• Physicists and Astronomers Career

Physicists and astronomers conduct research to understand the nature of the universe and everything in it. These researchers observe, measure, interpret, and develop theories to explain celestial and physical phenomena using mathematics.

• Bill and Account Collectors

Bill and account collectors, often called simply collectors, keep track of accounts that are overdue and attempt to collect payment on them. Some are employed by third-party collection agencies, while others - known as “in-house collectors”—work directly for the original creditors, such as department stores, hospitals, or banks.

• Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

Pilots are highly trained professionals who either fly airplanes or helicopters to carry out a wide variety of tasks. Most are airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers who transport passengers and cargo.

• Adult Literacy and Remedial Education Teachers

Adult literacy and remedial education teachers instruct adults and out-of-school youths in reading, writing, speaking English, and performing elementary mathematical calculations - basic skills that equip them to solve problems well enough to become active participants in our society, to hold a job, and to further their education.

• Actuaries Earnings

Median annual earnings of actuaries were $82,800 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $58,710 and $114,570. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $46,470 while the top 10 percent earned more than $145,600.

• Cost Estimators Employment, Jobs, and Job Outlook

Cost estimators held about 221,000 jobs in 2006. About 62 percent of estimators were in the construction industry, and another 15 percent were employed in manufacturing. The remainder worked in a wide range of other industries.

• How to land jobs in computer hardware engineering

A college degree in engineering is needed for almost all beginning engineering jobs. College graduates with a degree in a science or mathematics may get some jobs.

• Cage Cashiers, Gaming Cage Workers Employment

Gaming cage workers held about 18,000 jobs in 2006. All of these individuals work in establishments that offer gaming; employment is concentrated in Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

• Automotive Technicians and Mechanics Earnings

Median hourly wage-and-salary earnings of automotive service technicians and mechanics, including commission, were $16.24 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.96 and $21.56 per hour.

• Flight Attendants

* Competition for positions is expected to remain keen because the opportunity for travel attracts more applicants than there are jobs. * Job duties are learned through formal on-the-job training at a flight training center. * A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement; however, applicants with a college degree and with experience in dealing with the public are likely to have the best job opportunities.