Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic technologists produce x-ray films to help doctors cure medical problems. Because they operate many types of equipment, specialized training is required. Radiologic technologists very carefully follow phycisists instructions concerning how to apply radiation to patiens, so as not to harm anyone. Typical job duties include explaining procedures to patients, positioning patients for treatment, operating a variety of imaging machines, and developing x-ray films or printing other images.

This sounds like a pretty good job. I've always considered going into the medical field, and this particular career seems quite comfortable. It is medicine in a clean, air-conditioned environment without the "bloody" doctor scenes you see on TV. Once again, it sounds like a good job.

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Biomedical equipment technicians work on diagnostic machines such as x-ray, MRI, and cat-scan machines, as well as operating room lights. They may advise customers on how to use their machines more efficiently, and how to spot trouble in its early stages. It is possible to be on call to complete emergency repairs. Science and math courses in high school are desirable. Good communication skills, as well as good eyesight and hearing are required as well. Some typical job duties that a biomedical equipment technician may be rquired to perform include the following: Performing preventative maintenance on MRI machines, replacing defective components, circuitboards or wiring, listening to customer's complaints and answering questions, and troubleshooting for other repairers in diagnosing difficult problems.

This sounds like an interesting job. I probably wouldn't want to go into this field though, when there are so many other things I like doing better. Maybe though; you never know, after all.

Biomedical Engineer

The biomedical engineer combines life sciences and physical sciences to create interesting new ways to deal with medical problems. Though they do many different things, essentially their job involves using engineering principles to both understand how the human body works, and also to design things to help with the medical treatment of disease. Some typical job duties may include designing programs for computers, making adjustments at work sites, teaching medical staff, and researching new theories.

This sounds like a ver interesting job, actually. I enjoy engineering and biology, so this could be a perfectly valid career option. I'll have to think about this one.

Chemical Technician

Chemical technicians develop and use chemicals and related products and equipment. They work closely with chemists and chemical engineers. They set up, operate, and maintain instruments in the labaratories where they usually work. A chemical technician may create biodegratable plastics or take water, air, or soil samples to measure pollution. Some typical job duties may include producing new chemicals and recording results of tests. The education required is an associate's degree in Chemical Technology. Knowledge of computer technology is also very important. A background in science (specifically chemistry), math, and English are essential.

This sounds like a decent job. I might enjoy doing this. Since I was little, I have always looked up to chemists. This adds another job onto my list of possible career choices.

Clinical Research Associate

A cra is responsible for design, planning, and overall direction of research involving medical drugs. Their research involves four main phases. Phase one involves testing of the drugs on small numbers of healthy human volunteers. Phase two involves testing on larger numbers of patients for certain diseases. Phase three, the most extensive phase, involves testing on huge numbers of people, sometimes entire countries. Phase four involves testing on the elderly and children. CRAs should have a good background in science and math, as well as psychology and writing. Some specific job duties may include the following. Making a new drug application to the U.S. FDA, monitoring the record-keeping of the drugs being administered to patient volunteers, inspecting the site facilites to assure that the lab is accredited, and working with nurses and doctors to assure patients' charts accurately reflect their treatment.

This sounds like an interesting job. I enjoy traveling, and being a CRA includes many traveling opportunities. I might consider this as a possible career path.

Internet Software Developer

Internet software developers are responsible for all the directions in which the internet has grown. Also called appplications programmers, they answer the public's demand for sophisticated internet software. Strong programming and problem solving skills, the ability to deal with a rapidly changing technology and industry, and self motivation are required for this job. High school students need a background in math and science, especially computer science and business. Adding features to email (such as the ability to include video clips), providing live chat or conferencing on the Net, communcating with other developers, product testers, or marketing specialists, and developing an online "shoppng cart" that accumulates a user's purchases are all examples of some projects an internet software developer might tackle.

