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Database Administrator

February 28th 2007 02:46
The growth in information technology has lead to more and more information being collected and stored electronically. As a result, database administration is becoming a well-established and rapidly growing occupation.

The job of the database administrator is to install, maintain and control electronic databases. With the development of the Internet and the expansion of electronic commerce, the structure of databases has become more complex. Part of the challenge of the administrator is to design systems that enable users to easily access the stored information in a variety of useful ways.

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Resume Writing

February 27th 2007 02:43
What to Include

These are obvious pointers but you'd be surprised at how many people do not or forget to put their name on their resume. Plus you need to ensure you can be easily contacted so always include your phone number, email address and even your home address. If you're a student, put both term and home addresses on the resume


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Beekeeper

February 26th 2007 01:36
Bees like any other livestock need to be managed effectively. The beekeeper is involved in all facets of bee management, ensuring that the colonies are producing the best quality and quantity of honey. 'Beekeepers work the bees within the hives and manipulate the hives, checking where the queen is and checking the brood. The frames are moved around depending on the season, to encourage breeding.

Hives in Australia usually consist of three boxes (or supers) each containing seven or eight frames. The bottom one (brood nest) houses the queen and her progeny, and the upper two (honey supers), collect the honey. Working with smokers, bee brushes, protective clothing and hive tools, beekeepers constantly manipulate the frames and boxes to assess the health of the colonies, control breeding and collect the honey.
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Zoologist

February 23rd 2007 00:45
Zoologists study all aspects of animal life, including their habitats, anatomy, life histories and physiology. By studying animals closely, zoologists can classify them and understand how they function as individuals or as members of populations and communities. This information is valuable in finding ways to help conserve and manage animal populations (why the numbat is on the endangered species list) or advocate environmental control (why we shouldn't introduce certain species into Australia). Sometimes a zoologist's research can be used in developing medicines.

Given the fact that all living creatures apart from plants, fungi, viruses or bacteria are classified as animals, zoologists confine their studies to processes affecting animals. So they may specialise in physiology, ecology, taxonomy, neuroscience, or evolutionary biology to name just a few of the areas. Sometimes they may work with a specific group of animals, so be prepared to become an expert on octopi or giant tube worms.
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Audiometrist

February 22nd 2007 00:39
Audiometrists assess clients' individual hearing needs in their social, educational and work-related environments. A rehabilitation plan is then formulated to address their needs in these areas. This usually takes the form of prescribing a hearing aid, but may also involve strategies that may be used by both the hearing impaired person as well as their immediate family and friends, who are encouraged to take an active part in the client's rehabilitation.

As a student of audiometry, it is typical to work under the supervision of a qualified audiologist/audiometrist. Once qualified, audiometrists may continue to work alongside other audiometrists or audiologists or work independently. The difference between audiologists and audiometrists is that audiologists deal with more complex hearing impaired clients. Audiologists must complete undergraduate and post graduate studies in audiology.
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Cryptography

February 21st 2007 00:18
Cryptography is derived from Greek words kryptos meaning “hidden” and grafo meaning “writing”. Cryptography is the science of enabling secure communications between a sender and one or more recipients. With all the new technology today, security for communication systems is greatly needed. Careers in cryptology are taking off and the need for cryptographers are in high demand.

For many centuries, elaborate mechanisms have been created to deal with information security issues and the exchange of information and documents. Now, with the advent of technology and the prevalence of the Internet and other wireless communication methods, new advanced encryption methods have been developed to protect people's interests. Cryptography and cryptanalysis are the branches of mathematics that underlie encryption. Threats to corporate networks are at an all-time high, and "security technology and processes are becoming more complex, increasing the levels of expertise required to deploy and manage a system,” says Vincent Giordano, president and CEO of DefendNet Solutions, a provider of managed Internet security solutions. Cryptanalysts are mathematical geniuses who analyze and decipher secret coding systems for military, political, or law enforcement agencies or organizations and keep hackers out of important data systems for people and corporations.
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Urban Planner

February 20th 2007 00:12
Urban planners help find 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 variety of problems, from too much traffic and air pollution to finding safe places to get rid of trash. Most urban planners work for local governments and councils, although some planners work in private companies. Planners work with elected and appointed officials, such as mayors and planning commissioners, to lead the planning process with the goal of creating communities of lasting value. Planners help civic leaders, businesses, and citizens envision new possibilities and solutions to community problems.

