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UNUSUAL CAREER CHOICES

COMMUNICATION SKILLS III PRESENTATION 2

FLAVORIST


A DAY IN LIFE

Examine the characteristics of nutrients & natural flavors

Reformulate flavors so they don't irritate consumers‘ allergies

Mimic or modify the olfactory and gustation properties of food products

Work with perfumes, fragranced personal care products, and scented household goods

Flavor chemists are educated to Bachelor of Science (B.S.)level or higher

Specialization in analytical, synthetic, organic, or physical chemistry required

Additional training is frequently available through professionalbodies and industry organizations

REQUISITES


A career as a flavor chemist offers the intriguing challenge of applying state-of-the-art technology

Involves a fascinating combination of science, creativity, and the use of our senses of taste and smell

Salary ranges from approximately $35,000 to more than $100,000

PERKS


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CRIME SCENE CLEANER


A DAY IN LIFE

Called after the crime scene technicians have collected all the necessary evidence

Often hired by the property owner, insurance company or government agency

Involves cleaning of different body fluids, removing the putrefying stench from a space, dealing with hazardous chemicals and cleaning up after a fire

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REQUISITESSpecialized training, knowledge of deep cleaning equipment, and attention to detail

Certified crime scene cleaning programs available from a variety community and career colleges

Equipment required for crime scene cleaning includes steam cleaners, high-powered exhaust fans, carpet stain removers,powerful chemical cleaners, and air masks

PERKS

Crime scene cleanup is a growing industry that offers a great employment opportunity for the right person.

Offers a chance to be of great service to families in traumatic circumstances and to the community as a whole.


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FURNITURE TESTER

A DAY IN LIFE

Sit in various sorts of rocking chairs, love seats, and recliners;wiggle around, rock back and forth, lean back, lean forward

May be required to test up to 200 or more pieces a day, which can prove to be quite a workout



REQUISITES

The ideal furniture tester is 180 to 200 pounds and at least six feet tall

Comprehensive knowledge of wood quality, comfort index and surface texture


PERKS & DOWNSIDES

One gets $6 to $10 per hour

Being a slacker before, during, or after a day on the job becomes training, work, or research

Even so, telling that you sit for a living and then whining about sore sinews isn’t going to earn you much sympathy

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SNAKE MILKER


A DAY IN LIFE

Snake milking is a hands-on job which requires concentration to reduce snake bites

Working in a serpentarium, snake milkers spend their day having snakes bite into the sides of jars

Later, the jars are labeled and stored or shipped


REQUISITES

Educational requirements include bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry or herpetology Snake handling experience in order to reduce snake bites

To gain deftness with snakes requires an internship in research labs & serpentariums


PERKS & DOWNSIDES

The average monthly salary is $2,500

Potential snake hazard

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PET DETECTIVE

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A DAY IN LIFE

Supervision on searching techniques, poster techniques, lost pet behaviour and also human response behaviour

Interviewing the clients and obtaining information about their lost pet

Tracking dogs have an acute sense of smell and hearing, and can prove to be of inevitable help


REQUISITES

Requires no degree

Impeccable communication and investigation skills

Vast knowledge of animal psyche

Logical & deductive reasoning and a bit of creativity

Extremely patient, so as to deal with heartbroken and upset clients


PERKS & DOWNSIDES

Salary depends upon tracking rate and reputation Rewards range from $50-$500 per pet


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