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- Most jobs require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
- Job opportunities should be favorable; those who have earned professional recognition through certification or licensure, especially a CPA, should enjoy the best prospects.
- Much faster than average employment growth will result from an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and greater scrutiny of company finances.
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- Actors endure long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles, and frequent rejections in auditions.
- Formal training through a university or acting conservatory is typical; however, many actors, producers, and directors find work on the basis of their experience and talent alone.
- Because earnings may be erratic, many actors, producers, and directors supplement their incomes by holding jobs in other fields.
- A strong background in mathematics is essential.
- Actuaries generally have a bachelor’s degree and must pass a series of examinations—often taking 4 to 8 years—to gain full professional status.
- Competition for jobs will be keen as the number of qualified candidates is expected to exceed the number of positions available.
- About 55 percent of actuaries are employed by insurance carriers.
- This occupation ranks among those with the largest number of job openings.
- Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
- Secretaries and administrative assistants are increasingly assuming responsibilities once reserved for managerial and professional staff.
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- Applicants for the limited number of higher-level management jobs will face keen competition; less severe competition is expected for lower-level management jobs.
- Administrative services managers work throughout private industry and government and have a wide range of responsibilities, experience, earnings, and education.
- Like other managers, administrative services managers should be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, decisive, and have good leadership and communication skills.
- Applicants who have sales experience and a college degree should have the best opportunities, but keen competition for jobs is expected during downturns in spending on advertising.
- Educational requirements vary; the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively is important for entry-level candidates.
- Performance-based pay, including bonuses and commissions, can make up a large portion of an advertising sales agent’s earnings.
- Pressure to meet monthly sales quotas can be stressful.
- Keen competition is expected for these highly coveted jobs.
- College graduates with related experience, a high level of creativity, and strong communication and computer skills should have the best job opportunities.
- High earnings, substantial travel, and long hours, including evenings and weekends, are common.
- Because of the importance and high visibility of their jobs, these managers often are prime candidates for advancement to the highest ranks.
- Faster than average growth is expected as agricultural and food scientists develop new products using biotechnology and work to limit the negative environmental impact of agriculture.
- A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for most jobs in product development; a master's or Ph.D. degree is generally required for research positions.
- Opportunities are expected to be good.
- The vast majority of air traffic controllers are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an agency of the Federal Government.
- Applicants without prior air traffic control experience must be 30 years of age or younger.
- Replacement needs will continue to account for most job openings, reflecting the large number of air traffic controllers who will be eligible to retire over the next decade.
- Competition for jobs will remain keen.
- About 21 percent of architects are self-employed—almost 3 times the proportion for all occupations.
- Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, at least 3 years of practical work, training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.
- Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms.
