A to Z Career Definitions - OriginalSteps.com

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: A to Z Career Definitions; Published: 27 August 2012; Last Updated: 14 July 2016

Field Guide - a marketer for the environment

Knowing the lay of the land is just one part of this career. It is a career based on knowledge mixed with respecting the natural environment around an individual. Also known as a Nature or Safari guide. It takes at least 55 days to obtain a level 1 qualification on a course – but this is only the legal starting point for this career.

In terms of the FGASA an individual can work in Game Reserves and lodges in Southern Africa. The FGASA qualification is also valid in Dubai, US or the UK. It is also a great qualification to have in addition to a degree or qualification in nature conservation. Many lodge managers have been guides before.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: A to Z Career Definitions; Published: 27 August 2012; Last Updated: 14 July 2016

Geologist

To most people rocks are strange and arbitrary things. However, as a Geologist you will see them in a completely different light. Geology is the science and history of the earth’s crust and the layers of which it is composed. By examining rocks and strata layers you will be able to understand the physical history of the area and what changes have occurred over millions of years. Individuals generally required a solid set of marks for Math’s and Science and have an interest in Geography.

Check out: The American Geosciences Institute

Genealogist: A family tree?!...

An individual who is specialized in the identification of an individual’s family decent. Pretty cool career as allows individuals to connect to their past on real terms!

Check out: Ancestry.com, cool website that helps individuals trace their family tree.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: A to Z Career Definitions; Published: 27 August 2012; Last Updated: 14 July 2016

Industrial psychologist: An industrial what…?!

An Industrial psychologist practices in a business or industrial setting. Their tasks are to benefit the direct economic well-being of the employing organisation.

Check out: Wikipedia provides a crisp breakdown of the industry!

Interior designer: because living like a caveman was so last year

The Flintstones saw the modern age meet the stone age, in reality we are intertwined with the technology age intruding on our living and work space. Interior designers are nowadays entrusted to helping individuals become more comfortable with their surrounding environment. Faced with objectives and tasks that range from knowledge of industry materials and services, operating cool design software, to managing methods of construction, applications and installations. An all encompassing career that exposes individuals to a full bouquet of employment opportunities – even being the owner of an interior design business.

Check out the following industries and related careers: Designer, Manufacturing, Furniture, Architectural, Business, Retail, hospitality,exhibition design, set design movie set, styling.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: A to Z Career Definitions; Published: 27 August 2012; Last Updated: 03 August 2016

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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapist

An individual who is skilled in the areas of hairdressing and body care.

The example: Adam Sandler in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan!

Hematologist: Blood, it’s quite literally about blood!

A medical doctor who has specialized in the workings of blood and its diseases.

The example: Dracula...

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: A to Z Career Definitions; Published: 27 August 2012; Last Updated: 14 July 2016

Jeweler

An individual who makes and or sells jewels or jewelry.

Check out: Jewelers of America has a really cool PDF about a career in the jewelry industry, a must read!

Journalist: Real life storyteller!

As a Journalist you will be expected to write interesting and topical stories that will educate and inform your audience. Journalists need to be professional in their approach to reporting and must operate within a strict set of rules and ethics. You will be able to choose between working in broadcasting (television and radio) or print journalism (magazines and newspapers.) Online newspapers and magazines are also creating many cool opportunities for young up and coming reporters. Journalists may progress onto or focus on other responsibilities such as editing, copywriting and feature writing.

Check out: upstart a learning ground for inspiring Journalists.

The example: All the President's Men check out more on IMDb.com.