CAREER SCAVENGER HUNT

Using the Internet, search for the answers to the following

questions. Reference the year 2012 for the most current
information.
1. What are the top 5 paying jobs in the United States?
Average Annual Wages:
1. Anesthesiologists
$232,830
Average Annual Wages:
2. Surgeons
$230,540
3. Obstetricians and Average Annual Wages:
Gynecologists $216,760
4. Oral and Maxillofacial Average Annual Wages:
Surgeons $216,440
Average Annual Wages:
5. Internists, General
$191,520

2. Name 4 people who are considered the wealthiest people in the world?
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Amancio Ortega

3. What is the average salary for a person living in Arkansas?

$40,531

4. Who is the youngest, wealthiest person?

Evan Spiegel

6. Briefly explain the child labor law in Arkansas.

a child must be at least fourteen to be employed in the workforce. In order to employ a child
under 16, the employer must obtain a work permit from the Arkansas Department of Labor.

7. What is the minimum wage in Arkansas?

8.50 USD per hour

8. How old do you have to be to get a job in Arkansas?

At least 16 years old

9. What is the difference between a job and a career?

A job is simply something you do to earn money. Career advancement is not something you're
interested in

10. What is an Associates Degree? Name a college where you can receive an
Associates degree in Arkansas? An associates degree is an undergraduate academic degree
awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study intended to usually
last two years. You can receive one at the University of Arkansas
11. What is a Bachelors Degree? Name a college where you can receive a Bachelors
Degree in Arkansas? A bachelor degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by
colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years. You
can receive them at U of A.