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The Lifelong Learner: Top 3 Jobs that Let You Live and LearnBy Clare KaufmanLearning & Life Columnist January 12, 2007
"For nearly 40 years, I have awakened each morning with the very real expectation that I would learn something interesting and significant that day." That's journalism school director Michael Parks, but it could be you. Here are three career options for people driven by curiosity and intellectual challenge.
Journalism. Each day brings new adventure for a journalist. "It might come in an interview, in a visit to a new country," explains Parks. "Most of all, it's a new idea to understand, absorb, analyze, and to explain to others."
Software Development. Software developers thrive on the excitement of working on the cutting edge. For most developers, the challenge of keeping up with innovation in the field is the biggest perk of the job. Asked to identify "what gets me excited about my job," software developers replied: "any problem that helps me learn more about my craft;" "the thirst to learn something new;" and "picking up new skills." The soaring demand for software developers doesn't hurt either. Software development is among the nation's 10 fastest-growing occupations, with 48% job growth predicted through 2014. A bachelor's degree program in software engineering or information technology is the first step to a career in this lucrative field. Architecture. Design changes with the times--there's always something new on the horizon, ready to revolutionize the status quo. Architects keep their design sense fresh by attending workshops and conferences. Leo Mascotte "loves the opportunity to think critically and creatively, and takes energy from the fact that [architecture] is always changing." The learning curve is high from the outset; aspiring architects begin with a bachelor's degree program, go on to an apprenticeship with a firm, and satisfy continuing education requirements throughout their career. But the rewards, both mental and financial, just keep on coming. If you're stagnating in your current job, these dynamic careers offer three different ways to keep a finger on the pulse of the times. Sources
About the Author Clare Kaufman is a freelance writer who covers education and career-related topics. She has a graduate degree in English. More Creative Career Articles |
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