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You have three ways to find career information by occupation on this site:
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Are you a techie? An artsy? A brain for business? Do you love to write, exercise, or perform? Whatever you love to do, and whatever you decide you want to be, think about including three factors into whatever you do. Why? Because more than anything, the new economy is looking for these three different strains of thought:
That doesn't mean you have to be a artist, a computer scientist, or a financial guru. But, becoming part of the new economy means developing all of these parts of our brains. As a doctor you may not need to know how to rebuild and redesign the equipment you use every day, but you do need to know how to operate it. You also need a little bit of the business side of you to be able to market yourself to potential employers, maintain friendly relationships with patients/customers, and be able to manage your finances. And what good would a doctor be if they weren't a creative thinker, able to problem solve and improvise solutions to difficult cases? No matter what career you decide on you need to be able to understand tough concepts, get comfortable with technology, manage money, and learn to negotiate. But it also means nurturing your creativity and coloring outside the lines once in a while. Creativity, technology, and business sense are essential in whatever you do. Make sure you include them in your higher education plans! | |
