Research Activity: Career Week

Occupation #1

Name: _________________________

Entry-Level Education

Patient representatives
$30,580 per year
$14.70 per hour
High School diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

2,362,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

13% (As fast as average)

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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Customer service representatives who provide information
about finance and insurance may need a state license.
Although licensing requirements vary by state, they
usually include passing a written exam. Some employers
may provide training for these exams.

2012 Median Pay

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

298,700
Customer service representatives handle costumers
complaints, process orders, and provide information about
an organizations products and services.
Education
Customer service representatives typically need a high
school diploma.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Patience
Problem-solving skills
$14.70

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)
Occupation #2
2012 Median Pay
Entry-Level Education

Name: _________________________

Employment, 2012:

58,900

Projected Employment, 2022:

70,100

Change in Percent:

19

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

11,200
Health educator
$41,830peryear
$20.11perhour

Number of Jobs, 2012

Entry-level health educator positions require a bachelors

degree in health education or health promotion.
Community health workers typically complete a brief
period of on-the-job training
99,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

21% (Faster than average)

On-the-Job Training

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation
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One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

21,400
Community health workers typically complete a brief
period of on-the-job training
Education
Entry-level health educator positions require a bachelors
degree
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Some employers require health educators to be certified
health education specialist (CHES).
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Instructional skills.
Problem-solving skills
Writing skills

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Name: _________________________

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$96,460 per year

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

6,000

Projected Employment, 2022:

7,700

Change in Percent:

29

Occupation #3

Employment, 2012:

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

1,700
Nurse midwives

Entry-Level Education

$96,460 per year

$46.37 per hour
Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

151,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

31% (Much faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

47,600

2012 Median Pay

Takeandrecordpatients'medicalhistoriesandsymptomsandset
upplansforpatientscareorcontributetoexistingplans

Performphysicalexams

Observepatientsanddiagnosevarioushealthproblems

Performandorderdiagnostictestsandanalyzeresults

Givepatientsmedicinesandtreatments

Consultwithdoctorsandotherhealthcareprofessionalsasneeded

Operateandmonitormedicalequipment

Providecounselingandteachpatientsandtheirfamilieshowto

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Name: _________________________

stayhealthyormanagetheirillnessesorinjuries

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One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Conductresearch

Education
Emergency management directors typically need a
bachelors degree
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Many agencies and states offer voluntary certificate
programs to help emergency, management directors obtain
additional skills.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Decision making skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$59,770

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

Employment, 2012:

9,990

Projected Employment, 2022:

10,700

Change in Percent:

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

800

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