Brickmasons on average make about $45,410 per year, $21.83 per hour. The most common injury masons face are muscle strain, from lifting block and other heavy objects required for the job. Some things that masons do on a day to day basis are:
-read blueprints
-layout patterns
-break bricks
-mix mortar
-lay bricks
-clean excess mortar
-construct corners
-insure structure is perfectly horizontal/vertical
-clean and polish surfaces
Most masons work full time. However some must work extra in order to finish the project on time. To become a mason you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some masons take a basic masonry class for one year before pursuing in this career. Some skills that masons should have are:
-creativity
-dexterity
-math skills
-physical strength
-stamina
Overall prospects are likely to improve over the coming decade. About 29% of masons were self-employed based on the 2010 results.
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Cody Hanz
3/31/2014 11:56:31 pm
Pharmacists get payed $111,570 year. They need a Doctoral or Professional degree, you dont need on-the-job training. And the number of pharmacists as of 2010, are 274,900. The work enviroment for Pharmacists are in pharmacies such as in stores and drug stores. They also work in hospitals and in clinic. Pharmicists must have a four year degree. They must also be licensed which requires passing two exams.They also have to advise/teach the patients on how much to take and what possible side-effects can be. They must work full time to. Job growth for pharmacists is up to twenty-five percent.Which is faster than average. Pharmacists must also be able to fill perscriptions efficiently.
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Faith Gongaware
3/31/2014 11:57:34 pm
Employees in the IT Department of a firm receive high pay (at $55.67 an hour), have little health risks from their work (with only the possibity of stress), and their job does not require a lengthy education.
People who work in IT Departments work majorly with computers. They may plan and install computer systems in their firms, assist with technological security, and direct entire departments in their subdivided tasks. These employees tend to hold full time positions with overtime often, and an average yearly salary of $115,780. The field of IT jobs are growing at an average rate of 18%. Education is relatively short, with most employers only requiring a bachelor's degree and some experience. If you are considering going into the IT field some beneficial skills to hold are analytical, communication, decision making, leadership, and organizational skills. The IT field is an extremely diverse career choice, with plenty of benefits for anyone with an interest and knack for computers.
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Hannah Patterson
3/31/2014 11:57:52 pm
If you are a very creative person that has a passion for fashion, becoming a fashion designer might be the job for you! Fashion designers make roughly $31.02 per hour (2010) and roughly $4,530 per year (2010). Typical tasks that fashion designers indulge in include sketching designs, decide on themes for collections, use computer-aided design programs, and make decisions on final products. Most fashion designers work full time, however some designers work part time. Many fashion designers work long hours, and work under a lot of stress. The long hours consist of preparation for different trade or fashion shows, and there are multiple deadlines that the designer will have to meet. To become a fashion designer, you need a high school diploma. Although postsecondary education is not required, many fashion designers take classes or earn a 2 to 4 year degree in a related field (art, web design, etc). Becoming a fashion designer takes more skill than you would think. To become a fashion designer, you must have some sort of artistic ability, and have a very creative mind. Communication and computer skills are vital to becoming a designer, along with being able to make the right decision on-the-spot. Although you may really want to be a fashion designer, you must know that there is a strong competition to become a fashion designer. Multiple people want to be a designer, so the job market is very competitive when it comes to this type of designer. There is a predicted 0% of job growth (no real change), and the number of jobs in 2010 was an estimated 21,500. Although fashion designers work under a lot of stress, the job is definitely rewarding for a creative mind and persevering attitude.
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Mindy Long
3/31/2014 11:58:18 pm
Actuaries use database software to compile information, advanced statistics and modeling software to forecast the cost and probabilty of an event. The median pay as an actuarie is about $87,650 per year, and $42.14 per hour. You do not need any work experience in any other related occupation. You do however, need your bachlor's degree for entry. Some typical tasks that are done by actuaries include compiling statistical data and other pertinent information for further analysis. Also, estimating the probability and likely economic cost of an accident, or a natural disaster. There are a few others as well. Some specialty skills you need to aquire are being strong in mathematics, statistics, buisness, and you must have knowledge of working on computers. Most actuaries work full time and you need to be willing to work well with others.
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Natalie Shoemaker
4/1/2014 12:00:28 am
A Physical Therapist helps people with their injuries and illnesses. They help improve patients movements and teach patients how to manage their pain. Physical Therapists on average make $76,310 per year. To be a Physical Therapist you must have compassion, dexterity, interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and be detail oriented. In order to be a Physical Therapist you will need a Doctoral Degree and you must be licensed. The job employment is expected to increase thirty-nine percent from 2010 to 2020. Being a Physical Therapist can cause some stress depending on your amount of patience. This job involves helping patients develop over time, and sometimes it can take longer than a year. This stress could cause you to adapt some health problems over time. When deciding on your career take all of this information into thought.
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Amanda Smith
4/1/2014 12:01:43 am
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers~
These teachers help younder students learn the basics of life.
Enviroment: they work with students during the day and communicate with parents and other teachers. They go home in the evening and plan lessons, as well as grade the students' assignments.
