Works Cited

Interview with Dr. Kelly Altman about becoming a pharmacist conducted on April 26, 2012

Interview with Marty Kyzer about becoming an auto mechanic conducted on April 28, 2012

Academy of Pharmacist, (2012) Shall I Study Pharmacy, American Pharmacist Association, retrieved from www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Shall_I_Study_Pharmacy_

Hanaie, J. (2011) How to Become a Pharmacist, retrieved from www.mahalo.com/how-to-become-a-pharmacist

Virginia College, (2011) How to Become a Pharmacist, retrieved from www.howtobecomea-pharmacist.net

Bureau of Labor Statistics, (2012) Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, retrieved from www.bls.gov/ooh/Installation-Maintenance-and-Repair/Automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm

How to Become an Auto Mechanic, (2011) retrieved from www.thebestdegrees.org/how-to-become-an-auto-mechanic

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I felt that this process of doing a research project to be interesting. It was simple to follow through all of the points on the checklist. I enjoyed doing all the research on my specific career choices and looking all of the information on them. I disliked the fact I have not be able to do as much research as possible since I was out of school for so long. I don't think I would do anything differently unless I decided to use the public library for possible books.

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I found all the sources for my project to be easily to find and very useful in the information about my chosen careers. I was able to look up some sources on the internet and I was lucky enough that my dad knew some people that did not mind helping out with interviews. The one source I found to be the most useful was the Academy of Pharmacy at www.pharmacist.com. It gave me a lot of good information about the careers associated with being a pharmacist and the educational goals as well. The sources I found to be truthful were both of the interviews I conducted. Both of these gentlemen have been in their respected businesses for many years and I felt that they gave me some really good stuff. I guess Dr. Kelly Altman showed the most bias because he told me to go to Wal-Mart to find a job as a pharmacist and he just truly loved working for them.

Reflection Paragraph on findings

To start with, for my career as a pharmacist I found that there are a lot of different position a pharmacist can have like being a part of the United States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, being a teacher, research pharmacist and many others. The most important facts are the amount of school that I will have to go through from earning a bachelor degree all the way to earning my Pharm.D degree. After all of my research, I do not have any unanswered questions. I feel that with all of this research, I am really looking forward going to college and becoming a pharmacist.

And for my career choice as an auto mechanic, I found out there is not a lot of college that you have to go through but more of a hands-on-training job. I am surprised that mechanic make as much as they do with little to no education. The most important fact I found out is that the demand for auto mechanics is on the rise just like other careers. No unanswered questions on this career. If it all boils down to it, I guess I would be happy becoming an auto mechanic.

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I am amazed by all the information I am finding about my career choice to become a pharmacist. I am learning that this will be a career that like a doctor, will always be in demand. I am finding out that since more and more people are getting older and need health care service, that becoming a pharmacist is important part of the health care system. I am finding out also that there are a ton of careers for a pharmacist to have like working in a hospital, retail store, pharmaceutical industry, and sales. I have a lot of different avenues I can chose from once I complete my education.

 "Pharmacists use their basic educational backgrounds in a host of federal and state positions. At the federal level, pharmacists hold staff and supervisory posts in the United States Public Health Service, the Veterans Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and in all branches of the armed services. Some of these posts provide commissioned officer status; others come under civil service.
At the state level there are agencies charged with regulating the practice of pharmacy to preserve and protect the public health. These legal boards governing pharmacy practice usually have pharmacists employed as full-time executive officers. Also, one or more inspectors, frequently pharmacists, are employed by each state pharmacy board. As more state health agencies consolidate their purchases, a pharmacist is often engaged as a purchaser of medical and pharmaceutical supplies for the entire state."


Retrieved from www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Shall_I_Study_Pharmacy_

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I found the information about becoming an auto mechanic to be interesting and that it takes a whole lot on on the job training to compete for the good paying jobs. I see that the average mechanic makes about $36,000 a year or about $17.50 on the hour. The job market for a mechanic in on the increase between the next 10 years of about 17%. The job that a mechanic does is maintain, inspect and repair cars and trucks. "Most automotive service technicians and mechanics work in well-ventilated and well-lit repair shops. Although mechanical problems can often be fixed with computers, technicians perform many tasks with greasy parts and tools, while sometimes in uncomfortable positions."

