Career Comparison for Chase Steensma

Directions: Complete the following chart using detailed researched information only for three careers that you are seriously considering. List at the bottom of each answer (each box) where the information was obtained. You are to use at least three different sources for each career. pload this document to !oodle when finished.
Career "ame Career %athway #nterest Code (ccording to )"*+ )"*+ ,ob -one Describe the wor. en$ironment (include conditions such as dusty/ noisy/ hot/ cold/ inside/ outside/ people0 oriented/ paperwor. oriented/ cowor.ers/ etc.). 1hat special s.ills (e.g./ math/ reading/ writing/ spea.ing/ fine motor/ social) are necessary2 #n a lab or out in the field loo.ing for signs of how a crime happened. #n hospitals or dri$ing around to calls. #n a lab or out in the field loo.ing for signs of how a person died. Criminal #n$estigator 'ealth Sciences %aramedic 'ealth Sciences &orensic Scientist 'ealth Sciences

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it Understanding people's reactions Changing what is done based on other people's actions

Spinal injury management, including immobilization and safe transport Fracture management, including assessment, splinting, and use of traction splints where appropriate Obstetrics, including assessment, assisting with uncomplicated childbirth, and recognition of and procedures for obstetrical emergencies such a breech presentation, cord presentation, and placental abruption Management of burns, including classification, estimate of surface area,

Examine and analyze hair, fiber samples, and other evidence Test for alcohol, drugs, or toxins in blood and body fluid samples Analyze and compare DNA samples Identify bullets, forged documents, and substances used to start fires Testify in court about their findings

Career "ame

Criminal #n$estigator

%aramedic recognition of more serious burns, and treatment Advanced airway management techniques including surgical airways. Triage of patients in a mass casualty incident Assessment and evaluation of general incident scene safety Effective verbal and written reporting skills (charting) Routine medical equipment maintenance procedures Routine radio operating procedures Emergency vehicle operation

&orensic Scientist

1hat education or training is re3uired2 'ow much post0 secondary training do you ha$e to ha$e2 1here can you get this training or education2 1hat high school courses may be helpful2

'igh school diploma and some college usually needed. You can ta.e a forensic science course in 'igh school and then duel enroll in college criminal 4ustice classes.

5 year degree or technical school training.

At least a bachelors degree in forensic science or a related field A masters degree is often preferred by employers On-the-job training once hired

(re there any special licenses or certifications re3uired to wor. in this field2 #f so/

"o

Yes/ a state certification that you are a registered paramedic.

"o

Career "ame what are they/ and what is re3uired to earn them2 College !a4or you would choose (if applicable) if you chose this career 1hat physical abilities (e.g./ minimum or maximum height or weight/ color $ision/ good hearing/ 57657 $ision) are necessary2 1hat are the personal traits of people who are successful in this 4ob (e.g./ able to follow directions/ able to ta.e responsibility/ li.e to wor. at routine tas.s/ li.e to wor. with people/ li.e to wor. alone)2

Criminal #n$estigator

%aramedic

&orensic Scientist

# would choose to ma4or in Criminal ,ustice. +here are none

"6( +here are none

&orensic Science +here are none

You ha$e to be able to listen and notice the little details that don8t stand out a lot. +he little things could help you sol$e a case.

Emotionally mature Compassionate Work well with your hands Physically fit Good eyesight and color vision

Detail-oriented Objective Logical Communication skills Computer skills

1hat are the opportunities for ad$ancement2 +o what 4ob2 &or what pay2 'ow do people ad$ance (by seniority/ merit/ additional education or training/ etc.)2

+here are big chances for ad$ancement. +he more experience and seniority you ha$e/ the more you get paid and the more cases are gi$en to you.

"ot really/ the longer you do it/ the more money you ma.e.

"o. You can get raises though for sol$ing how people die and ma.ing a case close.

'ow many hours and how many days a wee. does this 4ob re3uire2 #s there o$ertime in$ol$ed2 1hat is the normal wor.ing day2 1hat is the normal wor.ing wee.2 #s the wor. schedule constant or changing2 #s

'ow much you wor. really depends on how many cases you get. #f you are being pressed by your boss to figure out a case/ than you will be wor.ing more than the normal 97 hours a wee..

