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Accountants and Auditors
Accountants and auditors assemble, analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
Actors
Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
Actuaries
Actuaries use math and statistics to design insurance programs and pension plans.
Addictions Counselors
Addictions counselors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other dependencies.
Administrative Services Managers
Administrative services managers coordinate support services for businesses and organizations.
Adult and Vocational Education Teachers
Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
Advertising Managers
Advertising managers plan and direct ads for businesses.
Advertising Salespeople
Advertising salespeople sell air time on radio and TV stations. They also sell page space in newspapers and magazines.
Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons
Agents and Business Managers
Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.
Agricultural Inspectors
Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters
Agricultural products graders and sorters examine products such as fruits, vegetables, and textiles. They assign items to quality levels before they are sold to the public.
Agricultural Scientists
Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
Agricultural Worker Supervisors
Agricultural worker supervisors hire and supervise workers who tend and harvest crops, animals, ornamental plants, and trees.
Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
Aircraft Mechanics
Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines.
Airplane Assemblers
Airplane assemblers fit and install aircraft skins, frames, controls, and other systems.
Airplane Pilots
Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
Ambulance Drivers
Ambulance drivers drive ambulances to move patients who are sick, injured, or recovering.
Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who give patients drugs to relieve pain or put them to sleep during surgery.
Animal Breeders
Animal breeders select and breed livestock and pets.
Animal Caretakers
Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
Animal Control Workers
Animal control workers enforce animal control laws.
Animal Scientists
Animal scientists conduct research. They try to develop better animal products and healthier animals.
Animal Trainers
Animal trainers train animals to perform work, entertain, or serve as companions.
Animators and Multi-media Artists
Animators and multi-media artists create graphics and animation using hand drawings and computer software and equipment.
Announcers
Announcers entertain and inform audiences on radio, TV, or in person at public events.
Anthropologists
Anthropologists use scientific research methods to study elements of human cultures and societies.
Appliance Installers and Repairers
Appliance installers and repairers set up, service, and fix machines such as washers and refrigerators.
Appraisers and Assessors
Appraisers and assessors estimate the value of items such as buildings, art, or antiques.
Arbitrators and Mediators
Arbitrators and mediators help prevent and solve disputes between people or organizations.
Archeologists
Archeologists study relics from the past to recreate cultures and history.
Architects
Architects plan and design all types of buildings and structures.
Archivists
Archivists preserve and control paper, film, and electronic records with historic value.
Art Directors
Art directors are in charge of workers who produce artwork for magazines, ads, or products.
Astronomers
Astronomers study the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies to learn about the nature of the universe.
Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
Audio-Visual Specialists
Audio-visual specialists produce and maintain audio-visual materials.
Auto Body Repairers
Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
Auto Glass Installers
Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
Automobile Mechanics
Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
Bailiffs
Bailiffs enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
Bakers
Bakers mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
Bank Tellers
Bank tellers help customers with their banking activities.
Barbers
Barbers wash and cut customers' hair.
Bartenders
Bartenders prepare and serve drinks to customers in bars and restaurants.
Bicycle Repairers
Bicycle repairers fix bicycles using hand tools.
Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
Billing Clerks
Billing clerks keep records, calculate charges, and maintain files of payments made for goods and services.
Biologists
Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
Biomedical Engineers
Biomedical engineers design new tools and devices to improve healthcare. They develop new ways to treat illness and disease.
Blue-Collar Worker Supervisors
Blue-collar worker supervisors direct, help, and train workers in physically active jobs.
Boilermakers
Boilermakers build, install, and repair boilers. They also work on other large containers that hold liquids and gases.
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers
Bookbinders and bindery workers cut and glue parts or run machines to bind new books or magazines.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
Bricklayers and Stonemasons
Bricklayers and stonemasons build walls and structures using bricks, stones, and mortar.
Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast technicians record or broadcast radio and television programs.
Brokerage Clerks
Brokerage clerks record the purchase and transfer of securities.
Budget Analysts
Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
Building Maintenance Workers
Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
Bus Drivers
Bus drivers operate motor vehicles that move people from one place to another.
Bus and Truck Mechanics
Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
Business Executives
Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
Buspersons
Buspersons clear dishes, refill drinks, and keep the dining area neat.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
Cabinetmakers
Cabinetmakers build cabinets and other items that are made from wood.
