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Occupation #1

Athletes and sports competitors

2012 Median Pay

$ 40,060 per year

Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

14,900

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

7% (slower than average)

1,000

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Practice to develop their skills

Maintain the equipment they use for the sport in
good condition
Stay in the best physical condition by training,
exercising, and following special diets
Take instructions from coaches or other sports staff
during game to improve strategies or tactics
Obey the rules of the sport during competitions and
games
Assess how they did after each event and identify
their strengths and weaknesses
Education- athletes and sports competitors typically
have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. They
must have extensive knowledge of the way the sport is
played, especially its rules, regulations, and strategies.

Licenses,Certifications,andRegistrationsSomesportsandlocalities
requireathletesandsportscompetitorstobelicensedorcertifiedto
practice.Forexample,indragracing,driversneedtobelicensedto
competeinthevariousdragracingseries.Thegoverningbodyofthesport
mayrevokelicensesandsuspendparticipantswhodonotmeettherequired
performanceortraining.Inaddition,athletesmayhavetheirlicensesor
certificationsuspendedforinappropriateactivity.

Important Qualities (only what is bold) - Athleticism,

Concentration, Decision Making Skills, Dedication, Hand
eye coordination, stamina, teamwork

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$ 40,060

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Occupation #2

Physicians and surgeons

2012 Median Pay

$ 187,200

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship

Number of Jobs, 2012

691,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

18% (faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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123,000

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Takeapatientsmedicalhistory

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Updatechartsandpatientinformationtoshowcurrentfindingsand
treatments

Ordertestsfornursesorotherhealthcarestafftoperform

Reviewtestresultstoidentifyanyabnormalfindings

Recommendanddesignaplanoftreatment

Addressconcernsoranswerquestionsthatpatientshaveabouttheir
healthandwellbeing

Helppatientstakecareoftheirhealthbydiscussingtopicssuchasproper
nutritionandhygiene

Education
Most applicants to medical school have at least a
bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees.
Although no specific major is required, all students
must complete undergraduate work in biology,
chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English. Students
also take courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to
gain experience in a healthcare setting.

Licenses,Certifications,andRegistrations
Allstatesrequirephysiciansandsurgeonstobelicensed;requirementsvarybystate.To
qualifyforalicense,candidatesmustgraduatefromanaccreditedmedicalschool,
completeresidencytrainingintheirspecialty,andpasswrittenandpracticalexams.
Allphysiciansandsurgeonsmustpassastandardizednationallicensure
examination.M.D.staketheU.S.MedicalLicensingExamination(USMLE).D.O.stake
theComprehensiveOsteopathicMedicalLicensingExamination(COMLEXUSA).For
specificstateinformationaboutlicensing,contactyourstatesmedicalboard.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills, Compassion, Detailed
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oriented, Dexterity, Leadership, Patience, and

Problem Solving Skills

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$431,977

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Occupation #3

Orthodontist

2012 Median Pay

$149,310

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

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Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities

Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove

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teeth

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Education

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