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5. YOU GET YOUR STRONGEST AREAS Interest Area: Investigative People with investigative interests like work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. They like to search for facts and figure out problems mentally rather than to persuade or lead people. Investigative Industries (e.g. Aerospace) Investigative Jobs (e.g. Aerospace Engineers) Specific Jobs Overview History The Job Requirements: High School, Postsecondary, Training, Certification, Other… Exploring Employers Starting Out Outlook Advancement Earnings Work Environment Further Info. – other resources/agencies to learn more Citation Quick Facts

6. E.G.: DENTAL ASSISTANTS Salary Range: $19,370 to $29,010 to $41,790+ Employment Prospects: Much faster than the average Skills/Traits: Helping/teaching Technical/scientific Work Environment: Primarily indoors Primarily one location Education/Training: High school diploma Related School Subjects: Business Health Licensure Certification: Recommended Related Careers: Dental HygienistsDental Laboratory TechniciansDentists Related Industries: Dental CareAlternative Health Care Learn More: Did You Know?Words to Know

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9. OTHER (FREE!!!) HELPFUL SITES GCIS – Georgia Career Information Center User Name: GHC Password: gcis884 www.gccic.peachnet.edu GHC Student Support Services Career Exploration: http://www.highlands.edu/site/sss-career- exploration Bank of America – from GHC’s Career Services Center: great info. on different Majors and career planning http://www.udel.edu/CSC/mrk.html