Camera Operators
Camera operators use motion picture, TV, or video cameras to film a wide range of subjects.
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and photographic equipment repairers fix and adjust cameras and related equipment.
Cardiovascular Technologists
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
Carpenters
Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials to construct buildings.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Cartographers and photogrammetrists make maps of different areas.
Cashiers
Cashiers ring up sales and receive payments for merchandise.
Casino Gaming Workers
Casino gaming workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.
Cement Masons
Cement masons place and finish the concrete for many types of construction jobs.
Chefs and Dinner Cooks
Chefs and dinner cooks measure, mix, and cook food according to recipes.
Chemical Engineers
Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
Chemical Equipment Operators
Chemical equipment operators control equipment that processes chemicals.
Chemical Plant Operators
Chemical plant operators run the machines and control the processes used when making chemicals.
Chemists
Chemists investigate the behavior of atoms and molecules.
Child Care Workers
Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in day-care programs.
Chiropractors
Chiropractors treat patients with health problems related to back, neck, and other joint damage.
Choreographers
Choreographers create dance routines and teach them to dancers.
Civil Engineers
Civil engineering is responsible for the construction of many man-made wonders. It's also one of the oldest kinds of engineering.
Clergy
Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
Clothes Pressers
Clothes pressers operate presses to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape to garments.
Coaches and Scouts
Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
Coin and Vending Machine Repairers
Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
College and University Administrators
College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
Commercial Divers
Commercial divers work underwater to build or repair structures. They also perform search and rescue duties.
Commercial Fishers
Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
Communications Equipment Mechanics
Communications equipment mechanics set up and maintain equipment that transmits signals to carry information.
Compliance Officers and Inspectors
Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
Computer Engineers
Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
Computer Operators
Computer operators load, run, and monitor computer systems.
Computer Programmers
Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
Computer Security Specialists
Computer security specialists set up plans to protect companies' information and technology from outsiders.
Computer Support Specialists
Computer support specialists help people solve their computer problems.
Computer Systems Administrators
Computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization's computer system.
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer systems analysts improve existing computer systems. They also plan and develop new systems.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and information systems managers direct the work of computer-related workers.
Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers
Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers install, maintain, and fix automated teller machines and office equipment.
Concierges
Concierges make travel and entertainment arrangements for hotel guests.
Conservation Scientists
Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands.
Construction Helpers
Construction helpers assist experienced trades workers with less skilled tasks.
Construction Managers
Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
Construction and Well Drillers
Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
Copy Machine Operators
Copy machine operators run copy machines to fill orders for customers or coworkers.
Coroners
Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
Corrections Officers
Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.
Cost Estimators
Cost estimators calculate how much time and money it will take to complete projects.
Costume and Wardrobe Specialists
Costume and wardrobe specialists design outfits for actors. These costumes express a certain time, place, or mood.
Counter Attendants
Counter attendants work at counters in coffee shops and small restaurants. They also work in cafeterias.
Counter and Rental Clerks
Counter and rental clerks rent items such as tools or vehicles to customers.
Couriers and Messengers
Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, documents, and packages.
Court Clerks
Court clerks process legal records and perform other duties for a court of law.
Court Reporters
Court reporters record official court proceedings using stenotype machines.
Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and tower operators use machinery to lift and move heavy loads.
Credit Analysts
Credit analysts evaluate requests for credit and loans.
Credit Checkers and Authorizers
Credit checkers and authorizers review the credit history of clients. They approve or deny requests for credit.
Crossing Guards
Crossing guards direct the movement of walkers and drivers at street intersections and construction sites.
Curators
Curators protect items of historic, cultural, and artistic value. They study, catalog, preserve, and display documents and artifacts.
Customer Service Representatives
Customer service representatives try to solve customer complaints.
Dancers
Dancers express ideas, stories, and rhythm by moving their bodies with music.
Data Communications Analysts
Data communications analysts design, test, and evaluate network systems.
Data Entry Keyers
Data entry keyers use computers to enter numbers and information into a database.
Database Administrators
Database administrators create and maintain computer database systems.
Deckhands
Deckhands help operate and maintain ships and their equipment.
Demonstrators and Promoters
Demonstrators and promoters show how products work and answer questions about them.
