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Types of Jobs

• Writers
• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Financial/Business Service Manager
• Architects
• Urban Planers, Land Surveyors 

What do these careers have in common?

• problem solving
• creative thinking
• communication skills

jobs in demand

• agriculture jobs
• college instructors 
• Technical Sales Specialists 

Jobs

Architect

• plan/design buildings (homes, office towers, etc) 
• combine artistic talent with scientific expertise
• help organize tasks during construction
• work with client closely 

Architect - Continued

• income depends on type of work
• interns earn $40,000 - $60,000
• after training, income rises to $50,000 - $100,000
• principle architects, or firm partners earn the most
• state of economy affects the income

Real Architects - Likes

• get to see ideas brought to life
• can use both technical and artistic skills
• plenty of challenges
• always changing - no boredom
• gratitude for completing a project

Real Architects - DisLikes

• interruptions from construction
• have to do a lot of work on their own
• possibility of getting sued
• budget isn't high enough

Electrical Engineer

• design and manufacture electrical equipment
• can work in production and distribution of electricity
• Work on anything with electricity 
• usually specialize in one specific field 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Continued

• income depends on education level and experience 
• starting salary = $45,000 - $65,000
• can increase to $75,000 - $95,000
• experienced workers can earn +$150,000
• sometimes earn additional bonuses 

Real Electrical Engineers - DisLikes

• politics in job
• better positions mean less hands-on work
• deadlines
• tough work
• vast amount of responsibility

Real Electrical Engineers - Likes

• solving problems
• constant learning 
• variety of people to work with
• designing