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The Best College Career Center Websites

collegecareerlife — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:45:15 +0000

Many students never visit their campus career centers during college. It’s unfortunate that career centers are so underutilized because they can help students choose a college major or career path, in addition to helping with internships and job searches. And while some career centers lack the staff and resources necessary to provide the best services, many offer invaluable information and opportunities. If you can’t make it to your campus career center, try it’s website. College career center sites often list job and internship opportunities, information about job fairs, and career planning resources. Even if you aren’t a student, visit these excellent career center websites:

California State University-Fullerton

California State Fullerton’s Career Center site features interviewing and resume tips, industry information, and salary research sources. If you’re wondering what to do with your major, Fullerton’s career site offers plenty of options for every major(choose Career Exploration, then What can I do with this major).

Colorado State University

The Career Center site at Colorado State has occupational information, college major guides, and industry resource links. Click on the Students tab to explore career the resources, including graduate school basics and information about obtaining an MBA.

Florida State University

The employment and salary statistics will provide useful information not only to Florida State students, but to all college students. Find out which majors earn the most in full-time jobs and internships, in addition to which companies are hiring college graduates. The site also offers resume and career resources accessible to both students and non-students.

UPenn Career Services

The University of Pennsylvania’s career services site includes self assessments in skills, interests, and values. Work-life balance and career-change advice are also available.

University of Michigan

The career center website at University of Michigan includes career assessments, career guides, resume/cover letter advice, interviewing skills, and much more. Michigan’s career center site also provides application and job search advice for graduate and professional students.

The University of Washington

Need help choosing a major, getting experience, or interviewing? The career center at the University of Washington has it all. Explore careers, find out what jobs you can get with your major, and browse internship opportunities on the career center’s website.

Career center sites were judged on four criteria – navigation, accessibility, job and internship opportunities, and career planning resources. Only websites accessible to non-students were chosen for this list.

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Green Jobs in High Demand

collegecareerlife — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:00:13 +0000

You’ve probably heard of white-collar, blue-collar, and maybe even pink-collar jobs. Now there’s a new color associated with jobs: green. Any job that focuses on the environment, sustainability, or social responsibility may be classified as a green job or green-collar job. These jobs can be found in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and agriculture. Below, six green jobs with projected growth over the next decade:

Energy Auditor

Energy auditors identify energy-saving procedures, prepare audit reports analyzing energy usage data, and inspect individual systems to determine energy consumption. Candidates with certification will have the best opportunities. Average annual wages for energy auditors were $60,610 in 2009.* Visit Association of Energy Engineers website for more information about training and job opportunities.

Wastewater Engineer

Wastewater engineers design water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and storage facilities. They also analyze wastewater treatment methods and sludge disposal methods. A degree in mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering will provide a good foundation for a wastewater engineering career. Wastewater engineers earned an average annual salary of $76,590 in 2009.

Sustainability Specialist

Sustainability specialists measure an organization’s environmental impact, develop and track sustainability project goals, train those involved in sustainability efforts, and create reports outlining progress in sustainability projects. Sustainability specialists earned an average annual salary of $60,610 in 2009.

Recycling Coordinator

Recycling coordinators manage recycling programs, including the scheduling of pick-ups and drop-offs and compliance with relevant laws. Other responsibilities include budget management, waste management program development, and efficiency optimization. Recycling coordinators earned an average of $42,940 annually in 2009.

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Solar energy systems engineers determine energy needs and design solar power systems for residential and commercial sites. Although solar power still constitutes a small portion of energy, solar engineering is a growing field. Median wages for solar energy systems engineers was $89,560 in 2009. Visit Solarpower.org for more information.

Wind Energy Project Managers

Wind energy project managers create wind energy project plans, outlining tasks and goals for projects. They allocate resources, prepare status reports, and oversee workers involved in wind energy projects. In 2009. wind energy project managers earned an average of $92,600.

The jobs listed above are only a few of the hundreds of emerging jobs related to environmental sustainability. For more information on green jobs, read Green Jobs for a New Economy: The Career Guide to Emerging Opportunities.

