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Government Sites
Accountant - Accountants and auditors keep track of a company's
money. The company's managers and people outside the company read their reports. Managers look
at the accountants' reports to see how well their companies are doing.
Actuary -
Actuaries deal with risk. They decide how likely things such as death, sickness, injury, disability, and
loss of property are to occur, as well as the costs of these things.
Bookkeeping Clerk - Bookkeeping clerks add, subtract, multiply, and divide many
numbers each day. They must be able to use computers to calculate and record data. There is a wide
variety of bookkeeping clerks. Certain clerks handle only specific accounts. Some bookkeepers
maintain books for an entire company.
Civil
Engineer - Civil engineers design things. These might be roads, buildings, airports,
tunnels, dams, bridges, or water supply and sewage systems. They must consider many factors in their
designs, from the costs to making sure the structure will stay intact during bad weather.
Computer Software Engineer - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - The impact of
computers on our lives means there is a need to develop new software. Computer software engineers
apply computer science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software.
Cost
Estimator - Cost estimators figure out how much a project or product will cost. This helps
business owners and managers decide whether to build a structure or manufacture a product.
Drafter -
Drafters make drawings and plans. Drafters use math and engineering skills to add numbers to their
drawings. They can turn someone's rough sketch into an exact drawing. Some plans show how to
make objects like toys, toasters, and machinery. Some plans are for larger things like houses and
office buildings.
Electrical
Engineer - Electrical engineers design new and better electronics. They also test
equipment and solve problems. A project starts by deciding what the new electronics will do. Then,
the engineer designs the circuits and other parts of the electronics. Engineers might draw their designs
using a computer.
Financial
Analyst - Financial analysts help people decide how to invest their money. They work for
banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, and securities firms.
Mathematician Quiz - (National Center for Education Statistics) - Complete this
profile and learn which famous mathematician shares your interests.
Mathematicians - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Mathematicians
use mathematical theory, computational techniques and the latest computer technology to solve
economic, scientific, engineering, physics, and business problems.
Physicist -
Physicists study the natural world, from the tiniest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. They do
experiments to discover the laws of nature. They study what things are made of (matter) and how
things behave. They also study energy. They learn how it changes from one form to another.
Statistician - Statisticians help to design surveys and experiments.
They also collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data. Some work for businesses and some work in
government.
Surveyor
- Do you know where your backyard ends and your neighbor's yard begins? Have you ever wondered
how maps are created? These are questions for a surveyor. Surveyors measure and draw what the
earth's surface looks like.
Teacher -
Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and much more. They use games, videos,
computers, and other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They
also explain information. Teachers plan their lessons before they teach.
Urban
Planner - City planners figure out the best way to use the land in cities and
neighborhoods. They report on the best location for houses, stores, and parks. They try to solve a lot of
problems. These include things such as too much traffic and increases in air pollution.
Other Resources
Girls Go Tech - Careers You Can Count On - Math, science and
technology are as varied as they are exciting. Find out more about the careers associated with
them.
The Fun Works - For Careers You Never Knew Existed - You may not
know now exactly what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you
are, what you like to do, and what you do best.
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