[Dawkins004]

Hi everyone,

I am an applicant of the Second Career program here in Ontario Canada and I have some very simple questions for you all regarding your work environment. I am Hoping to enter into a Biotech program and as part of my application I require some occupational information, so please if you have the time, feel free to share your answers to these questions.

Succinct answers to the following would be very appreciated. Please also leave your name and country if possible.

Questions:

1: What background is required for someone starting in this occupation?

2: What are the starting rates of pay, and what is the pay level for a fully experienced person?

3:What are the working conditions? (Noisy, dust fumes, heat, cold, inside work, outside work, etc.)

4:Is the work seasonal; are there regular lay offs in this occupation?

5:What are the physical requirements of the job? (lifting, Sitting, Bending, standing, etc.)

6:What are the positive and negative aspects of this occupation?

7:What type of education (courses/ schools) and training do employers require of applicants for this occupation?

8:What is the future employment outlook for this occupation?

9:What employers could I contact about job openings after I have completed my eductation?


Thank you all very much for your time!