Dental Assistants
Dental assistants help dentists with patient care, office tasks, and lab duties.
Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists clean teeth and teach clients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Dental laboratory technicians make and repair dentures, crowns, and bridges.
Dentists
Dentists examine patients' teeth and mouth and correct dental problems.
Detectives and Investigators
Detectives and investigators gather facts and evidence for criminal cases.
Dietetic Technicians
Dietetic technicians help dietitians provide nutrition care. They may run food service facilities.
Dietitians
Dietitians plan diets for patients and educate people about eating healthy foods. Some dietitians supervise food preparation and service.
Dispatchers
Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
Drafters
Drafters make detailed drawings of objects that will be manufactured or built.
Drywall Finishers
Drywall finishers cover the joints between drywall panels using tape and cement.
Drywall Installers
Drywall installers attach drywall panels to the inside walls of houses and other buildings.
Economists
Economists study laws and market forces to understand and predict changes in business cycles.
Editors
Editors select and prepare written material for newspapers, magazines, and books.
Education Administrators
Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
Electric Motor Repairers
Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electrical and electronics engineers design, develop, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment.
Electrician Helpers
Electrician helpers assist electricians as they install and maintain electrical systems.
Electricians
Electricians install, test, and maintain electrical systems.
Elementary School Teachers
Elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They instruct children in grades one through six.
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Elevator installers and repairers assemble and maintain elevators.
Embalmers
Embalmers make sure that a deceased body is cleaned, preserved, and made presentable for funeral rites.
Emergency Management Specialists
Emergency management specialists plan and coordinate plans to respond to natural, wartime, and technological disasters.
Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.
Employee Training Specialists
Employee training specialists plan and organize instructional activities.
Employment Interviewers
Employment interviewers help job seekers find jobs. They also help employers find qualified employees.
Employment Recruiters
Employment recruiters search for and screen promising job applicants.
Engineering Managers
Engineering managers plan and design new products and systems.
Engineering Technicians
Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
Environmental Engineers
Environmental engineers create solutions to environmental problems affecting the welfare of humans and nature.
Environmental Scientists
Environmental scientists study problems in the natural world that affect the health of living things.
Executive Secretaries
Executive secretaries assist managers and direct office activities.
Explosives Workers
Explosives workers use explosive devices to demolish rock or structures.
Family and General Practitioners
Family and general practitioners help people maintain and improve their health.
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Farm equipment mechanics make sure that farm machinery operates correctly.
Farm and Home Management Advisors
Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
Farm and Ranch Workers
Farm and ranch workers help raise crops and livestock for market.
Farmers and Farm Managers
Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
Fashion Designers
Fashion designers design clothes and accessories for manufacture and sale to the public.
Fast Food Cooks
Fast food cooks prepare food for customers at fast food restaurants.
Fence Builders
Fence builders construct and repair metal and wooden fences and gates.
File Clerks
File clerks classify, store, find, and update information.
Film and Video Editors
Film and video editors use editing equipment to remove unwanted parts of a film or video. They reassemble the best parts so that the film is entertaining and interesting.
Financial Analysts
Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
Financial Counselors
Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
Financial Examiners
Financial examiners analyze the finances of organizations to make sure they comply with laws and regulations.
Financial Managers
Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
Fine Artists
Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
Fire Fighters
Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
Fire Inspectors
Fire inspectors inspect buildings to detect fire hazards.
Fire Investigators
Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.
Fish and Game Wardens
Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors help people get in shape.
Flight Attendants
Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
Floor Sanding Machine Operators
Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
Floor and Carpet Layers
Floor and carpet layers install carpet, linoleum, and other floor coverings in homes or buildings.
Floral Designers
Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
Food Preparation Workers
Food preparation workers get food ready for cooking or serving.
Food Processing Workers
Food processing workers prepare raw food items and combine ingredients to make food products.
Food Scientists
Food scientists conduct research to develop and improve food products that are healthy, safe, and appealing.
Food Service Worker Supervisors
Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
Foresters
Foresters manage, use, and help protect forests and other natural resources.
Forestry Technicians
Forestry technicians help develop and protect forests.
Forklift Operators
Forklift operators use tractors to lift and move heavy loads of materials.
Freight Handlers
Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
Funeral Attendants
Funeral attendants assist mourners and funeral directors during wakes and funerals.