*Job Description and Salary sources:

O*NET OnLine

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Green Jobs as a Sustainability Specialist

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New Year's Resolutions for College Students

collegecareerlife — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:00:54 +0000

New Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep. Instead of making the same resolutions you make every year, resolve to prepare for your career and improve your grades with a few important steps.

Find Your Best Career(s)

Career planning should be important to every college student, but many don’t consider their career goals until after graduation. Choosing the right career involves learning about your personality, interests and values. Visit the Top Ten Sites for Career Planning for reliable career information. You don’t need to narrow your choices down to just one career. Identifying your ideal work environment, interests, and values will help you choose the right positions throughout your career.

Get an Internship

An internship is the new entry level job. Many companies hire former interns and employers expect internship experience from recent graduates. Internships provide opportunities to make industry connections and pick up valuable skills. If nothing else, you’ll have work experience to put on your resume.

Update Your Resume

A resume isn’t just for finding a job, it’s a way to document your skills and accomplishments. Even if graduation is a few years away, create a resume now and update it at least once a semester. What should you put on your resume? Relevant coursework, projects, papers, volunteer work, and part-time jobs. Employers value work experience, even if it’s just part-time work, because it demonstrates reliability and a work ethic. Read Resume Advice for College Students for more on creating a resume in college.

Set a Time and Place for Studying

Time management may be the most important skill for college and career success. Setting a specific time and place to get work done will allow you to get more accomplished in less time. Find a quiet place with no distractions and set times on your calender for studying.

Keep your resolutions by creating specific steps you’ll take to reach each goal and by making each goal realistic. Visiting your college career center is a great first step for all resolutions listed above.

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When Your Dream Career is Dying

collegecareerlife — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:00:42 +0000

With changes in technology and culture come shifts in career trends. Some of the jobs that exist today will be obsolete in a few decades, while many future jobs don’t exist yet. Entire industries die and new ones develop. This is all good news if you’ve identified a good career in an up-and-coming field. But what if your dream job is in a dying industry? Read on to learn how can you achieve career satisfaction even when your dream job is disappearing.

Make it a Hobby

Your passion doesn’t have to be your livelihood – and maybe it shouldn’t be. When you have to do something, it automatically becomes less appealing. Work will be stressful, no matter how interesting, and your passion may fade when it’s associated with the stress of a full-time job. Solution: find a job you like and save your passion for a hobby.

Embrace Technology

If you’ve always wanted to be a journalist, you can still be one, but you’ll need additional skills. Web development and programming abilities will improve your chances of landing a job. Technical skills combined with a traditional career can lead to greater job satisfaction and security. Look at job listings in your chosen field to find out what skills are in demand (I recommend the employment trends feature at SimplyHired.com).

Why Do You Really Like the Job?

Maybe your dream career has everything – it’s interesting, fits your personality, and aligns with your values. But it’s also possible that an underlying characteristic of the job appeals to you more than the job itself. Maybe it’s creativity expression, social interaction, or autonomy. Find out what you’re really looking for in a career and search for high-growth jobs that offer it.

Even if you choose a stable job, it’s likely you’ll change careers several times during your lifetime for various reasons. Rapidly changing technology and globalization require a more flexible, adaptive workforce. Don’t feel like you’re stuck in a job once you make a career choice or that you can’t break into a new field. Read the Top Ten Sites for Choosing a Career for great online career planning resources.

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Book Giveaway Winner Announced and Poll

collegecareerlife — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00:39 +0000

The winner of the Work Makes Me Nervous book giveaway contest is KC! Some of the responses to the contest question, “What Makes You Nervous at Work?”: impending layoffs, public speaking, tight deadlines, and office politics.

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Work Makes Me Nervous: New Book Tackles Job Anxiety

collegecareerlife — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:00:57 +0000

Work-related anxiety can lead to a host of problems, including decreased productivity, lowered, job satisfaction, job loss, and health problems. Work Makes Me Nervous: Overcome Anxiety and Build the Confidence to Succeed, a new book released today, aims to eliminate anxiety in the workplace. I interviewed authors Jonathan Berent and Amy Lemley about the causes of workplace anxiety and strategies that workers can use to decrease anxiety at work.