I might like to do this, if I ever learned programming. I'm good with math and science, and I love solving problems, so this would be pretty fun. Of course, there are other things I would rather do even more.

Webmaster

A webmaster has many duties, including keeping websites up and all links working, monitoring website traffic determining bandwith requirements, dealing with network congestion or security problems, and responding to visitor feedback. In smaller business, webmaster may also be the site designer. A bachelor's degree in computer-related major is preffered, though not always required. Specific skills in writing, graphic arts, design, programming, and administration are all helpful in securing a job as a webmaster.

This would be a mediocre job for me. I'm not very good with programming languages, although I expect I could be if I tried. Overall, the job looks good, but not awesome.

Website Designer and Developer

A website designer creates attractive pages to be displayed on websites. All kinds of organizations, from florists to universities, use websites and require developers for those websites. A website designer can create new and redisign old sites. Though it may be hard to get hired by an existing company, it can easy business to start on your own. Of course, self employed workers must find their own clients. If you are creative, flexible, and detail oriented, this may be a good job for you. Some other duties include editing or adapting existing text for web display, doing mailints, making cold calls, and doing demonstrations for business owners,
obtaining, sizing, and placing graphics to be shown on the page, and
creating links that allow readers to explore and find related information.

I like working with computer, and graphic art is one of my specialties. It's not my top priority, but it sounds like a good job.

Internet Advertising Designer

Advertising is one of the most widespread uses of the internet
The basic job of an advertising designer is to create striking symbols or eye catching animations and logos for companies. They may also complete tasks such as combining ads with free services (such as interactive web guides), meeting with clients to discuss the cost of developing a banner, and discussing with webmaster which sites to advertise on. This is a good job for those who are persistent, self-motivated, and flexible. It is also helpful to have some background in computer technology, as well as graphic art and writing.

This would actually be a great job for me. I love graphic art and writing, and I am pretty persistent and self motivated. Flexibility would be great as well. I may have to actually consider this career choice.

Genetic Research Technician

The job of a genetic research technician is complicated, but important to the public. Some of their duties may include working with light and electron microscopes, performing gene-splicing experiments in controlled breeding, studying the effects of molecular alteration on animals and plants, conducting research into the genetic cause of a disease, and attempting to find ways to fight that disease. A Bachelor's degree in either biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or genetic engineering technology is required for this job. But the time required studying may be made up with the career's potential: it is ranked 41 in the top 100 best jobs involving technology.

This is exactly what I want to do. For awhile now, I have wanted to be a genetic engineer/genetic research technician. This is my goal. So, though the other jobs may sound interesting, this is really what I want to do.

Internet Store Manager

An internet store manager does just that: manages internet stores. Some of their basic duties could include making sure a website is user friendly for customers, updating this site to reflect new product lines, monitoring stock availability, and advertising in newspapers, magazines, and on the internet. As the world becomes increasingly more modernized, fewer people are going to want to go out to physical stores to shop. Why should they, when they can buy the same things from the comfort of their home? The demand for internet store managers is beginning and will continue to increase. The job outlook is good, and it can have a salary from anything to $0 to $50,000 dollars a year. Not all stores take off immediately, but anyone who has time, money, and the willingness to take a chance can start their own online store.

This sounds like a decent job, because you can choose your own preferred hours as well as work from home. It does not really sound like something I would like to do, though. I think I would simply prefer doing something else.

System Administrator

The job of a system administrator is basically to keep the computers of any given company up and running. This involves a number of smaller "sub-jobs, a few of which include setting up user accounts and passwords, installing, configuring and running software, answering questions that any users might have about the systems, and etcetra. Depending on the size and resources of a company, a system administrator may even be required to actually open up computers and do maintenance work with the hardware.

Being a system administrator actually sounds like a decent job. It's has relatively good pay, and it seems like a I would almost enjoy doing this kind of work. There are other things I would like to do even more, but problem solving, the key skill involved in system administration, is something that I actually consider fun.