retrieved from www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm

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I am so excited about the information that I have found about becoming a pharmacist. I look forward to helping  clients understand what their medicines do and why they should take them. I learned what it takes to become a pharmacist which includes getting my Pharm,D degree and taking the national and state exams that focuses on the laws within the jurisdiction  of your area. I also found out that you can make between 54,000 to 104,000 dollars per year. "After receiving your Pharm D, you will need to take two board exams: the national exam and a state specific exam that focuses on the laws within the jurisdiction where you will be practicing". This comes from Dr. Jacob Hanaie, the Director of In-Patient Pharmacy Los Angeles. Retrieved from www.mahalo.com/how-to-become-a-pharmacist

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"As automobile technologies have grown increasingly complex, automotive mechanics must learn how all parts and systems within a vehicle work together to ensure proper function. Auto mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks which run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels. Automotive mechanics use a variety of power and hand tools, manuals, and computerized machines to improve performance of cars or trucks."


This statement is telling me that it takes alot of knowledge to be an auto mechanic and it seems that it is always changing career. It seems like it is a constant challenge to keep up with the ever changing needs of this profession.

Retrieved from www.thebestdegrees.org/how-to-become-an-auto-mechanic

Interview #2

I conducted an interview with Marty Kzyer  on April 28th, 2012 in regards to being an auto mechanic.

Me: Mr. Marty, how long have you worked as an auto mechanic?

Marty: I have been a mechanic for about 11 years now.

Me: What kind of education do you need to have to become an auto mechanic?

Marty: You need to get into a good school that offers a ASCE certification courses.

Me: Is there many jobs out there auto mechanics?

Marty: It all depends on the area of the country that you live in and the need for auto mechanics.

Me: Is there good money in being an auto mechanic?

Marty: You can make a good amount of money depending on your expertise and the location.

Me: Thanks for coming me the information on this career.

Marty: You're welcome and I hope it helps you out in your future endeavors.

Interview conducted with Marty Kyzer, auto mechanic.

Quote # 3

"Jobs in health-care related fields are on the rise. As the population ages and more people have access to health care, the need for persons working in health-related fields will increase. Pharmacists are one of those occupations for whom the employment out look is especially good. Overall, a growth of 17% is expected industry-wide over the next 6 years. The largest segment of the job market is retail pharmacy, which employs about 66% of the pharmacists. The lowest demand is in the field of academics."

This statement is telling me that within the next couple of years the job market for pharmacist is wide open. I feel that when I become a pharmacist within the next 10 years, there will be that many more jobs available because of the number of people getting older. My future is looking very bright.

How to Become a Pharmacist, 2011, retrieved from www.howtobecomea-pharmacist.net/

Interview # 1

I conducted an interview with Dr. Kelly Altman on April 26th, 2012. Here are some of the questions I asked him.

Me: Dr. Kelly, When did you first know you wanted to become a pharmacist?

Dr. Kelly: I decided to become a pharmacist my freshman year in high school because I started working for Wal -Mart and felt that it was the right choice for me.

Me: Did you find it hard to decide on what college you wanted to go to?

Dr. Kelly: I had thought about different colleges and their programs but I decided to go to Coastal Carolina to start and then transfer to the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy.

Me: What kind of grades do you have to have to be admitted into the USC School of Pharmacy?

Dr. Kelly: You have to have at least a 3.80 GPA to be able to get into the program.

Me: What other criteria do you need to be admitted?

Dr.Kelly: You have to have one letter of recommendation from a professor from the school and another letter from a professional businessman/women.

Me: How rewarding has your decision to become a pharmacist been for you?

Dr. Kelly: It has been very rewarding. I have been able to help lots of people understand what their medicines do for them and why they should take it. The salary I earn is great and there are tons of other benefits that make my career wonderful. There are stock options, bonuses, holiday's off, paid vacations and they even pay me for a car to use to get back and forth.

Me: What kind of advice can you give someone like me that is considering becoming a pharmacist?

Dr. Kelly: If you really want to become a pharmacist, get the best grades you can in high school, make sure you pick the right college for you and start as soon as possible on getting a job that will help you in the future like working at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite Aide or CVS. This is where you will find out if a pharmacist is what you really want to become.

Me: Thank you Dr. Kelly for all you information that you have given me. You have helped me understand what I need to look forward to in my future.

Dr. Kelly: You're welcome Stephen. I know that you will do a good job and I hope you achieve what you set out to do.

Interview with Dr. Kelly Altman, Regional Director of Pharmacy for Wal-Mart in Lakeland, Florida.

