My Future
By:Ben
WHO AM I ?
Left Brain Thinker
#1 Green Personality
#2 Gold
#3 Blue
#4 Orange
Working With Others
Navigator Results
My Skills Results
- Journalism
- Professional Support Services
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Design/Pre-Construction
My Values Results
- Innovation
- Income
- Accomplishment
- Workplace
- Prestige
My Interests Results
- Accounting
- Business finance
- Insurance
- Legal Services
- Public Management and Administration
WHAT DO I WANT?
Petroleum Engineer
- Develop ways to improve oil and gas production.
- Supervise drilling operations.
- Offer technical advice to workers.
- Maintain records for drilling or other operations.
- Test equipment or processes for proper functioning.
Conditions:
Work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants. Some work at construction sites for gas and oil exploration.
Interests, Skills, and Values:
I would like to develop ways to improve oil and gas production. This job would meet my work values because I would get to make things more efficient, which I love to do.
Education:
A bachelors degree in engineering is required for this job but you also might want to obtain a 2 year degree in engineering technology.
Salary:
Arizona State Yearly Range: $77,690-$175,030
National State Yearly Range: $75,030-183,520
Software Developer
- Set operational specifications.
- Develop and analyze software requirements.
- Develop the interface between software and hardware.
- Research design develop and test software a the operating systems level.
- Apply computer science, engineering, and analysis to work.
Conditions:
40 hour week, computer labs, talk with users, well-lit area, uses computers A LOT.
Interests, Skills, and Values:
I would enjoy Developing and analyzing software requirements. This would meet my work values because I get to improve things on computers, making life better.
Education:
A bachelors degree in Computer Science is required to become a Software Developer. There are no other certifications or licenses required to become a Software Developer.
Salary:
Arizona Yearly Salary Range $63,740-$142,960
National Yearly Salary Rang $62,800-148,850
Accountant
- Help people understand how too invest their money.
- Help people prepare and submit their yearly tax returns.
- Keep records of money in savings accounts and other investments.
- Work for corporations.
- Ensure corporations follow tax laws.
Conditions:
40 hour week (50-60 hour week during tax season) Spend a lot of time on computer or phone. Travel to see clients. Might work at home. Also might be self-employed.
Interests, Skills, and Values:
I would like to help people achieve a sturdy financial status. This job would meet my work values because I enjoy handling money and finding ways to make more.
Education:
A degree in accounting
Salary:
Arizona Yearly Salary Range: $38,860-$91,550
National Yearly Salary Range: $39,930-$111,510
BUDGETING MY LIFE
HOW DO I GET IT?
My Top 3 College Choices
#1 Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Private
Applications and Admissions
Students Applied: 11,078
Students Admitted: 5,207
students Enrolled: 4,075
Costs and Financial Aid
LDS Tuitioin: 5,150
Non-LDS Tuition: 10,300
My Tuition: $5,150
Books and Supplies per year: $800
Room and board on campus: $7,330
Transportation: $2,270
Cost Per Year: $17,778
Grand Total: $71,112
#2 Arizona State University
Tempe Arizona
Public
Applications and Admissions
Applied: 21,770
Accepted: 17,465
Attend: 13,750
Costs and Financial Aid
In State Tuition: $9,861
Out of State Tuition: $23,654
My Tuition: $23,654
Room and Board: $9,782
Books and Supplies: $1,040
Other Expenses: $3,154
Total Tuition: $32,630
Grand Total, $150,520
#3 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Public
Applications and Admissions
Applied: 18,908
Admitted 11,076
Enrolled: 25,341
Costs and Financial Aid
In State Tuition: $7,818
Out of State Tuition: $19,074
My Tuition: $7,818
Room and Board: $9,042
Books and Supplies: $1,380
Other Expenses: $3,972
Total Tuition: $22,212
Grand Total: $82,848