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  • Becoming an Accountant

    January 2, 2013

    Accountants are in the unique position to apply themselves in many different fields. Some work in an office as part of a team, while others use their education to start up their own businesses. In any situation, most accountants earn a BA with an accounting major or even a masters in accounting to learn how to use their math skills to "crunch" numbers so others can understand them. Take a look at the classes below, and consider whether this is the job for you.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers

March 14, 2013

Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers at a Glance

Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers pilot and navigate aircraft for the transport of passengers and cargo. Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers typically work with a team of flight attendants, crewmembers, and personnel on the ground during takeoffs, during the duration of the flight, and during landings. Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers use a wide variety of electronic equipment such as gauges, control panels, and flight management computers to guide the flight.  

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

March 14, 2013

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians  at a Glance

Aircraft mechanics & service technicians make sure that aircraft operate safely and efficiently. They perform everything from repair and adjustments to aircraft engines to a complete overhaul. On any given day, aircraft mechanics & service technicians may consult maintenance manuals, inspect completed work, conduct routine inspections, and document all maintenance activities in a repair log. 

Air Traffic Controllers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Air Traffic Controllers

March 14, 2013

Air Traffic Controllers at a Glance

Air traffic controllers help aircraft move safely through in the air and on the ground by using radar and other electronic equipment to direct ground  movement, takeoffs, and direct landings. They keep pilots abreast of changes in weather and they keep aircraft a safe distance apart during flights. Airport tower controllers direct the flow of aircraft in and out of the airport only and flight service specialists help maintain safety by informing pilots of weather conditions, terrain issues, and the best routes in their immediate area. Air traffic controllers’ main responsibility is safety, but they also help with emergencies that may involve searching for missing aircraft and they also help to minimize delays.

Agricultural Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Agricultural Engineers

March 14, 2013

Agricultural Engineers at a Glance

Agricultural engineers apply physical sciences and engineering technology to agricultural systems. They design agricultural production systems, machinery, and equipment whose main purpose is to capture carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water which mixes with mineral compounds from soil to produce energy that contain chemical compounds. These chemical compounds are the main source of nutrition for all living things. In addition, agricultural engineers design these systems to produce chemical compounds to be used as raw material for processors and manufacturers in order to produce dozens of products outside of nutrition for humans and animals.

Agricultural & Food Science Technicians Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Agricultural & Food Science Technicians

March 14, 2013

Agricultural & Food Science Technicians at a Glance

Agricultural & food science technicians assist agricultural scientists with animal research and breeding as well as production and processing of animals, food, and fiber. They help in all areas of nutrition, testing, and experimentation under the supervision of agricultural scientists. Agricultural & food science technicians assist in testing and experimentation in order to protect animals and plants from disease, parasites, and insects. This helps build up resistance to disease and insects, which improves output and the quality of our nation’s crops.

Aerospace Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers

March 13, 2013

Aerospace Engineers at a Glance

Aerospace engineers perform a wide variety of engineering work ranging from simple to complex. On any given day, aerospace engineers will do everything from maintain records and write technical reports to design aeronautical and aerospace systems based on customer needs.  Aerospace engineers use scientific methods to solve problems as well as manage engineering and technical personnel during the design, fabricating, testing, and modifying of aerospace and aircraft commodities.

Advertising Sales Agents Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Advertising Sales Agents

March 13, 2013

Advertising Sales Agents at a Glance

Advertising sales agents sell everything from TV and radio advertising time to signs and advertising space. They sell advertising by delivering sales presentations and pitches to new and existing customers. Once they have made the sale, advertising sales agents must see the transaction through to the end. They draw up contracts, deliver advertising or proofs for approval, and they might even help finalize copy.  

Advertising & Promotions Managers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Advertising & Promotions Managers

March 13, 2013

Advertising & Promotions Managers at a Glance

Advertising & promotions managers plan and direct advertising activities to stir interest in a specific product or service. Advertising & promotions managers may work for an advertising agency, public relations firm, newspaper or magazine, or directly for the company that sells of offers the product or service.

Actuaries Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Actuaries

March 13, 2013

Actuaries at a Glance

Actuaries have a very interesting career. Most people think actuaries are accountants or finance professionals. True, they do work with numbers, but not in the same way as accountants of finance professionals. Actuaries analyze statistical data. They examine data such as disability, sickness, accidents, mortality, and retirement rates in order to create probability tables to forecast liability and risk for payment of future benefits.

Accountants & Auditors Careers: Employment & Salary Trends

March 13, 2013

Accountants & Auditors at a Glance

Accountants & auditors are responsible for preparing and examining financial reports and taxes. Many accountants & auditors work in office settings while a growing number are becoming self-employed and work from home. There are several different types of accountants & auditors including: public, management, internal, government, and forensic.