In the book you address avoidant personality disorder, which seems to be fairly common but is rarely discussed. How does technology enable our avoidance and what are some tips for those prone to avoidant behaviors?

Amy Lemley:

Avoidance is easier than ever with so much technology to hide behind. Screening calls and caller ID, email, IM, text—workplace anxiety sufferers use all of these to avoid the situations that concern them the most. Tools such as email are obviously extraordinarily useful, but a lot of times, it’s more appropriate to have a quick face to face conversation.

Our advice to people who are prone to this type of avoidant behavior? Pick up the phone! Stop by and check in with your colleague. This is hard advice to take—even for me. But I push through my initial feeling of, “Oh, no! What do they want?” and then give myself some nurturing credit for having actually picked up the phone or followed up in person.

To avoid feeling blindsided, rehearse some phrases that will help keep you from feeling put on the spot. “I’ll have to get back to you on that. How soon do you need the information?” “I’d like to help. Let me check my schedule.” Important: Follow through on these promises! Without follow-up, you’re just perpetuating the avoidance.

Jonathan Berent:

Technology enables avoidance. It lets people detach from their uncomfortable anxiety symptoms. To overcome anxiety, they need to attach to triggers such as phone calls or face-to-face meetings and learn to ride the wave of adrenaline that occurs.

What is the difference between normal anxiety and an unhealthy level of anxiety?

Jonathan Berent:

Anxiety is unhealthy when it causes you to feel emotional pain. And it is unhealthy when causes you to avoid anxiety triggers. At work, that could mean interacting with colleagues or superiors, performing job functions such as handling phone conversations, conference calls, meetings, or presentations.

Stress is a part of life. We all experience it: Something occurs, adrenaline starts to flow, and our body and mind prepare to take action. It’s fight or flight. Anxiety is essentially an overreaction to stress. Symptoms like obsessive worry, a fear of being noticeably nervous, racing heart, shallow breathing, and so on spin out of control. The fear of those sensations becomes so great that people become obsessed with avoiding their stress triggers.

What workplace characteristics are most likely to lead to anxiety?

Jonathan Berent:

Performance pressure is a major anxiety trigger. That can mean pressure on the job such as commissioned sales, tight deadlines, or a demanding boss or participating in the job search process. A job requiring lots of face-to-face interactions can lead to anxiety. And these days, working in a climate in which layoffs seem imminent is a huge stressor.

Many people fear public speaking more than death. Why are so many of us afraid of public speaking?

Amy Lemley:

Hundreds of millions of people are afraid of public speaking—which we define as not only speaking to a formal audience but also anytime all eyes and ears are on us. We feel we simply have to be perfect, and we know we are not. We are sure we’re noticeably nervous—that everyone hears us stammering, sees us blushing or sweating. “They’ll see who I really am.” “They’ll see I’m a fraud.”

Jonathan Berent:

People put their identity and self-esteem on the line when it comes to public speaking. They are not differentiating between performance and personhood.

One of my favorite parts of the book is when you define success as being in a good mood. Can you offer some advice for maintaining a positive, balanced mood?

Jonathan Berent:

We define success as being in a good mood. Being in a good mood requires that you know what you want and be in sustained action to attain it. Anxiety is a roadblock—it causes avoidance, which blocks motion. Identify the truth of your desire—getting or keeping a job, receiving a promotion, making money, building relationships.

Learn to balance your mind states by increasing the nurturing, objective, and creative inner voices. When you do that, your critical inner voice will recede to an appropriate level.

If, for example, you’re having trouble learning new software, tell yourself (1) you’ve learned other technology, you can learn this too (2) Learning new software improves your effectiveness and makes you a more valuable employee (2) Learning new software will make some objects of your job easier and might even make them more fun or interesting.

And finally, give up believing you must be perfect. Nobody’s perfect!

