The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), strives to provide interested parties with clear and precise information regarding the US economy through the measurement of working conditions, activities in the labor market and changes in the prices of goods and services. As such, the people it intends to serve is the vast American republic and those specifically interested in learning about emerging issues and trends of the economy. Since the agency receives authority from the federal government, it is therefore
Human Services Careers involve a large range of jobs that vary in education requirements, job responsibilities, population served, and salary range. 5 human services career options will be discussed. This discussion will show the wide range of positions that are available within the human services field. Basic to specific qualifications, job responsibilities, and hiring outlook will be included to detail each career option. Careers in Human Services Career options in the human services field are
Keeps on Rising” shares his viewpoint and categorizes jobs related to diplomas and degrees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics in “Tomorrows Jobs” provides statistical information of which jobs will increase through the year 2002 to 2014; also lists subcategories, such as government and healthcare jobs, providing information regarding how much they add to the national product. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on nursing a major competitive job in today's market. In Reich's "U.S. Income
I had a hard time finding a career. All the careers I came across did not interest me at all. Until a friend came up with the idea of the career of athletic training. That is when I started my research and my interest grew greater. Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Athletic trainers try to prevent injuries by educating people on how to reduce their risk on getting injured. Another way Athletic trainers use to prevent injuries is by advising people on the
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Occupational therapy is projected to be one of the fastest growing jobs in the upcoming years. This job has the potential to be an exciting career for someone interested in a healthcare profession. One of the rewarding things about being an occupational therapist is the ability to help people reach their goals while earning a good salary and benefits. Occupational therapists help people across their lifespan by increasing their range of motion on their joints and helping people get back to their
2014, from https://www.nfpa.org/research/reports-and-statistics/the-fire-service/fire-department-calls/fire-department-calls --- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Firefighters, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/firefighters.htm (visited May 27, 2014). --- Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor --- Earnings - Firefighting. (n.d.). Career Cruising
a few years, return home to live with their parents, just like a boomerang. The boomerangers include people from twenty-four to thirty-five years old, and most are fresh out of college with their newly earned degrees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau there were about 4.6 million of these boomerang kids. This is about 40% of all people aged 24 to 35 who are living with their parents in the U.S. (Lank). The biggest increase in boomerangers, is among college students. A study done by collegegrad
pass an “oral, written, and psychological exams (“Parole Officer: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics," n.d.). This career deals mostly with those being reassessed from prison or those who were placed on probation due to committing crimes. The average annual salary for this career is $48,190 (“Parole Officer: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics," n.d.). Now let’s observe the challenges, rewards, outlook, and whether this would be a career path
loss of important data. The explosive use of computers has created a high demand for specialists to provide advice to users, as well as for day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm (visited September 24, 2007). That makes me ask what are career
Career Goals When I married nearly 5 years ago, I suddenly needed to relocate and find a new job where my husband and I decided to reside. I was working as a department manager for accounts payables and assistant bookkeeper, a position I acquired through many years of experience and time with the company. It was over two years before I found a suitable replacement job and in the meantime I had a long commute to work and home everyday. Eventually I accepted a substantially lower position and pay then
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role in the society by replacing the men’s in the labor market and also increased their status in the society. Today, the growth of women in the work force continually to raise and so are their status. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Bureau of Economic Research, statistics have shown 58.1% of women were in the labor market in 2011 (USBLS) compared to employment rate during the war was 35% of women in the labor market in 1945 (Bussing-Burks). So what factors must
everything needed to successfully sell a product. Competition is inevitable in such a high level position thus I must be constantly aware of all the new, popularized medias, like the internet (Jerrett; “Starting”; BLS). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “working under pressure is unavoidable and long hours are common… in 2008 about eighty percent of workers reported working forty hours or more a weak.” My interest in this vocation came after I complete a project for a sociology course
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free tutorials on YouTube that gradually brought me to where I am today. I’m not saying that I’m an amazing video editor; however, compared to how I started, I would say it’s an impressive progress without any paid lessons. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), most editors require a bachelor’s degree in a field that’s related to film. Video editors not only must have experience on editing software, but they must be professional of digital cameras and camera equipment. Despite these
The thought of becoming a success as an author has always appealed to me and furthermore decided my career. Writers and authors develop written materials, namely stories and advertisements for books, magazines, and online publications. The duties that authors normally complete is conducting research to support the facts, write advertisements for functions, and show drafts to editors. These duties are performed for all genres of authors, Copywriters, Biography, Generalists, Novelists, Songwriters
“Financial Stability and Benefits.” Discover Policing. Bureau of Justice Assistance, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Community Oriented Policing Services, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2013. “Interest Profiler.” Ohio Career Information System. University of Oregon, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2013. PLAN. ACT, Inc., 7 Nov. 2012. Print. “Police and Detectives.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition. Bureau of Labor Staticstics. U.S. Department of Labor, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2013. “Police Patrol
For as long as I can remember the guys on my dads side have always gone hunting and the first gun they used has always been passed down to the next generation. When my parents divorced, I was young around eight years old and for a while my dad and I never felt as close as we did before the divorce. So for a while I never had the opportunity. For the last four years me and my dad have been getting along great, he has remarried and I like my step-mom. I got over to their house on the weekends and this