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Job Description:

As a pilot, you will fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo. Some pilots will teach people how to fly airplanes. Others may fly airplanes used for skydiving or spraying crops. You will have to be able to read and understand the various equipment used on the plane. You may work with others in teaching or flying with them. You will also have to write reports to be delivered to the FAA.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you must be highly skilled in working with equipment. You will have to watch dials and displays, understand what they mean, and act accordingly. You will also need to be able to listen to others and know when to ask questions or request help. You will have to solve many diverse problems, whether in the air or on the ground.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Pilots must have a high school diploma and either an associate or bachelors degree. This is 2-5 years of additional schooling after high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a pilot often will make about $58,470-$77,580 a year; however, throughout the United States the average pilot will make $65,840-$106,240 a year. This would be an average monthly salary of $10,359.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most pilots will work for specific commercial airlines or in the private industry.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a pilot, you will be required to wear a uniform and work indoors most of the time. You will have to be very exact and precise in the work that you do. You may have to work nights, weekends, and even holidays. You will work an average of 75 hours a month and will often be away from home for long periods of time.

Job Description:
Your primary responsibility as an automobile mechanic is to keep cars and light trucks running well. At times you will be fixing cars or trucks that have broken down or been in an accident. You will also be talking with customers, explaining what has happened to their vehicles and what will need to be done to fix it. You will also be checking the fluid levels in the vehicles and test drive the vehicles that you work on to ensure that they are working correctly.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Most of all, you will need the ability to understand how vehicles work and what each part inside does. You will need visual-spatial skills, as you will need to imagine where the parts go and how they all fit together correctly as you take them out to repair them and then replace them in the correct positions. You will also need to know how to work several pieces of equipment in your trade, and you will need communication skills as you will be working with the customers.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


After graduation from high school, you need to enroll in a certification program to earn a certified license to work on automobiles. This may take up to two years of education. Some high schools offer the certification program while you are still in high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah an automobile mechanic can earn up to $37,000 a year. In the United States as a whole, the average automobile worker can earn up to $35,420 a year. This would average out to about $3,017 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most auto mechanics work for auto dealerships or auto repair shops. Others work for auto and home supply stores and gas and service stations. Some branch out and run their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will often be working alone, and when working with others often means working with customers. You will often wear protective gear to protect yourself from flying objects and other hazards where you will be working. You will work at least 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends. You will be doing a lot of physical work, so you should be physically fit.

Job Description:
As a bank teller, you will be helping customers with their banking needs. This may involve cashing checks, checking for correct signatures, looking up a customers accounts, taking deposits and payments, using computers, printing receipts and balancing checks and the cash in the drawer that you are working with at the end of each day.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


As a bank teller, math skills and communication skills will be critical to your success. You will need the ability to compute math problems quickly and correctly. You may also use these skills to solve problems that come up in dealing with the money you are working with. Also, you must always consider who you are working with, as each customer is different in his/her needs and personality.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a bank teller, you will need to have a high school diploma. Some banks may even require some college education. This will require on-the-job training, which can take about one month of your time.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a bank teller can make around $23,030 a year and in the U.S. as a whole they will often make $23,980 a year. This will average out to $1,958 a month for your income.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most bank tellers will work with established banking institutions or credit unions.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will work indoors and on your feet most of the time. You must be exact in everything you do. Every penny must be accounted for at the end of the day. You will spend most of your time working with the public, so your social skills will be critical. Some bank tellers will only work part time while others will work full time. You may be required to work days, evenings or weekends.

Job Description:
As a bus driver, you will be responsible for driving the vehicle that picks people up at various stops and then drops them off at a different location. Some charter bus drivers will take people on trips between cities. You will be responsible for checking the vehicle for general maintenance concerns. You will also be expected to follow a schedule and the laws of driving in your state or city.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


As a bus driver, you will definitely need the ability for driving safely. You will have to get a special drivers license that says you can operate a vehicle of that size. You will also need to be able to read and understand the equipment, including dials within the bus itself. You will need good communication skills, as you will be working with the public on a continual basis.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Aside from getting the special drivers license, you will also need some on-the-job training. This can be expected to take 2-3 months after high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, bus drivers will make around $30,830 a year. In the U.S. as a whole, a bus driver can make up to $34,180 a year. This would average out to about $2,708 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most bus drivers will work for the city bus system, long-distance bus companies, or charter bus companies.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation, you are mostly working with the public and are often responsible for their safety as well as your own. You will be required to wear s special uniform and sit most of the time. Some bus drivers will work part time others will work full time. Sometimes you will be asked to work evenings and weekends, and some drivers will work two short shifts in one day.

Job Description:
Chefs and dinner cooks measure, mix and cook food according to recipes. They may cook food for restaurants, hotels, hospitals or schools. Chefs are generally more skilled and better trained than other cooks. You may have to plan/create the menus you will use. You will need to decide how much food you will need to prepare. You will need to work with kitchen/food preparation equipment. You may also have to oversee the work of other cooks who work with you.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, you will need basic math skills as you will be measuring and working with combinations of foods or ingredients to create foods. You will also need good communication skills as you will be working with other cooks to prepare the food and other kitchen workers as well. Creativity will be an asset in this occupation, as you will be trying to create or plan menus to serve the customers where you work.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a successful chef you will need to be trained at a specialized school of culinary arts, which may take about two years of education beyond high school. To be a dinner cook, you will need cooking experience and on-the-job training for about one year to become successful. Both will require high school diplomas.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, you could make around $30,945 a year and in the U.S. as a whole around $31,130 a year. This would average out to about $2,586 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most chefs will work with restaurants, and dinner cooks will either work in restaurants or schools. Some may also work at hotels or nursing homes and residential facilities.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working with others in a busy environment that will require you to be on your feet and work quickly. In this field you do run the risk of getting cut or burned. You will have to know how to work efficiently with kitchen and food preparation equipment. Some cooks will work part time while other will work full time. Your may have to work mornings, days, nights, weekends and even holidays.

