysts collect and study information from databases and other sources. They use their analyses to make recommendations related to production, sales, logistics, or other areas of operation. To enter the occupation, workers must know how to use advanced statistical and database software. In addition, they typically need a bachelor’s degree in operations research, management science, or a related field. Degrees in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, or other technical fields are also common. Many employers prefer to hire people who have a master’s or higher degree. Statisticians Statisticians collect and interpret data using a variety of statistical methods and theories. They design surveys and other methods for gathering data representative of a population. Statisticians also identify trends in data, draw conclusions, and assess whether their results are reliable. These workers typically need a master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, or survey methodology. But a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for some entry-level jobs. A Ph.D. usually is required for academic or research jobs. Statisticians need computer programming skills and use statistical software to analyze data.
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follow the proper steps to get their answers. Teachers also help students prepare for standardized tests. Some teachers focus only on math. Others, especially those who work with younger students, teach more than one subject. Math teachers may specialize in education for specific groups, such as elementary, postsecondary, or adult literacy and GED students. Because students learn in different ways, math teachers often use a variety of techniques to present concepts. For example, some concepts may be explained using words and graphs along with numbers. Coles and other math teachers combine two or more approaches to reach out to all types of learners. “My kids get it,” Coles says. “One way or another, they get it.” Employment, wages, and outlook. BLS does not collect data on math teachers separately. Instead, BLS counts math teachers among other types of teachers. There were more than 3 million wage and salary elementary, middle, and high school teachers in May 2011, according to BLS. Adult literacy and GED teachers accounted for about 68,000 additional wage and salary jobs. And postsecondary mathematical science teachers held about 54,000 wage and salary jobs. Median annual wages in May 2011 ranged from $47,370 for adult literacy and GED teachers to $66,680 for postsecondary mathematical science teachers. Teachers typically work during a 10-month academic year, with 2 months off in the summer. According to BLS, the job outlook for teachers varies by region of employment and the level of education that they teach. Altogether, teachers are projected to add more than 700,000 new jobs between 2010 and 2020. And because math is a subject for which many schools report difficulty finding qualified instructors, math teachers are expected to have better job prospects than other types of teachers. Most math teachers work in public or private elementary, middle, and high schools. Others teach at the college level. Some, like Midamba, work for communitybased organizations.
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Creativity, patience, and enthusiasm about the subject matter are some of the most important qualities for teachers. matter are some of the most important qualities for teachers. But teachers need other skills, too. “You really have to be able to engage the students and be able to understand where they’re coming from,” says Midamba. “You can know math, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you will be a great math teacher.” The ability to break down complicated concepts into ones that are easier to grasp is also important.
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics Baccalaureate and Beyond Study, math majors reported higher levels of satisfaction with the challenge of their work 1 year after graduation than many other majors.
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requirements vary by state or employer or by the group of students that workers teach. Some teachers earn a master’s degree, which may lead to higher pay. Those who teach at the college level usually need a Ph.D.Pluses and minuses of math work. There’s a lot to like about jobs that use math. “For something that many people tend to think of as boring, mathematics is actually really exciting,” says cryptologist Rose. Finding opportunities to share that excitement with others attracts workers to these jobs. “Math is something I like,” says Midamba, “and it’s rewarding for me to be able to show students that math isn’t scary and that they’re smart enough to do it.” Career satisfaction starts early for math workers. According to the National Center for Education Statistics Baccalaureate and Beyond Study, math majors in 2009 reported higher levels of satisfaction with the challenge of their work 1 year after graduation than many other majors, including those in engineering and engineering technology, computer and information sciences, business, social sciences, and biological or physical sciences. Studying math often pays off right away: math majors have starting salaries that are higher than college graduates in many other disciplines. BLS data show that math occupations (actuaries, mathematicians, operations research analysts, and statisticians) had median annual wages that were more than double the $34,460 median annual wage for all occupations in May 2011. And other occupations that require advanced math skills—such as physicists, engineers, and computer scientists—also had very high median annual wages: often close to or greater than $100,000. But those personal and financial rewards are usually the result of hard work and study. Most math-intensive jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree. Others require a master’s degree or Ph.D.
November 2012 And even after years of study, finding the answers to practical or theoretical problems in math isn’t always easy. Health data analyst Deshmukh says it’s frustrating when predictions don’t always hold true and data quality isn’t always optimal. On the other hand, says Barkan, time spent on a mathematical inquiry or analysis can be gratifying in the end: “The extreme difficulty of our problems makes our achievements that much more satisfying when we accomplish them.”
