In terms of careers I would like to think I have finally found one that would fit myself, not one that other people have chosen for me. Physical Therapy fits all the needs that I have for a job. I want a job in which I get to teach, help and care for people. I already know that I like working in pools and putting aquatics into workouts. I know as well that I want a place to work that the staff gets along, in Physical Therapy there is no race to the finish, a person can not walk in one day go through one session and walk out cured.
Therapy is a process, sometimes a long process to the road to recovery, from accident to rehabilitation. While looking on the U. S. Department of Labor web site I found that all physical therapists need to have a masters in physical therapy, while being certified by the state they are working in. The range that a therapist can make is from 46,510 to 94,810 dollars a year. Looking at the statistics to see what section of therapy pays more is home health care services. That would mean traveling to a patient not the traditional them coming to an office.
The job had the potential to be done in a large hospital or in a small treatment center, like the one that happens to be at the gym that I work at. There is a whole range of possibilities for physical therapy. As sad as it may seem, a physical therapist will not be out of a job any time soon, there are always sports injuries and adults getting older an injured do to age.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm#earnings
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Blog 13- Emalee Ellis
The Jung Typology Test, I figured was like others I was required to fill out in high school. All the classes that they try to help you figure out what you should do with your life, that you always ended up with the worst careers from. In high school the tests told me that I would make a great museum curator, wow that sounds like so much fun and a great life. So I will admit going into the Jung test I though I would get similar responses. After taking the test and then checking what compatible jobs there might be for myself I found that it wasn’t to far off from what I do now. Some of the top hits were Education, look at that I’m an education major. Child Care Manger came up underneath the education that gave me a laugh. I work with kids and my boss always jokes that I could do her job better than she could. I am going to have to give this test credit, I feel that it has not let me down and given a little hope, that I will not end up sitting behind some desk cataloging rare paintings the rest of my life.
Old work- blog 5
Who’s taking the Kids by Jonathan Alter, describes something all too familiar to
the average family. The simple things that parents have taken for granted for
ages are now looked upon as horrible and heinous acts. The simple act of getting
something that mom forgot for dinner from the corner store is seen as a
dangerous act. I know when I was growing up my mom would never allow me to cross
the street to get to the general store literally across the road from us. “It’s
to dangerous,” was the favorite phrase. Granted I have to give my mother credit
we lived on a main road, and there was lots of traffic, but still it felt like a
privilege had been taken away. Still to this day my own mother will worry about
me crossing the road even in the cross walk. The story about the father having
to drag his child into the drycleaner’s for a 90 second errand that is another
all to real annoyance. Again when I was little I spent time with mom while she
was at work. Any time we had to leave the off
ice, I had to go with her, no matter what. Every place she had to get out of the car, I too was dragged.
I remember asking, “why do I have to go”, and getting the simple answer, because
I’m not allowed to leave you here (in the car). The world has changed or so they
keep telling us. The article and pervious life experiences tell you that, when
was that time where everything was so carefree? Did that ever exists; because I
know for myself it did not.
the average family. The simple things that parents have taken for granted for
ages are now looked upon as horrible and heinous acts. The simple act of getting
something that mom forgot for dinner from the corner store is seen as a
dangerous act. I know when I was growing up my mom would never allow me to cross
the street to get to the general store literally across the road from us. “It’s
to dangerous,” was the favorite phrase. Granted I have to give my mother credit
we lived on a main road, and there was lots of traffic, but still it felt like a
privilege had been taken away. Still to this day my own mother will worry about
me crossing the road even in the cross walk. The story about the father having
to drag his child into the drycleaner’s for a 90 second errand that is another
all to real annoyance. Again when I was little I spent time with mom while she
was at work. Any time we had to leave the off
ice, I had to go with her, no matter what. Every place she had to get out of the car, I too was dragged.