Job Description:
The main responsibility for child care workers is for them to teach young children in daycare programs. Teach them about colors, shapes, numbers and phonics. As a child care worker, your daily duties may vary depending on where you work. You may be reading to the children or teaching them songs and how to paint or draw. You will also be responsible for the safety and care of the children you are working with.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you must have a real desire to work with young children and be willing to be patient with them, as they are still learning and growing. You will need excellent communication skills, as you will not only need to communicate well with adults (parents, co-workers, etc.) but also the children with whom you will be working. You must also be willing to work with and demonstrate how to do various things on a level that small children will understand.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most day care centers will hire you after you have graduated from high school and then proceed to train you on the job; this training my last anywhere from 1-6 months.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, many child care workers will make around $17,840 a year. Outside of Utah a child care worker may make $19,240 a year. This would equal around $1,545 for a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Many child care workers will work for established daycare centers or nursery schools. Others may work for recreation programs and families, or run their own business.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working with other people most of the time. You will be working mostly indoors, with occasional times outdoors depending on the activity being done and the weather. You must be observant and watch the children in your care at all times. You will be standing and sitting, depending on the activity in which you are participating. Remember, most of all you will be working with young children and their parents; be prepared for the inevitable difficult times.

Job Description:
As a computer programmer, you write and test the instructions that tell computers how to do what they do. You may also write out charts or instructions for others to follow when working with computers. You may be working to update, fix or expand current programs already available for computer usage. You will also be required to keep records and write reports on all that you do.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Communication is key in this occupation! You must be able to clearly explain to others what you are doing and how they can do it as well. You must be able to not only speak clearly, but write clearly. You must also be able to use logic to solve the various problems that may come your way. You must have a firm knowledge of math concepts and computer languages that are used in programming.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a computer programmer, you will have to have a bachelors degree in computer science which can take 4-5 years of education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a computer programmer often will make about $69,730 a year; however, in the United States as a whole the average computer programmer will make $70,940 a year. This would work out to be an average monthly salary of $5,861.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Computer and data processing companies are the largest hirers of computer programmers; however, some choose to work for wholesale trade companies or even run their own private business.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Typically, computer programmers work alone or in groups with other programmers. Everything you do must be exact, as errors could cause serious problems and cost money. Most of the time you will be sitting at a desk in front of a computer, using your fingers, hands and wrists to work. Most computer programmers have flexible working schedules that allow for personal time; however, they often will work nights and weekends.

Job Description:
Construction managers plan and direct the work on construction projects. These projects can be buildings, dams, bridges or roads. You will be in charge of the schedule that everyone must keep in order to complete projects on time. You will also be responsible for the quality of the work that the construction workers do, as well as workers safety on the job sites.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Communication skills will be necessary on this job, as you will be responsible for working with construction workers, suppliers and clients as you explain and complete various projects. You will also need to be able to write reports and keep records of what is being done on the construction sites you are in charge of.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a construction manager, you will need to have a least a bachelors degree, which means 4-5 years of additional education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a construction manager usually would make $73,560 yearly, whereas in the United States as a whole an average construction manager makes $82,330 yearly. This would equal about $6,495 as a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most construction managers will work for contractors and construction management companies. A few may run their own companies.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Construction managers are required to oversee others work. You must be willing to inspect others work and work with them until the projects are done correctly. You will usually work more than 40 hours a week, with nights and weekends often included. Generally you are on call 24 hours a day while big projects are being done. You may also travel to various construction sites and be away from home for long periods of time.

Job Description:
As a dentist, you will be examining patients teeth and mouths and fixing problems inside of their mouths. You may take x-rays, fill cavities, straighten teeth, treat gum diseases, pull teeth and prepare dentures.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


You will need a wide range of knowledge that includes math and science, as you will be working with chemicals and mixing mixtures together to form compounds used in dentistry. You will also have to have a working knowledge of tooth and gum diseases. You will need to know what equipment to use when, and how to use each piece of equipment involved in dentistry. You will need social skills as you work with patients and explain to them what care their mouths may need. You may also hire and manage staff members who will work with you in your dental offices.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a dentist, you will need to have specialized training with advanced degrees. It will take 6-8 years after high school to complete this type of education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


Nationally, the average dentist will make around $136,960 per year. That would be a monthly salary of around $11,413.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most dentists work in private dental offices or in dental groups. Some, however, may choose to work in a hospital or in dental research.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


To become a dentist, you must be prepared to work with people and have good social skills, as you will work with difficult people at times. You will often wear a uniform or specialized gear to protect you when working in peoples mouths. You will be working most often from a seated position with the necessary dental tools/equipment. Generally, dentists work 40 hours a week, but may work some nights or weekends as patients needs arise.

Job Description:
As an elementary school teacher, your primary responsibility is to teach children a number of different subjects throughout the school day. You will need to create lesson plans and teach the different subjects to whatever age of children you are assigned to teach. You will have to grade tests, school work, and homework. You will need to keep records of students growth, work, and attendance, as well as work that you may do with parents/guardians.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, your ability to communicate with students and parents/guardians will be critical to your success. You will need to clearly speak and help them understand what it is you are trying to do as you work with them. You may be working with classes full of students, small groups of students, or individual students to achieve your goals. You will need a caring nature, a willingness to listen to others problems, a willingness to help others in need, and the patience to work with children. You will also need good writing skills, as you will also do a lot of paperwork. You will need creativity as you plan your lessons and ways to teach the different subjects.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


As an elementary school teacher, you will need to obtain a bachelors degree in the field of education, which will take an additional 4-5 years of college education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah you could make around $44,700 a year, and in the U.S. as a whole around $50,510 a year. This would average out to about $3,967 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most elementary school teachers will work for private or public schools.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working with students and parents most of the time. You will be working indoors. You will spend about equal amounts of time sitting and standing. You will work 40 hours a week. Most of the time you will need to work weekends and evenings. You must be careful in your work with what you say to the students and parents, and in writing up your reports. Some teachers choose to work part time and others full time. You will work nine months of the year on average, and use your summers to prepare and attend conferences to be ready for the next year.