Tuition Comparsion

retrieved from: www.find.musc.edu and www.sc.edu

Test Scores

To be admitted into the University of South Carolina, a student needs to have a score above an 1100 on the SAT and/or a score of 24 on the ACT. Seventy-five percent of admitted fall 2011 freshmen scored a 1140 or higher on the SAT or a 24 or higher on the ACT, and also earned a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students who complete the required 18 academic high-school courses with at least a "B" (3.00) average and earn scores as listed above are generally competitive for admission.

retrieved from www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/first_year_students/freshmanrequirements.html

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Popular Employers  Salary Range
 
CVS / Pharmacy $58,882 - $122,139
Walgreen's Pharmacy $69,043 - $112,908
Walgreen Co. $67,871 - $154,563
Rite Aid Pharmacy $41,217 - $122,635
Target Corporation $77,769 - $102,789

Popular Industries  Salary Range
 
Pharmacy $61,310 - $124,550
Healthcare $59,752 - $122,873
Hospital $59,303 - $124,686
Pharmaceuticals $67,947 - $129,597
Retail $60,571 - $124,416








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Quote # 2

"Being an auto mechanic takes a lot of time and patience and dedication so that you will not make mistakes when you are working on people's cars." Marty Kyzer


I feel that if I take my time and d the best work I can when it comes to fixing people's cars, that I can develop a rapport with the client and insure that they come back to see me. Like everything else, time and dedication are the main things to focus on.

Citation: Interview conducted with Mr. Marty Kyzer on April 28th, 2012

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Quote # 1

"Becoming a pharmacist has been my best decision I have ever made. I have been able to learn so much about different kinds of medicine and I am able to help people understand the needs of their medicine, the affects of their medicine and how it can help them feel better" Dr. Kelly Altman, PharmD

My take on what Dr. Altman is saying is that becoming a pharmacist is just like becoming a doctor. I can help people out and mae sure that they understand the needs and how their medicine can help them. I think it will make my journey just as important as it has for Dr. Altman.

Citation: Interview conducted with Dr. Kelly Altman, PharmD on April 26, 2012.

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This photo describes what my career choice number one is all about. It is a pharmaist holding a pill and shows how he cares for it. Like all pharmacist, I need to care for all my patients and how important it is to know about all the medicines available to everyone.

Links and Descriptions

The first site that I visited was www.healthcareers.about.com/od/healthcareerprofiles/p/PharmacistJobs.htm

This site taught me that I have to go to college until I receive my PharmD. which is a doctorate of pharmacy
degree. It also gives salary information and what career paths I can choose for pharmacy. It was created by Andrea Santiago and it can be very helpful in the fact that it gives information about likes of the career and dislikes.

The next site that I visited was www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/students/prospective

This site gave me information about the steps it takes to become a pharmacist and the career options that go along with being a pharmacists. It also gave the top ten reasons for becoming a pharmacist. It was created by Purdue University College of Pharmacy.

The third site I visited was www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-requirements-to-become-a-pharmacist.htm

This site gave me infofmation about the steps for the requirements of becoming a pharmacists and that the doctorate of pharmacy degree is a four-year professional degree. The site also tells the description of what a pharmacist has to do and the hours that they work. The site was created by K.T Solis.

The last site I visited was www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/students/prospective/Qualifications.php

This site gave me the information of what personal qualifications you need to have to become a pharmacist. It also taught me that the pharmacist has to be an ethical person and have morals. This site was created by Purdue University College of Pharmacy.

What I Wanna Know about my career

What I wanna kno about my career is for one what type of medicines will I be working with in the store. How I can help customers find the best over the counter medicines. What are the promotion ranks at my job like whos in charge of who. I wanna know if theres such a thing as a CEO of pharamacy. I would like to also know the exact pay of a pharamacist.

What I Already Know About My Career

One thing I know about my career is that it fas a requirement of 8 years of math and science from a medical college. you also need to have mutiple languages in your knowledge for say spanish people because of our ever growing immigrant increasing issues. It would also requore me to have excellent people skills to to be polite in any situation say a customer like how some  things were done or doctor prescribed them wrong thing. I also you will need knowledge for working a cash register.

Story Behind My Carerr Chocie

The reason I want to be a pharmacist is because my grandpa has always wanted someone to be a pharmacist in the family so I figured I'd makee it my goal to become one. Honestly I guess it started when I was younger I always wondered what it be like to work behind the counter in walgreen or wal-mart. I've always been insterested in how things behind the counter work like how you would kno what medicines to tell people if say it was over the counter prescription. I would like to get higher up in pharmacy where I'dbe helping test medicines and the disruption of medicines. I would like to be able to increase the efficient of pharmacy because from experience it takes too much time to fill one prescription.

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