Professional planners help create a broad vision for the community. They also research, design, and develop programs; lead public processes; effect social change; perform technical analyses; manage; and educate. Some planners focus on just some of these roles, such as transportation planning, but most will work at many kinds of planning throughout their careers.
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Air Traffic Controller

February 19th 2007 00:33
Most passengers pay little thought to the traffic around them, as they settle back and enjoy their inflight meals and entertainment. Behind the scenes, however, air traffic controllers, who are responsible for the flow of aircraft in the air and on the ground at airports, are very busy at work. They issue instructions to pilots to make sure that their use of air or tarmac space is safe and orderly for the thousands of passengers they carry.

Australian air traffic controllers monitor 11% of the Earth's surface, an area that runs roughly between New Zealand, South Africa and Indonesia.
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Editor

February 16th 2007 00:48
Every published author works with an editor (sometimes the same one throughout their career) who can advise the author on structural, stylistic or content matters. The editor works in close liaison with the author and only makes necessary changes that are agreed upon.

Not only are editors checking for obvious spelling and grammatical errors in a text (copy editing), they are also helping to shape a writer's work (substantive editing). They are word 'stylists', making a written work suitable for a particular target audience.
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Deckhand

February 15th 2007 00:44
A deckhand's general duties vary, depending on the type of boat they work on. Deckhands employed on sailing vessels have to work with rigging, and may have to scale a 10 metre mast when they are on lookout. Fishing boat deckhands need to catch, sort, store and clean the catch, deckhands on charter boats or ferries primarily take care of the passengers, sometimes serving drinks and food, and cargo boat deckhands shift cargo on and off boats and assist crane drivers as they shift heavier items. Be prepared to be constantly on the go on board a boat at sea when you work as a deckhand. It's your job to assist with the daily running and maintenance of a vessel, so that everything runs smoothly and safely.

Deckhands have to be versatile in many generic seafaring skills. While docking or setting sail, deckhands use ropes, for example, to secure or detach the boat. They must be skilled at tying different knots - a figure of eight, bowline and a clove hitch, are just some that are often used.
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Industrial Relations Officer

February 14th 2007 00:41
Industrial relations officers (also known as labour relations officers) help resolve disputes and grievances in the workplace by advising on industrial law and representing employers or employees. An industrial relations officer researches, analyses and interprets legislation, awards and contracts of employment (eg. workers compensation and occupational health and safety issues). They also advise employers and staff on industrial awards, develop policies, enterprise based agreements and workplace agreements as well as negotiating unresolved disputes.

Industrial relations officers represent employers or employees depending on the area of employment. They also work for employer associations such as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Mines and Metals Association, government bodies (state and federal), individual employers and employee associations (trade unions). Some also choose to operate as private consultants, being hired by organisations who do not employ full-time practitioners.
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Bus Drivers

February 13th 2007 00:39
Bus drivers provide transportation for millions of people every year, from commuters to school children to vacationers. There are two major kinds of bus drivers: Transit and Intercity bus drivers, who transport people between regions of a State or of the country, along routes run within a metropolitan area or county, or on chartered excursions and tours; and school bus drivers, who take children to and from schools and related events.

Bus drivers pick up and drop off passengers at bus stops, stations, or—in the case of students—at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, all according to strict time schedules. Drivers must operate vehicles safely, especially in heavy traffic. They cannot let light traffic put them ahead of schedule so that they miss passengers. Bus drivers drive a range of vehicles from 15-passenger buses to 60-foot articulated buses that can carry more than 100 passengers


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Seaman - Defense Force

February 12th 2007 00:30
Junior Seaman Officers, as Commanding Officers' representatives, are responsible for the control and safety of Naval vessels at sea and alongside (in port). Their first major qualifications are the Navigation Watchkeeping Certificate followed by the Bridge Warfare Certificate. The Navigation Watchkeeping Certificate focuses on mariner skills and enables the holder to conduct a watch in a minor war vessel, such as a patrol boat. The Bridge Warfare Certificate enables the holder to drive the Navy's major warships, including frigates, as Officers of the Watch.

Seaman officers will have a number of different jobs that are designed to equip them for the role of higher management in the Royal Australian Navy. Seaman Officers are the only officers who can gain command of the Navy's ships and submarines.
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Lifeguard

February 9th 2007 00:05
Pool lifeguards primarily supervise recreational swimmers and maintain pools and aquatic centres throughout the State. But depending on the facility, they also need to be multi-skilled in the areas of cleaning, monitoring chemical levels in the pools, cash handling and assisting with specific centre programmes.