Job Description:
In this occupation you will be helping to raise crops or animals to be sold for use by other people. Some workers work with food crops such as grains, fruits, nuts or vegetables. Others will work with animals such as cattle, chickens or turkeys. You would be expected to use farm equipment to plow, plant and harvest crops. You might also be expected to feed, water, groom and care for the livestock or poultry. Possibly you will also be cleaning up barns, stable or pens of the animals. You might be involved in inspecting and grading products that will be sent on to market. Another thing you might do in this job is fix or maintain farm equipment, fences, or buildings as needed.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


You will need to understand the workings of a farm and its machinery, including how to work and repair the equipment being used and how to determine which piece of equipment is best for what job that needs to be done. You must be physically fit to accomplish most of the work required, and be able to be outdoors most of the time.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most farmers or ranchers would prefer to hire someone with a high school diploma; however, they might hire other people as part-time workers while they are still going to school. The training comes on the job for most of the work. This on-the-job training will take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the United States, you might expect to earn between $8.91-$11.28 per hour depending upon your experience and abilities. This would equal around $18,540-$23,460 a year for your salary, and would work out to an average of $1,750 for a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most farm or ranch workers work for commercial farms, but others may work for agricultural worker supply services or agriculture research areas.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Most of the time you will be working alone in the outdoors. You must be prepared to possibly get a cut, bite, or sting, or even be burned on the job. You may become sick due to the items you work with (pesticides or chemicals). You must be sure that they job is being done correctly. You must be physically strong and active. You may work part time or full time, but hours will often longer during harvest season. Most workers will work six days a week.

Job Description:
As a fashion designer you will be responsible for designing clothes, shoes and handbags to be made and sold to the public. You will have to be willing to work with managers or clients regarding design ideas. You will be drawing rough sketches and patterns on paper and fabric; using tools to measure, cut, and sew; and possibly even directing other workers to cut patterns and sew samples or finished clothing. You may use computers to create and save sketches or drawings.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you will need the ability to work with designs and patterns and see how their parts fit together. You will have to solve problems and be creative. You will have to be able to think of new or unusual ideas to sell the products that you design. You will also need to be able to use computers and other equipment in this field.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Fashion designers will often take clothing design or textile classes, or even computer classes, in high school. After high school you will need to get an associates degree, which will take up to two years of study.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a fashion designer will often make about $35,540 a year; however, in the United States as a whole the average fashion designer will make $64,260 a year. This would work out to be an average monthly salary of $4,158.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most fashion designers will work at retail stores or wholesale firms, while others will run their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a fashion designer, you will often deal with customers or manage, coach or train others on how to realize your ideas. Most often you will be working indoors. In this occupation you must be exact with your ideas and with putting them together, as your creations will determine your ability to do this job well. Often you will work more than 40 hours a week, as you need to meet many different deadlines. Traveling may also be a part of your job description.

Job Description:
As a fire fighter you will be rescuing people in danger and putting out fires. There are two types of fire fighters: forest fire fighters and city fire fighters. Forest fire fighters only work in the forests and grasslands. City fire fighters work everywhere else. As a fire fighter, you may be required to drive a fire engine or truck. You will work with a team to put out fires or resolve dangerous situations. You will often use your first aid or medical knowledge to save lives. You may also use a variety of equipment as you put out the fires or rescue people.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you will need the ability to keep calm in dangerous situations. You will be required to think through and solve problems while the world around you is in chaos. You will need to know when and how to use a variety of equipment. You will have to have excellent hearing to hear what others are saying to you when there is noise in the background. You will also need to speak clearly when communicating with other people.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most governments will require a high school diploma and some additional training to become a fire fighter. Most fire fighters must complete an EMT course of study before they can work. Also, it is becoming more common now to hire fire fighters who have bachelors degrees.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a fire fighter will often make about $30,360 a year; however, in the United States as a whole the average fire fighter will make $45,050 a year. This would work out to an average monthly salary of $4,407.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most fire fighters work for the government, whether it is the federal government or a state or local fire department.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a fire fighter you will be required to wear a special uniform and additional special gear as you work near fires. The risk for being harmed in this job is great. Most fire fighters often get cut, bruised, or even burned. You must be physically active to meet the requirements of this job, and will often work out when you are not out working in the field. You will work evenings and weekends.

Job Description:
As a food scientist you will conduct research to develop new food products that are healthy, safe, and visually appealing. You will need to study different food contents, quality of foods, food substitutes, and food sources. Testing new products will also be a part of your job. You may consult with others concerning various problems that come up with your research. Recordkeeping will be a big part of what you do so that your products can be duplicated. Inspection of food preparation areas may also be a part of your job.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you will need the ability to use scientific principles and math to work through logic problems, as well as a strong knowledge of food content and what people like. You must be able to read and write well. Knowledge of the quickest way to do research on a variety of topics related to food would be very helpful on this job.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Food scientists need to hold a bachelors degree, which will take 4-5 years of college education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a food scientist will often make about $55,690 a year; however, in the United States as a whole the average food scientist will make $59,630 a year. This would work out to an average monthly salary of $4,805.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most food scientists will work for the government or for agricultural and food companies. Some may work for research and testing services.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will often work alone and indoors, usually 40 hours a week. In this job you must always be exact in all that you do, as your experiments must be able to be duplicated. You may be asked to travel to see a variety of food processing plants or other food-related industries. Be prepared to spend a lot of time sitting while researching or conducting experiments.

Job Description:
Forensic science technicians use biology, chemistry, and other sciences to solve crimes and help figure out what happened at crime scenes. They use a variety of tools to collect and store physical evidence, and they run a variety of tests on the evidence to gain more knowledge. They often have to do substantial research to find the answers they are searching for. They may talk with other experts to gain knowledge or experience. They are also required to write up reports and testify in court about the evidence and lab tests they conducted.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will need math and science skills, as you will be working with all types of sciences and using math as you calculate information and run lab tests on the evidence gathered. You will need great problem-solving skills as you look at the pieces of the forensic puzzle and try to put it all together in a way that makes sense. You will also need communication skills as you will be writing reports and testifying in court.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a successful forensic science technician, you will need to have a high school diploma and a bachelors degree from a college, which may take 4-5 years of education after high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah you could make around $43,300 a year, and in the U.S. as a whole around $51,480 a year. This would average out to about $3,949 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most forensic science technicians will work for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation often you will work alone as you research or conduct experiments on the evidence collected. You may be working indoors or outdoors. You will often be wearing clothing and gear to protect you. You will spend about equal amounts of time sitting and standing. You will work about 40 hours a week, but may be on call at other times to collect evidence from crime scenes. You will also need to communicate clearly with the people with whom you will be working.

