Tuesday, March 18, 2008

career matchmaker

1.The job match:
*Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the care of young people, from newborns to adolescents. They are involved in diagnosing and treating injuries, infections, and diseases for young patients, as well as counseling them through difficult times and situations, such as puberty and family problems. Because they deal with children and teenagers, pediatricians are likely to encounter certain diseases and problems such as asthma, lead poisoning, allergies, acne, and drug abuse.
*Mathematician:You’ve probably never thought about the mathematical equations behind your favorite video game. And you may not have realized that the skills of mathematicians help to make our cars, buses, trains, and planes much safer. Most people, after all, don’t put much thought into math outside of the classroom. But, math is not just for textbooks—it affects practically every area of our daily lives, from the amount of sugar in our cereal to the video games we play. It helps us solve problems in medicine, economics, government, computer science, industry, and psychology. It’s also used to create beautiful works of art. Mathematicians are divided into two broad and overlapping categories—theoretical and applied. Theoretical (pure) mathematicians develop new principles as well as relationships between existing math principles. They are usually graduate students and professors working in research and academic settings.
2.The entry level salary and the top end salary level:
- Pediatrician:much less than fully-qualified pediatricians, often earning between $35,000 and $50,000 a year.The median annual income for pediatricians is about $135,000 a year, with most earning between $100,000 and $200,000 a year.who work their way into senior positions in large hospitals, can make well over $250,000 a year.
- Mathematician:$40,000 to $100,000 a year, depending on their experience.
3.How much and what type of education is required
- Pediatrician:Most average between 9 and 12 hours a day, 45 to 60 hours a week. They may also have very irregular work schedules, as it might be necessary to work evenings and Saturdays to accommodate patients.
- Mathematician: Most work a 40 hour week, but overtime may be required to complete projects and meet deadlines.

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