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I want to find a major that will guide me towards a job that involves a ton of math, if not all. I really love calculus and plan on majoring in math anyways. I'm just worried I won't like engineering but that seems to be all anyone ever tells me.
8 answers - Asked By: GEDDINGS B - 8/8/2010
I'm interested in the whole, forensics thing. I like researching and experiments. I like to learn about the body system; Solar system, animals, environment, practically, everything to do with science i love. So, I was just wondering, what jobs involve a lot of research and things like that. I was thinking about a marine biologist. Forensic scientist. Or anything along those lines, Any suggestions are appreciated.
1 answer - Asked By: RunningWithScissors - 8/13/2011
I want to work with music development for movies Video games mostly. Or work in a music studio, producing. Is this what a degree in sound recording tech will get me? I want to be more on the creative side of the career, rather than just working on other peoples projects. Is this right for me?
1 answer - Asked By: x - 5/15/2010
When i am older, i would like to work as an architect. i have been reading information and some of it confuses me. the question i was reading was something about making your own architect company and start out making $60,000. what would i have to do in order to make my own company. i am not sure if i would like to be an architect engineer because i was quite not sure if it was suppose to be a girl's job. please help me out here with your answer and opinion. when i am older of course
2 answers - Asked By: Becky - 5/6/2009
Next fall I will be majoring in Physics (BS), then attend graduate for astrobiology, astronomy or astrophysics. I am interested in working for NASA as a space scientist focusing on planetary exploration and science etc. I was wondering if anyone knows how to become a competitive applicant to be hired by nasa?
4 answers - Asked By: Average Joe - 3/27/2010
I am Mechanical Engineer with Masters in Supply Chain Management from a US college and have 2 years of work experience in USA and one year in India. Due to economic hardship and difficult immigration situation here in USA, I am planning to move to New Zealand. Can please some guide or refer me to some one. Any help will be appreciated.
5 answers - Asked By: Rohan - 12/14/2009
I need some books which i could read for competition of govt. Jobs and pcs/ias for mechanical engineering.
1 answer - Asked By: officially_rahul - 5/4/2009
1 answer - Asked By: Dawn - 5/13/2013
And what qualifications should you have?
2 answers - Asked By: <3iLuVtheBEACH<3 - 9/15/2008
Im looking towards the surgical/ doctor portion of the list but not so much trades please type the job then how much they make in list form:
1 answer - Asked By: jteghan - 1/31/2009
What is the job field?
1 answer - Asked By: Md Tuhin - 10/25/2011
I did not see it can somebody give me a summary 10 points will b rewarded. thanks guys
5 answers - Asked By: Timbo - 1/25/2011
Both of them pushed for lending standards to be watered down to permit sub-prime loans, so that minorities would get loans. Now we are in a fully fledged financial and housing crisis because of these loans. The principal quasi-federal agencies - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - have gone belly up. Those who were running them are closely connected with Senator Obama's campaign.
10 answers - Asked By: Blue T - 9/19/2008
Suggest me other related works in education field, which i can go for. My qualification is bca and currently doing msc(it) both degrees are in correspondence.
2 answers - Asked By: krishna7_3 - 11/4/2011
Ok so here is the most dumbest question you've ever heard.. I was searching some jobs related with IT and i found a site there were these salaries plans Software Systems Engineer$88,000 Principal Software Engineer$108,000 and so on.... so my question is, are these salaries monthly income? or 6 months income? or yearly(anum)? i know it's really dumb question but this amount is really big for me if i am taking it as monthly income.. :D
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1 answer - Asked By: hotrodney2001 - 4/28/2006
Please respond to these questions: Please Describe your Engineering field. What is your Current Job title? What is your average work schedule?: Starting with High School, describe your Educational background chronologically. If you had to do it over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours? Thank you
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Any one know if the Aus defence force is having a hard time recruiting? If so where did you find this information?
5 answers - Asked By: John O - 12/9/2008
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