They have duties as well. Teaching math, reading, social and study skills. The teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of students. Some teachers need to work with them in small groups and help them out. Teachers need to communicate with the children's parents about their grade progress and the well-being of the child. They need to teach them proper behavior and prepare for state tests.
Schedule: Theymeet before/after school with parents or teachers. They have a 10 month school year with breaks and 2 month summer break.
The teacher's must have these qualities as well.
~Communication skills- communicate with teachers and parents
~Creativity- create fun lessons and have fun
~Patience- be patient with students and take your time
A Fun Random Fact about Teachers
They make $51,380 a year and need a Bachelor's Degree
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Eric Kennedy
4/1/2014 12:03:58 am
With only a high school diploma and little training, people are able to get jobs working with small engine mechanics. Small engine mechanics repair, replace, and reassemble small engine parts, ranging from snowmobiles to chainsaws. Since it is a hands-on job, small engine mechanics need dexterity, technical skills, and troubleshooting skills. Additionally, the mechanic has needs good customer service to identify the problem and find a way to fix it.
In 2010, small engine mechanics made a median amount of $31,790 a year($15.29/hour). With a job increase of 21% from 2010-2020, people with little training are likely to get a job. Since the job relies on the customer, the hours change. Typically, they work full time jobs but often work overtime during the spring and summer. Since mechanics are around machinery, it can be dangerous. However, carefully working will most likely prevent any serious injuries. If college is not in the future, with some dexterity, customer-service skills, and a little training, small engine mechanics is a possible future.
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Sophie Holden
4/1/2014 12:06:05 am
Did you know that Coca Cola was originally a cough syrup invented by a pharmacist in the 1800s?
Pharmacists work full-time to dispense prescription medicine and advise paitents on side-effects and safe use. They earn $111,570 per year on their feet, using their analytical skills. They need a professional or doctoral degree, with no on-the-job training or prior experience required.
Job growth is expected to rise 25% over the next ten years. Pharmacists do not face any real safety risks, although they are responsible for the health of their paitents.
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James
4/1/2014 12:07:47 am
To be a Chemical Engineer you need to have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering. You will not need any experience, but you will not have any on the job training. Your typical tasks are: Develop saftey procedures for those working with dangrous chemicals. you will typicaly make $90,300 per year. so thad adds up to $42.43 per hour since you work 40 hour weeks. the job growth is to increase 6% by 2020. you are required to work 40 hour weeks.
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Robert Yamber
4/1/2014 12:09:37 am
Film and video editors and camera operators make $45,490 per year and $21.87 per hour. No safety information for this occupation. They have to choose and present material to the audience and work with a director to deciede on the vision of the production. They also discuss filming and editing techniques and select the appropriate equipment. They work long hours. Some skills of them are creativity, detailed oriented, hand eye coordination, and technical and visual skills. Job growth is very slowly growing.There are many jobs for this occupation.
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Nicole Poloff
4/1/2014 12:10:49 am
Chefs and head cooks on average would make about 40,630 per year and make about 19.53 per hour. For your safety information you have to watch how you dress because if you are wearing lose clothes then you could burn. Some typical tasks are standing for long periods of times. You have to work in the morning, evenings, weekends and on most of the holidays. You have to go to college for at least 2 years but if you want to make better money then you should go for about 4 years. Your specialty skills would be leadership skills and creativity. There is about 100,600 jobs. Chefs and head cooks need creativity to develop and prepare interesting recipes.
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Colaianni Brandon
4/1/2014 12:13:20 am
An Architect is a very important position to our society today. Without those to draft and design plans, we would not be sure what flaws and troubles our house has. Architects are the people who turn an empty lot into a magnificiant design. An architect differs by what type of field they want to design in. A few types of Architects would be construstion, landscap, graphic designing, or even an interior designer. These jobs can range from $83,860 to $43,500 a year. As far as saftey goes, it is important to make sure that the plan is effective and efficient to a homeowner. Along with making sure that the structure is safe. Architects plan and design buildings and other structures. They estimatee all of their plans, spects, and have to prepare their design. Typically for Architects, work weeks tend to last around 50 hours. To be an architect you must earn a bachlors degree in architecture for 1 to 5 years. An Architect has to be a detailed dreamer and designer. They also have to be very good at math and considering every possible outcome of their decisions. Jobs dealing with Architecture are growing faster causing a chain-reaction need for more architects. For most architects sucess in one of their designs is very important; althought they enjoy the privelage to design a create a structure that many will admire.
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Jonathan Schofield
4/2/2014 12:02:18 am
A Zoologist and wildlife biologist average about $57,430 per year. they make $27.61 per hour. They have to conduct experiments to study animals in a controlled or natural surroundings. collects biological data and specimens for further analysis. Estimate wildlife population. They give presentations on there work. zoologist works full time and irregular hours. The requirements of a zoologist is a bachelors degree. most zoologists go around the world. You really can't get promoted you just go on expeditions and more field work. You have to be a critical thinker to be a zoologists. They have to be very careful around some of their animals.
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Mr. Berzonsky teaches Freshman Seminar at Kiski Area High School in Pennsylvania.