Research Activity: Career Week

Occupation #1

Name: _________________________

Entry-Level Education

Sociologists
$74,960 per year
$36.04 per hour
Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

2,600

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

15% (Faster than average)

2012 Median Pay

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Important Qualities
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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

400
Sociologists study society and social behavior by
examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social
institutions, and processes that people develop.

Education: Sociologists typically need a masters

degree or Ph.D.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: You

need a masters degree or a PhD

Important Qualities (only what is bold): Analytical

skills, Communication skills, Critical-thinking
skills, Problems-solving skills, Writing skills

$74,960

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Occupation #2

Anthropologists

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$57,420 per year

$27.61 per hour
Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

7,200

Job Outlook, 2012-22

19% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

1,400

Employment, 2012: Sociologist

Projected Employment, 2022: 15%
Change in Percent: 15%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 400

Plan research projects to answer questions and test

hypotheses about the interaction between nature
and culture
Develop data collection methods tailored to a
particular specialty or project
Collect information from observations, interviews,
and documents
Record and manage records of observations taken in
the field

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Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Name: _________________________

Education: Anthropologists and archeologists may

qualify for many positions with a masters degree in
anthropology or archeology.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Although a masters degree is enough for many
positions, a PhD may be needed for jobs that require
leadership skills and advanced technical knowledge.

Important Qualities (only what is bold):

Analytical skills
Critical-thinking skills
Investigative skills
Writing skills
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annual pay for this
occupation?

$57,420

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Occupation #3

Multimedia Artists and Animators

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$61,370 per year

$29.50 per hour
Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

68,900

Job Outlook, 2012-22

6% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,

4,300

Employment, 2012: Anthropologists

Projected Employment, 2022: 19%
Change in Percent: 19%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,400

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Name: _________________________

2012 - 2020
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occupation
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Create graphics and animation using computer

programs and illustrations
Work with a team of animators and artists to create a
movie, game, or visual effects
Education: Employers typically require bachelors
degree in computer graphics, art, or related field to
develop a strong portfolio of work and learn the strong
technical skills that many employers prefer.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Bachelors degrees required and artistic talents

Important Qualities (only what is bold): Artistic

talent, Communication skills, Computer skills,
Creativity, Time-management skills

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annual pay for this
occupation?

$61,370

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 68,900

Projected Employment, 2022: 73,200
Change in Percent: 6%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 4,300

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