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AUGUST 19, 2020, 1:45 PM
Welcome to your career report! There's a lot of information here, so take your time and read through it at your own pace.
Your report is split up into di!erent sections, each of which addresses a di!erent factor in your career search. You'll learn about your interests,
your personality, and the jobs and work environments that suit you best. You'll get personalized advice and suggestions for exploring your career
options and planning a successful job search.
You can read your report straight through, or you can skip to the sections that interest you most. Remember, your results are saved to your
personal account. You can come back and refer to them anytime you need to.
So, let's get started!
Your Career Personality Type
What motivates you? What do you "nd satisfying? What sorts of tasks and activities could you do every day, without getting bored?
These are key questions to ask when searching for a career. Your ideal career will make the most of your strengths, so that your work feels
natural and comfortable to you. It will also tap into your core motivations, so that you have a sense that what you do is important and authentic
to who you are. It will also suit you in a practical sense, by asking you to work on the sorts of tasks and activities that you naturally enjoy.
These factors are di!erent for every individual. Some people are motivated by money and fame, while others simply want to know they are
making the world a better place. Some people like to use their minds in their work. Others prefer to use their hands. So which type of person are
you?
In the following section, we'll look at the broad patterns revealed by your assessment. You'll discover the fundamentals of your personality type
and how these key aspects of who you are can point you to a satisfying career.
You're a Practical Idealist

You are concerned with being true to your values and living authentically. For you, work is an opportunity to express what is important and
meaningful to you. You are deeply in touch with your ideas and emotions, and want a career that allows you to connect with a larger purpose.
You are a naturally empathic person and want a job that allows you to feel that you are contributing to the world in a positive way. You easily
sense su!ering, and thus you are deeply motivated to bring peace and beauty to the people around you.
You tend to be insightful and introspective. You are interested in exploring complex issues, especially when they have a personal or moral
impact. You can easily see how things could be improved, and you are motivated to do your part in making the world a better place.
You are drawn to work that uses hands-on, physical skills. You like to learn practical skills and see a tangible result for your e!orts. You feel
satis"ed when you can build, "x, or put together something useful.
How you think and solve problems

The chart below describes how you process information and how you approach the problem-solving process. To read this chart and the other
charts in this section, look at the size of each quadrant. A larger area indicates that a particular style is a better "t for you. Smaller areas indicate
that the style is not a very good "t.
Some of your charts will show a clear preference for one pattern. Others will show a more even spread over two or even three patterns. Where
you have nearly equal scores for two or more patterns, you can expect that both patterns may describe you equally well.
HUMANITARIAN INNOVATOR
H
Driven to make the world a better Likes to solve complex, rational
place. Creative and imaginative in I problems. Uses analytical skills to
coming up with insightful solutions come up with innovative ways to
to meaningful problems. improve logical systems.
CARETAKER PRAGMATIST
Wants to be of service to others. Wants to ensure accuracy and
P
Prefers to work within established e$ciency. Enjoys working within
C
institutions to "nd ways to maintain structured, logical systems to
stability and security for both self accomplish practical, real-world
and others. goals.
How you get motivated

This chart shows how you are motivated in your work, including the factors that drive you to work as well as your overall level of motivation to
work.
AMBITIOUS DUTIFUL
D
Desires achievement and willing to Driven by a sense of duty. Works
A
work hard to get it. Seeks status toward goals out of sense of
and "nancial rewards. Persistent in responsibility. Persistent even when
working toward success. work is unexciting and garners little
attention from others.
EXCITABLE
CASUAL
Motivated by achievement, but
E
easily distracted. Excited by the C Has little need for achievement.
prospect of success but may have Prefers to keep life simple and low-
trouble sticking with projects long key. Prefers work that is easy to
enough to achieve it. accomplish and o!ers a minimum
of stress and hassle.
How you interact with others

