Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-09-08
new OCCUPATIONS
FOR COLLEGE GIRLS
investigation Proves That Fresh
Opportunities Are Open to
Graduates of Ability and De-
mand Exceeds the Supply In
Branches OF Household Arts.

lErErIcs is coming to be rec,
ognized as a highly Specialized
profession. Calls for dieti-
tians come from hospitals.
llnbS and progressive institutions, pub
lie and private. Salaries are not yet
fully standardized. and the duties are
not always clearly defined. This fact
probably explains the relative scarcity
Of good dietitians. x woman who sup
PIGMENTS her academic courses with
thorough training in dietetics in one
Of the well standardized home econom-
les training schools Will find herself in
demand.
1t is pointed out hat capable be-
sinners may receive $50 a month and
maintenance, and when experience is
gained they can command salaries run
ming as high as $50 and maintenance
Just at this time. when sc many
young women have left the colleges
and universities and are preparing for
some active work or career. other Gc-
tivities offer similar opportunities to
t-AC (ClAthC mia HCCElltS ~ hlli.f
her labor and knowledge In the most
useful way, both for her own benefit
and that of the community.
Extension work In rural communi-
ties is increasing rapidly, especially
under the influence Of a rev BIZ
which provides federal aid for instruc-
ton in agriculture III country districts.
Women who have the foundation train
ing in the science OF food and In add
zion n strong teaching instinct will
find In these openings a field apart
from classroom instruction.
Resourcefulness In adapting the sub
ject of home economics to rural and
small village conditions and experience
In demonstrating food preparation will
make for success. Experience must
be secured before a young ona al
didate may hope to take charge of an
Independent district. Salaries range
from $1,000 to $500.
Matrons and house mothers may
well be considered In the social work
group. The positions are less highly
specialized and the scientific training
and attitude, while important, must be
combined with a general social habit.
In o~rphanages and homes for children
training in pedagogy or kindred sub
jects is desirable.
Opportunities as restaurant, tearoom
and cafeteria managers are not many
sgnr women because the managers are
usually the owner and must have cap
ital. Calls for assistance In restaurants
and tearooms are irregular. and the
salaries paid do not appeal to the col
lege woman who is capable of doing
something else. Still q woman with a
little capital may here find a vocation.
Proved executive ability. a good IN
derstanding of food and strong busl-
ness sense are essential Some women
have established MONDAY lunchrooms
in the business sections Of large cities
with great success.
1t will be een at once that the posi-
ton of h~ousekeepers In clubs. hotels
and private schools calls for technical
training in domestic science and ad-
ministrative ability of high order.
The demand for well qualified candi-
dates is frequently somewhat greater
than the supply, and the salaries I'll
from $50 to $125 a month and living.
College ome are desired, but few
have the necessary training. Expert
ence in ones own home and practical
sense are a foundation, but no more.
The duties in these positions include
&c., -
buying and the management of a staff
of servants. The salaries are not large,
but these positions often prove step
ping stones to larger opportunity.