Name: Jeffery Burstein General location: dental clinic. Job discription: A Dentist that specializes in surgery of the mouth, jaw, face and neck. Pros of oral surgery: Pros: 1) Get to work with your hands (rather than in front of a computer or at a desk) performing surgery to change peoples lives and improve quality of life. 2) Your time outside of work is your own. There is minimal to no homework when you finish the workday. Can design your schedule so only work 3-4 days a week and spend nights and weekends enjoying time with family, friends or hobbies. 3) Job stability as not a lot of oral surgeons so your skills are in demand 4) Well compensated to provide a nice life for you and your family 4) Job will not be automated in the near future. Cons of oral surgery: Cons: 1) Long time in school/training 2) Surgeries can be stressful and need to detail oriented 3) Can't work from home 4) You. need to stay physically in shape to maintain a healthy body during many decades of performing surgeries multiple times a day. Training requirements: College x 4 years, Dental School x 4 years, Medical School x 3 years, Residency x 3 years. Advice for students looking at career: Ask questions. You don't need to be a biologist or scientist, you simply have to have a curiosity about the human body and enjoy problem solving with you mind and hands. How you can learn more about oral sergery?: Ask questions to an oral surgeon about what their life both in and out of the office. Visit a oral surgery office to see what the day to day work life is like. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I enjoy having a skill that changes and improves their quality of someone's life after just a few hours or work. It is very satisfying and emotionally rewarding and the fact that you are well compensated is a bonus to helping people everyday. Does this job give you perpouse?: Yes. It allows me to fulfill 2 purposes. #1 I have skills that help change lives on a daily basis # 2 allow me to provide for, enjoy and spend time with my family. Do you think this job will be automated in the future?: No What are important skills or traits someone wanting to go into this feild should have?: Motivation to help others, Ability to problems solve, empathy and compassion towards others, ability to focus for long periods of time while problem solving.
Name: Jennifer Crowe General location: dental office Job description: Orthodontists are dentist trained to identify, prevent, and treat teeth and jaw bone irregularities. Orthodontists work with people of all ages. Many orthodontists (like myself) have a special focus on treating and preventing speech, sleep and breathing disorders. Pros: every day is unique, every patient is unique, it never gets boring, we improve lives and make huge impacts on families making it very rewarding, we joke around and have fun all day, fast paced, we make connections and get to know all sorts of people. Basically, it's hard, but it's probably one of the best jobs in the whole world. I help people, think hard and have fun while I'm doing it. Cons: being a healthcare provider comes with a lot of responsibility that can be stressful at times. I can not perform my job from remote locations. Training requirements: 4 years of college (any major) --> 4 years of dental school --> 2-3 years of orthodontic school Advice for students: Learn how to learn. Becoming an orthodontist requires a lot of schooling. But, schools don't teach you how to learn. You have to figure that out on your own. Once you understand how you learn best, it becomes fun and empowering. The schooling was hard work, but hard work is rewarding AND I had a blast while I was working hard. All successful orthodontists are also good leaders. We have to lead an entire team to help perform our jobs. It's never too early to start learning about leadership. How can kids learn more about orthodontics? Most kids see an orthodontist. We recommend kids have their first orthodontic visit by age 7. Go find one. You will learn a ton about orthodontics at this age by becoming an orthodontic patient. When you get old enough (high school), you can shadow an orthodontist for a day or ask your orthodontist if you can attend an orthodontic meeting. Why are you motivated to go to work every day? My job is important. Lots of people rely on me every day. I know that I'm needed and, although it can be stressful, it feels amazing. This field is also CONSTANTLY changing. Orthodontics is like engineering for the mouth and face. It is a skill that can be forever improved. That means it never gets boring and I never feel like my job is done. Does this job give you perpose? Absolutely. I know I'm doing something that makes the world a better place. I connect with people and work with families to improve their health and quality of life. It's a gift and I feel grateful. Do you think this job will be autimated in the future? No. What are important skills that people wanting to go into this career should have? Leadership skills (motivating teammates, patients, communities and colleagues), social skills (chit chatting), empathy, study skills, problem solving skills.
