Ritin Joseph
Careers Class
"The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous"- Carl Sagan
Who Am I?
Decision Making
Analytical Style
My Personality Type
#1. GREEN
#2. ORANGE
- Creative
- Witty
- Generous
- Artistic
- Competitive
#3. GOLD
- Traditional
- Punctual
- Loyal
- Realistic
- Detailed
#4. BLUE
- Emotional
- Devoted
- Friendly
- Optimistic
- Nurturing
What Do I Want?
Navigator Results
Interest
- Anesthesiologist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Veterinarian
- Orthodontist
- Pharmacist
Skills
- Petroleum Engineer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Science Teacher Postsecondary
- Civil Engineer
- Energy Engineer
Work Values
- Income
- Prestige
- Accomplishment
- Innovation
- Workplace
Top Three Career Choices
Anesthesiologist
Record type and amount of anesthesia throughout procedure.
Coordinate administration of anesthetics
Provide and maintain life support and airway management
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests
Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications
Surgeons and anesthesiologists typically work in well-lighted, sterile environments
Most work in hospitals or in surgical outpatient centers
Work long, irregular hours
must travel frequently between office and hospital
work as part of a team coordinating care
Anesthesiologist must at least have a Bachelors Degree, but most have a Masters Degree in biology. They must also have a M.D and a D.O degree.
In Arkansas, the yearly salary ranges from $138,370-$167,820
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Administer general and local anesthetics
Collaborate with other professionals
Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck
Remove tumors and other abnormal growths
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth
work 4 or 5 days a week
Most full-time dentists work between 35 and 40 hours a week
Most dentists are solo practitioners
Many continue in part-time practice well beyond the usual retirement age.
Some dentists have partners, and a few work for other dentists as associate dentists.
These surgeons usually have Advanced Degrees in dentistry, but some have Bachelors Degree. Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). The rest award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
The annual salary range in Texas for this career is $51,000-$169,400
Petroleum Engineer
Assess costs and estimate the production of oil and natural gas
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells .
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
- Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production
- Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants
time outdoors at construction sites and oil and gas
Travel extensively to plants or worksites.
Many engineers work a standard 40-hour week
- Deadlines are very common
A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. Most engineering degrees are granted various types of engineering. 2- or 4-year degree programs in engineering technology are required.
In Texas, the yearly salary ranges from $78,850-$138,970
How Do I Get It?
Top 3 Colleges
#1 Harvard University
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Private University
- 28,297 students attend
- $42,434 per year
#2 John Hopkins University
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Private University
- 20,918 students attend
- $56,670 per year
#3 University of Arkansas
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Public University
- 25,341 students attend
- $20,748 per year
It Starts Now!
High School Plans
9th – get good grades, get involved, start a resume of all activities/accomplishments
10th – keep grades up, take PSAT and/or PLAN, maintain resume
11th – boost GPA, take ACT and/or SAT, maintain resume
12th – get letters of recommendation, apply to schools, complete the FASFA, apply for scholarships