I remember asking, “why do I have to go”, and getting the simple answer, because
I’m not allowed to leave you here (in the car). The world has changed or so they
keep telling us. The article and pervious life experiences tell you that, when
was that time where everything was so carefree? Did that ever exists; because I
know for myself it did not.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
Blog 14-James Hamblin
After much contemplation, I realize a background in computers would help with any career I chose. My ultimate goal would be an electrical engineering degree, but I am thirty-one and time is of the essence. I feel that a more realistic approach would be to acquire the skills necessary for an engineering degree while completing smaller more manageable steps along the way. I am excited about an electrical degree due to the fact that I am a hands on person that likes to fix things.
An electrical engineering degree covers all aspects of electrical applications. It is an extensive discipline with many different fields of expertise. Among the many disciplines are radio, magnetism, and electronic devices. To acquire an electrical engineering degree, one must first complete a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Then complete work study programs before being certified as a professional engineer.
Following this template I feel as though an associate’s degree, in a computer discipline, would be a good start. My current degree is for Network Administration. It covers a wide range of computer applications from accounting to hardware. I feel this is a good place for me to start and while I am continuing my education, I can also use the skills I learn to acquire appropriate jobs in the workplace.
An electrical engineering degree would be an exciting career for an individual like myself. There are many hurdles to overcome, but with patience and a bit of luck I will get there. To complete a bachelor’s degree I will need to maintain an eclectic lifestyle; both working and studying.
An electrical engineering degree covers all aspects of electrical applications. It is an extensive discipline with many different fields of expertise. Among the many disciplines are radio, magnetism, and electronic devices. To acquire an electrical engineering degree, one must first complete a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Then complete work study programs before being certified as a professional engineer.
Following this template I feel as though an associate’s degree, in a computer discipline, would be a good start. My current degree is for Network Administration. It covers a wide range of computer applications from accounting to hardware. I feel this is a good place for me to start and while I am continuing my education, I can also use the skills I learn to acquire appropriate jobs in the workplace.
An electrical engineering degree would be an exciting career for an individual like myself. There are many hurdles to overcome, but with patience and a bit of luck I will get there. To complete a bachelor’s degree I will need to maintain an eclectic lifestyle; both working and studying.
Blog 14 Amanda Whitehead
After researching various careers I have decided I would like to become a Registered Nurse. Becoming a Registered Nurse requires hard work and dedication. Some colleges require that a student completes prerequisite classes before applying to the nursing program. These classes include Elementary Algebra,Chemistry,Pharmacology Calculations and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Most colleges offer a two year program that is a combination of classroom hours and clinical experience. Once successfully completing the program the student will have an Associate in Science Degree(ASD).Students may then take the NCLEX-RN, which is required in order to become a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts. After passing the NCLEX-RN a student should decide a field to specialize in. Such fields are pediatrics, maternity, operating room, and emergency nursing.
I would like to become an emergency room nurse. This position requires additional certifications. These certifications include,Certified Emergency Nursing(CEN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support(Pals),Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Some of the duties of an emergency room nurse are triaging patients according to the severity of their condition,administering medication and assisting the attending physician with the patients care. The base salary for an emergency room nurse is around $58,000 a year.
Through this research I have learned that this field is very changeling but also very rewarding. Being a nurse in the emergency room will require compassion,energy a lot of teamwork. This job,like any other job, will have a lot of highs and lows.But there is no greater reward than knowing you helped save a life.
www.capecodhealthcare.org
www.salary.com
I would like to become an emergency room nurse. This position requires additional certifications. These certifications include,Certified Emergency Nursing(CEN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support(Pals),Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Some of the duties of an emergency room nurse are triaging patients according to the severity of their condition,administering medication and assisting the attending physician with the patients care. The base salary for an emergency room nurse is around $58,000 a year.