Name: Gisella Cabrera General location: Family residence Job description: Assist families in raising their children and keeping their home lives organized. Pros: Guiding and helping children in achieving their developmental milestones as they grow from baby to school-age, is extremely fulfilling. As is contributing towards their well-being in all aspects of their lives: mind, body and soul (via kindness, compassion, nutrition and exercise). Tapping into your child-self and being able to be silly as an adult. Putting together your own curriculum of age-appropriate activities during each growing stage (lots of field trips/outings, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, music enrichment, pretend play, reading, playing with toys/games, dancing, singing, sports, etc). Cons: Timeframe per contract is on average around 2 years. Only a certain demographic can employ you on a full-time basis. Raising children is a hard job. Training requirements: No real requirements out there (that are expected from most families, other than on the job experience). What was helpful for me: early child development coursework, parenting courses, nutrition and fitness education, CPR and First Aid certification, learning how to cook, keeping up to date with current parenting approaches that align with my views-for example: Montessori based learning (as the years pass, continuing to educate myself). Advice for students: This career path is one in which you provide a valuable service, so it's pretty much along the lines of owning your own business. Take pride in what you can bring to the table by keeping yourself educated and grow in your career through experience (babysitting as a teen is a great start). Make sure that your morals and values align with the families you choose to work for. Maintain open communication and always lead with kindness and honesty. Be super respectful and responsible with your commitments-families depend on you! Advocate for yourself from the start, make sure that both you and the family are all clear about expectations and are on the same page-always have a contract in place). Be prepared to have many hard days, but that's with any job! How can kids learn more about nannying?: I don't feel that it is a career path that is encouraged much (even though it is a job with high demand). I happened to fall into it while I was attending college to pursue something else, and I ended up loving it so much that I pivoted. For those of you with current nannies, pay attention to their daily routine and everything that they provide for your family. Start babysitting as a teenager when you feel responsible enough to be able to carefully watch a younger kid.Talk to your parents about what a nanny does. Take a babysitting course. Do some research online about nannying and early child development and that it entails. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I love all the families I have the honor of working for. They all treat me with respect and as a member of their family. We share a deep bond through their children, one filled with love and trust. Plus, I get to have so much fun with the children, everyday! Does this job give you purpose?: I believe that what I do is very meaningful and such an important role in society (allows the workforce to continue). Do you think this job wil be autimated in the future?: No. What are important skills or traits somone looking at this carreer should have?: Patience, compassion, kindness, flexibility and adaptability. But also, being able to be silly is KEY!
Name: Kate Wray General location: classroom general description: I teach a self-contained 4th grade class which means I teach all academic subjects (math, science, reading, writing). I have a wide range of academic abilities and learning styles. pros: The pros are that it is very rewarding and stimulating. It can be lots of fun and it keeps me on my toes! Cons: The cons are that it is very exhausting and the job really never ends. You take work home with you and you never stop thinking about your students and how better to help them! Training requirements: I had to earn and undergraduate BA and a graduate Masters in the Art of Teaching. Advice for students looking at this career: Be prepared to work hard but also have lots of fun. How can kids learn more about teaching?: Talk to your teachers. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I love my students and it is so rewarding to see them work hard at something and then have the lightbulb come on! Does this job give you purpose?: Absolutly. Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No. What are important traits for people to have going into this career?: Patience, Organization, the ability to multitask, flexibility, resourcefulness.
