For my career, I would like to be a solo violinist. I want to be one of the most famous violinists in the world. I will travel around the globe performing with orchestras and symphonies; playing concertos, and performing solo Bach. I will play with the Big 5 orchestras (they are considered the best orchestras in the world), and will make my debut at Carnegie Hall! While I am traveling, I might even give some masterclasses to young musicians with big hopes of being great musicians. I would like to be widely known around the world! How much time I spend on the road depends on when and where I travel. I could be on the road for months if I am performing multiple concerts in Europe; tour lengths vary. Of course on occasion, I could also be on the road for only 5 hours, if I perform close to home.

There is no degree requirement for being a violin soloist. A successful career depends on how well you play and if you are fortunate enough to get great opportunities. Being successful requires tons of practice.

All soloists get different fees for performing. If you are one of the best performers in the world, you might receive $20,000-$100,000 per concert. Others might get paid $3,000-$15,000 for playing with an orchestra. Until you get much farther in your career, you need to perform many concerts. A career in music is predicted to grow slower than other careers between the years of 2015 and 2022.

Resources:

My violin teacher

http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

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I want to be a lawyer. Lawyers act like advocates and advisors. Lawyers are like advocates because they represent people in court. They’re also like advisors because lawyers talk to people about their legal rights and tells them the best thing they can do in their situation. Lawyers can do many different things. I want to be a family lawyer. That’s someone who deals with divorce, child custody, adoption proceedings, and other things regarding the family.

To become a lawyer I needed to have 7 years of college. I needed 4 years of undergrad and then 3 years of law school. You’ll need a J. D. degree from a law school that’s been credited from the American Bar Association. They’re the ones that say that law schools meets certain standards. You need to have a bachelor degree to get into most schools. You also need to be good at public speaking, English, government, history, economics, and mathematic. Most of those I liked but doing government, history, and economics was a little harder for me.

It didn’t hurt to do some school sponsored legal clinics and a practice trial. Some skills I needed were helping solve problems, building relationships with clients, problem solving, speaking, and writing skills. When I first got hired I worked with experienced lawyers, than after a couple of years I got hired to a partnership. Even with that training my first employment was only $54,310. Employment is going to grow about 10 which is the average. The costs of clients are going to reduce. It’s going to be tough to compete since there are more and more lawyers but I knew I could do it.

When I grow up, I want to be a physicist. To become one, you need a PhD in physics or a related field. Physicists try to figure out the origins of the world using their knowledge of physics. They do complex mathematical calculations to analyze physical and astronomical data like data that could indicate the existence of planets in distant solar systems. Physicists also develop new scientific equipment such as lasers and telescopes. They develop computer software to analyze and model data. They plan and conduct scientific experiments and studies to test theories and discover properties of matter and energy. They make theories and models that attempt to explain the properties of the natural world like atom formation and the force of gravity. They write scientific papers that may be published in scholarly journals and present research findings at conferences and lectures. Physicists use small or medium sized laboratories but some areas require hi-tech expensive equipment like nuclear reactors and particle accelerators.

Physics PhD students need to take courses in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Computer science classes are also needed because physicists and astronomers create programs to gather, analyze, and model data. If you seek a full-time researching job, you must begin at a temporary postdoctoral stage which lasts 2- 3 years. You work with experience scientists and continue to learn their specialties and get a broader understanding of related research areas. Your beginning work may be closely watched by senior scientists but as they get more experience, you get more complex and independent tasks. Physicists may spend a lot of time experimenting in labs but they also spend their time in offices, planning, analyzing, fundraising, and reporting on research.

NASA and the US department of Defense are two of the biggest employers of physicists and astronomers. The median annual pay is $106,840. The top 10% get at least $176,630 per year and the lowest 10% get less than $57,640 per year. The employment of physicists is expected to grow about 10%. As our knowledge grows, there will be a continual need for physicists and astronomers, especially in colleges, universities, and national laboratories.

Career Research

When I grow up, I would like to be a professional soccer player. I would join a professional soccer league, hopefully in the U.K., where I would be able to make more money than in a minor league or the U.S. soccer league. When I retire from soccer, I would like to be a software developer. The pay for a professional soccer player ranges from $60,000 to $6,000,000 a year. If I play for the U.K., I would be make about $2,500,000 a year. The average pay for a software developer is $99,000 a year. I would be able to go to a college and play soccer for the college that I attend while I earn my degree in software engineering. Playing professional soccer would be a way to make money as soon as I get out of college until I am about 35 and retire from soccer. Then I would be able to continue working as a software developer to earn my living. It would be a great way to be able to retire early from software developing at about 50-55.

I would like to be a soccer player because I love the sport and devote most of my free time practicing or playing soccer games. It would be a great way to continue following my passion to play soccer after I graduate college. It is also a well-paying sport and is played around the world. That would give me more of an opportunity to find a team that I could play for. The job of professional athlete is projected to see an employment growth of about 7% by 2022. This would give me more of a chance at getting a job. To become a soccer player I only need a high school diploma or higher.

The reason I would like to be a software developer is because I love computers and my dad has helped teach me many things about computers. It would be great if I could use those skills to earn money. I also find it really fun to be able to design things for computers like the actual software. I can think of nothing better to do after my soccer career than spending my time as a software developer. I need a career to fall back on if I am unable to play soccer professionally or when I retire. The software developer career is expected to grow 22% by 2022 which would give me a better chance to get a job then compared to now. I would need a bachelor’s degree or higher to be a software developer. I think both of these jobs would be a great way to spend my adult life.

