Jill answers:

There are different areas of imaging: radiography, sonography, nuclear medicine, etc. You need to go through an accredited program. You can find information here: https://www.asrt.org/content/abouttheprofession/_AboutTheProfession.aspx Under “Careers in Radiologic Technology” there are links to find programs.

I don’t know why jannsody feels the need to tell everyone that they might have to take physics.

Jill answers:

From my experiences it’s very easy to get pulled into ideas while you’re at uni studying for various degrees. But what I would recommend before you go transferring degrees is look at companies or businesses in your area that are in the industry you’d like to get into. Get in touch with some of them and see if you can get some work experience so you can gain more of an idea of what the industry involves and whether or not it’d be something you’ll enjoy.

It’s all very easy to spend 3 or 4 years studying for your degree, but if you don’t have any practical experience you’ll find it very hard to get into the line of work you’re interested in… Especially in the visual art world, unless you’re extremely talented!

Getting some work experience, even by working for free, will give you an incredible leg up when you finish your study and want to break into the industry.

Find what it is that you’d love to do every day and go for it! Good luck!

Jill answers:

These tips apply to any kind of cover letter:

1. All cover letters should follow the cover letter format, that is, you must format the heading elements correctly. When sending your resume via email, the line spacing and address conventions may no longer apply, although, they do in paper cover letters.

2. The First Paragraph. This part should immediately tell your recipient how you learned about the job opening, your intent, the position you are applying, or if you are inquiring about future employment possibilities.

3. Second Paragraph. An effective cover letter would have the second paragraph explain and highlight your experience relevant to the job you are applying for. This part calls to action your background elements, particularly your education, experience, and leadership which are relevant to the position you are applying. Be sure to cite examples and strong evidences.

4. Reflect your attitude, such as your personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.

5. The best cover letter is coherent with the resume. For paper cover letters, use the same paper quality as your resume. But the general rule is to make it visually attractive.

6. Provide any information that the job advertisement specifically requested which is not covered in your resume, including your availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.

7. Make the first sentence of the second paragraph hard-hitting – make it a quick introduction of your accomplishments directed at the qualifications and skills the job/industry requires.

8. Make your cover letter (and yourself, that is) more enticing to your prospective employers, by presenting facts that would interest them in hiring, or at least, interviewing you, such as your ability to increase profits, save money, conserve time, to immediately discharge or assume responsibility, and rapidly produce results when hired.

9. Be proactive by indicating that you will do a follow-up. This will show your deep interest to your job application, by saying something like, “I will contact you in the next two week to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications.”

10. Make the last paragraph count. In the final sentences, use call-to-action and always request for an interview. Also thank the reader for reading your cover letter and looking into your resume.

Jill answers:

Try anything artistic (fashion designer, painter, musician etc.) or IT – if you communicate with your customers through mail, who’s gonna know what you wear or what color your hair is.

As for the other question, conforming your image isn’t 100% related to being successful but it does help. The way you dress and style your hair speaks about you even before you open your mouth. Dressing in a suit tells people you mean business and if they think you don’t respect them enough to dress up they might not want to work with you. It’s also a lot easier to demand respect from employees when you’re in a work outfit. Then again you can be so crazily talented at something that people will just overlook your look.

I don’t know how old you are so I’m going on a limb with this: if you’re still a teen or the likes, don’t stress over it just yet. You’d be surprised how much you’ll change over the years – and I’m talking out of personal experience. The high school freshman me wouldn’t have ever guessed how the college senior me dresses

Jill answers:

Hey, this may be of help. I have used some of their examples before and it got me some good interviews – http://www.connectcv.com/sample-resumes/retail/