Name: Dorothy Friedrich Location: Office building or home office Job description: Imagine you're running a lemonade stand, but instead of selling lemonade, Dorothy's company (Jensen Investment Management) helps people grow their money through smart investments. Dorothy's job is to tell people about how her company can help them with their money and why they should choose Jensen instead of other companies that do similar work. As the head of marketing, Dorothy is like the chief storyteller of the company. She uses lots of different ways to spread the word about what Jensen does - kind of like how you might make posters for your lemonade stand, tell your friends about it, or maybe even make a cool video to share. But Dorothy does this on a much bigger scale, using things like websites, social media, presentations, and special events. What makes Dorothy really good at her job is that she's been doing this kind of work for almost 20 years - that's probably longer than you've been alive! During this time, she's learned all about different types of investments and how to explain complicated money stuff in ways that make sense to different people. She's also really interested in learning new and modern ways to reach people, kind of like how you might figure out new ways to make your lemonade stand more popular. The most important part of Dorothy's job is making sure that everything she does helps the company's clients (the people who trust Jensen with their money) feel confident and well-informed about their investments. It's like making sure your lemonade stand customers know exactly what they're getting and why your lemonade is special! Pros: Gets to learn cool new things all the time, like solving interesting puzzles about how to tell people about investments Works with lots of smart people who know a lot about money and business Can easily see when she's doing a good job by counting how many new clients choose their company The job is pretty secure because people will always need help with their money Learns skills that are useful everywhere - like explaining complicated things in simple ways Meets lots of interesting people in the business world Makes good money - kind of like having a really successful lemonade stand that lets you buy the things you want Cons: Can be stressful, like having a big test every day Has to follow lots of strict rules about what she can and can't say about investments - imagine having to check with your parents about every single thing you post on social media Sometimes has to explain really complicated money stuff, which can be tricky (like trying to explain your favorite video game to your grandparents!) The stock market goes up and down a lot, which can make planning ahead hard Often has to work long hours, like staying up late to finish a school project Needs to keep learning about new ways to reach people online, kind of like keeping up with all the new social media apps Lots of other companies do the same thing, so it's hard to show why her company is special Sometimes has to work when the market isn't doing well, which is like having to explain to your lemonade stand customers why the price went up The trickiest part is probably having to stay positive and helpful even when the stock market isn't doing great - it's like keeping a smile on your face when your team is losing a game! Training requirements: School and Learning: First, she had to finish high school and college - in college, she probably studied things like business, marketing (which is about how to tell people about products), or maybe even math and finance Some people in her job also go back to school after working for a while to get an even bigger degree called an MBA - think of it like getting a black belt in business! She also had to learn special rules about money and investments, kind of like getting a driver's license but for working with money Experience: Before becoming the head of marketing, Dorothy worked for about 20 years learning different parts of the job It's like learning to be a master chef - you don't start by running the whole restaurant! You start with smaller jobs and work your way up She had to show she was good at leading other people and managing money for marketing projects Important Skills She Needed to Learn: Understanding how the stock market and investments work (like learning the rules of a complicated game) Getting really good with computers and social media Learning how to explain complicated money stuff in ways that make sense to different people Being good at public speaking (like giving presentations in class, but to grown-ups) Learning how to be a good leader and help other people do their best work Keeping Up with New Stuff: Just like how you have to keep practicing to stay good at a sport or instrument, Dorothy has to keep learning new things She needs to stay up to date with new ways of reaching people online (kind of like learning about new social media apps) She has to keep learning about what's happening with money and investments around the world Think of it like building a really tall LEGO tower - you start with the basic blocks (college), add more pieces as you learn (work experience), and keep adding new pieces (learning new things) to make it even better! Advice: Here's some friendly advice for middle school students interested in becoming a marketing leader in investment management: Start Developing Skills Now: Practice explaining complicated things in simple ways - try teaching your friends or family about your favorite hobby or game Join clubs or activities where you can practice public speaking, like debate club or student council Get involved in group projects to develop leadership skills Start learning about basic money concepts - maybe help manage a club budget or run a school fundraiser Subjects to Focus On: Math - it'll help you understand numbers and statistics later English/Writing - you'll need to be great at communicating Computer classes - technology is super important in modern marketing Business or economics classes if your school offers them Fun Ways to Learn More: Start a small business project, like a bake sale or crafts shop Create social media content for a school club or team Play investment games or apps that teach about the stock market Watch videos about marketing and business that are made for kids Interview someone who works in marketing or finance about their job Things to Remember: You don't have to be perfect at math - being good at explaining things is just as important There are many paths to this career - it's okay if you change your mind about exactly what you want to do Being curious and wanting to learn new things is super important Practice working with different types of people - this job involves lots of teamwork It's totally fine if some of this seems confusing now - you have plenty of time to learn! Most importantly, try to find what