Job Description:
General construction workers will carry out semi-skilled tasks at various construction sites. They may be loading or unloading material for the construction site, or measuring or marking areas where work will be done. You may be asked to measure and mix ingredients for creating concrete or cement to be used on the job site.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will need basic math skills to help you when measuring. You will need the knowledge and ability to work the various hand tools and equipment required for the jobs you may be asked to perform. You will also need some social skills, as you will be working with other construction workers and often a construction supervisor.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most construction companies like to hire high school graduates; however, some may hire parttime summer help from students who are trying to earn money while going to school. To do this job you will need some on-the-job training, which may take up to one year.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, most general construction workers make around $26,110, a year while in the U.S. as a whole you may make around $29,150 a year. This would average out to about $2,302 per month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most general construction workers work for heavy construction firms or companies, but others work for non-residential building construction companies. Still others will work for highway and street construction firms or concrete work firms.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you may or may not work alone; it will depend upon the job you are doing. Most often, you will be working outdoors. You will often be working with equipment that requires you to be cautious of your personal safety. This job requires a lot of physical stamina and the ability to do hard labor at times. You must also be careful when workingnot only for safety reasons, but also to have the job turn out right.

Job Description:
As a graphic designer you will create artwork to meet your clients needs. Your artwork will be used in newspapers, magazines, on television, in movies and on the Internet. You will need to talk with your clients about the designs they want, and make sketches or create animations or storyboards for them. You will need to decide on arrangements and sizes of images and make layouts for the printers.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you must be extremely creative. You must be able to think outside of the box at times in order to solve problems that you might encounter. You will need to have knowledge of the technology and equipment you will be using to create your graphics. You will also need communication skills, as you will be working with clients to meet their needs.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Graphic designers will need a bachelors degree, which will take 4-5 years post high school education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a graphic designer will make about $41,350 a year; across the United States, the average graphic designer will make $43,180 a year. This would work out to an average monthly salary of $3,522.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most graphic designers will work for advertising agencies or at design and commercial art firms. However, you may choose to work at a printing or publishing company or run your own business.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a graphic designer, you can plan on spending most of your time working alone or in a small group preparing the designs for your clients. You will spend some time working with clients though as you learn what they want and discuss ideas with them. You must be able to determine differences in color, texture, shade, and brightness, and see objects from far away. You will often work more than 40 hours a week to meet your deadlines. You may also choose to work full time or part time.

Job Description:
As an animator or multi-media artist you will be creating the moving images you see in movies and on video games. Computers and technology are an important part of your occupation, as you will be required to think up, draw plans for, and create the graphics and cartoons needed by your clients. You will also be working with objects that are multi-dimensional or digital in nature.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job you will need the ability to use computers and other technology to create your art and do well in this occupation. You will also need the skill of communication both verbally and in written format, as you will need to work with clients and supervisors. You will often have to manage your own and others time spent on projects, as you may work in groups or on teams. Reading comprehension will also be a skill needed to perform this job well.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Animators and multi-media artists are strongly encouraged to get a bachelors degree, which can take up to 4-5 years of a college education, followed by some on-the-job training. But it is most important to be creative and artistic.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, an animator or multi-media artist will often will make about $44,190 a year. In the United States, the average animator or multi-media artist will make $58,250 a year. This would work out to an average monthly salary of $4,268.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most animator or multi-media artists will work for movie and TV production companies or advertising or computer software companies. A few will run their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will generally work 40 hours a week, indoors, often sitting down and working with computers or other technology. You will use e-mail and the phone to talk with the people you are working for or with. You must be very accurate in this occupation, and be willing to make decisions that will affect you as well as other co-workers or clients on a weekly basis.

Job Description:
The main responsibility of a hairstylist or cosmetologist is to help clients look their best. Hairstylists will shampoo, trim, color, perm, and style a clients hair. Cosmetologists can do all of these things, but they also advise clients on what types of and colors of makeup to wear. They can perform facial treatments, give manicures, and perform hair removal procedures for clients as well.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you must have great social skills, as you work with the public for your living. You will also need to have good communication skills, as you must explain to the clients what you will be doing, or explain how different colors, hairstyles, etc. may look on them. You must know how to use the tools of your trade effectively to perform your various duties. You will need to be organized, as you will be scheduling appointments and keeping track of what is done with which clients for future reference. You will also need to be a problem solver, as clients may come to you with various problems and ask for you help to fix them.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


After high school you can be accepted to a specialized school for training in this specific field. The courses generally take up to two years, which will give you a certificate that allows you to work as a hairstylist or cosmetologist.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, many hairstylists/cosmetologists will make around $23,510 a year. Outside of Utah a hairstylist/cosmetologist may make $23,330 a year. This would equal around $1,951 for a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Many hairstylists/cosmetologists will work in established beauty salons or department stores. Some, however, choose to work for themselves and run their own businesses, or lease a booth from another shop owner.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation, be prepared to be on your feet a lot. Also be prepared for the possibility of accidentally cutting yourself or harming yourself with the chemicals you will be working with. You will be using your hands and shoulders a lot, as you will be moving around and working with customers heads most of the time. You will work at least 40 hours a week, and possibly weekends or evenings, depending on where you work.