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College Career Transition: Learning from the University Admissions Process

collegecareerlife — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:07:26 +0000

As most of you remember, the college application and admissions process was one of the more stressful times during high school. It certainly was for me. After I endured the agony of picking schools, writing personal statements, filling out applications, taking standardized tests, and participating in admissions interviews, I felt like I had literally gone through the mouth of hell. But, in the end, I came out of it all relatively unscathed, and was accepted to the school that I really wanted to attend.

The beauty of getting into college is that you won’t be tested, judged, and evaluated to that degree throughout most of your undergraduate experience. Sure, you’ll have to study, and you’ll have to take exams, and maybe apply for internships or research positions, but other than that, you basically focus on work, study, and your social life—you basically coast by. That is, until you graduate. Then the dreaded process starts all over again. Here are a few ways we can learn from the past:

1. Stress is Your Enemy

Worrying about the future is common and we pretty much all experienced it during the college admissions process. The thing about worry is that it is often irrational. I, too, worried about the fact that I may be unemployed. But then the worry spiraled. I thought to myself, I’ll never get a job, I’ll never be successful, I’ll never amount to anything. In cognitive behavioral science, this thinking process is a cognitive distortion called overgeneralization. It’s the slippery slope mentality, and it makes absolutely no sense.

2. You aren’t being judged. Only the extent to which you are a “fit” for a certain gig is being gauged.

Interviews are always intimidating, no matter how confident or good at gabbing you are. But the one mindset with which many come into the interview process—whether for school or work– is that their interviewers are somehow “against them” or that they are trying to “trick” them. These, too, are irrationalities. Come into your future work interviews with your interviewer’s perspective in mind. They want to know what tangible things you can do for their company, and how closely you will fit into their workplace culture. If you really want the job, then research the business or organization, and try to communicate and demonstrate these qualities. It’s that simple.

3. Don’t be too picky, but don’t take your first acceptance either.

One thing that many suffer from on a day-to-day basis is decision making. This one’s always tough. During the admissions process, many apply to far too many schools, and then once acceptances roll in, they find themselves having to make very tough choices. On the other hand, perhaps you were so excited by that first acceptance letter that you wanted to go to that school simply because they embraced you first. While the school that you go to really doesn’t make much of a difference in the long run, the first job you have will make a difference. It will dictate your future career trajectory, no matter how entry-level or boring it is. So pick wisely. Don’t take the first thing that is handed to you, but don’t go to the other extreme and reject every offer just because it’s not exactly what you want. Above all, think through your decision carefully, talk about it with friends and family members whose opinions you respect, and trust your instincts.

By-line:

This guest post is contributed by Katheryn Rivas, who writes on the topics of online universities accredited. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: katherynrivas87@gmail.com .

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Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast

collegecareerlife — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:24:43 +0000

I receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position:

S = Survey your surroundings.

T = Take the time required to understand your new job and department’s strategy, structure, processes, role and responsibilities, projects, and progress.

U = Understand who you’re working with; review personnel files, speak with each individual.

D = Do NOT make hasty decisions or state your opinions too soon. Take the time needed to understand people, processes, and results first.

Y = Yes. Remember you can do what you set your mind to by prioritizing and setting attainable goals. Focus on the most important priorities first.

After your initial assessment of your workplace and workload, try these helpers:

Create a 90-day game plan and break it down by month, detailing initiatives, projects and tasks.
Include a list of the key contacts/resources you should meet, work with and get to know during your first 90 days.
Meet with your manager to review your plans for starting, learning and working in your new role.
Ask (and listen to) your manager about what they believe are the most pressing priorities and why.
Proactively schedule a follow-up appointment in one or two weeks to share your initial learnings with your manager.
Meet regularly with your manager to inform them of your progress on executing your plan.

Stay positive as you transition into your new position. Often times, the work load can be overwhelming and everything you’ll be learning might make you feel a bit like you’re trying to drink water from a fire hose. Don’t worry – that feeling will pass once you get through those first 90 days, which are always the most difficult.

