1. Architect Nathan Lee

2. Nature of work Manage construction contracts Prepare scaled drawings of a model Estimate equipment, construction time, materials and costs Consult with clients Visit worksite to ensure building is according to plan

3. Education and training Earn a professional degree in architecture Gain experience through internship Pass the architect registration exam Get certified by NCARB Become accredited by NAAB

4. Other qualifications A five year bachelors degree is the minimum needed Internship minimum of 5,600 hours Masters degree of architecture is required in some states Be able to use a computer well with 3D models Complete 700 units of internship (8 hours a day working full time)

5. Job outlook Employment growing by 24 percent in 10 years More “creative” architects are wanted As buildings get old well need new ones and renovations ‘Green design’ architects wanted Only a 6 percent growth in 2013

6. Earnings Median wage is 72,550$ Lowest 10 percent earn 42,860$ Highest 10 percent earn 119,500& Almost all architects work full time, 50 hours a week Firms pay tuition for further educating their employees

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8. Financial Advisor

9. Nature of Work Meet with clients in person to discuss their financial goals Explain the types of financial services they provide Educate clients and answer questions about investment options and potential risks Recommend investments to clients or select investments on their behalf Help clients plan for specific circumstances, such as education expenses or retirement

10. Education Requires bachelors degree Licensed by the securities and exchange commission Become certified by the CFPBS Earn your CFP to do more in your field No experience required

11. Other qualifications Business, financial, economic courses preferred college courses Computer and math skills are necessary Interpersonal skills are most important Several years of experience needed for certain certifications Work with charts and paper work well

12. Outlook Growing 32 percent in 10 years Financial advisors are expected to face competition as the combination of relatively high wages and few formal educational requirements attracts many applicants for each opening. As the population ages more financial advisors are needed

13. Potential earning Median pay is 64,750 Lower 10 percent is 32,660 Upper 10 percent is 166,400

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