This chart describes your approach in relating to others. It shows what you need from your interpersonal interactions as well as how others may
see you.
GREGARIOUS DOMINANT
Is friendly and amiable. Likes to be Blunt and dominant. Enjoys working
G
congenial with coworkers and is with others but does not need to be
often the "rst to befriend a new D liked. Tends to take command of
colleague. Appreciates social events situations and enjoys competition.
to build team relationships.
INDEPENDENT
SUPPORTIVE
Reserved and aloof. Tends to avoid
Gentle and kind. Tends to be quiet personal relationships in the o$ce,
and reserved, but appreciates I preferring to focus on the work.
having amicable, supportive Wants to be judged on competence,
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relationships with colleagues. not popularity.
How you communicate

This chart describes how you communicate your thoughts, experiences, and ideas to others. Your pattern re#ects the information you choose to
communicate as well as your style in doing so.
INSPIRING INFORMATIVE
Enjoys expressing ideas and vision. Likes to communicate regularly to
I
Loves to brainstorm and discuss keep everyone informed. Makes
possibilities. Focuses on big-picture sure everyone has all the
I
ideas and innovative goals for the information they need.
future.
CONCISE
INSIGHTFUL
Communicates when necessary to
Thinks deeply before speaking, then convey speci"c information. Dislikes
C
shares carefully considered chitchat. Prefers fact-based,
insights. Interested in theories, purposeful discussions that move a
I
patterns, and interpretations. project along.
How you contribute to a team

This chart describes your style in working with a team, including the roles you typically take on and your contributions to the team e!ort.
COOPERATOR TASKMASTER
C
Wants all team members to feel Focused on organization, clarity,
included in working towards a T and achieving outstanding results.
common goal. Works cooperatively Stays focused on stated goals with
to share achievements. minimal attention to relationships.
EMPATH IMPROVISER
Stays attuned to relationships. Is I Jumps in to solve logical problems.
less focused on the end product; Focused on useful action and quick
E
prioritizes an enjoyable and results. Acts spontaneously without
cooperative process. waiting for others to keep up.
How you manage tasks and projects

This chart describes your style in approaching tasks and activities. Your pattern shows which type of tasks are most likely to appeal to you and
take advantage of your strengths.
DIRECTOR INSPECTOR
D
Has big, complex ideas and Works in an orderly, systematic
formulates plans to put them into manner. Wants clear expectations
I
action. Persistent and determined. and standard procedures to follow.
Pursues ambitious goals. Persists until task is done correctly.
VISIONARY RESPONDER
R
Most excited when generating Wants quick results. Prefers clear-
possibilities and ideas; less cut tasks that can be completed in a
V
interested in implementation. Likes short time frame. Dislikes long-term
starting projects more than projects.
"nishing them.
Making the Most of Your Personality

Everyone has their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Career success does not come from being good at everything; rather, it comes from
being aware of what you excel at so that you can take advantage of your strengths when you choose a career. Equally, it's important to be aware
of your weak areas so that you can avoid roles that you do not have an aptitude for.
Let's look now at some of the strengths you can capitalize on in your career, as well as some of the weak spots you should be aware of.
Your personal strengths

You are a highly altruistic and compassionate person who is dedicated to helping and serving other people. You are deeply motivated to
make other people's lives better and happier. You are excellent at cooperating with others, sensing their needs, and being of service to those
around you.
Your level of organization and drive is excellent. You are predisposed to success in your career because of your talent for persisting in your
goals and resisting distractions along the way. Employers will appreciate your orderly approach, your attention to detail, and your inclination
to work until the job is done. You are determined and responsible, and likely to achieve whatever you set your mind to.
You are imaginative and forward-thinking, and talented at envisioning the future. You do not mind venturing into unknown territory and
are enthusiastic about change and innovation. You are excellent at thinking abstractly, coming up with new ideas, and using your creativity to
solve complex problems.
You have a high degree of stress tolerance, emotional stability, and resilience. You do not easily become anxious, depressed, or upset in
stressful situations. More so than most people, you can handle a job with a high level of stress, as you will be able to overcome pressures
that others might "nd overwhelming.
You are equally good at working with others, and working on your own. You can engage with other people to accomplish team projects
e!ectively, but you are also able to motivate yourself to work independently. Because you can be productive in both an independent mode
and a social mode, you are able to adapt well to a variety of work environments and activities.
Your potential challenges

