Various Job Descriptions

Accountants and Auditors

There are 4 types of accountants: Public Accountants, Managerial Accountants, Internal Auditors, and Government Accountants. Public Accountants work for public accounting companies, Managerial Accountants keep track of company's accounts, Internal Auditors check the accuracy of company's accounts and look for evidence of theft, and Government Accountants and Auditors keep track of the government's accounts and auditing. Accountants and Auditors manage taxes, accounting, recordkeeping, and internal auditing of businesses, government agencies, and the public. An Accountant or Auditor can work for the government, be self employed, or work for a public accounting firm. Computer skills are becoming a necessity in this field as software is published that cuts the amount of work the accountants and auditors actually do. Most positions require at least a Bachelors in Accounting or a related field.

Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controllers coordinate air traffic to prevent collisions and accidents. They must be articulate, have a good memory, be able to concentrate, and be intelligent. The take off and landing procedures that Air Traffic Controllers orchestrate are complex. As an aircraft nears the air port it contacts the terminal to let them know they are approaching. Then a controller that works in the radar room either clears it for landing or puts it into a holding pattern. After it is cleared, the aircraft

responsibility is passed on to the tower where it is monitored as it lands and other aircraft that would interfere are delayed. After it has landed, the aircraft is passed on to the ground controller that directs it along the taxiway to exit the air strip. The process is reversed for takeoffs. Air Traffic Controllers need to be able to do mental math quickly and accurately. Part of their job is directing aircraft at what altitude and speed to fly. An error in these directions could be fatal so a strong math background is important. Compounding it, controllers are usually in charge of several aircraft at a time.

Carpenter

Carpenters work with more than just wood, they also have to have knowledge of fiberglass, plastic, and drywall. Some of the projects a carpenter could be employed to do include the construction of buildings, highways, bridges, docks, industrial plants, boats, ships, doors, and partitions. As a carpenter you may find yourself building frames for concrete pouring, laying wood floors, and installing cabinets. You could also specialize in furniture construction, repair, and refinishing. It is important that a carpenter follow building instructions and blueprints exactly. When a large structure is being built, the plans must first be approved by an inspector for safety. If a carpenter doesn't follow the plans exactly, changing the structure, he may be endangering workers and others. Exact measurements of lengths, angles, and heights are required for many carpentry jobs. Similar to a brick mason, straight lines and precise angles are necessary for a carpenter to be good at their job.

Astronaut

To become an Astronaut you need at least a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or something similar from an accredited college or university. After receiving your degree you will need at least 3 years of related experience to qualify for their Astronaut candidate program. If you want to be a Pilot Astronaut you will need more than 1,000 hours of experience as pilot-in-command of a jet in addition to your degree. All applicants must pass a rigorous physical exam and meet strict height and health requirements. Once accepted to the Astronaut candidate program you will train for 2 years at NASAs facility in Houston, Texas. There you will take classes in Math, Astronomy, Physics, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Navigation, Orbital Mechanics, Materials Processing, and Space Shuttle Systems.

Baker

Bakers prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Bakers that work in grocery stores and specialty shops usually make small quantities of products for sale but in manufacturing they use high-volume machines to make larger amounts of product at a time. They can also work for bakeries, cake shops, bread shops, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, factories, and cruise ships. Bakers need to have knowledge of applied chemistry, ingredients and nutrition, government regulations, business concepts, production processes, and operation and maintenance of machinery to be able to create and market products. A general knowledge of computers is also necessary as modern operations use automated machinery that is operated by computers. To become a Baker you can begin as trainee and learn through on the job training or you can become an apprentice and earn a certificate in baking. To earn your certificate you need to be good at baking, icing, cake decorating, and making calculations. When mixing ingredients, the recipe may not be for the quantity that you need. In this case, a Baker would have to able to change it proportionately so that the product comes out right.

Landscape Technician

Many corporate and private land owners are turning to someone else to manage, redesign, and maintain their property. As a Landscape Technician you would also study, grow, and transplant flowers, shrubs and trees, and do some landscaping construction. Landscapers often have to construct walkways and small foot bridges for customers, and this requires knowledge of math and physics. They also need those skills to survey the property and construct and read blueprints. Maintenance and installation of sprinkler systems requires basic understanding of pressure, volume, and some spatial geometry. Business math will be useful when ordering parts and managing workers schedules and pay. To become a Certified Landscape Technician you must take courses on a college level and may have to complete an apprenticeship. To be accepted to an appropriate program you will probably need at least Grade 12 Mathematics at or above the general level. If