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Career one
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Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:
approximately $270,000
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Job Description: Dentists fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing
teeth with dentures or implants, and carry out basic dental operations, such as the
removal of wisdom teeth. By educating patients about the importance of brushing,
flossing, and eating properly, dentists also help to prevent tooth and gum decay.
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Number or people employed in this occupation: About 22,941 dentists in
Canada in 2009
7. Employment prospects: Over the past few years, the number of dentists has
increased significantly.
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1. Dental Hygienist
2. Orthodontist
3. Dermatologist
10. Disadvantages of Occupation: As a dentist, you will most likely have to work
long hours and it can be very stressful. You are constantly on your feet, and dont
have much time to relax.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I like science and math, I like helping people, I am artistic and I pay very close
attention to detail. I mostly value other peoples concerns and safety over my own
so if someone was uncomfortable in a situation I could help them.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
1-4 years of University level pre-dental courses, most applicants have a bachelors
degree. Chemistry, biology, physics, math, and English. Applicants to dental school
must pass the Dental Admission Test. About 8-12 years of university education in
dentistry total.
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Working conditions:
hygienists, dental assistants, secretaries and for all the other duties associated with
running their own businesses. A few dentists work for large institutions such as
hospitals.
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Typical hours of work: Most dentists work 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week, but
those in private practice can generally choose their own hours.
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Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: It was
recommended to me by a few of my teachers in the past and when I put my
information into the websites this was one of the first things that came up on all of
them.
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Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. The job stability and demand growth are both excellent.
2. 93% of dentists are women and only 7% are men.
Career two
Name: Oskar Roughsedge
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Education required and or recommendations: Taking as many visual art
courses as possible
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Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: 2350-9400
(depending on how many years)
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Salary Range: $20,000-70,000 Some senior illustrators earn up to $100,000
every year.
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Job Description: Illustrators draw the pictures, cartoons, designs, etc. on
cereal boxes, magazines, greeting cards and about everything that comes with an
image on it, so there is lots of opportunities for things to draw for companies.
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1. Artist
2. Graphic Designer
3. Cartoonist
10. Disadvantages of Occupation: You will need to work for long periods of time
creating many illustrations that are much different from each other and having to
throw away many ideas. Working under a time limit to illustrate things that take
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long periods of time to do well. Not making very much money in the beginning of
your career because you wont be a very well-known illustrator.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I love to draw and use computer drawing programs because I have been told
that Im good with fine details and I like to be creative. Im a very friendly and
cooperative person, so working with demanding companies and people wont be as
bad. I take my time doing things because I like them to be professional and very
well done, so if Im paid by the hour then I could make lots of money.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
People interested in a career in illustration should take as many visual art
courses as possible, and you should also spend a lot of your free time sketching and
creating illustrations. Very good grades in art classes are needed.
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Working conditions:
Illustrators generally work in well-lit, clean studio spaces. Most work freelance,
often working out of home offices, others work full-time in the art departments of
large companies, such as advertising agencies and retail or wholesale companies.
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Typical hours of work: 8-11 hours every day, 40-55 hours every week.
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Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I have been told
by classmates and teachers in the past that I am great at drawing and I have great
attention to detail.
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What are the Future Trends of this occupation: More use of computers in
creating drawings.
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Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Although the average salary isnt very high, the occupation size is excellent.
2. Many illustrators are self-employed.
Trades Career
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Education required and or recommendations: Specialists who defuse bombs
receive their training through the military or police. Explosive specialists in mining
and construction may require mining/mineral engineering in college or university.
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Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: Various apprenticeship programs and
courses, some college/university courses are; Resources Drilling and Blasting
Technology, Police Studies, and Mining / Mineral Engineering. 4 year bachelors
degree in one of these programs.
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Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: $1500-$3000
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Salary Range: $25,000 - $75,000, those involved in oil and gas drilling
projects may earn over $100,000 a year.
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Job Description: Explosives specialists work in many different fields, but can
be broken down into two basic categories; those who create explosions and those
who try to prevent explosions.
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7. Employment prospects: This job will open other opportunities not only in the
mining industry, but in the oil and gas industry too.
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1. Civil engineer
2. Demolition expert
3. Oil and gas well drilling crew
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I am great with attention to detail and work requiring precision and accuracy, I
like work that teaches me hands-on skills. I like working with technical equipment
and electronics, I enjoy working outdoors and with explosives.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics,
Geography, Computers / Electronics & Communications Technology.
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Working conditions:
Typical hours of work: However many hours your employer assigns you.
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Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: It first appeared
on my Career Cruising, but I realized that they can make a great yearly wage and I
love explosives and doing work that requires attention to detail.
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Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Surprisingly, 100% of blasters in BC are male.
2. 67% of blasters work in construction, while 22% work in mining oil and gas.