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Hot or not: choosing the satisfactory career
BY CHRISTiANNA VAN DALSEN
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You are hired! — the magic words every
college student wants to hear instantly.
When applying for work, there are a
plethora of factors to consider. What pays
well? What will I be happy doing? WhaLs in
demand? Get your answers now!
According to TheBestSchools.org,
petroleum engineering offers the most
money for bachelor degree holders. The
median starting salary is listed at $93,000,
shooting up to $157,000 by mid-career.
"Petroleum engineers design and develop
procedures for extracting oil and gas from
deposits located below the earth's surface
and from old wells," reports TheBestSchools.
org.
If nonrenewable resources ruffle your
feathers but you still want fantastic pay, just
do not go for teaching.
According to The Daily Commercial, "A
starting teacher's annual salary ... (will)
begin at $37,150 and max out at $56,550."
"The cons are when students don't learn,"
said Netasha Clark, part-time substitute
teacher and CCE senior. "Some of them can
be disrespectful, but the pros are being able
to see and witness students learn."
Forbes reports that teachers, along with
authors, have high satisfaction ratings. "The
autonomy of writing down the contents
of your own mind apparently leads to
happiness," Forbes says.
Any guesses as to which career has the
lowest satisfaction among employees? It
is customer service, a permanent fixture in
Forbes' top ten list of careers with the lowest
satisfaction.
"I get to keep up with the latest
and greatest computer technology,
because we work it every day," said
Sandy Shelton, Contact Center floor
coordinator and CCE senior.
"But the biggest con is
schedules," Shelton continued.
"The contact center stays open 364
days a year ... You've got to work
at least one weekend day ... all the
weeks tend to meld together and
you don't have a whole lot of time
to use the vacation that you're
given."
Talk about a demanding
job.
Speaking of demand, what
careers will almost ensure
your employment?
Rain or shine, people will
always need to spend money.
That is where contractors come in.
"IPs a good basis if you have any
interest in going into law or business
contracting," said Cathy Gorton,
former Air Force Acquisition Officer.
"It's a great skill set because you have to
know how to communicate and write and
be willing to go out there and do things
with people."
"Don't go into the job if you don't like
to talk to people; thaf s basically it,"
Gorton said.
Interested in interviewing people applying
for and answering all the fascinating
questions surrounding loans?
Sorry to break it to you, but Yahoo Finance
reports, "The demand for loan interviewers
and loan clerks has fallen more than 25
percent."
Instead of working to give loans, you are
likely to end up taking a few if you put
all your eggs in that basket.
When it comes to careers, some
make the big bucks, some keep you
smiling and some are in high demand.
For guidance on choosing a
career, visit the Career
Development
Center. It is one
of the biggest
decisions of
your life.
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3 TIPS FOR ACIN6 THAT INTERVIENi
1. Do YOUR Research: LooR up the company online before the interview.
Find out its key services and products, familiarize yourself with its customers and competitors,
and get to know ite culture and what it stands for —- this will give you an edge during the
interview.
2. Be Prepared: Iron your clothes the night before. Set two alarms. Plan to
arrive 10 minutes early, so you do not feel crunched for time. Bring extra copies of your resume
and references, something to write with and on, and a list of questions you would like to ask the
interviewer about the company (See step #1 for ideas).
3. Give Specific E X am P L E S ; when asked questions during the interview, try to
give detailed but short stories from your history that illustrate your successes and unique skills. Though
it nught be tempting to talk about aU the times you lead a big project, or completed a lai^e presentation,
one concrete, vivid ex,ample will stick in the interviewer's mind better than 30 vague anecdotes.
TYPHOON
Largest storm in recorded history hits island nation
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The storm surge from Haiyan was the predominant
cause of devastation on the island of Leyte, where the worst
damage is reported.
"Katrina had maximum sustained winds of 175 mph and
produced 8-meter storm surges," Carlos David reported for
GMA News, a Filipino news outlet. "Katrina was one of the
strongest storms to hit land, but it's a far cry from Haiyan's
200 mph winds."
An island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the
Philippines is bordered on all sides by water. The abundance
of populated, low-lying islands and the lack of an operating
infrastructure have crippled rescue efforts.
"The Philippines doesn't have the luxury of big
highways connecting all of the cities," said Andy Linteau,
an American citizen currently living in Manila, Philippines,
in an email interview with The Guilfordian.
"We know a lot of countries are coming together to help
the Philippines," said Linteau. "But the aid is not reaching
victims fast enough. Many Filipinos are frustrated with the
slow efforts and blame the government."
Added Sheila Nadal, a Filipino citizen in an email
interview, "I don't buy the government's excuses. I think
they weren't prepared, but they should do everything they
can, even if they don't have a plan.
"The bottom line is that people need food and water; if
they don't get aid, they are going to die."
The rally to support the Filipino people has made its way
to Guilford College, where students assembled at The Hut
on Nov. 14 for a candlelight vigil.
"The human trauma from a natural disaster like this
crosses borders, cultures and languages," said senior Sarah
Welch. "If there is any good that comes from these tragedies,
it is that people unite for the victims and put aside the petty
differences that too often consume us."
Look for the donation table
Pennies for the Philippines’’
in Founders until this Saturday
Each group on campus (first>year through
senior, CCE, Early College, Faculty/Staff) has its
own donation jar ~ will yours donate the most?
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