You often put others' needs ahead of your own, and you may sacri"ce some opportunities to advance your own career because you tend to
focus on accommodating others.
You are hardworking and diligent, but you may tend to overwork yourself. In demanding environments, you may take on an overly heavy
workload, and neglect time for relaxation and renewal.
You need a balance of time spent with others, and time spent on your own. Jobs that require too much of one or the other may drain your
energy.
You generally need a good deal of creativity and variety in your work to stay engaged. You may become bored and frustrated with work that
is routine or repetitive.
Your Career Interests
This section shows your top career interest areas. There are 6 total interest areas, each with its own set of typical work tasks, roles, and values.
Some of these interest areas will appeal to you, while others will be less attractive. Choosing a career which is a good match for your interest
pro"le ensures that you enjoy your daily work and get satisfaction out of your accomplishments.
Building 100
Thinking 57
Creating 25
Helping 30
Persuading 66
Organizing 63
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
The Six Interest Areas

Each of the six interest areas describes a cluster of related work tasks and activities. People who are drawn to each of these interest areas tend
to have certain characteristics, preferences, and personality traits in common.
Building Building jobs involve the use of tools, machines, or physical skill. Builders like working with their hands and bodies,
working with plants and animals, and working outdoors.
Thinking Thinking jobs involve theory, research, and intellectual inquiry. Thinkers like working with ideas and concepts, and enjoy
science, technology, and academia.
Creating Creating jobs involve art, design, language, and self-expression. Creators like working in unstructured environments and
producing something unique.
Helping Helping jobs involve assisting, teaching, coaching, and serving other people. Helpers like working in cooperative
environments to improve the lives of others.
Persuading Persuading jobs involve leading, motivating, and in#uencing others. Persuaders like working in positions of power to
make decisions and carry out projects.
Organizing Organizing jobs involve managing data, information, and processes. Organizers like to work in structured environments
to complete tasks with precision and accuracy.
Your Top Interests

Your top interest area is Building, which indicates that you prefer physical work that uses your hands and body and gives you a tangible result
for your e!orts. You prefer working with concrete objects, not abstract concepts. You may be drawn to work with tools, machines, plants, or
animals. You like to be outdoors and be physically active throughout the day.
Top Job Tasks Your Core Values Key Personality Traits
Building Practicality Realistic

Repairing Productivity Sensible
Taking Action Structure Mechanical
Using Machines Independence Traditional
Using Tools Physical Skill Down-to-earth
Because you are a Builder, you will prefer a career that allows you to use and hone your hands-on skills. You enjoy learning to construct, craft,
repair, maintain, and tinker. You like creating practical things and "xing necessary systems.
Builders tend to be pragmatic, down-to-earth people who take a “just do it” approach to life. Builders often dislike having to explain or discuss
their work with others, preferring instead to jump in and simply get it done.
Builders like their work best when they can see a real, physical result of their e!orts. As a Builder, your primary career goal will be to discover a
job where you can use your physical or mechanical skills to take useful, observable action on the world around you.
Sample Jobs for Builders Career Fields for Builders Areas of Study for Builders
Police O$cer or Detective Construction Physical Education or Exercise Science

