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Name: __________Jasmine

Occupation #1

Counseling Psychologist

2012 Median Pay

$69,280

Entry-Level Education

Ph.D.

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

160,200

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

12% (as fast as average)

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

18,700
Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function.
Collect information through observations, interviews,
surveys, and other methods.
Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns.
Test for patters that will help them better understand and
predict behavior.
Use their knowledge to increase understanding among
individuals and groups
Education
Need a doctoral degree. In clinical, counseling, school, or
health service setting, students usually complete a 1-year
internship as part of the doctoral program. Graduates with
a masters degree in psychological can work as industrialorganization psychologists.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Postsecondary education teacher need teaching license
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Observation Skills
Patience
People Skills
Problem-solving skills
Trustworthiness

The medium annual wage for psychologists was

$69,280 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage
at which half the workers in an occupation earned
more than that amount and half earned less.

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Occupation #2

Postsecondary Teachers

2012 Median Pay

68,970

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

1,267,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

19% (faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation
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One
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Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
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236,400

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

Teach courses in their subject area

Work with students who are s
Education
Work for 4-year colleges and universities are most often
required to have a doctoral degree in their field. In these
situations, institutions can be more selective, and they
frequently choose applicants who have a Ph.D. over those
with only a masters degree.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Postsecondary teachers, who prepare students for an
occupation that requires a license, certification, or
registration, may need to have - or they may benefit from
having- the same credential.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication Skills
Critical-thinking Skills
Resourcefulness
Writing Skills

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Name: __________Jasmine

The median annual wage for postsecondary teachers

was $68,970 in May 2012. The median wage is the
wage at which half the workers in an occupation
earned more than that amount and half earned more
than $142,270.
Employment, 2012: is projected to grow 19
percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the
average for all occupations. Both part-time and
full-time postsecondary teachers ate included in

this projection.
Projected Employment, 2022:
Change in Percent: 19%
Change in Numbers (Numeric):

Occupation #3

Flight Attendance

2012 Median Pay

$37,240

Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

84,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

-7% (Decline)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

-5,500
Attend preflight briefings on details of the flight
Ensure that adequate supplies of refreshments and
emergency equipment are on board
Assist in cleaning cleaning the cabin between flights
Demonstrate the use of safety and emergency quipment
Ensure all passengers have seatbealts fatened and ensure

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Registrations
Important Qualities
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Name: __________Jasmine

Education

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

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

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Employment, 2022
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