Career Research ProjectGrace Likins Hour 2

Lawyer

Job Description Lawyers represent and defend criminal and civil

litigation. They also write legal documents and manage

clients on legal transactions. This job interests me

because I would want to work with the law and

defending it. Also, my parents always used to tell me I

was a natural lawyer because I never leave things

unresolved, I am super curious, and always have a

response to everything. I additionally am a problem

solver, I hate when people fight and normally try to end

it by finding the best solution.

Job Characteristics

Values- The values of being a lawyer are helping people

and justice.

Tasks and responsibilities- Lawyers must be able to

interpret laws and regulations for individuals and

businesses. Lawyers have to defend legal rights and

obligations, but also gather evidence to formulate a

defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as

interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts

of a case.

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Working with data/people/things- Lawyers tend to work

with data, people, and things. They work with data to

find loop holes in laws and gather evidence to formulate

a defense. Lawyers work with people by interviewing

clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.

Lastly, they work with things by using the Amendments,

video surveillance, and laws to make a defense.

Work environment- The majorities of lawyers work in

private and corporate legal offices.

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Working hours- Lawyers work full time, and many work long hours.

Aptitudes and abilities- Lawyers need to have problem solving

abilities, writing skills, the ability to symptomatically read, and

research skills.

Education and training- While no particular field of study is required

for applying to law school, aspiring lawyers should hone their

reading, speaking and argumentation skills while in college.

Courses in political science and English may help students advance

these skills and provide a medium for presenting facts and arguing

positions. After college, lawyers must attend 3 years of law school.

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Salary and Benefits- The average income of lawyers in 2012 was

$113,530. Some of the benefits lawyers receive are the Profit-

Sharing 401(k) Plan, Judicial Clerk's Allowance, Moving Expenses, Bar

Preparation and Examination Fees, Medical/Dental, Flexible Spending

Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability,

Parental Leave, Vacation, CLE, and Bar Association Dues from

companies such as Robinson Bradshaw.

Career outlook- Employment of lawyers is projected to increase 10%

between 2012 and 2022.

International career outlook- Lawyers are present throughout the

world, so international travel of a lawyer is possible.

Lifestyle

Being a lawyer is very time consuming. Most lawyers

have bigger than average houses, but that is due to

the work time and effort daily.

Location

The locations of lawyers are varied. Lawyers do not

need to move across the country or out of country in

order to peruse their jobs. Lawyers could stay in their

hometown or move to a major city.

Career Cluster

A lawyer falls under the “Law and Public Safety”

career cluster.

Neuroscientist

Job Description

Neuroscientists study the development and function of the

nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and

nerve cells throughout the body. They could also specialize

in one part of the nervous system. I’d consider being a

neuroscientist because I’m interested in the brain and its

functions. I want to learn how our eyes can get tricked, all the

illusions, and everything like that. I don’t want to like cut

open a brain and touch it; I just like to learn more about the

brain like the x-rays and things involving machines.

Job Characteristics Values- The values of neuroscience are curiosity of how the

brain, or more broadly the nervous system. Tasks and responsibilities- Neuroscientists typically perform

research in offices or laboratories. Some work in clinics and hospitals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. Neuroscientists begin experiments by preparing tissue and cell samples. They make use of antibodies, dyes, and gene probes to identify different components of the nervous system. Tools and equipment used to monitor brain and nerve activity include magnetic resonance imagers and microelectrodes. Some use computers to create nervous system models, while others study the simplified nervous system of insects to better isolate certain behaviors.

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Working with data/ people/ things- Neuroscience uses data, people, and things in their jobs. They use data by using computers and technology to analyze data, research, and use machines to scan the brain. They use people to study. Lastly, neuroscientists use things to test the brain and nervous system.

Working environment- Professionals in neuroscience can also expect to spend significant amounts of time working in a laboratory setting. A neuroscience job requires a great deal of time to be spent on research efforts that examine chemicals, cells, and pathogens. Working productively in a laboratory is an essential duty of many neuroscientists.

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Working hours- The average neuroscientist works 50 hours a week, and more at home but that also depends on the type of neuroscience you go into.

Aptitudes and abilities- Able to co-operate effectively with other members of a multidisciplinary team, excellent writing skills and experience of report writing, good spoken communication skills, able to express complex ideas or in dealing with very worried patients who have recently been diagnosed with a serious disease, good organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities across multiple projects, good publication record for research posts, able to analyze data.

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Education and training- Neuroscientists are expected to

complete a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program,

according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS

further stated that those pursing clinical work must earn a

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. Some schools offer a

combined Ph.D. /M.D. program, which increases a

neuroscientist's career opportunities. In order to treat

patients, neuroscientists with an M.D. must also participate

in a medical residency and pass the United States Medical

Licensing Examination.

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Salary and benefits- The salaries for students majoring in

Neuroscience will vary dramatically, depending on their

career path. Those who pursue advanced academic or

health profession degrees can earn $60,000 to well over

$150,000 per year. The Society for Neuroscience supports

full parity for mental health and substance abuse services in

both private and public insurance coverage. Mental health

treatments are more effective than ever, and equal

coverage offers a just and affordable way to help all people

lead more productive and rewarding lives.

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Career outlook- The BLS projected job growth of 13%

between 2012 and 2022 for neuroscience careers.

International career outlook- Government agencies,

universities, industry, hospitals, and medical centers

can all be potential settings for neuroscience jobs.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle you will receive as a neuroscientist

depends of which branch of neuroscience you go into.

Some branches you may lead an average life, and

others you may be more.

Location

You'll likely be in one city for grad school, another for

your post-doc, and yet another when you finally land

a permanent position when you go into neuroscience.

Career Cluster

This career falls under the scientific and humanitarian

career cluster.