Career Interviews

I am 13 years of age and I am interested in photography. I enjoy taking pictures and sharing them with others. What classes should I be taking in high school to become a photographer? Is it difficult to find a job in photography? And what colleges or universities should I be looking at to become a professional photographer? I know I thinking ahead but it would be helpful if you could answer those questions. thanks.

Wow, I am thrilled to hear you asking all of these questions and preparing yourself for the future. Many of your questions are already answered in our photography interview section.

As for schools that offer photography degrees, we work with schools like The Art Institutes that focus on the arts and photography is one of their degree programs. Of course, there are many other schools as well and you’ll need to take into consideration campus location and tuition in your review of schools.

I’m glad to hear that you are preparing early and getting a jump on reviewing schools!

Please let us know if we can assist you further.

am a peoples person,i like being in control and i want things to go as smothly as possible. am confused though, i want to study hotel management and banking bt i dnt know which path to take. i guess my problem comes in when i compare the two due to the salary they both offer. which one is more relayable?thank you.help!

It’s tough to say which of these two careers will be the most stable, because both tend to be directly impacted by financial booms and busts. The current economic crisis, for example, took its toll on both the banking industry and the hotel industry, while other industries (such as education or health care) did not experience the same level of impact.

One indicator that might be helpful for you as you make your decision, however, is the projected job growth for each field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates the growth for different industries, and this will help you know where the jobs will be. In regards to banking, the opportunities vary some depending on what career you want to pursue exactly: teller, bank manager, personal financial advisor, etc. If we start with personal financial advisor, the BLS estimates higher than average job growth in this sector, as much as 30 percent through 2018. Opportunities for financial managers are also expected to grow faster than average. The employment of tellers, however, is expected to grown more slowly than average.

For more information about banking careers and degrees, visit our banker career profile.

In regards to hotel careers, the BLS estimates that growth and opportunity will depend on what kind of hotel you work in. They project that the majority of job openings will be in full-service resorts, such as convention hotels or casinos. But the growth of these kinds of hotels will actually slow the growth of hotel manager jobs.

For more information about hotel management careers and hospitality degrees, visit out hotel manager career profile.

I am 16 years old and want to be a social worker. I have heard there is no money in the field, but it’s a passion of mine to help people.

If helping people is what you love to do, then that’s very important to take into consideration. While we all need to make enough money to support ourselves, having a job that allows you to pursue your passion is more important than making millions of dollars working at a job you hate. So, as you think about your future, it’s important to weigh both of these factors and find a job that allows you to support yourself while doing what you love.

In regards to salary, I can tell you that the median annual earnings of social workers is approximately $35,000, with the middle 50% earning between $28,000 and $45,000. On average, social workers with 1-4 years of experience earn $36, 350 and those with 5-9 years of experience earn $40, 340.

If this salary doesn’t sound doable to you, there are other careers out there you can consider that will allow you to help people. Becoming a counselor, psychologist, or marriage and family counselor are just a few to consider. Check out our career profiles for information on educational requirements, job training and salary details.

please give me a list of art colleges which do not test the drawing skill of students for getting through post graduation in interior designing

I’m determined to do social work but am worried about the salary level that is in this field. Can you help me out here?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, The median annual earnings of social workers is approximately $35,000, with the middle 50% earning between $28,000 and $45,000. On average, social workers with 1-4 years of experience earn $36, 350 and those with 5-9 years of experience earn $40, 340.

What you’ll need to do is look at these salaries, where you live and what the cost of living is, and what your personal budget is. Take into account that you’ll need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to start a career in social work, and many employers today are also requiring a Master’s degree.

The good news is that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that this career field is expected to grow faster than average through 2018, so there will be plenty of employment opportunities in the future. Also take into account how important this job is to you: if this is your life’s passion and the salary isn’t quite what you need it to be, you may be able to find supplemental part-time work that will help you pay the bills and do what you love.

For more information, check out our social work career profile.

I am a high school student, and I am working on a project for my English class. Is there a way where I can interview an architect over phone or e-mail?

Thank you for your comment! Unfortunately, we cannot provide the personal contact information for the professionals interviewed on our site.

You should definitely provide answers that speak to your talents and skills, and that also demonstrate what you can bring to the company and how you can help solve their problems. For example, if you’re applying for a position as an assistant, speak about your strengths–perhaps you’re great at multi-tasking, organizing, and project planning. Then emphasize how you can use those skills to help the new company meet your goals.nnWhen they ask about why you are leaving–consider why you are leaving and be honest without bashing your current company. Are you looking to advance your career? Learn new skills? Move into management? These are all valid reasons that people seek new job opportunities that show your motivation. For additional advice, check out this section of our website: http://myfootpath.com/jobs/job-interviews/advice-common-job-interview-questions/

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