Through this research I have learned that this field is very changeling but also very rewarding. Being a nurse in the emergency room will require compassion,energy a lot of teamwork. This job,like any other job, will have a lot of highs and lows.But there is no greater reward than knowing you helped save a life.
www.capecodhealthcare.org
www.salary.com
Nursing Career Blog 14 / Soraya
The nursing program is very competitive; students
who score the highest have the greatest probability
of success in the program. Most colleges make their
final selections based on the applicant pool and space
available. Candidates must have completed high school
Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology Calculations,
and other course requirements prior to going into the
program. Also CPR, CORI, CNA licenses are preferred
along with a required physical examination.
A nursing degree helps you shape your career as you
go it is a world of possibilities that appeals to you in
the different specialties available in health care. As a
nurse you can work in ambulatory care nursing, nursing
administration, cardiac care nursing, emergency nursing,
gynecology/obstetric nursing, nurse attorney, psychiatric
nurse practitioner, and so on.
I have learned that becoming a nurse is not easy. You
should have great skills such s compassion, patience,
responsability, organization, and determination to pass
through all the barriers and requirements to get your
goals.
who score the highest have the greatest probability
of success in the program. Most colleges make their
final selections based on the applicant pool and space
available. Candidates must have completed high school
Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology Calculations,
and other course requirements prior to going into the
program. Also CPR, CORI, CNA licenses are preferred
along with a required physical examination.
A nursing degree helps you shape your career as you
go it is a world of possibilities that appeals to you in
the different specialties available in health care. As a
nurse you can work in ambulatory care nursing, nursing
administration, cardiac care nursing, emergency nursing,
gynecology/obstetric nursing, nurse attorney, psychiatric
nurse practitioner, and so on.
I have learned that becoming a nurse is not easy. You
should have great skills such s compassion, patience,
responsability, organization, and determination to pass
through all the barriers and requirements to get your
goals.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Blog 14 - Megan Gillespie
For the last two years I have worked with the youth group at my church, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Prior to coming to Cape Cod Community College, I spent four years working in the beauty industry. After taking a few classes I realized that my hopes for myself went beyond what the beauty industry could offer in terms of career fulfillment. I realized through working with the youth of the community that I want the work I do to go beyond the superficial layers, to the spiritual aspect of humanity. I researched careers that are related to spirituality and decided that becoming a minister suits me and my interests. It is a career that revolves around social interaction, as well as offering support, knowledge, and spiritual guidance to those in the community. This would allow me ability to inspire and share with those around me as well as being able to make a positive difference in the world. Personally, I think the youth need to be more involved in the community so my focus may be on religious education or youth ministry. During research, a recurring warning was that it is an extremely involved career. It requires offering much of your time to the community, leaving little time for one’s family and free time. I believe that the rewards would far out weigh the costs. Even if my family members were all atheists, I would still expect them to be able to understand the importance of a sense of community and would hope they would choose to be involved as well. I’m glad to have done this research, it helped me to see that I am finally ready to take on this challenge. First, I need to get over that fear of public speaking!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Blog 14 – Julie Martin
A Lifetime of Careers
My thoughts and attitudes regarding careers have been highly influenced by John Glenn. I grew up as an Air Force brat. When I was born during my father's last year of medical school he made a career choice. He joined the Air Force, a hard choice at that time for someone graduating from an Ivy League school. The reality was that not only would they pay for his residency and internship; they would also feed his family. His choice landed him in Vietnam. It also gave him the opportunity to be one of the surgeon generals for the NASA Gemini project and to work with John Glenn. When I was six or seven years old I met the famous astronaut. I don't remember that occasion, but I do remember the second time I met up with him some forty plus years later. Mr. Glenn was the motivational speaker at a corporate function. His speech was essentially about what he has learned in his lifetime. One thing that he spoke of was to always be prepared for change. He pointed out that in today's world everyone should be prepared to change their career at least four times in their lifetime. He himself had done just that as a soldier, pilot, astronaut, corporate executive, US Senator, and finally the lecture circuit. Taking his advice to heart I left my corporate job. Since then I have had a few careers of my own, all of which have required some degree of retraining and rethinking the image of the workplace. At this point I count four careers and my current path of pursuing a paralegal certificate will likely result in yet another one. I look at it all as just more tools in my bag that I can pull out when I need them. So while I am not actively looking for a new career at the moment, I am preparing for change.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Contract and Procurement Speciliast
Katherine Santangelo
Blog 14
After researching the career of contract specialist, I came to the determination that I would like to obtain and complete the necessary requirements in order to be able to excel in this career field.
