Compare Microbiologists & Orthodontists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Microbiologists $93,300
Orthodontists Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthodontists
Orthodontists
Very High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthodontists
Orthodontists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthodontists
Orthodontists
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Orthodontists
Orthodontists

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Orthodontists
Orthodontists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

8 related certifications

Certification for Orthodontists
Orthodontists

2 related certifications

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