For more information To learn more about many of the occupations in this article, as well as hundreds of others, refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook online at www.bls.gov/ooh. General information about math careers is available from the following organizations: American Mathematical Society 201 Charles St. Providence, RI 02904 Toll free: 1 (800) 321-4267 www.ams.org/careers Mathematical Association of America 1529 18th St. NW. Washington, DC 20036 Toll free: 1 (800) 741-9415 maahq@maa.org www.maa.org/students/career.html Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3600 Market St., 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Toll free: 1 (800) 447-7426 service@siam.org www.siam.org/careers Association for Women in Mathematics 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 934-0163 awm@awm-math.org sites.google.com/ site/awmmath/awmresources/career Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Elka Torpey is an economist in the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, BLS.
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ichele Taylor works in a hospital, and patients in her charge sometimes fall asleep. But she’s not a nurse and doesn’t administer anesthesia. So, as Michele herself often must clarify, she’s not an anesthetist—she’s an aesthetician. Aestheticians are licensed skincare specialists. They treat facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance. Medical aestheticians, like Michele, work with patients whose skin or appearance is affected by trauma or medical procedure, such as surgery. In the integrative-medicine program where she works, Michele also offers stress reduction and relaxation. It’s during these treatments that patients are most likely to drift off. “I do put people to sleep, but not with anesthesia,” she says. “Some people just get so relaxed, they fall asleep.” Anxiety reduction is a large part of Michele’s job because of where she works: in a Cleveland hospital’s radiation oncology department. Cancer patients who call Michele to schedule an appointment find out about the services available. Then, Michele asks them questions to help them identify their needs. “Do they want relaxation? To feel better about themselves? Some people start out not really knowing,” she says. “With chemo patients, for example, all they know is they’ve lost their hair, their eyebrows, their eyelashes—it can be very stressful for them.” Patients who want to enhance their appearance spend about an hour with Michele, learning how to choose and apply appropriate makeup colors and products. The products they start with are usually colorless. “I’m teaching them how to take care of their skin,” says Michele, “so cleansing and moisturizing are always first.” This is especially important instruction for patients undergoing treatments such as radiation, which sometimes causes skin irritation. Next comes foundation. Michele shows patients how to choose products for their skin types and to select the best matches from a variety of colors. Then, she applies foundation to one side of the face, explaining technique as she goes. The entire process—color choice, application, technique explanation—is repeated for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Only after the patient is satisfied with the results, even if it means removing the makeup and starting over, are they duplicated on the other side of the face. Lastly, Michele applies finishing powder and suggests complementary colors for clothing. In the basics of skincare and makeup application, Michele’s job is similar to that of most other aestheticians. But helping patients apply makeup after medical treatment presents special challenges, she says. For example, chemotherapy patients must learn how to measure their natural browline so that they can draw eyebrows to replace the ones lost to treatment. And hair that has fallen out sometimes grows back in a different color, affecting the choices for makeup colors that patients might consider. Still, Michele leaves final decision making to each patient. “I make suggestions, but I go with what people feel comfortable with,” she says. “I want them to feel healthy.” Letting patients make their own decisions serves another purpose, too. “An illness or injury can make people feel like they lose control,” says Michele. “Teaching them about makeup and skincare gives them some control, over how they look and how they maintain their skin.” Although women are the only ones who request makeovers, they’re not the only patients Michele sees. Facials are popular with men, who, Michele says, “are more concerned about their skin than many people realize.” And adults and children alike enjoy her
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magazine program that described medical lege-level science courses—she recommends biology stress-reduction and relaxation treatments. aestheticians and mentioned a need for and anatomy coursework for aspiring medical aesthetiAestheticians’ and medical aestheticians’ them. Michele began researching the occu- cians—and had worked in a medical setting. She had jobs vary, depending on where they work. pation and enrolled in cosmetology school. planned to work with a plastic surgeon but, while providAestheticians are employed in places like She earned a diploma in aesthetics, took an ing skincare services to radiation patients, saw a need for beauty salons, spas, and specialty sections exam administered by her home State of medical aestheticians in cancer treatment. of department stores; medical aestheticians, Ohio, and became licensed. She also has Michele was aware of an existing look-good, feelalso called paramedical aestheticians, often earned several professional certifications better group program for cancer patients, sponsored work for licensed healthcare providers, related to her work. by the American Cancer Society. She developed the including offices of plastic surgeons and Training, licensing, certification, and integrative-medicine program, which the hospital then dermatologists. According to the Bureau of continuing-education requirements for aes- created, to provide patients with a one-on-one alternative Labor Statistics, there were about 25,000 theticians differ by State. Aestheticians to the group setting. skin care specialists, which includes aescomplete a program in skincare at an Willingness to accept