parts of marketing and business excite you the most. Maybe you love being creative, or perhaps you enjoy analyzing data - both skills can lead to awesome careers in marketing! How you can learn more: Let me suggest some kid-friendly ways to learn about marketing in investment firms: Fun Activities You Can Try: Create a pretend "Investment Club" with friends where you track imaginary investments in companies you know, like Disney or Nike Design posters or make videos about your favorite products - this is marketing in action! Start a mini-blog about something you love - it's great practice for content creation Practice making PowerPoint presentations about topics you enjoy Run a mock company with friends where you market a product to your classmates Cool Resources: Young investor websites made for kids, like The Stock Market Game (stockmarketgame.org) Ask your school librarian for age-appropriate books about business and marketing Watch educational YouTube channels about business basics Play financial literacy games online (many banks have free games for kids) Visit a local bank or investment firm with your parents and ask for a tour People to Talk To: Your parents' friends who work in marketing or finance School guidance counselor about business-focused high schools or programs Business teachers at your school Local business owners about how they market their companies Family members who invest or work with money School Activities: Join business-related clubs Participate in school store or fundraising activities Help market school events or clubs Take part in Junior Achievement programs if your school offers them Volunteer to manage social media for a school club Remember: Just like how you might collect trading cards or learn all about your favorite sports team, learning about business and marketing can be fun when you focus on things that interest you! You can start small and learn more as you go. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: You know how some people love solving puzzles or figuring out riddles? That's kind of what my job is like, and it's why I love coming to work every day! In the investment world, there are all these interesting pieces to figure out - like how the stock market works, why companies succeed or fail, and what makes people choose one investment over another. But here's the really fun part - once I solve these puzzles, I get to help other people understand them too. It's like when you finally figure out how to beat a tough level in a video game, and then you get to help your friends do it too. That feeling when someone finally says 'Oh, now I get it!' is super rewarding. Every day brings new challenges and things to learn. The financial world is always changing, kind of like how there's always a new app or trend to keep up with. I love that I'm constantly learning new things and then finding creative ways to explain them to others. Sometimes it's like being a translator - taking complicated money stuff and turning it into stories and explanations that make sense to different people. What really makes me excited to come to work is knowing that by helping people understand their investments better, I'm helping them make smarter choices with their money. Plus, I get to work with a team of people who are just as excited about solving these puzzles as I am! Does this job give you purpose?: You know how teachers sometimes say 'knowing is half the battle'? Well, in my job, I help people understand something really important - their money and how to make it grow for their future. That's what makes my job feel special and important. Think about it like this: Imagine your parents are saving money to help you go to college one day, or your grandparents are saving so they can have a nice retirement and spend time with family. My job is to help them understand the best ways to save and invest that money so their dreams can come true. When I can explain something complicated in a way that helps people make better choices about their money, it feels really good - kind of like when you help a friend understand a tough math problem and see that 'light bulb moment' when it finally clicks! I also love working with my team and teaching them new things, just like how an older student might help younger kids learn. When I see them get better at explaining tricky money stuff to people, it makes me proud, like how a coach feels when their team improves. Some days can be challenging, especially when the stock market is going up and down like a roller coaster. But knowing that I'm helping real people - maybe even someone's mom, dad, teacher, or coach - understand their investments better and feel less worried about their money... that makes it all worth it. Plus, every day I get to solve new puzzles and learn new things. It's never boring, and I'm always finding new ways to help people understand their money better. That's pretty cool, right? Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important traits or skills somone going into this career should have: Key Skills You Need: Being a great explainer - imagine teaching your grandparents how to use TikTok! You need to be good at making complicated things simple and clear Curiosity - you should love asking "why?" and "how?" about everything People skills - kind of like being both a good team captain and a friendly player Creativity - think about coming up with new ways to make boring topics interesting Organization - like being able to juggle homework for all your classes without dropping any balls Problem-solving - enjoying figuring out puzzles and finding solutions Important Personal Traits: Patience - sometimes you'll need to explain things multiple times in different ways Adaptability - like being good at switching between different video games, you need to handle change well Honesty - people are trusting you with information about their money, so being trustworthy is super important Determination - when things get tough (like the stock market going down), you need to stay positive and keep working Love of learning - the financial world changes all the time, so you need to enjoy learning new things Good listener - understanding what people really need help with is crucial Cool Extra Skills That Help: Being comfortable with technology - like managing social media but for grown-up business stuff Good at math - not just calculations, but understanding what numbers mean Writing skills - for creating clear messages and interesting content Public speaking - like giving class presentations, but to rooms full of adults Time management - balancing lots of different projects at once Remember: You don't need to be perfect at all of these things right now! These are skills you can develop over time, just like getting better at a sport or instrument through practice. The most important thing is enjoying learning and helping others understand things better!