This position requires the applicant to have a 4 year degree in either a accounting, law, business administration, finance, economics, or marketing program. Another option in Lu of the degree would be to have 24 semester hours in any of the following programs: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. In order to qualify for a GS-9 (Entry level) position you must have all of these requirements including 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level and to qualify for a GS-11 grade level would include all of the same requirements plus 1 years specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 grade level.
The duty requirements for Contract Specialists include solicits, negotiating, administering, close-outs, terminating purchase orders and contracts, and acquiring various commodities. Additional duties include but are not limited to developing, implementing, and reviewing contracting plans for pre-award, post award, price/cost analysis and a wide variety of procurement activities. They are also responsible for providing technical advice, guidance and legal interpretation in all areas of
contracting.
The entry-level salaries range throughout various agencies but after researching the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons pay their entry-level Contract Specialists the best ($55,000.00) because they offer Law Enforcement pay based upon the risk of working in that environment.
The entry-level salaries from the various other agencies are as follows:
Air Force Personal Center $44,601.00
Defense Logistics Agency $39,330.00
Army Contracting Agency $ 45,040.00
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration $46,784.00
Small Business Administration $48,108.00
Veterans Affairs Administration $54,494.00
Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) $48,100.00
After researching this career field it has been determined that this is an in demand career field in the Federal Government and I will be working towards obtaining all of the requirements in order to apply for a position in this line of work in the future.
Bureau of Prisons,WWW.BOP.GOV/policy/progstat/4100_004.pdf
Department of Justice, 5/19/2004
Department of Homeland Security, WWW.CBP.GOV
3/28/2008
WWW.USAJOBS.COM
WWW.SIMPLYHIRED.COM/A/JOBS/LIST/T-CONTRACT+SPECIALIST
Blog 14
After researching the career of contract specialist, I came to the determination that I would like to obtain and complete the necessary requirements in order to be able to excel in this career field.
This position requires the applicant to have a 4 year degree in either a accounting, law, business administration, finance, economics, or marketing program. Another option in Lu of the degree would be to have 24 semester hours in any of the following programs: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. In order to qualify for a GS-9 (Entry level) position you must have all of these requirements including 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level and to qualify for a GS-11 grade level would include all of the same requirements plus 1 years specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 grade level.
The duty requirements for Contract Specialists include solicits, negotiating, administering, close-outs, terminating purchase orders and contracts, and acquiring various commodities. Additional duties include but are not limited to developing, implementing, and reviewing contracting plans for pre-award, post award, price/cost analysis and a wide variety of procurement activities. They are also responsible for providing technical advice, guidance and legal interpretation in all areas of
contracting.
The entry-level salaries range throughout various agencies but after researching the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons pay their entry-level Contract Specialists the best ($55,000.00) because they offer Law Enforcement pay based upon the risk of working in that environment.
The entry-level salaries from the various other agencies are as follows:
Air Force Personal Center $44,601.00
Defense Logistics Agency $39,330.00
Army Contracting Agency $ 45,040.00
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration $46,784.00
Small Business Administration $48,108.00
Veterans Affairs Administration $54,494.00
Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) $48,100.00
After researching this career field it has been determined that this is an in demand career field in the Federal Government and I will be working towards obtaining all of the requirements in order to apply for a position in this line of work in the future.
