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Air Traffic Controllers
Control the flow of air traffic, giving airline pilots clearance for takeoff and landing. |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise airport ground crew in loading and unloading aircraft cargo or baggage. |
Animal Control Workers
Investigate abandoned, neglected, or dangerous animals. |
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Work to resolve conflicts outside of the court system. |
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Create computerized drawings of building features to support architectural projects. |
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in sporting events. |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists
Operate multi-media teaching aids to use in education. |
Bill and Account Collectors
Work to get payments from people who have overdue bills. |
Billing and Posting Clerks
Compile and record information for billing purposes. |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute and record numerical information for financial records. |
Brokerage Clerks
Perform clerical duties related to the buying and selling of stocks or other financial commodities. |
Business Continuity Planners
Plan or put into place disaster recovery strategies for companies. |
Butchers and Meat Cutters
Cut or prepare portions of meat to sell in stores. |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Build wooden objects such as cabinets or furniture. |
Camera Operators
Operate television, video, or movie cameras to record information. |
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Fix cameras and other photographic equipment. |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Supervise the operations of ships and other water vessels. |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Conduct tests on patients' hearts and lungs. |
Cargo and Freight Agents
Route shipments of various materials through airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. |
Carpenter Helpers
Help carpenters by performing basic carpentry duties. |
Carpenters
Construct, install, or repair fixtures made of wood. |
Carpet Installers
Use tools to make sure carpets are installed properly. |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information to study and prepare maps. |
Cashiers
Handle payments from customers who are purchasing goods and services. |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Finish and smooth the surface of poured concrete. |
Chefs and Head Cooks
Prepare food, and direct the work of other cooks. |
Chemical Engineers
Design processes for manufacturing chemicals and related materials. |
Chemical Equipment Operators
Operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions during a production process. |
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control entire chemical processes through a system of machines. |
Chemical Technicians
Work in labs and assist with analyzing chemicals and other substances. |
Chemists
Conduct research on chemicals using experiments or observation. |
Chief Executives
Direct companies at the highest level of management. |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services to children and families to help children function better in school. |
Childcare Workers
Take care of children in daycare settings. |
Chiropractors
Treat patients who have problems of the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. |
Choreographers
Create new dance routines, using movements to express stories and ideas. |
Civil Engineering Technicians
Use principles of civil engineering to plan and design construction projects. |
Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in the planning and designing phase of construction projects. |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Review insurance claims to make sure payments are made properly. |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
Operate machines that wash products. |
Clergy
Provide spiritual guidance and lead religious services. |
Clerical Library Assistants
Sort and shelve library materials, like books or electronic media. |
Clinical Data Managers
Organize and analyze medical data. |
Clinical Research Coordinators
Manage all aspects of clinical research projects. |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Treat emotional and mental problems of children, families, or other groups. |
Coaches and Scouts
Instruct amateur or professional athletes, teaching them the fundamental skills of sports. |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
Operate machines to coat or paint a variety of products. |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to paint |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Wind wire coils used in electrical components and instruments. |
College Agricultural Sciences Teachers
Teach agriculture courses at the college level. |
College Anthropology and Archeology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in anthropology or archeology. |
College Architecture Teachers
Teach architecture courses at the college level. |
College Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Teach art, drama, or music classes at the college level. |
College Atmospheric and Space Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in the physical sciences. |
College Biological Science Teachers
Teach biology courses at the college level. |
College Business Teachers
Teach business courses at the college level. |
College Chemistry Teachers
Teach college-level courses in chemistry. |
College Communications Teachers
Teach communications courses at the college level. |
College Computer Science Teachers
Teach computer science courses at the college level. |
College Criminal Justice Teachers
Teach college-level courses in criminal justice. |
College Cultural Studies Teachers
Teach college-level courses about the culture and development of groups. |
College Economics Teachers
Teach college-level courses in economics. |
College Education Administrators
Coordinate educational and administrative activities at colleges. |
College Education Teachers
Teach college-level education courses. |
College Engineering Teachers
Teach engineering courses at the college level. |
College English Language Teachers
Teach English courses at the college level. |
College Environmental Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in environmental science. |
College Foreign Language Teachers
Teach college-level courses in foreign languages. |
College Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in forestry and conservation. |
College Geography Teachers
Teach college-level courses in geography. |
College Health Specialties Teachers
Teach college-level courses in health. |
College History Teachers
Teach college-level courses in human history. |
College Home Economics Teachers
Teach courses that are related to home management. |
College Law Teachers
Teach college-level law courses. |
College Library Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in library science. |
College Mathematical Science Teachers
Teach math courses at the college level. |
College Nursing Instructors and Teachers
Teach nursing courses at the college level. |
College Philosophy and Religion Teachers
Teach philosophy or religion courses at the college level. |
College Physics Teachers
Teach college-level physics courses. |
College Political Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in political science. |
College Psychology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in psychology. |
College Recreation and Fitness Teachers
Teach college-level courses in fitness. |
College Social Work Teachers
Teach college-level courses in social work. |
College Sociology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in sociology. |
College Vocational Education Teachers
Teach vocational or occupational subjects at the college level. |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Perform food service duties, including both preparing and serving food. |
Commercial Divers
Work below the surface of water to repair or install equipment. |
Commercial Fishers
Use equipment to catch fish or other aquatic animals. |