Name: Janelle Fry General location: Hospital - OHSU Job description: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in successful surgeries and making other medical procedures comfortable for the patient. One of my favorite parts about being a CRNA is that each day is very different and no two days are exactly alike. In one week of work, I can ease pain for cancer treatments, cover the endoscopy suite, help numerous patients improve their vision at the Eye Institute, provide cardiac care in the Cath Lab and obstetric care in Labor and Delivery. Plus, I get to train future health care providers! Since I frequent multiple sites of the hospital system, I get to work with many different specialties and learn about all the new technologies as they come out. Pros & cons: Being a CRNA you have many options for providing care across the lifespan, and you have the ability to change your focus multiple times within your career. There is constant problem-solving as each patient and surgery brings individual needs and approaches. You work with the best medications available and get to see instant responses to your treatments. It can be fast-paced and attention to detail is vital. The Covid-19 pandemic shined the biggest light on the risks of the healthcare industry. Interest in younger generations have been less related to infectious disease fears and lack of work from home options. The picture I chose to share was my first Covid-19 procedural patient way back in 2020. We come highly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE). We also get to wear lead gowns for radiation protection, that particular case required both. I felt like a superhero that day! Risks will always be present in our field, but I feel supported and safe at work. Training requirements: Requires at least 8 years of education and experience. You will need: A baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or another appropriate major An unencumbered license as a registered professional nurse and/or APRN in the United States or its territories At least one year of full-time work experience (or its part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse in a critical care setting Graduate degree from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Advice: I started working in the hospital at age 16. I earned my nursing assistant license in high school, and then, I worked in the hospital about 1x per week as I went to college for my nursing degree. Any exposure to the hospital setting is beneficial, but caregiving roles like babysitting or caring for the elderly may be easier to access in the beginning. Love of science and pharmacology is a must. A strong ability to manage stressful situations in a controlled manner with clear communication to various team members can be lifesaving and something you build upon throughout your career. How you can learn more: AANA website Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: Post-pandemic, the need for my work is higher than ever. Access to surgeries was recently limited in the NW region related to a lack of anesthesia providers. I happily get up very early (about 5am each workday) to get to the hospital to set up for the procedure that will start about 7:30am. I tolerate this early rise because without the anesthesia care I provide, people frankly do not get to receive their much needed medical care, and the line to wait for surgical services only gets longer. Does this job give you purpose? There is not one day that goes by without me being thanked for what I do. It is truly an honor to provide comfort to people during some of their more vulnerable times in life. Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Skills you should have going into this career: The ability to work with all types of people (think surgeons to the most insecure patient populations). In this career, you meet all types of people (not one part of society is missing). Almost everyone needs surgery at some point even your fellow healthcare professionals. Again, science and pharmacology skills are key to success. Shear determination can help you get through the tougher times, and compassion keeps you coming back.
Name: Jericho General location: Office Building and Construction Sites Job description: As an architect I get to draw and design buildings. I figure out how I want things to look and be built. I work with other professionals like structural engineers and people who specialize in lighting, plumbing and air conditioning design. All the things you need for a people to enjoy being inside. Each day is a little different but at the heart of my job I get to solve new problems each day by being creative. Pros: I get to draw things that people build all over the United States. I get to travel to see new cities. I get to see my ideas come to life. Each day I have new problems to solve. Sometimes I am talking about dirt and soil, other days I get to learn about endangered animals and how to protect their habitats. Cons: : My projects can take a long time. Sometimes it can take years for a project to finally be built. Other times I design something and it's too expensive to be built so I dont get to see it come to life. Training requirements: Each state is a little different, but Oregon required me to go to college and get a degree in architecture, then I had to have three years working under the supervision of a licensed architect. After that I had to take a few tests to become a licensed architect myself. Advice: You dont have to be the best at drawing but it is really helpful to be able to communicate your ideas through drawing. Being able to imagine something in your brain and put it on paper for a client can go a long way! How you can learn more: You can get involved with Habitat for Humanity, there are job shadow opportunities at local design firms. There is even a programe called ACE for students in Highschool who get to work with professionals in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industries. Why are you motivated to go to work every day? Each day I get to solve new problems and work with talented engineers and designers. No two days are the same and because I do work all over the United States I get to solve all sorts of unique problems. It keepsme from getting bored. Does this job give you purpose?: Yes! I get to make spaces for people to live in, work in and play in. I have worked on buildings that make food, airports people have traveled in and community centers for non profit organizations. A big part of architecture is making the world a better and safer place for people to live in and I get to be apart of that! Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important skills or traits somone going into this career should have: Good at drawing, likes working on computers, good speaking and writing skills, likes to figure out how to build things, asks good questions.