Job Description:
The main responsibility for heavy truck drivers is to load and transport heavy good or merchandise across the country. In this occupation you will drive large trucks or tractor-trailers as you move merchandise from one place to another. You will need to keep logs of all of your travels and the merchandise you are transporting. You are also responsible for keeping the truck you drive in good condition.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you must have the physical ability to load and unload heavy merchandise. You will need the ability to work with technology such as two-way radios, equipment for the moving of heavy merchandise, and the instruments inside of a large truck. You will need to have a special drivers license for such a large vehicle. Communication skills will be an asset, as you will be working with others as you transport merchandise to various places across the country.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most places will hire you after you graduate from high school and then train you on the job. This training may take 1-6 months.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah many heavy truck drivers will make around $39,260 a year. Outside of Utah a child care worker may make $37,730 a year. This would equal around $3,207 for a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Many truck drivers will work for trucking companies or wholesale trade firms. Some may even work for airlines or own their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you must be prepared to work at least 40 hours a week, including days, evenings and weekends. If you are traveling long distances you may also be away from home for long periods of time. You will spend most of your time sitting, but must always be observant for what is around you on the road. You must have quick reflexes to respond to emergency situation as needed. You will also be working with clients/customers, so be prepared to communicate with them.

Job Description:
As an interior designer you will design, plan and furnish spaces to make them more pleasant and useful. You will work in homes, building, hotels, boats, planes and even on trains. Most often you will be working with clients who hire you do design their space.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Most interior designers are very creative. They can envision a space and how they want it to look, and can then go about making in happen. However, interior designers must also have good communication skills, as they will be working with not only their clients but the architects, builders and people who make their visions become a reality. To be an interior designer you must also be able to solve problems.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become an interior designer, you will need some specialized training and talent. You will need at least an associates degree, which will require two years of post-high school education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, an interior designer usually would make $50,190 yearly, whereas in the United States as a whole, on average an interior designer makes $46,180 yearly. This would equal about $4,015 monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most interior designers work with furniture and home furnishing stores; others work with trade firms or specialized businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Being an interior designer requires you to be always ready to move around and work with many different people and objects. Most of the time you may be sitting down drafting your ideas, but then you will get up and move around to make them come to life. You may have to persuade others to see the design your way and be willing to take chances on your ideas. You often will have to work nights or weekends to accommodate your clients schedules.

Job Description:
As a janitor you will be responsible for keeping buildings clean and in good shape. Some janitors specialize in a particular part of their job, such as window cleaning. You will be responsible for sweeping, mopping, waxing or vacuuming floors in the building where you work. You may have to mix chemicals to create cleaning solutions to be used on the job. You may also be responsible for painting, fixing leaky faucets, pest control, lawn care, and emptying the trash.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


As a janitor you will need to be able to work with different pieces of equipment and with chemicals for cleaning. You will also need to know which chemicals need to be used in a particular situation. You may need to fix machines, so knowledge of how machines work will be a necessity. You must also be able to recognize problems before others do, so that you can fix them sooner.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


As a janitor, you may or may not have a high school diploma. Most places prefer that you do, unless it is just a part-time job to earn money while still in high school. It does require some onthe-job training, which takes about one month to complete.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah a janitor, can make $19,770 a year, and across the U.S. $21,970. This would average out to around $1,739 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most janitors work for janitorial service firms. Other will work for schools, hotels, and motels. Some will work in hospitals or run their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you often work alone and indoors. You will be working with chemicals that can be dangerous, so you will need to protect yourself. You must be mindful that all of your tasks are completed each day. At times your work may require some physical labor. Some janitors work part time while others will work full time. Some work weekends or evenings.

Job Description:
As a landscape architect, you are responsible for designing and planning outdoor space or areas for use and beauty. That is, you design ways to use the land that respects the environment while making the best use of that land and creating a sight that is pleasing to look at. You must know about lighting, water flow, soil and building construction. You will meet with clients and listen to what they want. Then you will most likely use computers to generate ideas on how to best use the space provided. You will work with the client for feedback on your ideas, and then make the final design decisions with cost estimates for the clients.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, problem solving is critical. Clients will come to you with problems that they expect you to solve. You must be creative and be able to rearrange facts or ideas in order to create what the clients wants and what you know to be the best use of the space. You will also need to have good communication skills as you will be working with clients.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Landscape architects have high school diplomas and at least a bachelors degree. This means 4-5 years of additional education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a landscape architect will make about $60,590 a year; in the United States as a whole, landscape architect will make $60,560 a year. This works out to an average monthly salary of $10,095.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most landscape architects will work for architecture firms or engineering firms; however, you may choose to work in the government or own your own business.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a landscape architect you will spend most of your time sitting at a computer or working with clients. You will often work more than 40 hours a week. You may also have to work nights and weekends or travel outside of your local area.

Job Description:
As a lawyer you will be working with clients, informing them of their legal rights and then representing them in a court of law. You may work in real estate, criminal, contract or other areas of law. You may have to study data and laws or do research before representing your clients.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, communication is the most important skill you will need. You must be able to speak clearly and get others to see things your way. You must be able to persuade others to believe in what you say.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Lawyers have professional degrees (a masters degree or higher), which requires an additional 5-8 years of education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a lawyer makes about $100,660 a year on average. Across the United States, the average lawyer makes $113,240 a year. This is an average monthly salary of $8,912.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most lawyers begin by working in law firms or legal services agencies. Some may be hired by the government or work in private law firms.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a lawyer, you will spend most of your time working with people and dealing with their problems or situations. You will often work over 50 hours a week. You will also spend a great deal of time sitting, researching or writing down information to help you as you work with clients. Some lawyers may travel to visit clients or defend them.

Job Description:
As librarian you will be required to put out books, CDs, and other items in order in a library, and be willing to help people find them. You will work in one of four different types of librariespublic, private, special, and school. (Private/special libraries are found in businesses, government offices and law firms.) You will also be working with computers to store data relating to the materials being checked out and used at the library.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, communication skills will be critical. You will need to effectively communicate with the patrons that come into the library and with co-workers as you are sorting books and other materials, getting ready to put them out for use. You will need to be very organized and plan ahead for the specific needs of your library. You will also have to recognize and compare numbers, letters, or pictures quickly and accurately.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


A librarian must have a masters degree in education or information technology. This will require an additional 4-6 years of college.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah you could make around $47,680 a year and in the U.S. around $53,710 a year. This would average out to about $4,224 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most librarians will work in public/city libraries or school libraries. Some, however, are specialized enough to work in private or special libraries.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will spend the majority of your time working with people indoors. Most of your time will be spent sitting and working with a computer. You may choose to work part time or full time, including some weekends or evenings. As a school librarian you will only work 10 months of the year.