and design alternatives has been theticians and medical aestheticians, in a plus for Michele in her work. “If you 2002. They had median annual do someone up and she looks great, earnings of $22,450, with medishe doesn’t like it,” says Michele, cal aestheticians often earning Medical specialization for aestheticians often but “you have to let it go and defer to her more. is defined by self direction. Prior to enrolling in preferences. You have to be able to Because she is employed in a hospital, much of Michele’s the aesthetician program, for example, Michele take constructive criticism.” Openness, empathy, and an ability to commuwork differs from that of other had taken some college-level science courses. nicate are also important for medical medical aestheticians. Duties of aestheticians, she says. those who work in offices of The biggest drawback to Michele’s plastic surgeons, for example, job stems from the population she works with: many include providing pre- and postoperative approved school, usually one that is regu- of the people she sees are terminally ill. “A lot of my skincare treatment. Medical aestheticians lated by the State’s board of cosmetology. patients die, so I have to work with that reality,” she under the supervision of a dermatologist Program quality varies, so each student says. “It’s hard, especially with the kids.” may perform exfoliation or other proceshould investigate schools’ curriculums. But Michele is a firm believer in integrative medicine, dures. Those who work in burn units might Most aesthetician training is general; spe- which suggests, in part, a link between patients’ health teach burn-recovery patients how to apply cialties may require additional education or and their feelings about themselves. The transformation makeup to conceal their injuries. on-the-job training. from self-perceived beast to beauty overwhelms some In fact, it was Michele’s desire to work Medical specialization for aestheticians patients to the point of tears, she says. For Michele, with burn victims that led her to a medical often is defined by selfdirection. Prior to knowing that what she does can positively impact their aesthetician career. She worked in a hospienrolling in the aesthetician program, for recovery, their overall health, and their sense of self tal and knew she liked the challenge of carexample, Michele had taken some col- makes it worthwhile. ing for wounds. Then, she saw a TV news-
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Career Success Tip
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any young executives like to ask for career success tips. I usually start by saying career success doesn’t come in a day. Yet, day-in day-out I see young people entering the working life pushing themselves as if they will make CEO in a year. They have a tendency to compare their progress with their contemporaries. You should not and must not compare your career success to your contemporaries. If you ask me, what is career success? Frankly, I don’t have the answer. But, I can give you a career success tip that works for me. However, ultimately only you can answer “what is career success?” because only you can seek. No one can do it for you. It is to be defined by your own values and principles in life. You would have to define what is career success for yourself. It means different things for different people. And it is your career goals. The first step is to ask yourself “What is career success?”. It is not a question you should mull over daily. You will have to spend time thinking about this. The answer will not come easy. Ask yourself that question, and then let it float in your mind for however long it takes - never force the answer. Remind yourself this - if your career is a marathon, then it includes the preparation for the race - the warm ups, the stretches, the strength exercises, the stamina building, the constant practice runs. Constant effort is what will eventually get a positive response. And that response is success. My biggest fear looking at many young first job executives is that a lot of them embark on this marathon and end up hurting themselves. They hurt themselves because instead of warming up and stretching, they sprint. Eventually they end up injured, taking months and years to recuperate. This is an important career success tip. Your career like many things in life cannot
be rushed. You succeed by not rushing nor lazing off. Your career success comes to you when you do not rush yourself through it. But this also means you do not laze off. When you rush you start to be careless. You forget the basic important steps in the race for your career success. If you sprint through at this early phase, you risk overdoing it. On the other hand, if you laze off – you won’t put in the appropriate effort needed for success. For success to happen, you need to be moderate in your pursuit. That would be career success tip for you. There is a saying: Hurrying makes things too tight, Slacking off lets things get too loose, By not hurrying and not slacking off, We can succeed at what we do.
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Do You Love Your Job? Have you found the job you want to stay with, or are you just passing time until something better comes along? Take this quiz to see if you where you stand.
Here’s a fun quiz to help you identify whether you truly love your job. For each statement, decide whether it is more True or False for you.
1. I feel happy when I think about my job. 2. I look forward to going to work each day. 3. I enjoy telling my friends and family about all the exciting things I’m doing at my job. 4. I miss my job when I’m away from it for an extended period. 5. The good things about my job far outweigh any things I want to change about it. 6. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in my work that I forget to take breaks. 7. I would want to do my job even if I weren’t being paid. 8. When I’m away from work I check my emails or phone in to see how things are going. 9. I feel fortunate to have my job. 10. I work overtime because I want to. 11. I feel energized when I’m at work. 12. The hours fly by quickly when I’m doing my job. 13. I don’t check job ads or otherwise look for new opportunities. 14. If I lost my job I would feel heartbroken even if I wasn’t worried about money. 15. I can imagine staying at my job for years to come.
