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CHICAGO EXAMINER:
http://www.examiner.com/culture-events-in-chicago/chicago-entrepreneur-ron-goldstein-invites-you-to-ride-the-silver-wave-part-ii
CHICAGO EXAMINER II:
http://www.examiner.com/culture-events-in-chicago/h-1
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- Describe a situation in which you were
able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things
your way.
- Describe a time when you were
faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping
skills.
- Give me a specific example of a
time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a
problem.
- Give me an example of a time when
you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
- Tell me about a time when you had to use your
presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
- Give me a specific example of a time when you had to
conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
- Please discuss an important written document you were
required to complete.
- Tell me about a
time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to
get a job done.
- Tell me about a time when you had too many things to
do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
- Give me an example of a time when you had to make a
split second decision.
- What is your
typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
- Tell me about a time you were able to successfully
deal with another person even when that individual may not have
personally liked you (or vice versa).
- Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the
last year.
- Give me an example of a time when
something you tried to accomplish and failed.
- Give me an example of when you showed initiative and
took the lead.
- Tell me about a
recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or
co-worker.
- Give me an example of a time when you motivated
others.
- Tell me about a time when you
delegated a project effectively.
- Give me an example of a time when you used your
fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
- Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious
solution to a problem.
- Describe a time
when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive
measures.
- Tell me about a time when you were
forced to make an unpopular decision.
- Please tell me about a time you had to fire a
friend.
- Describe a time when you set your
sights too high (or too low).
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In our information-rich society there is an ever increasing demand
for workers in the fields of computers, health care, science and space
technology-much of it driven by the demands of the retiring baby
boomers. If you like to plan ahead, here is sampling of some of the jobs
that will be hot in the next several years and beyond.
1) Organic food Industry
By 2010, organic food and beverage will represent about 10 percent of
the total market - a tenfold increase from 1998. Bob Scowcroft,
executive director of the Organic Farming Research Foundation says the
industry will soon need more organic food producers, certification
experts, retailers and scientists as organic becomes mainstream.
Qualifications: Organic food expertise in farming, business or
science.
Salary range: $50,000 to $80,000
2) Computational Biology
There is a growing need to combine computer science, biology and math to
make sense of research data in massive quantities, says Leroy Hood,
co-founder of the Institute for Systems Biology. This field may
eventually allow physicians to test for a patient's unique genetic
markers and tailor the best treatments and medicine for that
patient.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or higher in bioinformatics,
computer science, mathematics, biology or related area; strong software
engineering skills.
Salary: $106,000 to $118,000
3) Parallel Programming
By 2012, computers will jump from core duo processors to multi-core
processors - as many as 80 processors per machine - packing
supercomputer power into desktops, said Jerry Bautista, co-director of
Intel's Tera-scale Computing Research Program. The different cores can
work in parallel, like a symphony's instruments, cracking complex
problems, building lifelike models and anticipating its users' needs,
all at breathtaking speed. Parallel programmers who can keep the
'symphony' in tune will be in high demand.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or
relevant field, non-linear thinking and creativity.
Salary: $79,000 to $88,000
4) Data Technology
In 2012, radio frequency ID chips, video cameras, computers and sensors
will generate incredible amounts of information. Data technologists
build structures-real and virtual-that turn the pile of data into
something meaningful and beautiful, says Eric Rodenbeck, founder and
creative director at Stamen Design.
Qualifications: Experience in virtual environments, imaging and
visualization, technical skills, willingness to learn new tools and
imagination.
Salary: $90,000 to $102,000
5) Simulation Engineering
By 2012, an increase in processing power and rich data will make
simulations more realistic, and user-friendly. Simulation engineers will
be working on bringing us closer to "Star Trek's" Holodecks-the
ultimate total immersion simulation. Simulations will be in every
industry and every engineering field, said Frieder Seible, dean of the
Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California-San Diego.
Businesses will test products and product releases and forecast markets.
Engineers will test designs, from bridges to skyscrapers, by examining
lifesize projections. Historians will be able to recreate the past, like
ancient Rome or the moon landing.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering,
math, physics or relevant field; analytical skills; and interpersonal
skills.
Salary: $91,000 to $114,000
6) Boomer Caregiving
This job may not sound as exciting as some, but it will certainly be in
demand. Most retiring baby boomers want to remain in their homes for the
rest of their lives, accord to the AARP. To accomplish that, they will
need help with errands, chores and home care. From 2004 to 2014, home
health aide will be the fastest-growing career, with 56 percent growth
and about 350,000 new openings, according to the U.S. Department of
Labor.
Qualifications: Short-term training, people skills and compassion.
Salary: $23,000 to $25,000 (sometimes includes free housing in the
clients' home and other perks)
7) Genetic Counseling
Doctors will be able to test for dozens of genetic markers and predict
when a person will likely experience a genetically based condition. With
more tests and treatments available, genetic counselors will be needed
to help individuals and families make decisions about genetic
technologies as it applies to science and personal beliefs. Today, about
2,000 counselors are recognized by the American Board of Genetic
Counseling.
Qualifications: A master's degree in genetic counseling, critical
thinking skills and communication skills.
Salary: $58,000 to $64,000
8) Brain Analysts
Using increasingly advanced brain imaging tools, neuroscientists will
determine how people feel and react or what they're capable of, said
Terry Sejnowski, a professor at the Salk Institute of Biological Studies
and head of its Computational Neurobiology Laboratory. People could
detect deception, diagnose mental illness, identify intellectual
strengths and collect accurate market research and even get help picking
careers best suited to their brains.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in neuroscience, experience in
health care and people skills.
Salary: $180,000 to $229,000
9) Space Tourism
While this one may sound far-fetched, the entire industry of space
tourism is poised to "take off". There are already 200 reservations for
space flights. Space Adventures plans on hiring about 10 space tour
guides to start, said spokeswoman Stacey Tearne said. The world's first
space hotel is also set to open in 2012, which could be the beginning of
a whole new sector of jobs which will require the merging of space
smarts with great hospitality.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a
relevant field, a love for sky-high adventure and a strong belief in the
benefits of human space exploration.
Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000
10) Roboticists
In a way, robots have already taken over the world. The components,
processors and sensors for robots are getting cheaper every quarter,
said Paul Saffo, a technology forecaster. Hundreds of new applications
for robots are already being developed. Robots already work in research
laboratories, factories, hospitals, daycares and housekeeping, and the
trend is only expected to grow as the field progresses.
Qualifications: Experience in computer science, engineering and
electronics and a love of tinkering.
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000
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