Funeral Directors
Funeral directors provide an important service in times of sadness and loss. They organize and direct funeral services.
Furniture Finishers
Furniture finishers sand, stain, and finish new or repaired furniture.
Gas and Oil Drillers
Gas and oil drillers operate the equipment that is used to drill for gas and oil.
Gas and Oil Plant Operators
Gas and oil plant operators control the refining process for crude oil or natural gas.
General Construction Workers
General construction workers carry out semi-skilled tasks in many areas of construction.
General Office Clerks
General office clerks perform a variety of duties that help keep offices running.
General and Operations Managers
General and operations managers oversee the day-to-day activities of a company or organization.
Geographers
Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
Geologists and Geophysicists
Geologists and geophysicists study the earth's interior and exterior.
Glass Blowers
Glass blowers create artistic or functional objects from glass.
Glaziers
Glaziers install windows and mirrors in homes and other buildings. They may install new glass or repair broken panes.
Government Benefits Interviewers
Government benefits interviewers help determine if people qualify for government assistance.
Graphic Designers
Graphic designers create designs using print, electronic, and film media.
Hairstylists and Cosmetologists
Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
Hazardous Material Workers
Hazardous materials workers remove and dispose of harmful materials.
Health Information Technicians
Health information technicians collect, code, and maintain medical information about patients.
Health Services Administrators
Health services administrators plan and direct the delivery of health care.
Heating and Cooling System Mechanics
Heating and cooling system mechanics install and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.
Heavy Truck Drivers
Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
High School Teachers
High school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 14 and 18 years old.
Highway Maintenance Workers
Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.
Historians
Historians research, analyze, and explain past events and people.
Hoist and Winch Operators
Hoist and winch operators control cables, cages, and platforms used to move materials from place to place on a job site or in a factory.
Home Electronic Repairers
Home electronic repairers fix a variety of electronic equipment.
Home Health Aides
Home health aides care for elderly, recovering, or patients with disabilities, in their own homes.
Hotel Desk Clerks
Hotel desk clerks perform a variety of services for hotel guests.
Hotel and Motel Managers
Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
Human Resources Assistants
Human resources assistants organize and file companies' information about their employees.
Human Resources Managers
Human resources managers plan and direct policies about employees.
Industrial Designers
Industrial designers develop a wide variety of manufactured products.
Industrial Electronics Repairers
Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
Industrial Engineers
Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial machinery mechanics install, maintain, and fix machinery in factories.
Industrial Production Managers
Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.
Instructional Coordinators
Instructional coordinators help teachers and others plan and carry out educational programs.
Insulation Installers
Insulation installers put in the materials used to insulate buildings and equipment.
Insurance Adjusters and Examiners
Insurance adjusters and examiners decide how much to pay on insurance claims.
Insurance Agents
Insurance agents sell policies that provide financial protection in case of death, accidents, or acts of nature.
Insurance Policy and Claims Clerks
Insurance policy and claims clerks process new and existing policies and record claims.
Insurance Underwriters
Insurance underwriters compute the risk of loss, set premium rates, and write policies that cover that loss.
Interior Designers
Interior designers plan and design spaces and furnish interiors.
Internists
Internists treat people who have illnesses that don't require surgery. They also promote and maintain overall health of adults.
Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
Interviewing Clerks
Interviewing clerks ask people questions to obtain information.
Janitor and Housekeeper Supervisors
Janitor and housekeeper supervisors oversee the work of cleaning staff.
Janitors
Janitors keep buildings clean and in good condition.
Jewelers
Jewelers design, make, and repair rings, necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry.
Job Benefits and Analysis Specialists
Job benefits and analysis specialists study and plan employee benefits and job descriptions.
Judges and Hearing Officers
Judges and hearing officers review cases and make decisions about them based on the law.
Kitchen Helpers
Kitchen helpers assist chefs or head cooks with less-skilled tasks in kitchens.
Landscape Architects
Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
Landscapers and Groundskeepers
Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Laundry and dry cleaning workers receive, clean, and press clothing and other articles.
Law Clerks
Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
Lawyers
Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
Legal Secretaries
Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
Lens Grinders and Polishers
Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
Librarians
Librarians organize materials in libraries and help people locate them.
Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers
Library assistants and bookmobile drivers organize and lend library materials.