~ Lisa Quast

Lisa Quast is CEO and President of Career Woman, Inc. (www.careerwomaninc.com)

Lisa Quast’s passion in life is making a difference in the lives of women by helping them achieve their dreams. Lisa is a career coach, author, business consultant, and the founder and president of Career Woman Inc., a Seattle-based international career development consulting company dedicated to helping women achieve career success. She’s an accomplished speaker and coach, inspiring audiences with her charismatic approach, actionable recommendations, and proven methodology.

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What’s the Job Really Like?

collegecareerlife — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:08:50 +0000

It’s easy to find job descriptions, but they don’t tell you what people really think about their jobs. Before deciding to pursue a career or accept a position, you should hear from the people who’ve actually been there. Several websites allow people to write honestly about their career experiences and submit employer reviews. A few resources where you can get insider information about careers and employers:

WIKIcareer is a new website that allows anyone to contribute information about a variety of careers and industries. Members can contribute career articles and advice for those considering a certain career.

The Career Project offers profiles of careers by people that have worked in them. Thousands of mentors have contributed their experiences to help you make a decision about what career to pursue.

Career Leak has job profiles for thousands of companies. You can find information about the work environment, responsibilities, and compensation for each job title. Former and current workers can also rate their job satisfaction, the stress level of a position, and give interview tips.

Job Vent allows anyone to anonymously post company reviews. Discover which companies have the happiest employees and which ones to avoid.

On Vault.com you can research companies and read insider information about working at a company. Go to the Companies page to see the best companies to work for in each industry.

FDCareer‘s company reviews include ratings of compensation, work, culture, growth and competitiveness. You can also participate in challenges that help improve your career skills.

If you’re preparing for a job interview, Glassdoor.com is a great place to find interview questions you’ll probably be asked. Former candidates can provide details about their interviewing experiences including the length of the interview, the number of interviewers, specific questions asked during the interview, and how long the hiring process took. Glassdoor also has salary information and company reviews provided by employees.

In The Career Chronicles: An Insider’s Guide to What Jobs Are Really Like – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Over 750 Professionals you can read what people really think of their chosen profession. Veterinarian, architect, and attorney are a few of the twenty-four occupations included in the book.

When researching careers, don’t rely on one or two sources to help you make a decision. Take advantage of all the excellent resources available and gather as much information possible on each career before choosing a career.

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What's the Job Really Like?

collegecareerlife — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:08:50 +0000

The Career Project offers profiles of careers by people that have worked in them. Thousands of mentors have contributed their experiences to help you make a decision about what career to pursue.

Job Vent allows anyone to anonymously post company reviews. Discover which companies have the happiest employees and which ones to avoid.

On Vault.com you can research companies and read insider information about working at a company. Go to the Companies page to see the best companies to work for in each industry.

FDCareer‘s company reviews include ratings of compensation, work, culture, growth and competitiveness. You can also participate in challenges that help improve your career skills.

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Helpful Links for College Students

collegecareerlife — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:26:57 +0000

OnlineClasses.com has a list of 100 tips and tools to help you choose a major and a list of the 100 best blogs for career-minded students.

Lifehack.org offers advice for college freshman.

CollegeRuled is an online organizer and planner for college students only (.edu email address required).

LectureFox has free university lectures on a variety of topics.

The Student Loan Advisor from FinAid.org calculates the maximum amount you should borrow based on the degree you’re seeking.

The Career Project contains detailed occupation profiles with information about salary, work environment, and job satisfaction.

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Dealing with Academic and Career Disappointment

collegecareerlife — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:00:11 +0000

Failing a test, being turned down for a job, and being laid off are all very difficult experiences for most people. The poor self esteem, depression, and anxiety that result from these events can make it hard to perform your best in the future. You tried so hard and weren’t rewarded, so why keep trying? Don’t let yourself get caught in the cycle of rejection, depression, and more rejection due to low motivation. Most people will come to a point where they face rejection or failure. How do you move past disappointments to reach your goals? Some advice I can give from my own experience:

Think Long-Term
If you quit now, would you regret it a year from now? Ask yourself if giving up is really worth it. If you’re in an career or pursuing a degree that you know is not right for you, then you should certainly try to make a change (after research and planning your next steps). Although I did well academically and even enjoyed my classes pursuing my first bachelor’s degree, I knew the career I was pursuing was not right for my personality. My current degree program is much more challenging (especially being a non-traditional student), but I feel that the career I’m pursuing now fits my personality (introverted thinking) and values (stability, independence, growth).