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Scoring Give yourself 1 point for each statement you answered True and 0 points for each one you answered False. If you scored 0: Your job isn’t giving you what you need to be happy. You know you deserve better. If you scored 1-5: There are things you like about your job, but it may be just a fling. Keep looking around for something else. If you scored 6-10: There are a lot of things you like about your job. You can be happy with your job for many years -- or you may be able to find another job you’ll be just as happy with. If you scored 11-15: It’s true love. You and your job are meant to be together. Just don’t lose yourself in this relationship. Remember to take some time off now and then so that you’ll return to your job with even more to give it. Article provided by FabJob.com To discover how to break into a job you can love see the list of dream careers at www.FabJob.com.
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4 Ways to Pursue Your Passion by Markell R. Steele
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n the ideal world we’d all be able to pursue our passions and make tons of money doing that. I know that doesn’t always happen. The reality is that at times we have to be practical when it comes to the jobs we choose and other career decisions we make. Early in our careers, it doesn’t seem like such a big deal. We’re happy to get a job that pays decently, uses our college degree or career training in which there is a reasonable chance for advancement. We’re able to pay rent, save some money, get a car and life is good. Then, we arrive at a point, maybe 10- 15 years into a career, and wonder how we got there and what else is out there. This wondering can be prompted by the realization that our salary isn’t aligned with our experience and training, we got passed over for a promotion or on overall feeling of boredom. For whatever reason, we’re no longer as passionate as when we started, and the work we’re doing doesn’t really meet our needs anymore. It’s at this point that people start to re-evaluate their career progress. They take a look at their situation- evaluate their finances, lifestyle, retirement savings and determine they need to make a certain amount of money in order to maintain their lifestyle. The unfortunate part, they feel, is that pursuing a career they can be passionate about might not satisfy their practical needs now or ever. They feel stuck. Some would argue that if you pursue your career passions, everything else will fall into place to support it. That may be true to an extent, but many of us aren’t willing to take that risk. When kids’ education, mortgages and bills are involved it seems almost frivolous and selfish to pursue a passion. I love my career, but over the years have encountered challenges and setbacks like any other professional. I’ve been in work settings that weren’t a fit and worked on projects outside of my scope of interest. I’ve lost contracts and had salary cuts. Each time, I’ve made it through but not without effort and support. If you’re feeling stuck in your career and dream of pursu-
ing something more satisfying, keep reading for my suggestions based on what I did to get back my career back on track.
Adjust your attitude
We all have moments when we think things just aren’t happening like we want them to, or that our career isn’t progressing well. It seems everyone around us is experiencing amazing results in their career and moving right along with life. Dwelling on the unfairness of it all can lead to anger, frustration and a lack of clarity. These negative attitudes diminish your ability to be objective. It’s at the moments when we feel most frustrated that creativity can kick in. Some of the best solutions emerge from a desire for change and improvement. You don’t have to deny your feelings of disappointment, but this state of dissatisfaction has to be viewed a temporary state if you’re to get back on track.
Do something about your situation
Evaluate your progress, set a goal and make some plans. If you’re not where you want to be in your life and career, ask yourself where you do want to be and brainstorm what you can do to get there. Will updating your skills generate more career options? Can you pursue your passion work in your free time? Can you take on contract work to generate more income and expand your skill set? Are there viable opportunities outside of your field you can transition into? Do some investigation to see what’s out there for you. Talk with other people to get ideas, insight and feedback. Then create a realistic action plan for achieving your goals and take action.
Connect with others
When you are of service to others and take the focus off yourself the result is satisfaction. You are using your skills, interests, and knowledge to improve the lives of others. You don’t have to serve the poor and needy to make a positive contribution. I volunteer for my alumni association and for a local business organization. Those
are two constituent groups I feel connected to, and I give 100% to my volunteer efforts. In turn, I have made good friends, launched some major projects, and honed some important skills while providing value. Volunteering and pursuing interests are great ways to get some perspective and have fun.
