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Police Officer or Detective

Police work can be dangerous and stressful.
Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree or higher.
Job opportunities in most local police departments will be favorable for qualified individuals, while competition is expected for jobs in State and Federal agencies.
Bilingual applicants with college training in police science or with military police experience will have the best opportunities.

Job opportunities should be very good.
These workers constitute one of the largest and highest paid construction occupations.
Most States and localities require plumbers to be licensed.
Most workers train in apprenticeship programs and in career or technical schools or community colleges.

Scientific research and development services firms and the Federal Government employ over half of all physicists and astronomers.
Most jobs in basic research usually require a doctoral degree; master's degree holders qualify for some jobs in applied research and development; bachelor's degree holders often qualify as research assistants or for other physics-related occupations, such as technicians.
Applicants may face competition for basic research positions due to limited funding; however, those with a background in physics or astronomy may have good opportunities in related fields, such as engineering and technology.

Requirements for admission to training programs vary; most applicants have a college degree and some health-related work experience.
Physician assistants must complete an accredited education program and pass a national exam in order to obtain a license.
Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average.
Job opportunities should be good, particularly in rural and inner-city healthcare facilities.

Many physicians and surgeons work long, irregular hours.
Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive.
Formal education and training requirements—typically 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency—are among the most demanding of any occupation, but earnings are among the highest.
Job opportunities should be very good, particularly in rural and low-income areas.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 decade.
Job prospects should be excellent.
About 62 percent of medical assistants work in offices of physicians.
Some medical assistants are trained on the job, but many complete 1-year or 2-year programs.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques.
Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation.
Opportunities should be very good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs; those without formal automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs.

Most large insurance companies prefer to hire candidates who have a bachelor's degree or some insurance-related experience.
Continuing education is necessary for advancement.
Employment is expected to decline slowly as the spread of automated underwriting software increases worker productivity
Job opportunities should be best for those with strong computer skills and a background in finance.

Nearly 9 out of 10 loan officers work for commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, and related financial institutions.
Educational requirements range from a high school diploma for many loan officers to a bachelor’s degree for commercial loan officers; previous banking, lending, or sales experience is highly valued.
Good job opportunities are expected for mortgage and consumer loan officers and excellent opportunities are expected for commercial loan officers.
Earnings often fluctuate with the number of loans generated, rising substantially when the economy is strong and interest rates are low.

Veterinarians should love animals and be able to get along with their owners.
Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and a State license are required; admission to veterinary school is competitive.
Job opportunities should be excellent.
About 80 percent of veterinarians work in private practice.