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Name: Billy Veng________________________

Occupation #1

Astronomer

2012 Median Pay

$51.14 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

23,300

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

10% (As fast as average)

2,400

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Develop scientific theories and models, such as atom

formation or the force of gravity
Plan and conduct experiments and studies to test
theories of matter an energy
Write proposals and apply for research grants
Do complex mathematical calculations to analyze
physical and astronomical data, such as data that
shows the existence of a planet.
Design new scientific equipment, such as telescopes
and lasers
Develop computer software to analyze and model
data
Write scientific papers that get published in
scholarly journals
Present research findings at scientific conferences
and lectures
Education
A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field is needed.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Applicants to be U.S. citizens and hold a security
clearance.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Communications skills
Critical-thinking skills
Curiosity
Interpersonal skills
Math skills
Problem-solving skills.
Self-discipline.

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Occupation #2

Name: Billy Veng________________________

$106,840

Employment, 2012: 2,700

Projected Employment, 2022: 2,900
Change in Percent: 10%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 300

Marine Architects

2012 Median Pay

$42.36 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

7,300

Job Outlook, 2012-22

10%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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800

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Prepare system layouts, detailed drawings, and

schematics
Inspect marine equipment and machinery, draw up
work requests and jobs
Conduct environmental, operational, and tests on
marine equipment
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair
of marine equipment
Investigate and observe tests on machinery for
compliance with standards
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies that
repair are dont safely
Prepare technical reports for use by engineers,
managers, or sales personnel
Prepare cost estimates, contract specifications,
design, and schedules
Have contact with contractors to be sure work is
dont the right way
Education
Marine engineering and naval architects require a
bachelors degree in marine engineering, naval

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Occupation #3

Name: Billy Veng________________________

architectures, or marine engineering technology

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Marine engineers and naval architects usually take and
exam for a mariners license form the U.S. Coast Guard.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills
Ingenuity
Interpersonal skills
Math skills
Problem-solving skills
$88,100

Employment, 2012: 7,300

Projected Employment, 2022: 8,100
Change in Percent: 10
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 800

Architect

2012 Median Pay

$35.14 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

107,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

17%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

18,600

Meet with clients to determine objectives an

requirements for structures
Estimate the amount of required materials,
equipment, and time
Prepare structure specifications
Direct workers who prepare drawings and
documents
Prepare scaled drawings with computer software
and by hand
Manage construction contracts
Visit worksites to ensure that construction adhere to
plans
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Seek new work by marketing and giving

presentations

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Education
Earning a professional degree in architecture.

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$73,090

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Required to be licensed, paid internship, and passing the
Architect Registration Exam
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Creativity
Organizational skills
Technical skills
Visualization skills

Employment, 2012: 107,400

Projected Employment, 2022: 126,000
Change in Percent: 17%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 18,600

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