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Careers that will meet my future lifestyle 

Coaches and Scouts 

  • Job Description : 

    Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

  • Occupation Code :  27-2022

  • Method of Entry

    Coaches and scouts must have immense knowledge of the game, which they usually get through their own experiences playing the sport at some level. Although some jobs require a bachelor’s degree, some entry-level coaching positions require only experience as an athlete or competitor in the sport. Scouting jobs often require experience playing a sport at the college or professional level, which makes it possible to locate young talent.

  • Working Conditions Coaches and scouts who work outdoors may be exposed to all weather conditions of the season. Additionally, they often must travel to sporting events, usually taking long bus rides and, in some cases, flying internationally. This is particularly true for those in professional sports. Coaches and scouts often work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. They usually work more than 40 hours a week for several months during the sports season, if not most of the year. Some high school coaches in educational institutions workLabor Mart part time, and they often coach more than one sport.

  • Labor Market Information

    • Annual Salary

      $71,367.00 

      $50,030.00 

    • Salary for Entry Level Jobs

      $37,456.00 

      $24,420.00

    • Growth Rate 2013-2015:

      01.90% 

      01.10%

       

 

 

Managers, All other

  • Job Description : 

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

  • Occupation Code :  11-2022

  • Method of Entry

    Most sales managers have a bachelor’s degree and work experience as a sales representative.

  • Working Condition Sales managers have a lot of responsibility, and the position can be stressful. Many sales managers travel to national, regional, and local offices and to dealers’ and distributors’ offices. Most sales managers work full time. Long hours, including evenings and weekends, are common

  • Method of Entry-Most sales managers have a bachelor’s degree and work experience as a sales representative.

  • Wages

     

     

     

    Annual Salary

    $132,805.00 

    $109,250.00 

    Hourly Wage

    $63.85 

    $52.52 

    Salary for Entry Level Jobs

    $72,523.00 

    $48,840.00 

    Salary for Experienced Level Jobs

    • $162,946.00 

      $139,460.00

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  • Growth Rate 2013-2015:

    00.70% 

    00.90% 

 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

  • Job Description : 

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

  • Occupation Code :  11-9013 | STEM Career

    Job Description : 

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

  • Method of Entry

    Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers typically gain skills through hands-on training and usually have at least a high school diploma. Traditionally, experience growing up on or working on a family farm or ranch was the most common way farmers and ranchers learn their trade. However, as farm and land management has grown more complex, more farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers now have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field. In addition, a number of government programs help new farmers get training.

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    Working Conditions Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers typically work outdoors and may spend some time in offices. They sometimes do strenuous physical work. Some farmers work primarily with crops and vegetables. Other farmers and ranchers handle livestock. During the planting and harvesting seasons, those who work on crop farms may work from sunrise to sunset. During the rest of the year, they plan next season’s crops, market their output, and repair machinery. On livestock-producing farms and ranches, work is ongoing. Animals, unless they are grazing, must be fed and given fresh water every day, and dairy cows milked two to three times a day. Many livestock and dairy farmers monitor and attend to the health of their herds, which may include assisting in births. These farmers and ranchers rarely get the chance to get away unless they hire an assistant or arrange for a substitute. On very large farms, farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural mangers may spend a lot of time meeting with farm supervisors. Professional agricultural managers overseeing several farms may divide their time between traveling to meet farmers and planning operations in their offices. More farmers and managers are using computers in managing their businesses. The work environment for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers can be hazardous. Tractors and other farm machinery can cause serious injury, so workers must be alert on the job. They must operate equipment and handle chemicals properly to avoid accidents and safeguard the surrounding environment. Most farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers work full time. Farmers and farm managers on crop farms usually work from sunrise to sunset during the planting and harvesting seasons. The rest of the year, they plan next season's crops, market their output, and repair machinery. On livestock-producing farms and ranches, work goes on throughout the year. Animals require care every day. On very large farms, farmers and farm managers spend time meeting farm supervisors. Managers who oversee several farms may divide their time between traveling to meet farmers or landowners and planning the farm operations in their offices

    *Wages Annual Salary$96,883.00 $69,590.00 Hourly *Wage$46.58 $33.46

    *Salary for Entry Level Jobs$50,751.00 $39,750.00

    *Growth Rate 2013-2015:-01.60% -00.10%

     

Purchasing Managers

  • Job Description : 

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

  • Occupation Code :  11-3061

  • Method of Entry

    Purchasing managers need a bachelor's degree and work experience as a buyer or purchasing agent.

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    Working Coditions Most purchasing managers work in comfortable offices. Travel is sometimes necessary, and purchasers for global organizations may need to travel outside the United States. Most purchasing managers work full time. Overtime is common in this occupation.

Wages Annual Salary$145,544.00 $111,290.00

*Hourly Wage$69.97 $53.51 *Salary for Entry Level Jobs$79,302.00 $57,850.00

*Growth Rate 2013-2015:02.10% 00.60%

 

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