Digital Literacy: Careers: Fact or Fiction | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Who am I? I design the way a store is laid out so shoppers buy more, but I'm not the cashier.

Merchandiser / retail display designer

Who am I? I take X-rays and use imaging machines to help diagnose injuries, but I'm not a doctor. (official career title)

Radiologic technologist

Who am I? I study ancient ruins and artifacts, but I'm not a historian reading books.

Archaeologist

Who am I? I study volcanoes, earthquakes, and the Earth's crust, but I'm not a miner.

Geologist

Who am I? I analyze laws, write legal documents, and advise clients, but I don't represent someone in court.

Paralegal

Who am I? I study the oceans, waves, and underwater animal life, but I'm not a scuba diver.

Marine biologist / oceanographer

Who am I? I investigate crimes, gather evidence, and interview witnesses, but I don't decide the verdict.

Detective

Who am I? I create 3D models for animated films and video games, but I'm not the person who writes the code.

Animator

Who am I? I design bridges and skyscrapers, but I'm not an architect.

Civil engineer

Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have virtually the same job, but EMTs require more training.

Fiction - Paramedics go further. They're trained to do advanced procedures like starting IVs, giving medications, interpreting EKGs, and using advance...

U.S. minimum wage laws apply equally to all jobs.

Fiction - Tipped workers have a different federal minimum wage.

Computer coders need a college degree.

Fiction - Many are self-taught or go through coding bootcamps.

To become a commercial airline pilot, you need fewer flight hours than to become a private pilot.

Fiction - Airline pilots require many more hours of training.

The majority of U.S. workers are unionized (workers band together for better rights at work).

Fiction - Only about 10% are.

Teachers across the U.S. must obtain a bachelor's degree to teach.

Fiction - Requirements vary widely by state.

A medical doctor (M.D.) and a physician assistant (P.A.) go through the same number of years of schooling.

Fiction - M.D.s complete much more training.

Lawyers in the U.S. can practice in any state once they pass the bar exam in one state.

Fiction - They must be licensed in each state separately.

Video game designers often make use of sociology research to shape how players behave.

Fiction - They study psychology for this purpose.

Translators and interpreters are among the top 20 fastest-growing careers.

Fiction - It s projected to grow by 2 % from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than the average for all occupations.

Electricians and plumbers usually earn higher median wages than preschool teachers.

Fact - Skilled trades are in high demand, and the shortage of workers has increased their wages over time.

Librarians need a master's degree in most states to work in public libraries.

Fact - The degree is usually called a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).

Some U.S. states require barbers and hair stylists to have more training hours than police officers.

Fact - For example, in California, cosmetologists need 1,600+ hours, while police academy training is closer to 600 hours.

Airline pilots must legally retire at age 68 in the United States.

Fiction - It's 65 years old. This rule is set by the Federal Aviation Administration for safety reasons, though some argue it should be raised.

The fastest-growing job in the U.S. right now is wind turbine technician.

Fact - This career is growing because of the demand for renewable energy; it's projected to grow more than 40% this decade.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes over 800 distinct occupations.

Fact - Their Occupational Outlook Handbook is updated every two years and is one of the best career resources available.

The average person will change careers (not just jobs) about 3-5 times in their lifetime.

Fact - Career shifts often happen because of technology changes, new interests, or economic shifts like recessions.