Bureau of Prisons,WWW.BOP.GOV/policy/progstat/4100_004.pdf
Department of Justice, 5/19/2004
Department of Homeland Security, WWW.CBP.GOV
3/28/2008
WWW.USAJOBS.COM
WWW.SIMPLYHIRED.COM/A/JOBS/LIST/T-CONTRACT+SPECIALIST
Friday, May 2, 2008
Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test - Soraya
It was very interesting doing the Humanmetrics
Jung Typology Test. I got more involved with some
of the questions such as : you're almost never late
for appointment, you're more interested in a general
idea than in the details of its realization, you know how
to put every minute of your time to good purpose, it's
essential for you to try things with your own hands.
According to the typology test my type is INTJ
(introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging ) which does
fit me. A person with my type of personality would do
well in computer programming, natural science education,
engineering, management and law. Some people who have
my particular type are Hillary Clinton, Marie Carrie and
Andrew Grove.
People who are my type are perfectionists with the capacity
to improve upon anything that is in their interest. To me
this is the most important characteristic in my personality
for sure. Moreover introverted intuitive and extraverted
thinking is saying that type INTJ are idea people, anything
is possible and everything is negotiable. Also this type is a
workhorse, closure is the payoff for efforts expended which
also matches my personality.
I really enjoyed doing the typology test and learning about
the many things in my type INTJ which are truly compatible
with my personality.
Jung Typology Test. I got more involved with some
of the questions such as : you're almost never late
for appointment, you're more interested in a general
idea than in the details of its realization, you know how
to put every minute of your time to good purpose, it's
essential for you to try things with your own hands.
According to the typology test my type is INTJ
(introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging ) which does
fit me. A person with my type of personality would do
well in computer programming, natural science education,
engineering, management and law. Some people who have
my particular type are Hillary Clinton, Marie Carrie and
Andrew Grove.
People who are my type are perfectionists with the capacity
to improve upon anything that is in their interest. To me
this is the most important characteristic in my personality
for sure. Moreover introverted intuitive and extraverted
thinking is saying that type INTJ are idea people, anything
is possible and everything is negotiable. Also this type is a
workhorse, closure is the payoff for efforts expended which
also matches my personality.
I really enjoyed doing the typology test and learning about
the many things in my type INTJ which are truly compatible
with my personality.
HUMANMETRICS---JAMES HAMBLIN
Blog 13
The Humanmetrics Jung typology test classified me as a category type INFJ. This test, after 72 questions considers me introverted at twenty-two percent, intuitive at sixty-two percent, feeling at twenty-five percent, and judging at one percent. According to this test I am a slightly expressed introvert, a distinctively expressed intuitive personality. As well as being a moderately expressed feeling personality with an only slightly expressed judging personality.
I find it hard to believe that a simple test could give someone a simple answer. While I am sure the accuracy of this test is based on solid scientific evidence, it is only a tentative benchmark one could use to quantify oneself. To me it compares to a myriad of other tests that are proven to be misleading at best; pure propaganda at worst. A horoscope on any given day can have a certain degree of accuracy for a large amount of people. All of these things are of course based upon some structure; while not proof of anything, at least prove there is simple truth to many things.
While the entire test hinges upon whether or not I answered the questions correctly, as they apply to me, I think the test may be off a little on the judging aspect of my personality. The other categories seem to be pretty accurate as far as I can tell. I do happen to think I am extremely intuitive and it was kind of the test to say so.
The Humanmetrics Jung typology test classified me as a category type INFJ. This test, after 72 questions considers me introverted at twenty-two percent, intuitive at sixty-two percent, feeling at twenty-five percent, and judging at one percent. According to this test I am a slightly expressed introvert, a distinctively expressed intuitive personality. As well as being a moderately expressed feeling personality with an only slightly expressed judging personality.
I find it hard to believe that a simple test could give someone a simple answer. While I am sure the accuracy of this test is based on solid scientific evidence, it is only a tentative benchmark one could use to quantify oneself. To me it compares to a myriad of other tests that are proven to be misleading at best; pure propaganda at worst. A horoscope on any given day can have a certain degree of accuracy for a large amount of people. All of these things are of course based upon some structure; while not proof of anything, at least prove there is simple truth to many things.
