Petro physical engineer succeeds with broad educational background and military experience

In this career interview with a petro physical engineer, he shares his quest for finding his calling, despite the misguided advice from high school career tests. His determination to not be pigeon-holed into a very specific niche in college served him well, and opened up career opportunities to a field he truly loves. In high school there was a system to target students, based on standardized testing, for careers that would best suit them. The tests indicated a… read more >

Non-profit fundraiser finds employment through volunteerism

You may have heard advice before that when you are looking for work, you should spend time volunteering as it could lead to a job. This professional spent 20 years working in sales while volunteering, and when she needed a job, that experience she had gained lead to a job in the field of philanthropy. In her interview she shares what she has learned through real life experience in the sales world and in fundraising. What is your job title and what industry do you… read more >

Respiratory nurse finds joint calling in nursing and writing

Melissa Bosworth is a respiratory nurse with 5 years experience nursing, and 2.5 years experience specifically in the respiratory specialty. Her career plans include continuing to grow and learn in the field of nursing, while working on a writing career on the side. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How would you describe yourself using only three adjectives? My job title is Licensed… read more >

Lead criminal attorney uses military discipline to dominate the courtroom

In this career interview with a lead criminal attorney, he shares how his years of experience in the military helped prepare him for the discipline he needed to be a successful criminal lawyer. He takes his responsibility seriously, and realizes that one misstep on his part could make the difference between a man being convicted, or acquitted. My job title is lead criminal attorney for the firm, Yetsen, Opal, and Hamilton. The industry that I work in is criminal and… read more >

Singer-songwriter Mike Droho – I couldn’t imagine doing anything else, don’t know anything else.

- [wpaudio text="Play audio" url="http://academy.justjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mike-Droho-Edited-Interview-3.mp3" dl="0"] Coral: Hi everyone. We are talking to Mike Droho today. Thank you, Mike, for taking the time to talk to us. Mike: Yeah, its no problem. Coral: What is your job title and what industry do you work in? Mike: I am a singer/songwriter, and I work in the music business. Coral: And how many years of experience do you have in… read more >

Phlebotomy empowers teenage mother to not become another statistic

This accomplished phlebotomist and instructor found her calling at a trade school while searching for a career that would enable her to support her children as a single, teenage mother. Not only has she been able to survive, but she has flourished in the field, now working both as a practicing phlebotomist, and as an instructor and author, teaching skills to future phlebotomists and writing her own curriculum. What is your job title and what industry do you work in?… read more >

Circus performer reinvents her big top career after a major injury

Have you ever dreamed of running away and joining the circus? If so, you may be surprised to read about what a professional and lucrative career path can be had in the circus arts! Along with physical strength and agility, individuals entering this field should have marketing experience, business savvy, and computer skills. Read on to hear how this individual didn't pursue her circus dreams until she was in her 20's, and has still found herself soaring through the… read more >

Twin Cities courier navigates treacherous conditions

This courier in Minneapolis and St. Paul explains all the challenges he faces in this career path, such as traffic jams, unorganized clients, and broken down vehicles. If you have ever been interested in the plight of a courier, then this interview is for you! What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How would you describe yourself using only three adjectives? I work as a courier in the Twin… read more >

Marine and mother leaves office life to fight in Iraq

This Mexican-American Marine left her comfortable corporate job to return to the Marines and serve in Iraq. In her interview she shares how hard it is to be away from her sons, but that the rewards of the job and the satisfaction of knowing she is a part of protecting the United States makes it worth the sacrifice. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How would you describe yourself using… read more >

Administrative assistant rapidly gains responsibility by applying her advanced degrees on the job

Have you considered working as an administrative assistant? In this interview we talk with an administrative assistant who is pursing her MBA while working full time. She tells how quickly her responsibilities at her current job have grown because of her willingness to jump in wherever needed. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How would you describe yourself using only three adjectives?… read more >