The work is often stressful Usually work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Work 45 to 60 hours a week, and may be on call when not working

!ost wor. regular hours/ but o$ertime may be re3uired

Career "ame the wor. schedule flexible according to the wor.er8s needs2 1hat is the a$erage starting salary for this 4ob2 1hat is the a$erage salary for a person who has wor.ed in the 4ob for two years2 'ow is the wor.er paid (hourly/ salary/ piecewor. rate/ salary plus commission/ commission only/ etc.)2 #dentify two factors that could affect earnings. &or example/ a teacher can boost his6her salary by earning a master8s degree or a self0employed dentist traditionally earns more than a salaried dentist wor.ing for a company. 1hat are the fringe benefits ($acations/ insurance/ sic. lea$e/ tra$el expenses/ car/ uniform/ profit sharing plan/ etc.) of the 4ob2 1hat are some of the ha>ards or disad$antages (health ris.s/ mo$ing to other locations for ad$ancement/ temporary of seasonal employment) of the 4ob2 ,ob )utloo.: 1hat is the potential of this 4ob in the future2 1ill the need increase/ decrease/ stay the same/ be eliminated2 1hat is the outloo. in the !ichigan2 1hat is the outloo. in the nation2

Criminal #n$estigator

%aramedic

&orensic Scientist

($erage starting salary is around :;7/777 a year. Depending on experience and seniority/ you can earn up to :<57/777 a year.

$20,000 to $53,000 a year The median is about $31,000 a year Earnings depend on employer, location, training, and experience

$35,000 to $100,000 a year or more Earnings depend on experience, education, and employer

'ow much education after high school you get. 'ow long you ha$e been wor.ing crimes.

'igher le$el of medical education/ and 'ow long you ha$e been doing it.

Seniority and who you wor. for.

You get a company car/ insurance on medical stuff/ and you are almost always gi$en 4ob security unless you screw up a case. #t can be dangerous wor. and you can be put in danger if the crime was a $iolent one and you tal. about who you thin. did it.

=et medical co$erage from where you wor..

!edical co$erage/ company car/ 4ob security.

You are always around people who are in dangerous conditions or could possibly die.

Potential hazards include exposure to harmful chemicals Dealing with evidence from crime scenes may be unpleasant

+his 4ob is increasing/ but at a slower than normal rate. !ichigan has an increasing amount in bigger cities because of crime/ but nationwide it isn8t as fast.

+he 4ob is increasing $ery slightly. Since it is in the medical field/ there is always a need for them. !ichigan is a$erage in the country for 4ob openings.

+he 4ob is increasing $ery fast. +hey need people who can figure out how others died. +he need is all o$er the nation.

Career "ame 1here can you find wor. in this 4ob (hospitals/ factories/ state go$ernment/ school systems/ etc.)2

Criminal #n$estigator Labs/ state and local go$ernments

%aramedic 'ospitals/ State police

&orensic Scientist Employed by police departments, state and federal government agencies, such as the FBI, and private forensic labs

(re most of the wor.ers in this field either male or female2 1ould this ma.e a difference to you in choosing this career2 1hy or why not2 1atch a $ideo on this career at either career cruising or http:66tinyurl.com6crh?yst . List @ things you learned from online $ideo about the career 1hat is your reaction to this 4ob2 1ould you consider it2 1hy or why not2 #dentify one professional organi>ation source (association/ etc.) where information for this career may be found. 1hat are two things that you can be doing now to prepare for this 4ob (not classes)

#t is a common mix of girls and guys. *$en if there were more girls or guys/ it wouldn8t ma.e a difference to me as long as they wor. well. 0You can become a detecti$e. 0+he more experience/ the faster promotion 0You can help society as a whole 0"ot e$eryone is suited for this 4ob 0=et to wear a badge # would lo$e to do this 4ob. # li.e to help people and sol$e crimes. Career Cruising/ )ccupation %rofile/ Career one stop/ &A#

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0Longer you do the 4ob/ more money you ma.e. 0You can be an independent employer 0+he state re3uires you to be certified 0You can be sued if somebody dies because of your mista.e Yes/ but it isn8t my top 4ob. # li.e to help people/ but this 4ob is $ery important and stressful. Career Cruising/ )ccupation %rofile/ Career one stop

0You can get your education furthered by your employer 0Don8t need to be certified 0"ot a well .nown field 0Can get really gross with the dead bodies # li.e the 4ob. #t ma.es you thin. and help people by figuring out how a person died. Career Cruising/ )ccupation %rofile/ Career one stop

# can use my problem sol$ing s.ills and go to a good college for criminal 4ustice.

1or. on managing stress/ and help myself not to frea. out in situations.

%ay attention to the details and wor. on my problem sol$ing s.ills.