Excellent job opportunities are expected.

Earnings are relatively high, but some pharmacists are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pharmacists are becoming more involved in counseling patients and planning drug therapy programs.

Pharmacists must graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy and pass a series of examinations to be licensed.

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Good employment opportunities are expected because of the need to replace the large number of workers who leave the occupation each year.

Many salespersons work evenings and weekends, particularly during peak retail periods.

Employers look for people who enjoy working with others and who have good communication skills, an interest in sales work, a neat appearance, and a courteous demeanor.

Although advancement opportunities are limited, having a college degree or a great deal of experience may help retail salespersons move into management positions.

Animal lovers get satisfaction from this occupation, but aspects of the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.

There are primarily two levels of education and training for entry to this occupation: a 2-year program for veterinary technicians and a 4-year program for veterinary technologists.

Employment is expected to grow much faster than average.

Overall job opportunities should be excellent; however, keen competition is expected for jobs in zoos and aquariums.

Biotechnological research and development should continue to drive much faster than average employment growth.

A Ph.D. is usually required for independent research, but a bachelor's degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; temporary postdoctoral research positions are common.

Competition for independent research positions in academia is expected.

Despite the projected decline in employment, job opportunities should be good as many people leave this occupation, due to relatively low wages and limited advancement opportunities.

Floral design is the only design specialty that does not require formal postsecondary training.

Many floral designers work long hours on weekends and holidays, filling orders and setting up decorations for weddings and other events.

About 7 out of 10 jobs were in architectural, engineering, and related services.

Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.

Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor's degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.