Teacher – Post Secondary: This field interests me the most. I am extremely interested in teaching at the college level, whether it be on campus or online. “Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy the subject. The ability to share their expertise with others also is appealing to many. Postsecondary teachers are expected to grow by 15 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual earnings of all postsecondary teachers in May 2008 were $58,830. Four-year colleges and universities usually require candidates for full-time, tenure-track positions to hold a doctoral degree.
However, they may hire master's degree holders or doctoral candidates for certain disciplines, such as the arts, or for part-time and temporary jobs. In 2-year colleges, master's degree holders fill most full-time teaching positions. However, in certain fields where there may be more applicants than available jobs, institutions can be more selective in their hiring practices. In these fields, master's degree holders may be passed over in favor of candidates holding Ph.D.s. Many 2-year institutions increasingly prefer job applicants to have some teaching experience or experience with distance learning. Preference also may be given to those holding dual master's degrees, especially at smaller institutions, because those with dual degrees can teach more subjects.
However, they may hire master's degree holders or doctoral candidates for certain disciplines, such as the arts, or for part-time and temporary jobs. In 2-year colleges, master's degree holders fill most full-time teaching positions. However, in certain fields where there may be more applicants than available jobs, institutions can be more selective in their hiring practices. In these fields, master's degree holders may be passed over in favor of candidates holding Ph.D.s. Many 2-year institutions increasingly prefer job applicants to have some teaching experience or experience with distance learning. Preference also may be given to those holding dual master's degrees, especially at smaller institutions, because those with dual degrees can teach more subjects.
Technical Writer: Technical writers often work with engineers, scientists, computer specialists, and software developers to manage the flow of information among project workgroups during development and testing. Employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, often preferring those with a major in communications, journalism, or English. Some technical writing jobs may require both experience and either a degree or knowledge in a specialized field—for example, engineering, medicine, or one of the sciences; others have broader requirements, such as a background in liberal arts. Employment of technical writers is expected to grow 18 percent, or faster than the average for all occupations, from 2008 to 2018. Median annual wages for salaried technical writers were $61,620 in May 2008.
Human Resources: Although a bachelor’s degree is a typical path of entry into these occupations, many colleges and universities do not offer degree programs in personnel administration, human resources, or labor relations until the graduate degree level. However, many offer individual courses in these subjects at the undergraduate level, in addition to concentrations in human resources administration or human resources management, training and development, organizational development, and compensation and benefits. Experience is an asset for many specialties in the human resources area, and is essential for advancement to senior-level positions, including managers, arbitrators, and mediators. Overall employment is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual wages of compensation and benefits managers were $86,500 in May 2008.
News Analyst: News analysts examine, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources. News anchors present news stories and introduce videotaped news or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters. More than 1,500 institutions offer programs in communications, journalism, and related programs. In 2008, more than 100 of these were accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Most of the courses in a typical curriculum are in liberal arts; the remaining courses are in journalism. The most important skills for journalism students to learn are writing and communication. Employment of news analysts, reporters, and correspondents is expected to decline 6 percent between 2008 and 2018. Median annual wages of reporters and correspondents were $34,850 in May 2008.
Public Relations: Many entry-level public relations specialists have a college degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or communications. Employment of public relations specialists is expected to grow 24 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual wages for salaried public relations specialists were $51,280 in May 2008.
Reference
United States Department of Labor. (2010). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved November 4, 2010, from http://www.bls.gov/.
United States Department of Labor. (2010). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved November 4, 2010, from http://www.bls.gov/.
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