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Cool Careers
Animator
Bring art to life by creating multiple images and manipulating them to create the illusion of movement. Animators can choose to specialize in character animation or special effects animation, and usually work collaboratively with other animators, storyboard artists and layout artists to create an animated piece.
Category: Software, Computer-Assisted
Salary: $24,500 to $63,700
Your Interests: Design, Advertising, Marketing, Film, Television, Video Games
Skills: Creative, Artistic, Technical, Collaborative
Forensic Laboratory Analyst
Help police and related agencies analyze, identify, compare and interpret physical evidence using scientific principles and technology. You can choose to focus on fingerprint or DNA analysis, ballistics, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic toxicology or one of the many other streams in forensic analysis.
Category: Computer-Assisted
Salary: $65,000 to $90,000
Your Interests: Criminology, Data Analysis, Laboratory Work
Skills: Investigative, Analytical, Scientific
Recording/Sound Engineer
Love music? Record music, vocals and sounds to mix, process and manipulate using a variety of techniques and electronic equipment. In this career, you’ll work with producers, directors, programmers and performers to get the perfect sound/song mix for movies, music, tv shows and more.
Category: Computer-Assisted
Salary: $27,700 to $60,600
Your Interests: Music, Television, Film
Skills: Listening, Technical, Interpersonal, Communication
Web Designer
Web Designers create websites for the Internet and intranet sites. Working for companies or doing freelance work (often having work schedule flexibility), you will be in charge of organizing the content of a site to ensure the best usability, appearance and visibility.
Category: Support
Salary: $31,500 to $101,600
Your Interests: Web, Design, E-Commerce, Network Operation
Skills: Design, Coding, Interpersonal, Time Management
Information Systems Consultant
Analyze and define the information needs of a business, design a technological solution and develop the required information systems. You will be essential to helping businesses run efficiently and effectively by recommending and implementing the appropriate Information Technology solutions.
Category: Support
Salary: $49,800 to $134,600
Your Interests: Consulting, Systems, Business, Management and Administrative Studies
Skills: Organizational, Analytical, Business, Networking, Communication, Interpersonal
Interactive Media Programmer
Generally starting in one form of media, Interactive Media Programmers are able to modify and integrate computer code for Internet applications, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. Working in a team with Graphic Designers, Layout Artists and Information Architects, you will create program software and special effects software for film and video applications.
Category: Software
Salary: $22,300 to $151,900
Your Interests: Programming, Multimedia Communications, Computers
Skills: Logical, Attention to Detail, Collaborative
Graphic Designer
Combining images, text and symbols, Graphic Designers create stylized visual representations of the concepts clients want to portray. Often designing for publications, advertisements, product packaging or the web, you can work in a creative firm, advertising agency or choose to run your own business in a niche market.
Category: Support
Salary: $24,500 to $63,700
Your Interests: Graphic Design, Programming, Multimedia, Communications, Drawing, Fine Arts
Skills: Creative, Artistic, Attention to Detail, Collaborative, Time Management
Systems Security Analyst
A specialist in the use of computers, it will be up to you to assess the security risks to the information, software and hardware, as well as develop the emergency policies to minimize the effects of a security breach.
Category: Software
Salary: Up to $76,800
Your Interests: Computers, Business, Management, Networking & Internetworking, Engineering
Skills: Logical, Analytical, Problem-Solving, Communication
Webmaster
As someone with expertise in HTML, you will manage all aspects of a website’s operations, including the maintenance and overall success of the website. On larger sites, you may be required to act as a coordinator and oversee the activities of other people working on the site.
Category: Support
Salary: $31,500 to $101,600
Your Interests: Business, Management and Administrative Studies, Communications, Computer and Information Technology, Education and Library Studies, Web, E-Commerce Development
Skills: Organizational, Attention to Detail, Leadership, Communication
Biomedical Engineering Technologist
Working in a health care setting, you will be relied on to maintain and repair the biomedical equipment that Physicians, Nurses and other medical personnel use to monitor, diagnose and treat medical conditions. Great with your hands and a quick thinker, you will be required to work under intense pressure situations.
Category: Support, Hardware
Salary: $32,400 to $102,700
Your Interests: Health Care, Biotechnology, Electronic Product Manufacturing, Computer
Skills: Problem-Solving, Diagnosing, Accuracy, Ability to Work under Pressure, Communication
Software Engineer
Software Engineers are involved at every step of developing software applications. From analyzing user needs to designing specifications and developing and testing products, Software Engineers also maintain and modify software applications, operating systems, information warehouses and telecommunications software.
Category: Software
Salary: $32,000 to $162,600
Your Interests: Software Engineering, Software Design and Engineering, Telecommunications, Consulting
Skills: Programming, Mathematical Aptitude, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Time Management
Computer Engineer
Computer Engineers design, implement, evaluate, modify, maintain and test computer systems and related equipment. Products you work on can include computers, computer parts and computer-related products like printers, scanners and modems, as well as digital cameras, communications equipment, home electronic equipment and parts for cars, toys and appliances.
Category: Hardware
Salary: $38,400 to $89,000
Your Interests: Computer and Information Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Circuit Design
Skills: Analysis, Design, Mathematical Aptitude, Working with Hands, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving
Game Programmer
Developing video games, as a Game Programmer you can get involved in any of the related aspects of creating a game. For example, you can specialize in game graphics, artificial intelligence, sound and other areas of game programming. Game Programmers often work collaboratively with Game Designers, or acquire both skills.
Category: Software
Salary: $53,000 to $95,000
Your Interests: Video Games, Programming, Computer and Information Technology
Skills: Mathematical Aptitude, Creativity, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Time Management
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
In charge of the information technology and computer systems that support a company, you will be responsible for analyzing and reworking existing business processes, while identifying and developing the company’s ability to use new technological tools. As information technology and systems become more and more essential to the way organizations operate, the role of the CIO has become key to formulating a company’s strategic goals.
Category: Software, Hardware, Support
Salary: $114,000 to $145,000
Your Interests: Computers and Information Technology, Systems, Business, Management and Administrative Studies
Skills: Technical, Communication, Business, Organizational, Analytical, Interpersonal
Robotics Engineer
As a Robotics Engineer you will design robots, maintain them, develop new applications for them, and conduct research to expand the potential of robotics. With the possibility to work in many different industries, including manufacturing and biotechnology, you will create machinery that revolutionizes the way we work.
Category: Education and Research
Salary: $38,600 to $125,200
Your Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Mechanical Engineering, Systems, Design
Skills: Design, Analysis, Systems, Creativity, Mechanical Aptitude, Attention to Detail
Technical Writer
Technical Writers organize, write and edit technical/scientific materials. They are the main connection between high level technical jargon and everyday users of technology. Technical publications include instructional materials, technical manuals and product documentation.
Category: Support
Salary: $38,750 to $54,750
Your Interests: Communications, Information Technology, Science
Skills: Writing, Analytical, Attention to Detail, Organizational, Time Management
Special Effects Technician
Create convincing effects for films, tv shows, theatre and amusement parks. This can include physical, pyrotechnic and visual effects created working with engineering, electronics, mechanics, explosives and process photography. Technicians work flexible hours and travel to work on location.
Category: Support
Salary: $20,000 to $88,000
Your Interests: Film, Television, Virtual Reality, Photography, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology
Skills: Creative, Artistic, Technical, Collaborative