Since I was in the first grade I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, but when I entered high school I realized that I also wanted to be a crime scene investigator or a police officer. I became curious as to what other people wanted to do when they got older, so I decided to interview some people.
Devildayz: What do you want to have as a career when you get older?
gquinn6: A photographer.
nntndodsi: A music producer.
bObami: I'd like to be a film director or producer.
Midori14: A nurse.
Devildayz: Why?
gquinn6: Because I love taking pictures. It's really fun and I can express myself through pictures.
nntndodsi: Because I really love music.
bObami: Movie making has just always caught my interest. I've enjoyed my media classes very much, and I think it's something I could do when I'm older.
Midori14: Well, I want to be a nurse so I can help people.
Devildayz: What are you going to do to achieve that?
gquinn6: Take photography classes, try to get connections through people I know, and be persistent.
nntndodsi: I'm getting musical equipment, a laptop to record the music on, and I'll probably upload the music I make to YouTube.
bObami: I'm going to continue taking media classes throughout high school, and hopefully take some more when I get to university.
Midori14: Learn more about the program, go to college, and eventually become a certified nurse.
I decided to research each of these to find out what you need to have that career.
Photographer
- Post-secondary training in photographic arts
- A diploma or degree may be needed
- A portfolio of your work
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Drafting & Design
- Electronics & Communications Technology
- Computers
- Visual Arts
- Communications & Media Studies
Music Producer(Recording Engineer)
- Post-secondary program related to music
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Communications & Media Studies
- Algebra and Geometry
- Electronics & Communications Technology
- Music
- Physics
- Computers
- Calculus
Film Director
- Must complete a film/theatre production program at a university or college
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Electronics & Communications Technology
- Computers
- Dramatic Arts
- Visual Arts
- Communications & Media Studies
- Literature
- History
- Math
Nurse
- Post-secondary program in nursing
- a bachelor's degree may be required
- registration with local nursing association
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Health
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Calculus
- Algebra/Geometry
Veterinarian
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
- Pass board exams for veterinary medicine
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Calculus
- Biology
- Chemisty
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Computers
- Algebra/Geometry
- English
Crime Scene Investigator
- Experience as a police officer
- A criminology degree is recommended
- Prior training in forensics
- Training in crime scene analysis
Some suggested high school classes are:
- English
- Math
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Law
- Health
- Physical Education
- Computers
Police Officer
- A high school diploma
- A degree or diploma may be required
Some suggested high school classes are:
- Law
- Health
- Physical Education
- Social studies
- Computers/Technology
- French
- English
- Math
If anyone ever has any questions about career ideas or more information on a career they would like to pursue, feel free to y-mail me.
- Devildayz
Author's Note: Sources: www.careercruising.com
