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October 16, 2013 2:26 pm at 2:26 pm #610906Yonatan75Member
Hi, where can we get careers advice in NY for a Bochur about to complete yeshiva? Thanks in advance!
October 16, 2013 3:07 pm at 3:07 pm #978989akupermaParticipantCOMPLETE yeshiva. You do realize the Baal ha-Batim learn as well.
Decide what you like to do, and make a career out of it. You’ll be miserable doing something you can’t stand doing, and will probably fail. If you are young, intgelligent and hard working, there is no really limit other than what is prohibited by halacha (e.g. becoming a thief).
October 16, 2013 3:10 pm at 3:10 pm #978990heretohelpMemberA professional that you or your family knows might be a good place to start.
October 16, 2013 3:12 pm at 3:12 pm #978991emanParticipantYour Father-in-laws business.
October 16, 2013 4:52 pm at 4:52 pm #978992fed ben fedMembertry the Occupational Outlook Handbook (Department of Labor website no links)
the Library should also have one, it gives details for 1000’s of professions. for example:
Accountants and Auditors
2010 Median Pay $61,690 per year
$29.66 per hour
Number of Jobs, 2010 1,216,900
Job Outlook, 2010-20 16% (About as fast as average)
Employment Change, 2010-20 190,700
What Accountants and Auditors Do
Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.
Work Environment
Most accountants and auditors work full time. In 2010, one in five worked more than 40 hours per week. Longer hours are typical at certain times of the year, such as at the end of the budget year or during tax season.
How to Become an Accountant or Auditor
Pay
The median annual wage of accountants and auditors was $61,690 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow 16 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for thorough financial documentation is expected to increase in response to recent financial crises and subsequent financial regulations.
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