Commercial Pilots
Fly or navigate airplanes or helicopters on non-scheduled routes. |
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Develop the ideas for manufactured products, such as cars, appliances, and toys. |
Community Health Workers
Help individuals and communities adopt healthier behaviors. |
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Oversee the pay and benefits rules for an organization. |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Help employers decide on appropriate pay rates and job descriptions. |
Compliance Managers
Make sure organizations are operating according to various ethical and regulatory standards. |
Compliance Officers
Evaluate whether organizations are in compliance with government laws on a variety of issues. |
Computer Hardware Engineers
Design computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. |
Computer Network Architects
Design computer and information networks. |
Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks |
Computer Network Support Specialists
Maintain computer networks (such as local area networks and wide area networks) and troubleshoot problems. |
Computer Network Support Specialists
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems |
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control the processing of metal or plastic parts by machines. |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control processing of materials by automatic machine tools |
Computer Operators
Monitor and work with computers and data processing equipment. |
Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test code that allows computer programs to run. |
Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test code and scripts for computer applications |
Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze data processing issues in science, engineering, or business to create and improve computer systems. |
Computer Systems Analysts
Find solutions for data processing problems |
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Develop solutions to problems in complex computer applications. |
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users |
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. |
Computer and Information Scientists
Conduct research in the field of computer and information science. |
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Oversee information technology (IT) duties for an organization. |
Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install office equipment. |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
Operate computer-controlled machines to perform functions on metal or plastic work pieces. |
Concierges
Assist hotel guests with personal services. |
Conservation Scientists
Manage and protect natural resources like soil, forests, and water. |
Construction Laborers
Perform physical tasks on a construction worksite. |
Construction Managers
Coordinate all the work that is involved in building or maintaining structures. |
Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures to make sure that building codes are met through all phases of construction. |
Construction and Maintenance Painters
Paint a wide variety of surfaces, including walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other surfaces. |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Operate mining machines that rip materials from the mine face and load them onto conveyors. |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers
Install and repair devices that regulate and control processes in buildings. |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Tend conveyor systems that move materials or products. |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators
Operate equipment used to cool or freeze products. |
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in jails and prisons. |
Correspondence Clerks
Write letters or emails in response to customers' questions or requests. |
Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for a variety of projects. |
Costume Attendants
Choose, fit, and take care of costumes for entertainers. |
Counter and Rental Clerks
Take in-person orders for repairs, rentals, and services. |
Couriers and Messengers
Pick up or deliver messages, documents, or packages. |
Court Reporters
Record legal testimony using a variety of methods and equipment. |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Perform clerical duties in courts or government licensing agencies. |
Craft Artists
Create handmade objects like weaving, needlecraft, or pottery. |
Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical cranes to lift materials. |
Credit Analysts
Determine how risky it is to lend money to individuals or businesses. |
Credit Authorizers and Checkers
Look up customers' credit history or review personal or financial information. |
Credit Counselors
Advise people and organizations about money. |
Crossing Guards
Guide or control foot traffic on streets, near schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites. |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
Operate machines that crush, grind, or polish materials like coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber. |
Curators
Oversee collections, such as artwork, collectibles, and historic items. |
Customer Service Representatives
Talk directly with customers to provide information and respond to questions or complaints. |
Customs Brokers
Prepare paperwork so that goods can be imported and exported legally. |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Operate or tend machines that cut or slice materials. |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
Operate machines to saw, punch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. |
Cytogenetic Technologists
Analyze chromosomes to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases. |
Cytotechnologists
Study cells to detect evidence of pathological conditions. |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Investigate or solve crimes. |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
Clean tables, clear dirty dishes, replace tablecloths and linens, and perform other food service tasks. |
Distance Learning Coordinators
Manage distance learning programs. |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. |
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Help individuals make school and career plans. |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers of Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as transmitters or antennas. |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
Operate machines to shape and form products like glassware, food, wax, brick, or cosmetics. |
Farm Animal Caretakers
Take care of farm, ranch, or water animals. |
Farm Labor Contractors
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary farm workers. |
Fast Food Cooks
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant. |
File Clerks
File a variety of records in a certain order, such as alphabetic or numerical. |
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Manage fitness programs. |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply covering to floors. |
Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers
Line and cover areas with insulation. |
Food Cooking Machine Operators
Operate or tend cooking equipment. |
Food Counter Attendants
Serve food to customers at a counter. |
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Help preserv soil, water, forests, or related natural resources |
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Measure and improve the quality of forests, including preventing forest fires. |
Forest and Conservation Workers
Perform manual labor to maintain or protect forests, woodlands, wetlands, or rangelands. |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Make wax molds that are used to produce metal castings in foundries. |
Fuel Cell Engineers
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components. |
Fuel Cell Technicians
Work with fuel cell systems in a variety of settings. |
Gaming Cage Workers
Handle money transactions in casinos or other gaming businesses. |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money in casinos. |
Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect garbage or recyclables from containers and put them into a truck. |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engines driven by compressors. |
General Office Clerks
Perform a wide variety of clerical tasks in offices. |
Genetic Counselors
Assess people's risk for inherited conditions or diseases. |
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Cut, color, and style customers' hair or apply make-up. |
Hand Cutters and Trimmers
Use hand tools to cut and trim items like carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber. |
Health Care Social Workers
Provide psychosocial support to people who are dealing with serious illnesses. |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install, repair, and maintain the building systems that control temperature. |
High School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help high school students explore or prepare to enter a profession. |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Register guests into a hotel or motel and assign them to rooms. |
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks
Cook large amounts of food, usually for schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. |
Instructional Coordinators
Develop teaching materials and course content in specialized fields. |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Process new insurance policies or change existing policies. |
Janitors and Cleaners
Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing windows, or removing trash. |
Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges in court or by conducting legal research. |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Operate washing or dry-cleaning machines to clean clothes or household articles, such as drapes or rugs. |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Maintain libraries or collections of information |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Interview loan applicants to collect information during a loan application process. |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Provide personal items to customers in locker rooms or dressing rooms. |
Mail Clerks
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters
Use hand tools to cut or trim meat, poultry, or seafood. |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions. |
Mental Health Counselors
Work with individuals to prevent mental health problems and improve their mental health. |
Metal Pourers and Casters
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to regulate the flow of molten metal. |
Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help students explore or prepare to enter the professions. |
Mine Cutting Machine Operators
Operate machinery to cut along the surfaces of mines or quarries. |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators
Operate cars in underground mines to transport materials. |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters
Mold, shape, or form products such as food, figurines, or candles. |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
Operate metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines. |
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Research and study cell functioning. |
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Prepare and restore objects in a museum collection. |
Music Directors and Composers
Conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups. |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install and maintain computer network systems for businesses. |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain networks, operating systems, and servers |
New Accounts Clerks
Interview people who are opening accounts at banks or other financial institutions. |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Feed, water, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals. |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one or more types of power construction equipment. |
Order Clerks
Receive and process orders for a variety of goods and services. |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Compile and record employees' payroll information. |
Personal Care Aides
Help patients with daily living activities in homes or care facilities. |
Pest Control Workers
Apply chemical solutions to kill or remove pests from homes or businesses. |
Plating and Coating Machine Operators
Operate plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with protective or decorative materials. |
Postal Service Clerks
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in post offices. |
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort mail, and deliver mail on a regular route. |
Private Household Cooks
Prepare meals in private homes. |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes. |
Procurement Clerks
Draw up purchase orders to buy goods and services for companies. |
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments, following a production schedule. |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Read text to find and correct any grammatical, typing, or writing errors. |
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Plan or coordinate activities involved in selling or maintaining property. |
Quality Control Analysts
Conduct tests to study the quality of raw materials or finished products. |
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Repair, install, or maintain equipment used in radio transmission or other communications. |
Rail Car Repairers
Repair railroad cars. |
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Coordinate the activities of a train crew or railroad yard workers. |
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Greet the general public and customers, answering questions or providing directions. |
Recordkeeping Weighers and Checkers
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment in order to keep records. |
Recycling Coordinators
Recycling coordinators develop and manage recycling programs for different types of organizations. |
Rehabilitation Counselors
Work with people to help them become more independent and employable. |
Reporters and Correspondents
Report and write stories for news outlets. |
Restaurant Cooks
Prepare a wide range of food in restaurants. |
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms. |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
Operate machines that separate, filter, and perform other processes on materials. |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Keep records and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments. |
Short Order Cooks
Prepare and cook foods that only take a short time to make. |
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. |
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for social service programs. |
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Coordinate and oversee merchandise or supplies in stores, stockrooms, or warehouses. |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Work one-on-one or with groups to help people with drug, alcohol, and other problems. |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise the activities of construction or extraction workers. |
Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Supervise the activities of correctional officers and jailers. |
Supply Chain Managers
Work to make sure businesses run efficiently. |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Load and unload materials from tank cars, trucks, or ships using equipment. |
Tax Examiners and Collectors
Collect taxes from people or companies according to laws or regulations. |
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive cars, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. |
Textile Cutting Machine Operators
Operate machines that cut textiles. |
Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires. |
Vehicle Cleaners
Wash or clean vehicles, machinery, or equipment. |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Weld or join metal pieces together using hand-welding, flame-cutting, or brazing tools. |