Name: Alyssa Hanson-Eggebrecht General location: Collage campus Job description: Most of my work involves designing research objectives and answering questions, which require detailed analysis with specialized planning, coordination, and utilization of data from an array of sources including, but not limited to quasi-experimental studies/experiments, quantitative measures, and qualitative surveys. Pros and cons: The major pro of my role and position is quite a bit of autonomy and independence to complete and execute projects. I don't feel there are too many cons for my particular job; however, the role requires quite a bit of advanced education in many different disciplines. This is not a job that will usually create great wealth as most positions are in civil service or public employment. There are more financial possibilities if one can manage several large-scale grant-funded projects as a primary investigator, but large-scale grants are a pretty competitive process and come with additional needed expertise in research with human subjects, ethics, and the ability to understand conflicts of interest and apply legal and regulatory knowledge in managing and executing the research. Training requirements: A master's degree is a minimum requirement with substantial practicum hours in research and/or field studies. A doctoral degree is often preferred. Advice for students: You must have a love of learning, be curious and creative, and be extremely disciplined. Soft skills such as communication in verbal and written forms are extremely necessary to be successful. These jobs are highly resistant to AI replacement; therefore, one would have good job security. How you can learn more about this job: There is a lot of diversity in research/analyst positions, so it is important to know how you want to apply your skills, knowledge, and expertise. The best way to know more about a particular research field is to know someone in the field as many sectors of research rapidly change and develop; therefore, it's important to always read and update skills and knowledge. Another good way is to join a professional organization or association for a particular area of research. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I get to help a variety of people in different ways, and that is very inspirational and motivating. Does this job give you purpose?: Most definitely Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important skills somone wanting to go into this career should have: Hard skills: strong verbal and math skills - it is important to be equally good in these two areas with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Emotional intelligence
Name: Gail von Dedenroth General location: Home Office Job description: As a "post production producer" I work in the commercial/digital industry and responsible for overseeing the entire post-production process after filming is complete. I manage the editing, sound mixing, visual effects, and other elements to ensure the final product meets the director/client's vision and is delivered on time and within budget; essentially, I am responsible for the technical and creative aspects of bringing a project together after shooting is finished. Pros: It can be exciting, offers a lot of variety of content and l love meeting new people and establishing relationships. Great for type A personalities, people who thrive on being organized and fast paced. Cons: can be quite stressful and a hard industry to break into, long hours and some weekend work. Always have to be "on" and attached to phone or computer. Teaining requirements: Film school and/or internship and on the job training. Advice for students: Having a good work ethic and willing to work hard are a must. Learning how to communicate efficiently and staying calm in stressful situations is key. How you can learn more: Watch the behind the scenes after movies - especially animated movies can be super useful to learn all the key components about post production. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I do really enjoy what I do. I think it fits my personality well. Does this job give you purpose?: Yes. In fact I think without it I would be a bit lost. Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important skills somone going into this career should have: Communication skills, organization and multi-tasking
Name: Shaina General location: Home office- lots of weekday travel Job description: Engaged lawmakers, government administrations, business owners and property managers to choose to make lasting sustainability improvements to their commercial or industrial buildings and get their improvements third party reviewed Pros: potential to make positive change in our world, working with like minded passionate professionals, travel within the US, working with small nonprofits allows you to constantly learn new skills within the business world, understand how decisions are made at high levels (within companies and governments) Cons: meeting with people who prioritize profit over people & planet, there is no one definition of sustainability so even amongst other passionate individuals there is still disagreement about the best path forward, constant fundraising to support the nonprofit organization Training requirements: Green Globes Professional Certification or LEED Accredited Professional Designation another avenue would be Certified Association Executive certification. Advice for students: You have to be passionate about whatever cause/business you work for is/does. If you love building habitats for humans (houses, offices etc)- go in to building sustainability or building management. If you love a sport- you can work for an organization that supports that sport. Whatever you love- there is a way to make a career out of it. Every nonprofit needs marketing, needs a CPA, needs a leader and there’s a nonprofit or for-profit organization that supports everything. Find what you like doing, find a cause you could fight for and you will find your career path. How you can learn more: Look up Building Science. There is a science behind how we build and live inside buildings. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: Make people healthier & happier. In their offices, in their homes, in the hotels they stay in anywhere people live/work/play. Does this job give you purpose?: Absolutely Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important skills or traits someone going into this career should have: Patience, empathy, passion, attention to detail, ability to see the bigger picture, good with people, ability to write well and speak in public
Name: Tony Tam General location: Office building Job description: I'm responsible for the team building developer tools for iCloud. Pros & cons: High stress yet high reward. Training requirements: 10 years of experience in related areas of the field. Advice for students looking at this career: You need to be the kind of person who really enjoys making things better for others. By making tools for other people writing software, you're enabling them to bring their ideas to life, using your products. How you can learn more: There are really good tools to learn like https://developer.apple.com/swift-playgrounds/ Why are you motivated to go to work every day: Every time you help someone succeed, you're making a difference, and that is really rewarding! Does this job give you purpose?: Yes, because we can help developers make apps for their phones that can affect hundreds of millions of people. Do you think this job will be autimated in the future?: No Important traits someone going into this career should have: curiosity, tenacity, and a willingness to spend a lot of time understanding details.
