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Position OverviewA golf course superintendent has a lot of responsibility on his or her shoulders. The work is intense, and all of it has to be done in manner no less than perfect.What exactly is it that a golf course superintendent does? It is his or her responsibility to make sure that the entire work related to planting, maintenance, disease control, and budgets is handled in a proper manner, and that any issues that may arise are managed before they become crises.Position RequirementsWorking as a golf course superintendent means that you have to possess a degree in agronomy. This will ensure that you know all there is to know about handling the maintenance and upkeep of greens and bunkers. Some golf clubs hire people without a degree as well, provided…

Position Overview Museums often hire museum educators to lead individual visitors and visitor groups through the museum, providing them with information on displays. These people are specifically required to ensure that visitors’ interest in what the museum has to offer remains constant, and that more and more people make an effort to visit the museum.Position Requirements Depending on what type of museum is on your list of possible employers, you will need a degree accordingly. For instance, if you want to work in an art museum, it is important for you to possess a correlating degree, and if you have applied for a position in a history museum, a degree in history will be required – and so on. No matter which degree you have, one thing will remain static…

Position OverviewHorse trainers are hired by dedicated facilities that offer horse training services to their clients, for a variety of purposes, including riding, races, shows and trail work. These individuals are usually trained on the job, with months of thorough training sessions being carried out to make them ready to tackle horses. Some organizations also refer to horse trainers as equine trainers.Position RequirementsA high school diploma or a GED is usually sufficient to work as a horse trainer. Some facilities may ask for experience in this regard – others may simply hire you if you have an inherent love for animals (horses and ponies particularly), and train you on the job.If you have had some prior experience in this regard, it is obvious that you will be considered a great…

Typically, metallurgists are hired to study the properties of metals, and apply their findings to practical applications.They work with a wide variety of metals including copper, iron, zinc, steel and aluminum alloys. People hoping to find their niche as metallurgists may opt to work in a number of areas, including civil engineering, aircraft manufacturing companies, automotive engineering organizations, and even the defense industry.Position RequirementsTo be considered eligible to work as a metallurgist, you have to possess a university degree in science, with a major in metallurgy. You must be aware of the different types of metallurgical tangents there are out there, including chemical, physical and process metallurgy, and be able to excel in most of them if not all.Exceptional problem solving skills, good information technology abilities, excellent communication capabilities, and…

Position OverviewA biotechnologist is an individual who studies the genetic, chemical and physical attributes of cells, tissues and organisms.It is her or his responsibility to identify practical uses for the knowledge that they have acquired during the process. Many industries hire biotechnologists including food and agriculture, environmental conservation, and medicine.Depending on the type of work that you want to do, you have a choice to work in a wide array of companies.Position RequirementsIt is important for people hoping to work as biotechnologists to possess a college or university degree in biotechnology or a related field. Having worked in a similar position to which you are now applying, may go a long way in making you an eligible candidate to hire. Apart from academic excellence and work experience, it is important…

Position OverviewTypically, geophysicists study the physical aspects of the earth, through use of a wide range of methods such as gravity, magnetics, electrical and seismic.Usually, a geophysicist is hired in the oil and gas industry, although there are many opportunities in construction, mining, environmental and water companies as well.Furthermore, it is imperative for geophysicists to be hands-on in operating and maintaining highly complex instruments to take extremely precise measurements. Fostering technical solutions, enhancing project execution efficiency, and ensuring effective team participation is all in a day’s work for them. If this is the line of work that you intend to pick up, you will need to make sure that you have a natural aptitude in mathematics and physics, and a deep interest in studying the composition and structure of the…

Position OverviewChemists may be hired in different capacities, depending on what it is that they are expected to do.As a chemist, it is important for an individual to know all there is to know about compounds, reagents and solutions of different types.Since chemists work in a number of capacities, they are often expected to specialize in a certain area such as forensics, process development, toxicology or drug formulation.Position RequirementsWorking as a chemist means that you have to possess a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the very least, with a major in a certain area that describes your expertise well. If this is the career line that you intend to take up, it is imperative for you to be analytic and accurate, since the end result of chemical experiments need be…

Position OverviewFood technologists are hired by companies that manufacture, distribute and sell food products to consumers. These individuals are required to plan and organize routine and non-routine research and development activities concerned with chemical, biological and physical aspects of food products and lines, in order to evaluate and improve the quality of existing products. They also assist companies in developing new products and product lines, and ensure that they are received well by both existing customer base, and prospective ones.Position RequirementsYou need to possess a bachelor’s degree in food sciences if you want to work as a food technologist. Of course, you need to have some experience and exposure to working in this capacity before you apply for a job as one. A broad understanding of biochemistry and microbiology will…

Position OverviewA picture framer may work independently or with an organization that deals in arts and crafts. The basic work of a picture framer is to well, frame pictures! But it is not as easy as it sounds.Handling picture framing work requires a lot of skill and expertise, as it is imperative not to damage the pictures that one is handling. Also, a lot of picture framers perform restoration work on old pictures and crafts, which is why they have to be meticulous at what they do.Position RequirementsFormal education is not required to work as a picture framer, but you do need a high school diploma or a GED equivalent if you want to work at this position. In addition to this, you need to be exceptionally good with your…