Recommendations for Interview Videos of Different Professions
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This blog post recommends some interview videos of different professions, hoping to help young people understand various careers. The videos recommended below are all from the YouTube channel “Let’s Talk Money”, featuring interviews with guests related to careers. I have selected the videos that are career-related and listed the links on both YouTube and bilibili. I have watched most of the videos below, though there are some I haven’t seen. I do not completely agree with all the content in these videos, but I still believe they can help me understand these professions.
In particular, I appreciate the questions that the host, Qian Jie, asks each guest, such as:
- What is the salary level for this profession, how fast is the promotion and salary increase, and what is the salary ceiling?
- What are the typical working hours for this profession, and how is the work-life balance?
- How can one get this job, and what are the requirements for degrees and skills?
- What is the future outlook for this profession, and what other paths can one transition to afterward?
- What are the unique aspects of this profession?
- And more.
I believe that understanding various professions is beneficial not only for young people who have just graduated from school and are facing job searches or career changes but also for high school students and first-year college students. It allows young people to start exploring their interests and planning their careers earlier. Although the professions covered in these videos are still relatively few, and the guests’ personal experiences and views on their careers are likely to be quite subjective, I want to emphasize that I hope everyone can gain some insights from watching this series of videos—how to understand a profession and which aspects are worth paying attention to. Then, they can conduct more detailed research on the careers they are interested in.
It is important to note that most of the interviewees in the following videos are from the United States, so they primarily reflect the situation in the U.S. The situation in China may differ significantly. All videos are available on YouTube, while only some are on bilibili.
Nurse
Interview Episode 6: A post-90s individual earns nearly $200,000 a year, working only three days a week! Is there such a high-paying, stable job with low pressure and flexible hours?
Interview Episode 6 Highlights: Salary levels in the nursing industry (parts omitted from the main program)
Interview Episode 44: Is it too expensive to study medicine in the U.S.? What is the profession of a Nurse Practitioner (NP)? What programs do they study? What is the salary level like?
Biomedicine
Interview Episode 47: Interviewing a biomedicine scientist: How much can you earn researching biomedicine in the U.S.? Is the salary for one of the four major “pits” in the field of biochemistry, environmental science, and materials really that hard to discuss?
University Professors
Interview Episode 36: What is the income and benefits of university professors in the United States? What is it like to pursue an academic career in the U.S.? What are the pros and cons of this profession?
Psychological Counselors
Interview Episode 43: Psychological counselors share: What is the difference between “psychologists,” “therapists,” and “psychiatrists”? What are the educational requirements for this field? What is the salary level? How do they work? How can we self-assess when we feel anxious?
Government Departments
Interview Episode 28: What is the income level for government jobs in the United States? How good are the benefits? How much can one receive from government pensions?
High School Teachers
Interview Episode 42: American high school teachers discuss Chinese immersion programs: What hidden benefits do American middle school teachers have? How do they handle chaotic classroom management? Are Americans also competing in learning Chinese? How proficient can some American kids be in Chinese?
Architecture
Interview Episode 38: The things learned are grand and impressive, but the salary is “down to earth”? Let’s talk about the hardships of being an architect in the U.S. and the misunderstandings people have about the architecture profession.
Actuary
Interview Episode 39: How much do actuaries earn? Why is this profession suitable for first-generation Chinese immigrants? What are the differences and pros and cons of various sectors like consulting and insurance? How does this field measure up in terms of cost-effectiveness?
Interview Episode 45: Revisiting actuaries - Different experiences lead to different conclusions; after listening to this episode, do you still envy actuaries?
Software Engineer
How much can software engineers in the U.S. earn? Is there a career ceiling? What are the differences between large companies and small ones? Can stock options lead to financial freedom? (Part 1)
How much can software engineers in the U.S. earn? How many people can accumulate 4 million by age 40? With the same salary, which is more expensive, New York or the Bay Area? (Part 2)
Episode 227: More stories to help you relieve stress: Discussing my thoughts on software engineer salaries (Revised version: Why I deleted the original video)
Professional Bridge Player
Interview Episode 48: What is it like to be a professional bridge player in the United States? How much can the top 30% of professional players earn?
Truck Driver
Interview Episode 46: How much can truck drivers earn in the United States? With the current labor shortage, how much have truck driver salaries increased?
