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Occupation #1

Name: Matthew Chhoeuth

Entry-Level Education

Electrical & Electronics, Except Computers

$89,630 per year
$43.09 per hour
Bachelors Degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

306,100

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

4% (Slower than average)

2012 Median Pay

12,600
Electrical & Electronics Engineers:

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Designnewwaystouseelectricalpowertodeveloporimproveproducts

Dodetailedcalculationstodevelopmanufacturing,construction,andinstallation
standardsandspecifications

Directmanufacturing,installing,andtestingofelectricalequipmenttoensure
thatproductsmeetspecificationsandcodes

Investigatecomplaintsfromcustomersorthepublic,evaluateproblems,and
recommendsolutions

Workwithprojectmanagersonproductioneffortstoensurethatprojectsare
completedsatisfactorily,ontime,andwithinbudget

Designelectroniccomponents,software,products,orsystemsforcommercial,
industrial,medical,military,orscientificapplications

Analyzecustomerneedsanddetermineelectricalsystemrequirements,capacity,
andcosttodevelopasystemplan

Developmaintenanceandtestingproceduresforelectroniccomponentsand
equipment

Evaluatesystemsandrecommenddesignmodificationsorequipmentrepair

Inspectelectronicequipment,instruments,andsystemstomakesuretheymeet
safetystandardsandapplicableregulations

Plananddevelopapplicationsandmodificationsforelectronicpropertiesusedin
partsandsystemstoimprovetechnicalperformance

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Education
High school students interested in studying
electrical/electronics engineering benefit from taking
course in physics & mathematics, including algebra,
trigonometry, and calculus.
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Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

EngineerswhobecomelicensedaredesignatedProfessionalEngineers(PEs).Licensure
generallyrequiresthefollowing:

AdegreefromanABETaccreditedengineeringprogram

ApassingscoreontheFundamentalsofEngineering(FE)exam

Relevantworkexperience

ApassingscoreontheProfessionalEngineering(PE)exam

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

N/A
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The median annual wage for electrical engineers was

$87,920 in May 2012.

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Occupation #2

Anthropologists & Archeologists

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

Employment, 2012: 306, 100

Projected Employment, 2022: 318,700
Change in Percent: 4
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 12,600

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Job Outlook, 2012-22

19% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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1,400

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Anthropologistsandarcheologiststypicallydothefollowing:

Planresearchprojectstoanswerquestionsandtesthypothesesaboutthe
interactionbetweennatureandculture

Developdatacollectionmethodstailoredtoaparticularspecialtyorproject

Collectinformationfromobservations,interviews,anddocuments

Recordandmanagerecordsofobservationstakeninthefield

Analyzedata,laboratorysamples,andothersourcesofinformationtouncover
patternsabouthumanlife,culture,andorigins

Preparereportsandpresentresearchfindings

Adviseorganizationsontheculturalimpactofpolicies,programs,andproducts

Education
Anthropologists and archeologists need a masters degree
or Ph.D. in anthropology or archeology

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N/A

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Analytical Skills
Critical-Thinking Skills
Investigative Skills
Writing Skills
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The median annual wage for anthropologists and

archeologists was $57,420 in May 2012.

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Occupation #3

Multimedia Artists & 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,
2012 - 2020
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4,300

Employment, 2012: 7,200

Projected Employment, 2022: 8,600
Change in Percent: 19%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,400

Creategraphicsandanimationusingcomputerprogramsandillustrations

Workwithateamofanimatorsandartiststocreateamovie,game,orvisual
effect

Researchupcomingprojectstohelpcreaterealisticdesignsoranimations

Developstoryboardsthatmapoutkeyscenesinanimations

Editanimationsandeffectsonthebasisoffeedbackfromdirectors,other
animators,gamedesigners,orclients

Meetwithclients,otheranimators,gamesdesigners,directors,andotherstaff
(whichmayincludeactors)toreviewdeadlinesanddevelopmenttimelines

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Name: Matthew Chhoeuth

Education
Employers typically require a bachelors degree, and they
look for workers who have a good portfolio of work and
strong technical skills. Multimedia artists and animators
typically have a bachelors degree in fine art, computer
graphics, animation, or a related field. Programs in
computer graphics often include courses in computer
science, such as programming, and in graphics.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

N/A

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Artistic Talent
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Creativity
Time-management Skills
The median annual wage for multimedia artists and
animators was $61,370 in May 2012.

Employment, 2012: 68,900

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

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