Library Technical Assistants
Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
License Clerks
License clerks issue licenses to people who meet the requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, or have disabilities.
Life Guards and Ski Patrollers
Life guards and ski patrollers monitor recreational areas, such as lakes and ski runs. They rescue people and provide first aid when needed.
Light Truck Drivers
Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
Line Installers and Repairers
Line installers and repairers construct and maintain networks of wires and cables.
Loan Clerks
Loan clerks process the paperwork associated with loan applications.
Loan Officers
Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
Locksmiths
Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
Log Graders and Scalers
Log graders and scalers estimate the market value of logs.
Loggers
Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
Machinists
Machinists use machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
Maids and Housekeepers
Maids and housekeepers clean rooms at hotels, motels, and hospitals.
Mail Carriers
Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.
Mail Clerks
Mail clerks sort, distribute, and prepare mail for offices or customers.
Management Analysts
Management analysts study problems in organizations. They offer solutions and may help apply their ideas.
Manicurists
Manicurists clean, shape, and polish clients' nails.
Market Research Analysts
Market research analysts gather data to help organizations make decisions about products and services.
Marketing Managers
Marketing managers develop marketing plans to sell products or services.
Marriage and Family Therapists
Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional problems.
Massage Therapists
Massage therapists rub, knead, press, stroke, tap, thump, and stretch their client's muscles and connective tissues.
Material Moving Machine Operators
Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
Materials Engineers
Materials engineers find ways to make and use materials for products.
Mathematicians
Mathematicians study and research numbers. They create new theories and try to solve problems with those theories.
Meat Cutters
Meat cutters convert animal carcasses into pieces of meat for sale to consumers.
Mechanic and Repairer Helpers
Mechanic and repairer helpers help experienced mechanics with different tasks.
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers oversee the design, construction, and testing of mechanical products and systems.
Medical Appliance Technicians
Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.
Medical Assistants
Medical assistants help care for patients. They carry out routine treatments, conduct lab tests, and maintain office records.
Medical Equipment Preparers
Medical equipment preparers clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical equipment repairers install, test, adjust, and repair medical equipment.
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
Medical Laboratory Technologists
Medical laboratory technologists conduct complex tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
Medical Scientists
Medical scientists conduct research to find causes of and treatments for disease.
Medical Secretaries
Medical secretaries perform office duties that use their knowledge of medical terms and procedures.
Medical Sonographers
Medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to examine and test areas of a patient's body.
Medical Transcriptionists
Medical transcriptionists listen to taped recordings of medical procedures and doctors' visits and transcribe them into organized reports.
Meeting and Convention Planners
Meeting and convention planners organize events for groups of people.
Mental Health Counselors
Mental health counselors help people manage or overcome a range of mental illnesses and emotional problems.
Merchandise Displayers
Merchandise displayers plan and build displays in windows, retail stores, and at trade shows.
Metal and Plastic Processing Workers
Metal and plastic processing workers set up and operate machines that make products.
Meteorologists
Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
Meter Readers
Meter readers walk or drive trucks over established routes and take readings of utility meter dials.
Middle School Teachers
Middle school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 11 and 14 years old.
Millwrights
Millwrights install and repair machinery and heavy equipment.
Mining Engineers
Mining engineers locate coal, metals, and minerals. They design methods for removing these substances.
Mining Machine Operators
Mining machine operators control machines that extract coal, ore, stone, and sand from mines or quarries.
Models
Models pose for photos, paintings, and live audiences.
Motorboat Mechanics
Motorboat mechanics maintain and repair boat motors.
Motorcycle Mechanics
Motorcycle mechanics maintain and repair motorcycles. They also work on all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
Movie Projectionists
Movie projectionists set up and operate projectors, lights, and sound equipment to show films to audiences.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Museum technicians and conservators care for, preserve, and treat artifacts and works of art.
Music Composers, Directors, and Arrangers
Music composers, directors, and arrangers create and arrange music for films, television shows, and concerts.
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Musical instrument repairers and tuners adjust, repair, and tune instruments to improve their sound.
Musicians
Musicians perform music on stage and in recording studios.
Natural Sciences Managers
Natural sciences managers plan and direct the work of natural scientists.