Be honest and ask for help
When things aren’t going well, we all have the tendency to hide the truth. If you hide behind a façade people will assume everything is good and won’t extend opportunities or suggestions. Countless times I’ve had people tell me about great opportunities, then discount my interest assuming I was too busy to participate. The reality was that I definitely could have used the business It’s important to keep in mind that while it may feel like you’re alone in this situation, you’re not the first person to hit a snag in your career. If you’re honest with people, you’d be surprised at how sympathetic and even helpful they can be. I’m not talking about whining and complaining. I’m talking about admitting that things are not going as well as you’d like, but you’re working on improving them. It’s even better if you have some clarity about your aspirations. It’s been my experience that pursuing passion is often a balancing act rather than an either/or proposition. Request your free copy of my SPECIAL REPORT: 6 Tips For Discovering The Work You Love By Working With A Career Counselor to learn how you can find your career passion. To your success! Markell Markell R. Steele, Career Counselor and founder of Futures in Motion, Inc., is a national certified counselor, distance credentialed counselor, speaker, and author of Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love.
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7 Careers That Pay You to Give Advice
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friends frequently turn to you for advice? Do you enjoy offering suggestions or solutions to problems? Do you ever post your opinions online? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” why not consider a career that lets you earn a living giving advice? Here are seven careers that give you the opportunity to get paid to do what you love. Each career description starts with an inspirational quotation from some of the best advice-givers in the world -- moms.
Business Consultant
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 28% of consultants do not have a degree, but you do need business-savvy and experience in the area you are consulting in.
Etiquette Consultant “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” - Mom If you would like to share your love of good manners with others, consider a career as an etiquette consultant. Etiquette consultants give advice in one or more areas such as business etiquette, children’s etiquette, dining etiquette, international protocol, social etiquette, or wedding etiquette. As an etiquette consultant you can offer individual consultations or group training programs on topics such as telephone skills for customer service staff. You can actually get paid to say “mind your manners” and “don’t talk with your mouth full.”
“I just want what’s best for you.” - Mom As a business consultant you can get paid to give advice to business owners and executives. Business consultants meet with clients in companies and other organizations to identify business problems, then gather information and recommend solutions. Some business consultants focus on a particular industry such as health care, while Financial Planners “Money does not grow on trees.” - Mom others specialize in areas such as marketAs a financial planner you will help ing, human resources, technology, or small people manage and maximize their money. business.
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, financial planners use their knowledge of investments, tax laws, and insurance to recommend financial options to individuals. After meeting with clients, financial planners select appropriate investments compatible with the client’s goals, attitude toward risk, and expectation or need for a return on the investment. While most planners offer advice on a range of financial topics, some specialize in areas such as retirement and estate planning.
Image Consultant “Always wear clean underwear in case you get into an accident.” - Mom Image is the way other people see us. As an image consultant, you can give people advice that will help them achieve what they want -- whether it is to get a new job, to make a good impression, or simply to feel good about themselves. You might get paid to give people feedback about their overall image (also known as makeover consulting) or you might advise them on how to improve specific aspects of their image such as wardrobe, makeup, or vocal and nonverbal communications.
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As a life coach, your job is to listen, to ask questions, and to give honest feedback. (It sounds a lot like the job done by many moms!)
Motivational Speaker
“What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?” - Mom As a motivational speaker you could inspire students to stay in school, say no to drugs, become leaders, and prepare for life after graduation. (In other words, you’d reinforce the great advice their moms have given!) You can also give advice to adults and inspire them to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. You could help people to succeed in business, improve their relationships, develop a positive attitude, become healthy, achieve financial prosperity, and have more fun in life.
Professional Writer
“Why? Because I say so.” - Mom It’s not only advice columnists who influence people with their writing. Many types of writing careers allow you to earn a paycheck in return for telling people what you think they should do. For example, advertising copywriters try to influence people to buy their clients’ products, while critics tell people what they should (and should not) spend their entertainment dollars on. Technical writers write the manuals that advise Life Coach people, step-by-step, how to use anything from “Eat your vegetables, so you’ll grow up big computer software to cars to kitchen appliances. and strong.” - Mom Even fiction writers can give advice, weaving Life coaches help people to achieve success in moral lessons into their stories, and showing readers it is much wiser to their careers, relationships and life. As a life coach you will help people act like the hero than the villain. identify what is holding them back from having everything they want in So if you have a talent for giving advice, consider a career where you’ll business or life, and coach them to overcome those challenges. get paid to tell people what to do. Mom would be proud. People use life coaches for the same reason that they use sports coaches: Tag and Catherine Goulet are founders of FabJob.com, a publisher of career guides offering step-by-step they want someone to work with them, to encourage them, to push them. advice for breaking into a variety of dream careers. Visit www.FabJob.com to
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