Hypnotherapist helps couples conceive in Chicago

This dedicated medical hypnotherapist has succeeded in this specialty field in the Windy City of Chicago. Find out details about his experiences in this field, the ups and downs, the earning potential and everything in between - everything you'd want to know if you're interested in pursuing this field. What is your job title? How many years of experience do you have in that field? I'm a medical hypnotherapist, and have been in private practice for 12 years. … read more >

Corporate recruiter began her career in a retail shoe department

In this interview with Keri, a corporate recruiter, she shares how she fell flat on her face out of college and wound up working in a shoe department for several years before a contact she had made years before helped her land her current job. She also admits that even the most experienced HR professionals don't always have the answers to the hard interview questions job applicants dread, such as, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years." What is your job title and… read more >

Emergency services coordinator hopes for the best – prepares for the worst

In our interview with D. Hynes, an emergency services coordinator, she shares what her career has been like, transitioning from law enforcement into an emergency services leadership role. She shares the struggles being a woman in a predominantly male field, but also tells of the rewarding nature of her work, protecting her community. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How would you describe… read more >

Pathologist gives voice to the voiceless

Have television shows such as CSI ever piqued your interest toward a career in pathology? We interviewed this pathologist to find out what the best and worst parts of working in this setting are. I currently work as a pathologist at a hospital in the American South East and have done so for the past 4 years. My work consists of examining tissue and blood samples, as well as conducting autopsies, conferring with local authorities in criminal cases, as well as… read more >

Cardiologist carries on family medical tradition

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a doctor or surgeon? We interviewed this cardiologist, who grew up in a family of doctors, to find out what this highly esteemed career in the medical profession is really like. I am lucky enough to have the job title of cardiologist. I work in the medical industry, and I have 10 years of experience in this field with five full years of experience at my current position. I would describe what I do as extreme corrective… read more >

Graphic Artist loves the work, not the business

I am a graphic artist and the owner of a full service advertising agency. I have well over twenty years of experience in that field. That is a long time in a vastly changing field, and it has been difficult to impossible to keep up at times. Ive adopted several strategies to keep current. Usually I can just buy a new computer program, fiddle with it and learn how to use it well enough, but other times I have no idea what I am doing, even after messing with it a… read more >

Nursing home worker finds satisfaction working with veterans with dementia despite physical confrontations

This nursing assistant demonstrates patience and kindness every day as she works with veterans with dementia. Though her job can be one of the most draining jobs there is, she finds great reward in knowing that she is helping individuals who have made a great contribution to our society live out the rest of their days in a safe and caring environment. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field? How… read more >

Emergency room doctor dispells the glamor of television ERs

This emergency room doctor shares the real-life struggles of completing her residency in the emergency department at a major hospital. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? Emergency Department Resident Physician Would you describe what you do on a typical day? On a typical day I work an 8 to 12 hour shift. I either work in a pediatric emergency department (ED), adult/trauma ED, or a smaller community ED. I am still in residency, so I do… read more >

Software engineer shares thrills and spills of the computer science industry

This software engineer made her mark working on major projects for a world-renowned amusement park while overcoming discrimination and sexual harassment. 30 years after beginning her career in computer science, she finds her job worthwhile, but finds personal fulfillment and reward through writing and sharing her story. What is your job title? How many years of experience do you have in that field? My job title is Senior Software Engineer. I have worked as a… read more >

Assistant director of student activities finds professional satisfaction despite the politics of the job

In this interview, the assistant director of student activities at a university shares how she learned it is sometimes ok to say "no" at work. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in that field? I am the Assistant Director of Student Activities in the industry of Higher Education/Student Affairs. I have 6+ years experience. Would you describe what you do on a typical day? No day is the same! I have… read more >

Giving Coordinator struggles with the emotions of helping sick children

This professional with five years of experience in fundraising shares how his work, raising money for a children's hospital, is both rewarding and emotionally taxing. He shares his dream of becoming an administrator at one of the hospitals in the system where he works, and how being willing to help out however needed on his first day on the job gave him a great relational advantage with his coworkers. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many… read more >

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