Name: Melissa Wollan Francis General location: Office / Hospital Job description: I am an OB/GYN (which takes care of people that have female anatomy), but can talk in general about being a physician and surgeon at the hospital. I work in a clinic 2-3 days a week and take call at the hospital to deliver babies, do surgery, or take care of sick patients in the hospital and emergency room. Pros - I love what I do! It's very fulfilling. There is a sense of purpose every day. I know that I make a difference in other people's lives. I have saved lives, which feels pretty awesome. I make a good living and feel very comfortable without worrying about money daily. I feel I can provide for my family with my income alone if my partner does not work. The work changes daily, so it's never boring. Cons - It's hard to become a doctor (many years of studying and training). You need to get good grades. It's hard work. You may need to work nights, holidays, and some weekends which means missing some time with family and friends. You may not have 100 percent choice where you live, train or work for many years. Sometimes the hours are very long. Training requirements: College (4 years) Medical School (4-5 years) Residency (3-7 years) after Medical School Fellowship (optional) 1-3 years after Residency for subspecialties Advice: Don't rush into medicine! You have your entire life to be a doctor. Sometimes starting the path later in life leads to happier doctors! Don't let well-intentioned friends, teachers, or family members push you into to it because you are the best at school... Diversify your interests and do everything you want to do now. Sports, theater, music, travel, etc. Volunteer at a hospital or shadow in clinic to see if you actually like the job before applying to medical school. Make sure you could not imagine doing anything else. Medicine is a calling and not just a job. It will require scarifies from your personal life. It's very fulfilling, but you will be happiest if it's what YOU want to do. Lastly, if you don't have the best grades, or struggle test taking, don't let that stop you becoming a doctor! There are 100s of medical schools and you don't need the top MCAT score or grades to get accepted somewhere. You do NOT need to go to an IVY league with the best grades to become a doctor. You need to be willing to work hard, study hard and being willing to learn from your mentors. Apply broadly! You can do this! How you can learn more: Shadow a doctor, ask parent's friends who are doctors to shadow for a day. Try different specialties as one size does NOT fit all. If you go to clinic and are bored, maybe try surgery or emergency medicine. If you don't like blood, try psychiatry, research, or clinic stuff. There are all types of doctors out there! Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: Saving lives and helping people to have healthier lives is pretty motivating! Does this job give you purpose?: Absolutely! Do you think this job will be automated in the future?: No. Important skills or traits someone wanting to go into this career should have: Curiosity about the science, people, and the body Good study habits, or the ability to learn quickly (or both) You must care about people and want to help them It's helpful to have an inner drive to succeed and study
Name: Jess Kingsbury General location: Clinic Job description: I work at local college in the Student Health Center. I take care of the health needs of the students. As a medical provider, I can diagnose health problems, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests like imaging or labs, and create treatment plans. Before working at the college, I worked in two different Family Medicine / Primary Care clinics seeing people across the lifespan (sometimes referred to as ‘cradle to grave’ care - I saw newborn babies all the way through to those at the end of life). Pros: helping people when they need it most, providing health education so people can take care of themselves more comfortably and with confidence. Cons: very busy and long days, high stakes and level of responsibility (if you make a mistake, someone may suffer tremendous harm) Training requirements: College and graduate school. Advice: Take volunteer opportunities in the helping professional world. Talk to people who are in the field now and ask these same questions above (pros/cons, why do you do what you do, etc). Recognize that you will not be able to fix or help everyone, for a myriad of reasons. How you can learn more: Read books. Talk to people in the field. Volunteer in the field (medical service initiatives happen locally and abroad). Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: I love getting to help college students as they navigate tending to their health independently, often for the first time in their life. I love educating them on how the body works, what to expect when they are sick or hurt, and how they can become well again and stay well. Does this job give you purpose?: It sure does! Do you think this job will be automated in the future?: No Important skills or traits someone going into this career should have: Detail-oriented. Determined to learn and stay curious. Kind and compassionate.