While the entire test hinges upon whether or not I answered the questions correctly, as they apply to me, I think the test may be off a little on the judging aspect of my personality. The other categories seem to be pretty accurate as far as I can tell. I do happen to think I am extremely intuitive and it was kind of the test to say so.
Blog 13 Amanda Whitehead
When I first saw that the assignment was to take a personality test, I was a little skeptical. I did not see how answering a few questions could show who someone is as a person. Upon completing the test, I found that I am an ISFP. After reading the description of an ISFP I was a little discouraged. It started out by describing this type of person as someone who hears a different drummer.It went on to say this person could be considered a trend setter.It suggested careers such as fashion design and interior design. I was very puzzled.I do not feel that I have artistic bone in my body.
After some thought I decided to take the test again. This time I paid specific attention to the questions. After changing a few answers, the results showed I am ISFJ. This type classified me as a person who's life is centered around family. Also as person who has such a desire to serve others, she can often be taken advantage of. The career suggestions for this category are early childhood education and nursing. I was very pleased with these results. I think it described my personality very well.
This experience taught me a lot about personality types. It showed how a slight change to certain aspects personality can effect a person's career path. And even more importantly, how personality can effect how someone is viewed as a person.
After some thought I decided to take the test again. This time I paid specific attention to the questions. After changing a few answers, the results showed I am ISFJ. This type classified me as a person who's life is centered around family. Also as person who has such a desire to serve others, she can often be taken advantage of. The career suggestions for this category are early childhood education and nursing. I was very pleased with these results. I think it described my personality very well.
This experience taught me a lot about personality types. It showed how a slight change to certain aspects personality can effect a person's career path. And even more importantly, how personality can effect how someone is viewed as a person.
Blog 13 - Megan Gillespie
I had never taken the Jung Typology Test before, so I didn’t think my scoring as an INFJ-type personality would reveal much that I hadn’t already known about myself. Well, I’ll admit it. . . I was entirely wrong.
Each different ‘type’ is meant to help an individual better understand themselves and explain in unbiased terms the effect personality has on other facets of life, such as career and relationships. Having always considered myself an introvert, I never understood why other tests seemed to point me towards more social fields, like counseling and education. I thought my current hope of going into the ministry would be hindered since one perceivably has to have the same “people skills” that are associated with teaching and counseling. Although faith is large part of who I am, I don’t want to have to adjust my personality to fit a particular career choice. My livelihood should fit who I am. With this test I came to realize that my introverted side is the entire reason for my attraction to the ministry in the first place. This is because my fascination with humanity stems from quiet observations, including the contemplation of the intrinsic and extrinsic workings of individuals and society as a whole.
Through this test I realize that my tendency to be reclusive actually aids my understanding of people and the world at large. Grasping the concept of how my personality is reflected to the external world helps me utilize certain characteristics to my advantage.
Each different ‘type’ is meant to help an individual better understand themselves and explain in unbiased terms the effect personality has on other facets of life, such as career and relationships. Having always considered myself an introvert, I never understood why other tests seemed to point me towards more social fields, like counseling and education. I thought my current hope of going into the ministry would be hindered since one perceivably has to have the same “people skills” that are associated with teaching and counseling. Although faith is large part of who I am, I don’t want to have to adjust my personality to fit a particular career choice. My livelihood should fit who I am. With this test I came to realize that my introverted side is the entire reason for my attraction to the ministry in the first place. This is because my fascination with humanity stems from quiet observations, including the contemplation of the intrinsic and extrinsic workings of individuals and society as a whole.
Through this test I realize that my tendency to be reclusive actually aids my understanding of people and the world at large. Grasping the concept of how my personality is reflected to the external world helps me utilize certain characteristics to my advantage.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Blog 13- Julie Martin
Whose personality is it anyway?
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