New Accounts Clerks
New accounts clerks interview people who want to open bank accounts.
News Reporters
News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear engineers design and operate nuclear power plants. They also conduct research on nuclear energy.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists give patients radioactive drugs or radiation treatments.
Numerical Control Machine Operators
Numerical control machine operators set up and tend computerized machine tools.
Numerical Control Tool Programmers
Numerical control tool programmers write programs that control machine tools.
Nursery Workers
Nursery workers grow, transplant, and care for plants and trees for sale.
Nursing Assistants
Nursing assistants give personal care to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. They work under the direction of nurses and doctors.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Obstetricians and gynecologists treat female patients. They focus on women's health, including pregnancy, birth, and general well-being.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational health and safety specialists investigate workplaces. They recommend ways to remove health hazards.
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Occupational therapist assistants help people with disabilities to develop skills.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists help people regain or learn daily living or work skills.
Office Managers
Office managers plan and oversee the work of office staff.
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators
Operating engineers and construction equipment operators use machinery to move construction materials.
Operations Research Analysts
Operations research analysts help organizations solve problems. They use mathematical models to help make decisions.
Opticians
Opticians prepare, fit, and sell corrective contact lenses and eyeglasses.
Optometrists
Optometrists examine patients' eyes to diagnose vision problems. They prescribe corrective lenses or other treatments.
Order Clerks
Order clerks take and process orders for materials, merchandise, and services.
Orthotic and Prosthetic Specialists
Orthotic and prosthetic specialists design, build, and fit orthopedic braces, surgical supports, and artificial limbs.
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
Packaging and filling machine operators run machines to produce or wrap products.
Packers and Packagers
Packers and packagers prepare materials for shipping.
Page Layout Workers
Page layout workers format information so it will look nice when printed.
Painters
Painters apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to buildings and other structures.
Painting and Coating Machine Operators
Painting and coating machine operators set up and run machines that coat or paint a wide variety of products.
Paralegals
Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
Park Naturalists
Park naturalists create programs to teach park visitors about natural areas.
Parking Enforcement Officers
Parking enforcement officers check cars parked in metered and limited-time spaces. They leave tickets on cars parked over the time limits.
Parking Lot Attendants
Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
Parts Salespeople
Parts salespeople sell parts and equipment in repair shops or parts stores.
Paving Equipment Operators
Paving equipment operators use machines to apply asphalt and concrete to roads.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll and timekeeping clerks check employee time records and issue paychecks.
Pediatricians
Pediatricians treat the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to 21 years.
Personal and Home Care Aides
Personal and home care aides provide services to elderly, disabled, and ill clients so they can live in their own homes.
Pest Control Workers
Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum engineers plan and supervise the drilling of new oil wells. They also supervise well operation and maintenance.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists dispense drugs and provide information about their use.
Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy aides help pharmacists with clerical duties.
Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide medicines and other health care products to patients.
Photograph Processing Workers
Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
Photographers
Photographers produce images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event.
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical therapist aides care for patients suffering from injuries or disease.
Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical therapist assistants help patients regain physical function after illness or injury.
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists treat patients to relieve their pain and increase their strength and mobility.
Physician Assistants
Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under the supervision of doctors.
Physicists
Physicists use scientific methods to study the properties of matter and energy.
Pipelayers
Pipelayers lay various kinds of pipe for sewers, drains, water mains, or oil or gas lines.
Plasterers
Plasterers prepare and apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls and other building surfaces.
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases.
Podiatrists
Podiatrists diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
Police Patrol Officers
Police patrol officers keep order in their communities and make sure that people follow laws.
Police and Detective Supervisors
Police and detective supervisors manage police departments and the officers and detectives who work there.
Political Scientists
Political scientists study political systems, political behavior, and public policy.
Postal Clerks
Postal clerks help customers and ensure that mail is collected, sorted, and paid for.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Postmasters and mail superintendents direct the services and workers at post offices.
Potters
Potters create artistic or functional objects from clay.
Power Plant Operators
Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
Precision Assemblers
Precision assemblers build complex products from manufactured parts.
Prepress Workers
Prepress workers create printing plates that are used on printing presses.
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
Preschool and kindergarten teachers help children explore their interests and develop their talents.
Printing Press Operators
Printing press operators set up, operate, and maintain printing presses.