Job Description:
Medical assistants help in care of patients. They may give treatments, conduct lab work or tests, keep office records or begin initial care for patients as they enter the doctors offices. Medical assistants may also make appointments and take payment for services, as well as prepare rooms or equipment for patients to use.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


To be a successful medical assistant you will need to have a caring personality. That is, you must truly care about others and their needs, and want to help them with their problems. You will have to have strong social skills, as you will be working with all kinds of people, including children. You must be able to gain the trust of the patients and explain clearly to them and the doctors what needs to happen or what is going to happen. You must also be willing to follow rules and procedures for the work that you will be asked to perform.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a medical assistant, you will have to complete a certification course to become a certified medical assistant. This may require up to one year of post-high school education. However, some high schools may offer this course while you are still going to school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a medical assistant may make $26,730 a year, and in the U.S. as a whole $28,650 a year. This would average out to $2,307 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most medical assistants work in hospitals, or the offices of doctors or other health care providers, including optometrists.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation, be prepared to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, and to be on your feet most of the time. You will also be working with the public most of the time, and be indoors. You will often be required to wear some type of uniform for the office in which you will be working. You will be required to assist the doctor in the care and working with patients. You may also come in contact with viruses or germs that can cause you to become ill.

Job Description:
As a news reporter, you will be responsible to gather data, write stories, and tell people the news. You may work for a newspaper, radio station or TV station, or you may work on special types of shows that focus on sports or politics. You must research you work and be sure you are accurately reporting the news or information you present to the public. You will be using a computer for most of your work as a reporter.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, communication skills will be critical. To effectively communicate with the audience, you will need to be able to write with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. You will need skills in word processing and other programs that you may use to present your data and stories.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


A news reporter must have a bachelors degree in communications, which will require 4-5 years of college.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah you could make around $39,650 a year, and in the U.S. as a whole around $42,380 a year. This would average out to about $3,417 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most news reporters work at newspaper agencies or radio/TV stations. Others may work for magazines and wire services.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working both indoors and outdoors. You will need to be observant of everything around you, as you will be reporting what is going on. You may work part time or full time, day or evening shifts. You will have to deal with deadlines and high expectations in this field of work. You may also have to travel as you write and report on your stories.

Job Description:
As a patrol officer you primary responsibility is to keep order and make sure people obey the laws. You will also be responsible for protecting people and their property, preventing crimes and stopping fights. Some officers specialize in one area, such as traffic or gangs. Officers may patrol with a partner or alone. In this occupation you will need to make quick decisions and render first aid when needed. You will also be responsible for keeping records and writing reports.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this job, you must be willing to work with people even when they want to be difficult. You must be able to keep yourself calm in situations involving conflict. You must be able to communicate well with others, verbally and in writing. You must be able to hear well and be observant of your surroundings at all times. You must also have the ability to solve problems using logic and careful deductive skills.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Patrol officers are strongly encouraged to get a bachelors degree before trying to join the force. That will require 4-5 years of post-high school education. To become an officer, you will have to apply to the academy or training program, and once you have been accepted and passed that course you will complete your training on the job, which will take an additional year to 18 months of training.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a patrol officer makes about $44,950 a year, and in the United States as a whole the average patrol officer makes $53,210 a year. This works out to an average monthly salary of $4,090.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most patrol officers will work for local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a patrol officer, you will be working with people most of the time. You will often face difficult situations where you must make decisions that will save your life and the lives of others. You will often work outdoors and will always wear a special uniform. Most patrol officers work full time, as well as nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Description:
As a pharmacist, you dispense drugs to patients from prescriptions from their doctors. You also tell patients about the drugstheir uses, side effects and abilities. You may consult with doctors concerning a patients care with medication. Your knowledge about drugs and their interactions is critical to this occupation.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


You will need excellent reading comprehension skills on this job, as you will be doing a lot of research about a variety of drugs. You will also be using a lot of science as you work with the drugs, and sometimes even combine ingredients to create the drugs prescribed by the doctors for patients. Your math skills will be critical, as you must count pills and measure ingredients very carefully. Your communication skills must be excellent as well, as you will be explaining information to the patients, doctors or even co-workers.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a pharmacist you will need a masters degree or an equivalent professional degree. This will require an additional 4-8 years of education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah a pharmacist make an average of about $107,240 a year, and in the United States as a whole the average pilot makes $109,180 a year. This works out to an average monthly salary of $9,017.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most pharmacists will either work in a drug store or food store/drug store combination. Some work in hospitals, while others may open their own businesses.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Typically, most pharmacists spend a majority of their working hours on their feet. They are either working directly with patients or filling prescriptions for them. You will be required to wear a uniform when working, and will often work full time (40 or more hours a week). However, some businesses allow you to work part time. You will sometimes work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Description:
Your primary responsibility as a physical therapist is to help clients/ patients ease their pain and increase their strength. You will be working with people who have had injuries, accidents, strokes or heart disease. You will be required to work with children, teens, adults, the elderly, or even athletes at times. On the job you will be reading patients health records, testing their abilities, and writing our treatment plans. Then you will treat the patients according to the plan that was written. You may also be required to supervise other staff members in support of these tasks, and use a computer to keep records of treatment and progress being made by each client/patient.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Communication skills will be critical for your success on this job. You must be able to explain yourself clearly to others, listen to them, and answer their questions. You will also have to be able to read and understand information related to the body, muscles, bones, etc. Decisionmaking will also be a skill needed for this job, as you will have to make decisions regarding other peoples bodies and needs. You will also have to focus on costis the treatment prescribed worth the cost? You will also be required to use science and logic to solve problems and make decisions. You will need people skills as you work with others.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


You will need to earn a masters degree from an accredited college after graduating from high school. This means 4-6 years of additional education beyond your high school diploma. In high school you may want to take classes such as anatomy or physiology, health education, keyboarding and computer applications. Each of these courses will help you in your college education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


Across the United States, a physical therapist will often make $35.81 per hour. This will be about $74,480 a year, although some states may pay more or less per hour. This means a monthly income of $6,206.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Physical therapists work in a variety of places. Some may work in a hospital or rehabilitation center, while others work in doctors offices, clinics, or nursing homes.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be required to work with people most of the time. You will be in charge of their health and safety while they are in your care. Often you will be required to wear a uniform. You will also be on your feet a lot of the time. You may work full or part time and some evenings and weekends.

