Career Paths, part I
Since one of our main problem is which career we should study, it is really important to know the 13 different career paths that exist. That is why in this article we will talk about the first 4 of the 13 fields.
One of the paths is Architecture, Planning & Environmental Design. This field includes careers like:
architecture
interior design
landscape architecture
sustainable environmental design,
and urban & regional planning.
Some of their daily activities are:
Meeting with clients to determine objectives and requirements for structures,
Estimating the amount of required materials, equipment, and construction time,
Preparing structure specifications,
Directing workers who prepare drawings and documents,
Preparing scaled drawings with computer software and by hand,
Preparing contract documents for building contractors,
Managing construction contracts,
Visiting worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural plans and seek new work by marketing and giving presentations
There are some important qualities or skills they should have such as analytical skills, communication skills, creativity, organizational skills, technical skills and visualization skills.
The second one is Engineering & Computer Science. This field includes careers like:
aerospace/aeronautical engineering,
biomedical/bioengineering,
chemistry/chemical engineering,
civil engineering,
electrical engineering & computer science,
energy engineering,
environmental engineering,
industrial engineering & operations research,
materials science engineering,
mechanical engineering,
nuclear engineering,
statistics/mathematics
Some of the their daily activities are:
doing research or product development,
designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability,
developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines,
developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs,
discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments,
sub-contractors,
suppliers and customers,
making sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments,
managing projects using engineering principles and techniques
Some important qualities or skills they should have are: analytical skills, creativity, organizational skills, technical skills, visualization skills, and logical skills.
The third field is Health & Medicine. This field includes careers like:
alternative medicine,
audiology/speech pathology,
chiropractic,
dentistry,
genetic counseling,
gerontology & aging,
health management,
policy & consulting,
general medicine,
mental health,
nursing,
nutrition & dietetics,
occupational therapy,
optometry,
pharmaceutical sales,
pharmacy,
physical therapy,
physician assistant,
podiatric medicine,
public health,
recreation/sports,
and veterinary medicine.
Some of their daily activities are:
make the care of your patient your first concern,
provide a good standard of practice and care,
keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date,
recognise and work within the limits of your competence,
treat patients politely and considerately,
respect patients' right to confidentiality,
listen to, and respond to, their concerns and preferences,
give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand,
respect patients' right to reach decisions with you about their treatment and care,
and support patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health
Some important qualities or skills they should have are: Communication skills, presence, critical thinking, resilience, and compassion.
The last field of this article is Arts & Entertainment. This field includes careers like:
arts administration / education / therapy,
broadcasting,
fashion / textile art,
fine arts / visual arts / graphic design,
museum / library work,
and performing arts / music.
Some of their daily activities are:
using techniques, such as knitting, weaving, glass blowing, painting, drawing, or sculpting,
developing creative ideas or new methods for making art,
create sketches, templates, or models to guide their work,
selecting which materials to use on the basis of color, texture, strength, and other qualities,
process materials, often by shaping, joining, or cutting,
use visual elements, such as composition, color, space, and perspective, to produce desired artistic effects,
developing portfolios highlighting their artistic styles and abilities to show to gallery owners and others interested in their work,
and displaying their work at auctions, galleries, museums and online marketplaces
Some important qualities or skills they should have are: creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, high self-esteem, networking skills, perseverance, presentation skill, and discipline.
Further reading:
Career.berkeley.edu. (2017). Career Fields | Career Center. [online] Available at: https://career.berkeley.edu/InfoLab/CareerFields [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
Truity.com. (2017). Architect Career Profile | Job Description, Salary, and Growth | Truity. [online] Available at: https://www.truity.com/career-profile/architect [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
Prospects.ac.uk. (2017). Mechanical engineer job profile | Prospects.ac.uk. [online] Available at: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/mechanical-engineer [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
USM. (2017). characteristics of Successful Medical School Applicants. [online] Available at: https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/articles/2016-04-05/5-key-characteristics-of-successful-medical-school-applicants [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
Performingartsschools.com. (2017). Top 10 Qualities of a Great Performing Artist | PerformingArtsSchools.com. [online] Available at: http://performingartsschools.com/resources/top-10-qualities-of-a-great-performing-artist [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
Truity.com. (2017). Craft or Fine Artist Career Profile | Job Description, Salary, and Growth | Truity. [online] Available at: https://www.truity.com/career-profile/craft-or-fine-artist [Accessed 7 Sep. 2017].