Sources:

http://screamer.deadspin.com/chart-the-average-player-salaries-in-soccer-leagues-ar-1658856283

I would like to become a Microbiologist, because I would like to study about viruses, fungi, bacteria, algae, and different types of microorganisms. The life of the species are very unique, because I learned that some of them lived millions of years before mankind, animals, and plants. For example, there is a type of microorganism called Extremophiles which can survive in hot, salty and even acidic or gaseous environments. Overall, this type of job is something I would love to explore in the future, because we can use these species to obtain natural products at lower cost for humankind.

A microbiologist requires special training and education; they can work in different places with a good salary. You need to have a bachelor’s degree and usually a Ph.D. A microbiologist usually work in colleges, universities, professional schools, for the government, in hospitals, in laboratories, industries, etc. The annual wage for these scientists depends in what institution you work in. For instance, the federal government usually provides the best salary and benefits. Even though there are other fascinating careers, I feel like a microbiologist is my DESTINY.

Time Capsule Project Part 3: Career Research

About Physicians

Physicians work in the medical industry. Physicians diagnose and treat injured and ill patients. They may also console patients who are on diets, hygiene, or preventive healthcare. A physician examines a patient, takes medical histories, prescribes medications, orders, preforms, and evaluates diagnostic tests. The physician will review test results to identify any unusual or abnormal findings. A physician will also address any concerns or questions their patients have, update their medical information, and recommend and design a plan of treatment. There are a variety of different types of physicians. An example of a type of physicians would be a family or general physician, general internist, or general pediatrician. A family or general physician like all physicians works in a clinic or private office. They assess and treat conditions that happen in everyday life. The conditions treated by these physicians range from a common cold, sinus and respiratory infection to broken bones. Family and general physicians usually have regular, long term patients. A general internist diagnoses and provides nonsurgical treatment for problems that affect any internal organ systems. General internists treat things like stomach, kidney, and liver problems. General pediatricians provide care for younger people, from infants to young adults.

Education

To be a physician one must have a professional or doctoral degree. Applicants aiming to get into medical school must have at least a bachelor’s degree, though many have more than a bachelor’s degree. Even though no specific major is required applicants for medical school must have completed courses in math, biology, physics, English, and chemistry, students must take courses on social science and humanity too. Some students applying for medical school also volunteer at local hospitals and clinics for extra experience. Most applicants of medical school also must submit test scores from the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Medical schools will also consider the applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. During the first two years of medical school students will spend most of their time in classrooms and laboratories. To become a physician you must also have residency or internship as part of your training. Your specialty will determine how many years or residency or internship you must have, a range of 3 to 8 years. Almost all physicians complete four years of undergraduate school, and four years of medical school.

Job Outlook

The job employment rate of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 18 percent from 2012 to 2022. The projected job employment rate of 18 percent is higher than the average projected job employment rate of all other occupations. The job employment rate will continue to grow because of the continued expansion of healthcare related industries. New technology will likely reduce the job employment rate of physicians though. The constantly improving technology will allow physicians to treat more patients in the same amount of time, thus needing less physicians. The median amount a physician was paid in the year of 2012 was $187, 200 a year or, $90 an hour.

Electrical Engineering is very important. In this career you would develop new electrical products. You would also test them and if they make it into the market, supervise the construction. Some of the kinds of things you could build are motors, radars, power generators and transportation equipment. They create things based on people’s needs and wants. They have invented things like the computer, television, and almost any electric device you own.

There are a few different things needed for this career. In high school it would be useful to study math and physics such as algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Studying drafting could also be helpful. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology is needed. The pay is pretty good to. The average salary per year is $87,920 while the lowest ten percent is about $58,470. The Expectations aren’t very high though. The vocation is expected to grow by only 4% from 2012 to 2022. This statistic could be change though, depending on the needs of businesses.

The career that I plan to pursue in the future is a veterinarian.  A veterinarian is just like a doctor for animals.  I plan to receive a bachelor of science in biology.  Following my bachelor degree, I will complete a doctorate in veterinary medicine.  I have been interested in this career since I was young.  I think that this career would suit me perfectly because I care lovingly for animals.  I am committed to animals, and have a good work ethic.  This job is mentally challenging, and I am up for the challenge!  I have some experience caring for animals because I have six of my own pets!

There are 29 colleges with accredited veterinary programs in the United States.  To become a veterinarian you must complete a doctorate of veterinary medicine.  This normally takes four years to complete, though it depends on the person.  After completing school, I need to pass the licensure exam which is called the NAVLE.  The outlook for this career is 12% which is as fast as the average career outlook.  About one out of three veterinarians work more than 50 hours a week.  The median salary is $84,460 a year, and the lowest ten percent earned less than $51,530.  The number of jobs in the United States in 2012 was 70,300.  These are just a few of the many benefits of being a veterinarian.

“Welcome to the NBVME.” National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2015.

I would like to be a Cosmologist (though I may end up in another field of astrophysics), and it is possible that I will take that knowledge and become a professor at a University. Cosmologists study the entire universe and its history, as well as creation and evolution. They may come up with ideas on the universe like dark energy theories and then support it with scientific data and do experiments on it. Cosmologists may have to do complex mathematical equations to help support the data that they find and then present their findings at scientific conferences or lectures. To publish proven ideas, Cosmologists may write scientific papers that are published in Science Journals.

The job outlook for a Cosmologists is growing at a pretty average rate, of about 10%. A Cosmologist pays a median of $106,360 per year, though the lowest 10% earns only $57,640. The required college background is a doctoral or professional degree, and it is also necessary to have a strong background in physics. Ph.D. students will also need to take courses in mathematics, such as calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Computer science classes may also be necessary to become a Cosmologist. Most Cosmologists work full time so it is natural to assume that most are men, but I still wish to be a Cosmologist and study dark energy for a living.