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What Career is Right for You?
By: Lizzie Heilmann
OverviewYou have completed the
necessary activities to help determine the careers that will most likely fit into your
lifestyle. I have analyzed the information from your profile
in the Choices Explorer Program. With this
information I have concluded that the best career pathway for you is Health and Human Services. Specifically, I have chosen a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Forensic
Investigator.
Choices Explorer Results
Investigative A “Thinker,” also inventive and originalLikes thinking through problems using math and science skills
ArtisticA “Creator,” also imaginative and creativeEnjoys art to express oneself
RealisticA “Do-er,” also athleticPrefers hands-on and outdoors activities
Your Career Pathway
Health and Human ServicesOccupations relate to diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and therapyAlso, customer services and legal and protective servicesCareers include:
TeacherDental HygienistCareer CounselorFBI AgentPolitician
Your Two Career Choices
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Also, Medical Laboratory Technologist)
Job Description (Changes with each specialty):
Analyze blood for abnormalities in the cellsAnalyze blood for STDsAnalyze urine for diseasesAnalyze hair follicles for drug history
Forensic Investigator and Scientist (Also, Crime Scene Investigator or CSI)
Job Description:Documents, identifies, and collects physical evidence at a crime sceneUses this evidence to identify and capture the criminal
More About Your Career Possibilities
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Specialties within the field:
HematologistEndocrinologistImmunologistHistotechnologistChemistUrinalysis SpecialistMolecular BiologistCytotechnologist
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Specialties within the field:
ToxicologistBiologistChemistFingerprint AnalystFirearms and Tool Marks AnalystPsychophysicologist
Even More About Your Careers
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Specific AptitudesAccuracyAttention to detailLogicPatienceProblem-solving abilityTeamworkScientific ability
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Specific AptitudesCommunication skills Independence of mindLogicNot squeamishPatienceTeamworkScientific ability
Another Slide About Your Careers
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Physical demands:Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of timeGeneral good health because of the chemicals used
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Physical demands:Should be agile and able to lift heavy objectsGeneral good health to be protected from common illnesses
One More Slide About Your Careers
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Work environment:Hospital and individual laboratories
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Work environment:Crime laboratoriesOfficesCrime scenesCourt
Some More Career Information
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Employment outlook:
Increase of about 18-26% by the year 2014
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Employment outlook:
Increase of about 9-17% by the year 2014
Other Info. About Your Possibilities
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Salary:Anywhere between $63,120 and $32,240
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Salary:Starting pay is between $20,000 and $40,000Experienced pay is between $40,000 and $85,000Lab Directors can earn up to $100,000
A Little More Important Info.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Level of education::Bachelor’s degree in life science
– Usually Biology or Chemistry
Certificate for1 year in Clinical Education in a Medical Technology Program
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Level of education::At least a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, physics, or physical anthropologyUsually also studied in one of the forensic specialties
Comparing Your Career Choices
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Pros:Steady work hours, about 40 a weekVery high job outlook, higher than Forensic investigator and ScientistMany specialties to choose from
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Pros:Sometimes work is outsidePretty good job outlookHigher salary than Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Still Comparing Your Possibilities
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Cons:In risk of infection from patient samplesYou stay inside a lotNot as high a salary as Forensic InvestigatorSometimes on call
Forensic Investigator and Scientist
Cons:Not as routine a schedule as Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsIn danger of illness from lab chemicals and hazardous evidence
Your Perfect Career!!!!!
Forensic Investigator and Scientist!!!
You enjoy solving problems and working toward a goal. You can adapt easily and
do not mind hard work. You are interested in all sciences and you like to
apply them to your daily work. Look on this site for more Forensic
Science information: http://icsia.org/faq.html
Career Preparations
High School Courses:Science: chemistry, physics, and biologyMath: trigonometry, geometry, and analysis and statisticsOther: Computer courses and Language Arts as required
College and Beyond:Bachelor’s degree in any forensic science related subject, usually a forensic science specialtyAttend workshops on lab procedures and experiments offered by crime labsIt is advised to also become a police officer because of the higher salary and better benefits
Summing It All Up
To summarize this presentation, I have concluded that the best career choice for you is a Forensic Investigator and Scientist. You will be very successful in this field, in any specialty you may choose.For additional information on the two careers I have presented to you, I hope you will look at the sources listed on the remaining slides.If you have any questions about this presentation or the career I have chosen, always feel free to contact me.
Works Cited
Baldwin, Hayden B. “How to Become a CSI.” International Crime Scene Investigators Association. 2006. ICSIA.22 Mar 2007.
<http://icsia.org/faq.html>.Barnes, Anthony. Professional and Technical Careers. London:: World Book, Inc. 1998.
Beitz, Dr. Edwin M.. "Clinical Laboratory Science Program." Susquehanna Health. 1 Feb 2004. Susquehanna Health System. 27 Mar 2007 <http://shscares.org/services/ClinicalLab/index.asp>. "Clinical Laboratory Technologist Career, Job, and Employment Information." Career Overview. 2004. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. 2 Apr 2007 <http://www.careeroverview.com/clinical-laboratory-technologist-careers.html>.
More Works Cited
“Criminal Investigator and Special Agent.” Choices. ISM Information Systems Management, Inc., 2007. CX Online. November 2006. Loyalsock High School Library. 16 March 2007. <http://www.pa.cx.bridges.com>.Dillon, Hall. “A Career in Forensic.” Occupational Outlook Quarterly. 1999. Office of Employment Projections. 23 March 2007. <http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/1999/Fall/art01.pdf>.Farr, Michael. O*Net Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Indianapolis: JIST Publishing. 2004.“Medical/ Clinical Laboratory Technologist.” Choices. ISM Information Systems Management Inc., 2007.Wischnitzer, Dr. Saul and Edith Wischnitzer. Healthcare Careers for the 21st Century. Indianapolis: JIST Works. 2000.
THE END!!!!!!!!!!