Set Specific Goals
Setting short-term and long-term goals will help you stay focused and will get your mind off of past disappointments. Also, developing a proactive approach to solving your problems will ease depression and anxiety. Once you have some goals in mind, determine the specific steps required to reach your goals. Hold yourself accountable by setting deadlines for each goal. Have a back up plan so that you don’t get upset if something doesn’t work out. With the competitive job market, I realize that I may not get a job in my chosen field immediately after completing of my degree. Instead, I plan to study for my CPA exam and pass a section or two, which will make me more attractive to employers.

Stay busy
Learn a new language, volunteer, join a club, or take some night classes at a community college. Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people and may even provide contacts or references for employment opportunities. I’m currently learning Spanish on my own, doing volunteer work and studying for the GMAT (although I probably won’t go to graduate school immediately). I have things to focus on so that I don’t worry about factors that are out of my control (the economy, job market, etc).

Talk to somebody
Finding someone to talk to who has an objective view can be a great relief. Most colleges have counseling services at reduced prices or even for free. Friends and family can be good listeners, but they can be biased in their advice because they may have something invested in your decisions. If you have specific concerns about your academic performance or your career choice, consider talking to a professor, academic advisor, or career counselor.

The truth is that success depends, at least to some extent, upon luck. Being in the right place at the right time, having the right teacher, or working for the right company. However, persistence is another big part of success that you alone can control. Successful people experience disappointment and move on. They may change what they’re doing or how they do it, but they continue to strive toward a goal.

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Health Care Careers You May Not Have Considered

collegecareerlife — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:19:00 +0000

Even if you don’t want to be a doctor or a nurse, you shouldn’t overlook the health care industry when planning your career. With an aging population, this is a fast-growing field where you are almost guaranteed a job. Consider the following (less obvious) careers in health care:

1. Audiologist

Audiologists evaluate hearing, diagnose hearing disorders, and fit patients with hearing aids. They may also provide auditory training and perform research. Patience is an important characteristic for an audiologist to have because you will be working with elderly patients and children. In addition, you may work with other professionals (speech pathologists, physicians, etc.) to plan a patient’s treatment. An undergraduate degree in communication sciences/disorders will provide the necessary coursework for admittance to an audiology graduate program. A clinical doctoral degree is becoming the standard requirement for audiologists. See The American Academy of Audiology’s web site for more information.

2. Optometrist

Optometrists diagnose and treat diseases and conditions related to the eye. They perform vision tests and prescribe corrective lenses. Although optometrists do not perform surgery, they may prescribe medication to treat eye conditions if state law allows. Those wishing to obtain a doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree will need to take a variety science courses as undergraduates in order to be admitted to one of the sixteen optometry schools in the United States. The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry provides information about optometry education.

3. Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists provide rehabilitative therapy to emotionally, mentally, and physically disabled patients. Therapy involves learning daily living skills that helps patients lead productive and independent lives. They may also help patients compensate for a permanent loss of function. Occupational therapists work in schools, hospitals, nursing care facilities, and clinics. A master’s degree is required in order to practice. See the American Occupational Therapy Association for more details.

4. Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy. This not only requires knowledge of anatomy, proper patient positioning, and safety protocols, but also an empathetic and caring nature. See the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for more information about the profession and education requirements.

5. Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologists (also known as clinical laboratory technologists) perform laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They analyze blood, urine, and other bodily fluids, looking for abnormalities. Laboratory technologists also analyze blood samples to test for blood type and compatibility for transfusion, among other things. If you are interested in science, enjoy working with laboratory equipment, and have an investigative personality type, this may be a good career choice for you. See the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science for more information.

Read Top 100 Health Care Careers: Your Complete Guidebook To Training And Jobs In Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine, And More for more on healthcare career options.

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