Name: Graham Kingsbury General location: Concert Hall Job description: French Horn player in the Oregon Symphony Orchestra Pros: great schedule both weekly and annually, great variety, “play” for a living, making music and spreading joy. Cons: very few…sacrificing weekend nights, high expectations. Training requirements: Lots of practice both private and in orchestras. Degrees aren’t required but skills, experience, and adaptability are. Advice: Listen to music all you can, play as much as you can, learn from everyone who is willing to teach you. How you can learn more: Talk to your music teachers, take music lessons and ask about how to go pro, go to concerts of the genre you’d like to pursue as well as others and talk to musicians. Why are you motivated to go to work every day?: Making music! Does this job give you purpose?: It does, but it also allows for lots of time not occupied by the job that can be dedicated to other interests…or more music if you like. Do you think this job will be automated in the future?: No Important skills or traits someone going into this career should have: Dedication, focus, a good ear, and, unfortunately, an innate musicality which can’t really be learned or taught.
Name: Nancy Goff General location: Home office Job description: My team at OHSU helps all kinds of health care organizations around Oregon understand new state rules, laws, and policies and helps them make changes needed to comply with rules as well as make sure their work is effective in making Oregonians healthier! Pros: we get to do work that we feel is making a positive difference in the lives of Oregonians, and we also get to see the results of our efforts. Working at the state level allows us to have a big impact. Cons: the work is messy and never straightforward, we are all overworked to some extent because there is always more to do! The work we do is determined by the money available from grants and contracts, and that is determined by the political climate, and so sometimes it feels like we can’t do the things that we think will make the most impact. Training requirements: Masters in public health, and many years of experience in executive branch policy development and implementation Advice for students looking at this career: Public health is a fantastic field! With just a masters degree you have options to do exciting, diverse work all over the world! I have been in the field for over 20 years and I have never been bored, and have always felt I am doing something to make the world a better place. How you can learn more: I’d be happy to talk to anyone that wants to learn more. Also, there are great resources out there for people that want to learn about public health generally. Why are you motivated to go to work every day: I get to do a lot of strategy work and planning which allows me to be creative and a problem solver every day, I have about 15 projects at any one time so I’m never bored, I have a great team that is also excited about the work and so we motivate and support each other. Does this job give you purpose: Yes! Do you think this job will be autimated in the future: No Important skills or traits somone wanting to go into this career should have: First and most important: ability to build authentic relationships with people. Also, analytical skills to understand technical aspects of policy as well as research studies (like you do in math and science), ability to think big picture about the state of the world and societal trends (like you do in social studies) and great communication skills in writing and speaking (like you learn in ELA).
Name: Nels general location: Home office, office building and factory Job description: Help lead our company and develop company strategy. Analyse market trends, determine what new products we should make and what new sales channels we should develop and work with teams to implement those. Project and team management. We are one of the largest hard cider manufactures in the US and are based out of Corvallis OR. We make over 40 different ciders and cocktails a year that get sold in grocery stores as well as bars and resturaunts in 16 states in the country. Pros and cons: I get to work with great people in a fun industry, many whom I have known for a long time. We are industry leaders in our market and get to continualy help redefine the market. Buisness development is interesting as it touches on nearly every aspect of a buisness and you are constantly looking to understand what are the new opportunities and which ones should be acted on. Cons tend to just be around the amount of work involved, though that is the nature of helping to run most any company. Training requirements: I have a PhD in electrical engineering and worked both in small startups and fortune 50 companies before working here. However, for this role not all the specilty technical knowlage is required. Advice for students looking at this career: It can be useful to have experince in a number of prior companies of different scales before starting/running your own company. Learn how to use data to make rapid decesions and take calculated risks and comunicate that infomation. Also build experience around leading teams and people and clearly comunicating your vision and motiviting people. How you can learn more: Talk to people in the industry Why are you motivated to go to work every day: We have a great team of people to work with and are working on projects that you can see your direct impact on every day. Does this job give you purpose?: Yes Do you think this job will be automated i
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