Private Detectives and Investigators
Private detectives and investigators assist lawyers, businesses, and the public with a variety of cases.
Probation Officers
Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
Producers and Directors
Producers select plays or scripts and arrange financing. Directors interpret plays or scripts by directing the work of the cast and crew.
Production Helpers
Production helpers move items between work areas or feed items into machines.
Production and Planning Clerks
Production and planning clerks keep the flow of work and materials running smoothly.
Professional Athletes
Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
Professional Makeup Artists
Professional makeup artists prepare actors for performances on stage or in front of cameras.
Proofreaders
Proofreaders read printed copy or proofs to find and mark errors.
Property and Real Estate Managers
Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
Psychiatric Aides
Psychiatric aides care for patients with mental disorders.
Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric technicians assist in the care and treatment of patients who are mentally ill or have developmental disabilities.
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat people who have mental illnesses.
Psychologists
Psychologists study human behavior and develop therapies to help patients.
Public Health Educators
Public health educators plan, direct, and carry out health education programs.
Public Relations Managers
Public relations managers direct all efforts to build a positive public image for organizations.
Public Relations Specialists
Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
Pump Operators
Pump operators control the transport of oil and gas through pipes.
Purchasing Managers
Purchasing managers try to buy the best goods and services at the best possible prices.
Quality Control Inspectors
Quality control inspectors examine products to make sure they meet standards.
Radiation Therapists
Radiation therapists use beams of radiation to treat tumors.
Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic technologists use special equipment to create images of internal organs, tissues, and bones.
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
Real Estate Agents
Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, or lease land or property.
Receptionists
Receptionists greet visitors and determine whom they need to see or where they need to go.
Recreation Attendants
Recreation attendants keep things running smoothly at places where people go to have fun.
Recreation Guides
Recreation guides organize and conduct hunting, fishing, rafting, or similar trips in scenic and wilderness areas.
Recreation Workers
Recreation workers organize and lead leisure activities.
Recreational Therapists
Recreational therapists plan and carry out treatments and activities for patients.
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses care for patients who are ill or injured.
Rehabilitation Counselors
Rehabilitation counselors help people manage mental and physical disabilities.
Reservation and Ticket Agents
Reservation and ticket agents make and confirm reservations and sell travel tickets.
Residential Counselors
Residential counselors care for the people who live in their building. They may also maintain the building.
Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
Restaurant Hosts
Restaurant hosts greet customers and escort them to tables.
Restaurant Managers
Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.
Retail Salespeople
Retail salespeople help customers find items in stores. They try to convince customers to buy those items.
Riggers
Riggers use ropes, pulleys, and other gear to move large or heavy items.
Rock Splitters
Rock splitters use jackhammers and other tools to cut pieces of rock away from larger masses.
Roof Bolters
Roof bolters operate machines that install roof support bolts in underground mines.
Roofers
Roofers apply shingles and other materials to the roofs of buildings.
Roustabouts
Roustabouts do general maintenance and construction work at oil fields.
Route Salespeople
Route salespeople drive trucks to sell and deliver products or services to customers.
Safety Engineers
Safety engineers look for ways to prevent accidents in the workplace.
Sales Managers
Sales managers direct and coordinate the sales of goods and services for businesses.
Sales Representatives
Sales representatives sell products to manufacturers, businesses, and many other types of clients.
Sales Worker Supervisors
Sales worker supervisors direct and manage salespeople.
Sawing Machine Operators
Sawing machine operators run machines that turn logs into lumber.
School Bus Drivers
School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
School Counselors
School counselors help students learn about career and education choices.
Science Technicians
Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
Secretaries
Secretaries perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office.
Securities Salespeople
Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
Security Guards
Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and fire alarm system installers configure and mount security and fire alarms in private homes.
Semiconductor Processing Operators
Semiconductor processing operators make wafers and microcircuits.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, and drains.
Service Station Attendants
Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
Set and Exhibit Designers
Set designers determine what furnishings are needed to represent a time period. Exhibit designers create displays to give information.
Sewing Machine Operators
Sewing machine operators run or tend machines that join parts of garments and other items.
Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet metal workers make and install metal building parts and products.
Sheriffs
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law at the county level.