Job Description:
As a postal clerk, your primary responsibility is to help the customers and be sure the mail is sorted and paid for correctly. You may work as a counter clerks, who work directly with the customers when they come in to mail packages, receive mail, or purchase stamps; or you may work as a distribution clerk and sort the mail into correct zip code areas for delivery.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, communication skills will be critical. You will need to effectively communicate with the customers who come into the post office, and with co-workers as you are sorting mail to prepare it for delivery. You will also need to use basic math skills as people are purchasing stamps or sending metered mail packages. You will need the ability to recognize and compare numbers, letters, and pictures quickly and accurately.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To be a postal worker you will first need to graduate from high school, then receive some onthe-job training, which will take about one month.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In both the state of Utah and the U.S. as a whole you could make around $52,530 a year. This would average out to about $4,377 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


All postal clerks work for the U.S. Postal Service.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you may work part time or full time, including some nights and weekends. You will be working indoors, standing most of the time. You must be exact when working in this job to ensure that the mail is delivered correctly. Working with the customers is the greatest part of this job. You will need patience as you will work with all kinds of people.

Job Description:
Probation officers work directly with people who have committed crimes. These people may have been sentenced to probation or may have recently been released from prison. Probation officers have many responsibilities to these people they work with. They may have to meet with their families to talk about their needs and problems. They are responsible to help these people adjust to life outside of prison or on probation. They must write up reports and establish a plan to help them fit back into society. They must hold meetings with the people they work with and follow up with them on jobs, classes they are taking, or schools they are attending.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Communication skills are critical to this job. You must be able to communicate rules, expectations, and ideas to the people you will be working with. You must be able to listen to others and understand their needs and problems as well. You must also be able to look out continually for ways to help people.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a probation officer you must have a bachelors degree. That means 4-5 years of college education. However, in high school you could take the following courses that would help you in this occupation: computers, keyboarding, legal systems, sociology, and a foreign language.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the United States, the current rate of pay for a probation officer is $22.37 per hour or $46,530 a year. This would work out to about $3,877.50 month for your salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


This job will require that you work for the state, county, or a federal government agency.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you really have to stay on top of what other people are doing. It takes a lot of patience and good conflict resolution abilities. You will be trying to get a lot of people to do things that they dont necessarily want to do. Be aware that you may be fighting against the very people that you are trying to help at times. You will often work at least 40 hours a week and will be on call 24 hours a day. You may also have to travel to visit the people you are in charge of.

Job Description:
Professional athletes play sports, alone or as part of a team. They play in team sports such as football, basketball, soccer, and baseball, or in solo sports such as tennis, golf, rodeo, and horse racing. They must remain physically fit and follow all of the rules of the sport they participate in.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


To be a professional athlete, you must excel in the skills required by your particular sport. You must have physical strength as well as endurance. You must be willing to listen to others, especially your coach, and to follow directions. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times to be ready for whatever may happen during your sporting events. You also must be willing to learn new things.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become professional athlete you must excel at a sport. Most professional athletes also pursue a bachelors degree while getting more practice at their particular sport. This means an additional 4-5 years of education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


On average, a professional athlete makes a salary based on his/her experience and abilities; this could mean anywhere from $80,000 a year to over 1 million dollars a year. As an estimate, you might make $100,000 in a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Professional athletes are signed by specific sports teams or franchises.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a professional athlete, you will be required to maintain the physical ability to play your sport; therefore, you must spend many hours in a gym or training for that sport. You must be able to keep active for long periods of time without losing your breath or getting tired. You will probably be asked to wear a specific uniform that represents your team. You must also maintain a certain public image so as to not bring your team down in the public eye.

Job Description:
As a registered nurse (RN), you will be responsible to care for patients who are ill or injured. You will also work to promote health and help others cope with their illnesses. You will have to write and manage health care plans for patients. You will also have to read lab reports from other medical workers. You often will get patients ready for exams, x-rays and other medical procedures. At times you may render first aid or shots to patients who need these things.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation your ability to communicate with patients and doctors will be critical to your success. You must be able to explain what is happening to those around you and what may happen as tests are conducted. You will also need to know how to work with the equipment common in a doctors office.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To be a registered nurse, you will have to graduate from high school and then receive at least an associates degree in the medical field, which could take up to two years.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah you could make around $58,070 a year, and in the U.S. as a whole around $63,750 a year. This would average out to about $5,075 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most registered nurses work in hospitals or doctors offices. Others may work in nursing homes or other personal care facilities, or for home health care services.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will commonly be working indoors with patients who are ill or injured. You will often be required to wear some type of uniform or conform to a dress code for the offices in which you work. As you will be working with patients who are ill or injured, you may come in contact with disease or infection yourself. You may work part time or full time while working nights, weekends and holidays when required to do so. Other times you may be called into work on short notice due to shortages or patient needs.

Job Description:
Retail salespeople help customers find items that are on sale in the store in which they are hired to work. They may also try and convince people to purchase these items. What they are selling depends upon what type of store they are working for. As a retail salesperson, you may be the person who uses the cash register to check the customer out with his/her purchase. You may also be marking the sales prices onto the various items being sold.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


As a retail salesperson, your ability to communicate can make the difference between keeping your job and losing it. You must be able to speak clearly and explain information to customers when asked questions. You will also have to be able to do basic math when figuring out a customers bill or sales prices for the company. Social skills are an absolute requirement, as you will be working with the public and will need to persuade them to see things your way, as in purchasing the items on sale.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Many retail salespeople are hired while still in high school; therefore, the job does not require a high school education. However, if you have a high school diploma some companies will pay you a higher rate.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, most retail salespeople will earn a yearly salary of around $20,520, and outside of Utah they earn an average of $20,260 a year. This would equal about $1,699 for a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Retail salespeople are hired by department stores, clothing stores, furniture stores, motor vehicle dealers, and any other type of store that sells merchandise.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


As a retail salesperson, you will be standing on your feet during most of your working hours. You may choose to work full time or part time, depending on your situation with schooling, etc. You will be working with the public, so be prepared for the possibility of dealing with difficult people and their complaints. You will be required to work evenings or weekends and holidays, depending on the company you are working for.

