1. Public Relations Specialist Katie Sayers

2. Nature of Work Develop and maintain programs that are present a favorable public image for an individual or organization Can be employed by corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or any organization Most commonly work for advertising businesses May travel if needed to Needs good communications skills and ability to work with others Needs to have good leadership

3. Education/Training High School diploma Bachelors degree Knowledge of business education Learning to communicate with others Going beyond public relations to create new jobs

4. Outlook Faster than average Competition will make it hard Most will work in large companies People with better education will have an advantage More specialists will be hired to help gain trust of companies after scandals

5. Earnings Median wage: $91,810 Lowest 10% : $49,720 Highest 10% : $166,400

6. Related Occupations Advertising sales Editor Writer Multimedia artist

7. Teacher Assistant

8. Nature of Work Private/public schools Elementary, middle, and high schools Reinforce lessons presented by teachers Supervise students in class Help teachers prepare lessons

9. Education/Training High school diploma Others require at least 2 years of college, associates degree Short-term on the job training Working with others Learning the school district’s rules and policies

10. Outlook Expected to grow 15% from 2010 to 2012 As fast as average Growth in jobs due to student enrollment, preschool enrollment, and needs for special services Student enrollment expected to grow 1,288,300 jobs in 2010

11. Earnings Median average: $23,220 Lowest 10% : $16,510 Highest 10% : $36,130

12. Related Occupations Childcare worker Special education teacher Occupational therapy assistants

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