Ship Captains and Mates
Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
Ship Engineers
Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
Ship Pilots
Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Shipping and receiving clerks keep records, prepare shipments, and accept deliveries of goods.
Shoe and Leather Workers
Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
Short-Order Cooks
Short-order cooks prepare food in restaurants that emphasize fast service.
Singers
Singers perform songs on stage and in recording studios.
Skin Care Specialists
Skin care specialists clean and care for clients' skin.
Small Engine Mechanics
Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
Social Science Research Assistants
Social science research assistants gather and analyze data.
Social Workers
Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
Social and Community Service Managers
Social and community service managers plan and direct social service programs.
Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and human service assistants help clients get social services.
Sociologists
Sociologists study human society and social behavior.
Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound engineering technicians use console boards to record, copy, and edit music and voice.
Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities.
Speech Pathologists and Audiologists
Speech pathologists and audiologists help people speak more clearly or hear better.
Stationary Engineers
Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
Statistical Clerks
Statistical clerks gather information and analyze it using statistics.
Statisticians
Statisticians apply their knowledge of math to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Stock Clerks
Stock clerks receive, unpack, check, store, and track merchandise or materials.
Storage and Transportation Managers
Storage and transportation managers direct the pickup, transport, and storage of goods.
Structural Metal Workers
Structural metal workers make and install steel frameworks used in buildings and other structures.
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
Surgeons
Surgeons perform operations on patients to correct, treat, or diagnose medical problems.
Surgical Technologists
Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors measure and map land.
Surveyors
Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.
Tailors
Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
Tax Examiners
Tax examiners determine the amount of taxes owed.
Tax Preparers
Tax preparers interview clients, review tax records, and fill out tax returns.
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
Teacher Aides
Teacher aides provide teaching and clerical support for classroom teachers.
Technical Writers
Technical writers put scientific or technical information into language that is easy for others to understand.
Telemarketers
Telemarketers sell products, services, and memberships over the phone.
Telephone Operators
Telephone operators help people make phone calls.
Textile Machine Operators
Textile machine operators run machines that make products from fibers.
Tile Setters
Tile setters apply tile to floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops.
Tire Building Machine Operators
Tire building machine operators run machines that make tires.
Tire Repairers and Changers
Tire repairers and changers fix and replace tires on motor vehicles.
Title Examiners and Searchers
Title examiners and searchers review records to verify the legal status of land.
Tool Grinders
Tool grinders operate machines that shape or grind pieces of metal to specific sizes.
Tool and Die Makers
Tool and die makers produce tools, dies, and special devices that enable machines to make products.
Tour Guides
Tour guides develop and oversee activities for groups of tourists or visitors.
Traffic Technicians
Traffic technicians gather and analyze information about traffic conditions.
Train Conductors and Yardmasters
Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
Transportation Agents
Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
Transportation Inspectors
Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo.
Trash Collectors
Trash collectors collect garbage and transport it to dumps or landfills.
Travel Agents
Travel agents plan trips and make travel arrangements for their clients.
Typists and Word Processors
Typists and word processors prepare documents and other print materials using computer software.
Umpires and Referees
Umpires and referees observe players and regulate the play of sports events.
University and College Teachers
University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.
Upholsterers
Upholsterers install springs, padding, and fabric on new and used furniture.
Urban and Regional Planners
Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Ushers and Ticket Takers
Ushers and ticket takers assist patrons at events.
Vehicle Cleaners
Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
Vehicle Painters
Vehicle painters prepare and paint cars, trucks, airplanes, farm equipment, and other vehicles.
Veterinarians
Veterinarians work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.
Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary assistants care for animals and assist with lab tests, treatment, and surgery.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary technologists and technicians perform various animal healthcare duties to help veterinarians.
Waiters and Waitresses
Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
Wallpaper Hangers
Wallpaper hangers apply wall coverings to decorate and protect walls.
Watch Repairers
Watch repairers test, adjust, repair, and clean watches, clocks, and other timepieces.
Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water treatment plant operators treat water so that it is safe to drink.
Welders and Solderers
Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.
Welding and Soldering Machine Operators
Welding and soldering machine operators run machines that join pieces of metal.
Woodworking Machine Operators
Woodworking machine operators cut and shape raw wood to make products.
Writers
Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
Zoologists
Zoologists study animals and how they live and grow in their habitat.