Careers in Chemistry
Identify a career related to chemistry and research the following information:
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The educational pathway required to work in this career
Average admission mark to be accepted in university program
Average salary
Important skills (interpersonal and job skills) required to work in this career
A listing of several places where this chemist might be employed
Some technologies that such a scientist would use on a regular basis
Key features that would attract someone to this career
How the recession has affected this career and job availability
Summarize your findings in a one-page advertisement for this career. Your ad should
be creative, concise, attractive, easy-to-read and relevant to the chosen career.
Careers in Chemistry Assessment
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Application (content)
• educational pathway
• admission mark
• salary
• interpersonal skills
• job-related skills
• employment opportunities (workplace)
• technology used on a regular basis
• key features of career
• effect of recession, job availability
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Communication (presentation format)
• creative, attractive, relevant to career
• logical flow of information on page
• spelling, grammar, concise, easy-to read
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