Job Description:
As a school counselor, you will be working with school-age children to help them learn about career choices, find jobs, or work through personal problems. You will be helping the students determine their interests and to set goals. You will also be giving them more information about furthering their education to pursue career goals. You may help students with anger issues and other mental health problems.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation, your ability to communicate with students and parents/guardians will be critical to your success. You will need to speak clearly and help them understand what it is you are trying to do as you work with them. You may be working with classes full of students, small groups of students, or individual students to achieve these goals. You will also need a caring nature, a willingness to listen to others problems and help those in need, and the patience to work with adolescents. You will also need good writing skills, as you will be doing a lot of paperwork.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To be a school counselor, you will need to obtain a masters degree in the field of social work/psychology, which will require 4-6 years of college education.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, you could make around $47,640 a year and in the U.S. as a whole around $52,550 a year. This would average out to about $4,174 a month.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most school counselors work for public schools, colleges, or universities.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working with students and parents most of the time. You will be working indoors and sitting down most of the time. You will work 40 hours a week, but at times you will need to work weekends or evenings. You must be careful in your work with what you say to the students and parents, and careful in writing up your reports.

Job Description:
As a surgeon, your primary responsibility is to remove or fix damage to the body from injury or disease. You may repair organs, blood vessels and other parts of the body. You may also do operations to find out what disease is in the body and where it is. Some surgeons do surgery on patients to change the way they look. Many surgeons will specialize on one part of the body and only work with patients who need help with that part of the body (brain, spinal cord, heart, etc.). Every surgeon has similar duties, which include meeting with patients and getting their health history, examining patients, ordering lab tests, being sure the operating room is sterile, telling other members of the operating team what to do and when to do it, keeping records, taking classes to update their skills and, of course, operating on patients.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will need to have excellent communication skills. You will need to be able to read and to comprehend what you are reading. You will need to be able to explain yourself very clearly to patients. You will need to be able to solve problems and use logic skills to determine how to best help patients. You will also need to be very observant to see what is wrong and where, and how to help patients with their problems.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


In order to be a surgeon you will have to complete a course of study and receive a bachelors degree (4-5 years). Then you will have to be accepted into a medical school and complete that course of study as well as an internship (4-6 years). Once you are a medical doctor, you will need 4-6 years of additional education or training to become a specialized surgeon.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


The typical wage for surgeons in the United States is $282,500 per year. This would work out to a monthly income of $23,541.67.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most surgeons work in doctors offices and hospitals, though you may decide to run your own practice and work for yourself.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will often be working with other people, whether it is your patients or coworkers. You will often manage other people in their work, especially in the operating room. You will be required to wear a uniform. In this profession you will come in contact with disease and infection, so you must take precautions to protect yourself. You will work at least 40 hours a week and often be on call for emergencies. If you work in the emergency room of a hospital, you may have to work nights and weekends.

Job Description:
Veterinarians treat animals health problems. They also work to prevent and cure diseases in animals. They treat wounds and broken bones in animals as well as many other injuries. Some may work in research or inspect meat at processing plants.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


To become a veterinarian you must have a strong background in science, specifically animal science. You must work well with animals and humans. Problem-solving skills will be needed as you work with various animals to determine what is wrong with them. You must also be able to comprehend what you research or read about particular problems in animals.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


To become a veterinarian you must have a professional degree with a medical background. That requires an additional 10 years of education beyond high school.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


In the state of Utah, a veterinarian usually makes about $79,690 yearly, whereas in the United States as a whole a veterinarian usually would makes an average of $80,510 yearly. This would equal about $6,675 as a monthly salary.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most veterinarians work in private practice or with groups of other veterinarians. Some are hired by zoos or ranches to work with their animals.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


Veterinarians often work for 50 hours or more per week, including evenings, nights, and weekends. They are generally on call for emergencies. Often you will be working in situations that put you at risk for being bitten, cut, or hurt by the animals you are working with. You must be very careful as you work with the animals to ensure their safety and yours.

Job Description:
Your primary responsibility in this job is to serve food and drinks to the customers in the restaurant for which you work. You may have to explain some food choices to the customers. You will be required to write down the customers orders and give these to the kitchen staff, or enter them into the computer system used. After serving the food, you will need to watch the customers and offer assistance as neededrefills of drinks, napkins, etc. You may also need to remove plates or dishes from the tables where the customers are eating and return them to the kitchen area for washing. At times you will be required to compute the cost of the meals and even take payments from the customers.

What Skills or Abilities Are Needed for This Occupation?


Communication skills are critical in this field of work; both verbal and written skills will be required. Listening skills will also be important to your success. People skills are greatly in demand in this job.

What Education or Training Is Required for This Occupation?


Most employers prefer to hire people with high school diplomas. However, some restaurants will hire 16-year-olds to be waiters or waitresses while they are still going to high school. This job will require some on-the-job training, which usually takes about one month to complete.

How Much Money Does This Occupation Make?


Across the United States, food servers make approximately $8.50 per hour plus tips. This will average out to about $17,690 a year. (However, some places may pay more per hour.) This will also work out to be about $1,474 a month as your gross monthly income.

Where Would You Work If This Were Your Occupation?


Most food servers work for restaurants, coffee shops or bars. However, others work in hotels or at resorts.

What Are the Typical Working Conditions for This Occupation?


In this occupation you will be working with people the whole time you are on shift. Most often you will work indoors. You will be on your feet most of the time. Often you will be required to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or put objects together. Food servers work either part time or full time, as well as evenings and weekends. You may even be required to work holidays or two shorter shifts in one day. Again, communication will be key to your success in this occupation!

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