Whether you're a plumber or an accountant, many jobs require specialized skills and training. We'll identify and examine all the training and skill sets necessary for each job, as well as the costs and amount of time associated with each of them.
Dream Job: Rocket Scientist
Becoming a rocket scientist is the ultimate thrill for the mathematically and scientifically inclined, but getting there requires enormous focus and intellectual application. While rocket science used to be the preserve of white males, … Read more...
Dream Job: Roller Coaster Designer
Roller coasters are usually custom made. A park orders a new ride for the coming year, describing the desired features and the budget. Seko and the design director then develop a proposal for the park covering cost, design features, and … Read more...
Dream Job: Scuba Diver
The options for being a full-time diver are limited for those who don't work as an upper-level instructor, on a cruise boat, or in the Caribbean. In those scenarios, the job isn't seasonal, and the money is decent. Frei works part-time as … Read more...
Dream Job: Search and Rescue Captain
Rescue teams generally start with a profile of the person or people they're looking for, and follow established patterns of behavior to find them. Critical points are, What were they wearing? Are they familiar with the area? Do they have … Read more...
Should I ask for a lower starting salary?
I am putting in my resume for a manager's position that has just opened up in the store where I am a sales associate. I have been in retail for about five years and with this company for about six months. I have a degree in textiles, … Read more...
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