You have to be prepared to cope with a range of situations that can happen in and around the pool deck which is why qualifications for your Pool Lifeguard and Senior First Aid skills are required. These must be updated every one year and three years respectively. Being able to respond quickly and correctly is crucial in an emergency situation.
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Pest and Weed Technician

February 8th 2007 00:01
Pests are unpleasant, destructive and can be hazardous to our health and safety. Weeds too, can have disastrous effects - destroying crops and plants by strangling and inhibiting their growth. It can take only three months for termites to completely demolish a house, under the right conditions. It is estimated that in excess of $780 million damage is caused annually.

Pest and weed management involves much more than just spraying a tank of chemicals. Technicians investigate the problem, decide on and then implement the most appropriate treatment. In determining the type of treatment required, factors such as the safety of the environment, the client and themselves, are taken into consideration as well as the wishes of the customer.
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Laboratory and Science Technician

February 7th 2007 00:58
The skills of laboratory and science technicians are utilised in a wide range of industries, from food processing and mining, to health and agriculture. The work of laboratory technicians involves the collection, preparation and analysis of a wide range of samples. Usually working as part of a research team, their results are used to check the quality of foodstuffs and manufactured products, to detect pollution in air, water and soil and to help with diagnosing diseases.

While the technician's job usually requires greater knowledge and less supervision than that of a laboratory assistant, the titles are sometimes used interchangeably. Generally speaking, laboratory assistants tend to perform routine, repetitive tests. In addition, they clean glassware and equipment, maintain inventories of samples, and deliver work reports to supervisors. Laboratory technicians participate more fully in research, design, development and the manufacture of scientific products and equipment, as well as the testing of raw materials, processes and finished products.
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Special Needs Teacher

February 6th 2007 00:53
Education support teachers are responsible for developing and conducting learning programmes for pre-school, primary and secondary students with intellectual disabilities. Students may also have physical, sensory or emotional difficulties, which impede their learning. This is an area of teaching that many describe as challenging but, at the same time, hugely rewarding.

Education support teachers plan special courses of study to meet students' needs. All students have individual education plans designed and assigned to them. At the beginning of each semester, education support teachers meet with the students' parents and interested agencies such as the Disabilities Services Commission and the Autism Association, to discuss how to help students achieve their short and long-term goals. The plans are designed to help build on the students' strengths and eliminate their weaknesses.
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Early Childhood Teacher

February 5th 2007 02:49
Early childhood teachers are responsible for planning and conducting education programs for the young children in their care. These teachers work specifically with children aged four to eight years old. During a normal school day, early childhood teachers plan various activities to assist in the development of children's learning and social skills. This is in addition to honing other skills such as the children's coordination and creativity.

To further what the children learn in their school-like environment, early childhood teachers also organise external excursions.
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Cartographer

February 5th 2007 00:41
Cartography graduates enjoy a variety of attractive career options in areas such as web cartography, computer-assisted mapping, desktop publishing, geographic information systems, digital mapping, satellite and airborne remote sensing, and environmental management, as well as in the more traditional cartographic tasks of preparing topographic and thematic maps.

Cartographers collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. They're required to research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. Cartogaphers may work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.
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Automotive Electrician

February 2nd 2007 01:51
Automotive electricians install, maintain, and identify faults in, and carry out repairs to electrical wiring and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles, and other related machines such as mining and marine equipment. Automotive electricians also install electrical equipment such as lighting systems or starter motors, or electrically operated accessories in vehicles such as radios, air conditioners and anti-theft systems.

To repair and install electrical and electronic equipment, automotive electricians need to have a good understanding of electrical wiring systems.
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Firefighter

February 1st 2007 01:47
If you are looking for a challenging job that provides continuous learning and opportunities for career advancement, then consider applying to become a career firefighter. Firefighters put out fires, which is not as simple as it may sound. Fighting fires is dangerous and complex, and it takes organization and teamwork. However, stopping fires is only a part of the overall job of a firefighter.

Firefighters also save people who are trapped in burning buildings. They treat people who are hurt or ill, both at fires and in other situations. Often the fire brigade is called in to help in a mutlitude of emergency situations. Car accidents, industrial accidents and sever weather are all examples of situations where a firefighter may be called into duty.
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