Pilot Mechanics Construction Management
Electrician Transportation & Distribution Engineering
Carpenter Military Agriculture
Auto Mechanic Athletics Environmental Science
Building Inspector Farming or Ranching Food Science
Machinist Manufacturing and Industry Forestry
Civil Engineer Maintenance and Repair Construction, Maintenance or Repair
Athlete or Coach Food Preparation Culinary Arts
Your secondary interest is Persuading, indicating that you are interested in leading, in#uencing, and motivating other people. You like the idea of
making your mark on the world by impacting the perspectives and decisions of others. You enjoy feeling powerful, and like to take the lead.
To satisfy your interest in Persuading, look for roles that allow you to pitch other people on products, projects, or initiatives. You may "nd a
home in the business world, but will also appreciate any role where you can set a course of action and use your ingenuity and in#uence to
achieve your goals. You may feel drawn to entrepreneurship and enjoy the risk inherent in starting a new venture.
Careers to Explore
In this section, we'll show you the top careers that match your interest pro"le. There are a few things to keep in mind as you read over these
career suggestions:
1. These career titles are just a starting point. The careers listed here are among the most commonly found in the labor market and are
careers that many people will recognize, like lawyer or physician. However, many people have jobs that don't exactly "t any of the descriptions
listed here. You might end up with a job that combines several of these typical roles. You might have a job that's speci"c to one company or
industry. Or you might invent a new career altogether! In short, do not limit your imagination to the jobs listed here. These are a representative
sample of jobs that "t your personality, but they do not cover every possibility or opportunity that you will come across in your career path.
2. Your individuality is key. The careers in this section are listed generally by how well they "t your interest pro"le. However, you should not
assume that the "rst career on the list is the best career for you, that the second career listed is the second-best, and so on. You may "nd careers
that spark your interest anywhere on this list. You may also see several careers that do not interest you at all. This is normal and does not mean
that your results are not accurate! Everyone is unique, and even someone with an identical interest pro"le to yours will have di!erent
inclinations, passions, and preferences. So while this assessment can point you in the right general direction and give you some good ideas to get
started, the ultimate choice of your best career will be up to you.
3. Ultimately, the choice is yours. Because no assessment can tell you exactly which career will be perfect for you, the best way to think of this
list is as a starting point for your career research. You can use this list to get ideas of careers that may suit you, but you'll still need to read more
about each career that interests you, do real-world research (like interviewing or shadowing people in the "eld), and evaluate each career
according to your own personal criteria. We'll discuss this in more detail later in your report, but for now, just read over this list with an open
mind. See if any career ideas stand out as particularly interesting, and which seem worthy of further inspection.
With that in mind, let's look at some careers!
Your Top Career Matches

This list includes the careers that best match your interest pro"le. For more information about any career, click the Read More link on the bottom
right of the career listing. This will open a new window with a full description of that career.
Sales Engineer Sales engineers sell complex scienti"c and technological products or services to businesses. They must have
extensive knowledge of the products’ parts and functions and must understand the scienti"c processes that
BUILDING, THINKING,
make these products work.
PERSUADING
Sales engineers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $83,100
Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or services to customers and prospective
Projected Growth: 9%
customers
Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
Plan and modify products to meet customer needs
Help clients solve problems with installed equipment
Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or
increase production
Help in researching and developing new products
Read more >>
Construction Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from development to
Manager completion.
BUILDING, PERSUADING, Construction managers typically do the following:

ORGANIZING
Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables
Average Earnings: $79,860 Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to workers and other professionals
Report on work progress and budget matters to clients
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists
Instruct and supervise construction personnel and activities onsite
Respond to work delays and other problems and emergencies
Select, hire, and instruct laborers and subcontractors
Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
Read more >>
Conservation Conservation scientists and foresters manage overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other
Scientist or Forester natural resources.
BUILDING, THINKING, Conservation scientists and foresters typically do the following:

PERSUADING
Monitor forestry and conservation activities to assure compliance with government regulations
Average Earnings: $56,235 Establish plans for managing forest lands and resources
Supervise activities of other forestry and conservation workers
Choose and prepare sites for new trees using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear land
Negotiate terms and conditions for forest harvesting and land-use contracts
Direct and participate in forest-"re suppression
Determine ways to remove timber with minimum environmental damage
Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are suitable for future use
Read more >>
Real Estate Appraiser Appraisers and assessors of real estate estimate the value of real property—land and the buildings on that
or Assessor land— before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.
BUILDING, PERSUADING, Appraisers and assessors of real estate typically do the following:
ORGANIZING
Verify legal descriptions of real estate properties in public records
Average Earnings: $47,370 Inspect new and existing properties, noting unique characteristics
Photograph the interior and exterior of properties
Use “comparables,” or similar nearby properties, to help determine value
Prepare written reports on the property value
Prepare and maintain current data on each real estate property
Read more >>
Farmer or Rancher or Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and
Other Agricultural dairy products.
Manager Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers typically do the following:
BUILDING, PERSUADING,
Supervise all steps of the crop production and ranging process, including planting, fertilizing, harvesting,
ORGANIZING
and herding
Average Earnings: $38,750 Determine how to raise crops or livestock according to factors such as market conditions, federal
program availability, and soil conditions
Projected Growth: -8%
Select and purchase supplies, such as seed, fertilizers, and farm machinery
Operate and repair farm machinery so it cultivates, harvests, and hauls crops
Adapt what they do as needed for weather and where the crop is in its growing cycle
Maintain farm facilities, including its water pipes, hoses, fences, and animal shelters
Serve as the sales agent for livestock and crops
Keep "nancial, tax, production, and employee records
Read more >>
Correctional Officer Correctional o$cers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting
trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in a jail or prison.
ORGANIZING Correctional o$cers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $38,380 Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons
Supervise activities of inmates
Aid in rehabilitation and counseling of o!enders
Inspect conditions within facilities to ensure that they meet established standards
Search inmates for contraband items
Report on inmate conduct
Read more >>
Dispensing Optician Dispensing opticians help "t eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists
and optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frames or contact lenses to buy.
ORGANIZING Opticians typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $32,810 Receive customers’ prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses
Measure customers’ eyes, such as the distance between their pupils
Help customers choose eyeglass frames and lens treatments, such as eyewear for occupational use or
sports, tints or anti-re#ective coatings, based on their vision needs and style preferences
Create work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians, providing information about the lenses needed
Adjust eyewear to ensure a good "t
Repair or replace broken eyeglass frames
Educate customers about eyewear—for example, show them how to care for their contact lenses
Perform business tasks, such as maintaining sales records, keeping track of customers’ prescriptions, and
ordering and maintaining inventory
Read more >>
Athlete or Sports Athletes and sports competitors participate in organized, o$ciated sporting events to entertain spectators.
Competitor
Athletes and sports competitors typically do the following:
BUILDING, PERSUADING
Practice to develop and improve their skills
Average Earnings: $30,850 Maintain the equipment they use in their sport in good condition
Stay in the best physical condition by training, exercising, and following special diets
Take instructions from coaches and other sports sta! during games regarding strategy and tactics
Obey the rules of the sport during competitions and games
Assess how they did after each event and identify their strengths and weaknesses
Read more >>
Security Guard or Security guards and gaming surveillance o$cers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism,
Gaming Surveillance terrorism, and illegal activity.
Officer Security guards and gaming surveillance o$cers typically do the following:
Protect and enforce laws on an employer’s property
ORGANIZING
Monitor alarms and closed-circuit TV cameras
Average Earnings: $26,155 Control access for employees and visitors
Conduct security checks over a speci"ed area
Write reports on what they observed while on patrol
Interview witnesses for court testimony
Detain violators
Read more >>
Taxi Driver or Taxi drivers and chau!eurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as airports, homes,
Chauffeur shopping centers, and workplaces. They must know their way around a city in order to take both residents
and visitors to their destinations.
BUILDING, PERSUADING
Taxi drivers and chau!eurs typically do the following:

Check their car for problems and do basic maintenance

Keep both the inside and outside of their car clean
Refuel their car when necessary
Pick up passengers and listen to where they want to go
Operate wheelchair lifts when needed
Help passengers load and unload their luggage
Drive to passengers' destinations
Obey all tra$c laws
Collect fares, including allowed extra charges
Provide a receipt if the passenger requests one
Keep a record of miles traveled
Read more >>
Cook Cooks prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods. This may include soups, salads, entrees, and
desserts.
ORGANIZING Cooks typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $20,507 Check freshness of food and ingredients before cooking
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes
Bake, roast, grill, broil, or fry meats, "sh, vegetables, and other foods
Boil and steam meats, "sh, vegetables, and other foods
Garnish, arrange, and serve food
Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
Cook, hold, and store food or food ingredients
Read more >>
Power Plant Operator Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute
electric power.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING
Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers typically do the following:

Control power-generating equipment which may use any one type of fuel, such as coal, nuclear fuel, or
natural gas
Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity #ows
Check equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems
Adjust controls to regulate the #ow of power
Start or stop generators, turbines, and other equipment as necessary
Read more >>
Police Officer or Police o$cers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called
Detective agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Uniformed police o$cers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $52,633 Enforce laws

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
Patrol assigned areas
Conduct tra$c stops and issue citations
Obtain warrants and arrest suspects
Write detailed reports and "ll out forms
Prepare cases and testify in court
Detectives and criminal investigators typically do the following:
Investigate crimes
Collect and secure evidence from crime scenes
Conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses
Observe the activities of suspects
Obtain warrants and arrest suspects
Write detailed reports and "ll out forms
Prepare cases and testify in court
Read more >>
Boilermaker Boilermakers assemble, install, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that
hold liquids and gases.
Boilermakers typically do the following:

Use blueprints to determine locations, positions, or dimensions of parts

Install small premade boilers into buildings and manufacturing facilities
Lay out prefabricated parts of larger boilers before assembling them
Assemble boiler tanks, often using robotic or automatic welders
Test and inspect boiler systems for leaks or defects
Clean vats using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents
Replace or repair broken valves, pipes, or joints, using hand and power tools, gas torches, and welding
equipment
Read more >>
Electrician Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes,
businesses, and factories.
Electricians typically do the following:

Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work

Install and maintain wiring and lighting systems
Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or "xtures using hand tools and power tools
Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
Read more >>
Brickmasons, Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons (or, simply, masons) use bricks, concrete blocks, and natural
Blockmasons, and and man-made stones to build fences, walkways, walls, and other structures.
Stonemasons Masons typically do the following:

BUILDING
Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
Average Earnings: $40,110 Lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge
Break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
Lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans
Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
Construct corners with a corner pole or by building a corner pyramid
Ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level
Clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools
Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials
Read more >>
Drywall or Ceiling Drywall and ceiling tile installers hang wallboards to walls and ceilings and install ceiling tile inside
Tile Installer, and buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboards for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers do
Taper both installing and taping.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Drywall installers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $38,106 Review design plans to minimize the number of cuts and waste of wallboard
Measure the locations of electrical outlets, plumbing, and windows
Cut drywall to the right size, using utility knives and power saws
Fasten drywall panels to interior wall studs, using nails or screws
Trim and smooth rough edges so that boards join evenly
Ceiling tile installers typically do the following:
Measure ceiling tile to match blueprints or drawings

Nail, screw, or clip in supports
Put tiles or sheets of shock-absorbing materials on and into ceilings
Keep the tile in place with cement adhesive, nails, screws, or clips
Tapers typically do the following:
Prepare wall surfaces (wallboard) by patching nail holes

Apply tape and use sealing compound to cover joints between wallboards
Apply additional coats of sealing compound to create an even surface
Sand all joints and holes to a smooth, seamless "nish
Read more >>
Hazardous Material Hazardous materials (hazmat) removal workers identify and dispose of asbestos, radioactive and nuclear
Removal Worker waste, arsenic, lead, and other hazardous materials. They also neutralize and clean up materials that are
#ammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
Hazmat removal workers typically do the following:

Follow safety procedures during cleanup

Comply with state and federal laws regarding waste disposal
Test hazardous materials to determine proper way to clean up
Construct sca!olding or build containment areas before cleaning up
Remove, neutralize, or clean up hazardous materials that are found or spilled
Clean contaminated equipment for reuse
Package, transport, or store hazardous and waste materials
Keep records of cleanup activities
Read more >>
Glazier Glaziers install windows, skylights, and other glass products in storefronts and buildings.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Glaziers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $34,220 Follow blueprints or speci"cations for size, color, type, and thickness of glass to be used
Remove any old or broken glass before installing replacement glass
Cut glass to the speci"ed size and shape
Make or install sashes or moldings for glass installation
Fasten glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings, or other types of fasteners
Add weather seal or putty around pane edges to seal joints
Read more >>
Painter Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Painters typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $32,610 Cover #oors and furniture with dropcloths and tarps to protect surfaces
Remove "xtures such as pictures, doorknobs, or electric switch covers
Put up sca!olding and set up ladders
Fill holes and cracks with putty, plaster, or other compounds
Prepare surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, or sanding to a smooth "nish
Calculate the area to be painted and the amount of paint needed
Apply primers or sealers so that the paint will adhere
Choose paints and stains for desired color and appearance
Apply paint or other "nishes, using handbrushes, rollers, or sprayers
Read more >>
Roofer Roofers repair and install the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, asphalt, and
metal.
Roofers typically do the following:

Inspect problem roofs to determine the best way to repair them

Measure roof to calculate the quantities of materials needed
Replace damaged or rotting joists or plywood
Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation
Install shingles, asphalt, metal, or other materials to make the roof watertight
Align roo"ng materials with edges of the roof
Cut roo"ng materials to "t around walls or vents
Cover exposed nail or screw heads with roo"ng cement or caulk to prevent leakage
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Grounds Maintenance Grounds maintenance workers provide a pleasant outdoor environment by ensuring that the grounds of
Worker houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Grounds maintenance workers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $29,520 Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns

Weed and mulch landscapes
Trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees
Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees
Plant #owers, trees, and shrubs
Water lawns, landscapes, and gardens
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Pest Control Worker Pest control workers control, manage, or remove unwanted creatures, such as roaches, rats, ants, termites,
and bedbugs, that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Pest control workers typically do the following:

Inspect buildings and premises for signs of pests or infestation

Determine the type of treatment needed to eliminate pests
Measure the dimensions of the area needing treatment
Estimate the cost of their services
Use baits and set traps to remove or kill pests
Apply pesticides in and around buildings and other structures
Design and carry out pest management plans
Drive trucks equipped with power spraying equipment
Create barriers to prevent pests from entering a building
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Printing Worker Printing workers produce print material in three stages: prepress, press, and binding and "nishing. They
review speci"cations, calibrate color settings on printers, identify and "x problems with printing equipment,
and assemble pages.
Printing workers typically do the following:
Arrange pages so that materials can be printed
Operate laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates
Review job orders to determine quantities to be printed, paper speci"cations, colors, and special printing
instructions
Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust equipment controls
Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any needed adjustments
Bind new books, using hand tools such as bone folders, knives, hammers, or brass binding tools
Cut material to speci"ed dimensions, "tting and gluing material to binder boards by hand or machine
Compress sewed or glued sets of pages, called "signatures," using hand presses or smashing machines
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Fishers or Related Fishers and related "shing workers catch and trap various types of marine life. The "sh they catch are for
Fishing Workers human food, animal feed, bait, and other uses.
BUILDING Fishers and related "shing workers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $27,950 Locate "sh using "sh-"nding equipment

Direct "shing operations and supervise crew
Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments
Maintain engines, "shing gear, and other onboard equipment by doing minor repairs
Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice
Measure "sh to ensure they comply with legal size
Return undesirable or illegal catches to the water
Guide nets, traps, and lines onto vessels by hand or using hoisting equipment
Signal other workers to move, hoist, and position loads
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Heavy or Tractor- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer
trailer Truck Driver drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks whose gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the
combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeds 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver
goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers typically do the following:
Drive long distances
Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
Follow all applicable tra$c laws
Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they "nd
Keep a log of their activities
Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order
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Woodworker Woodworkers build a variety of products, such as cabinets and furniture, using wood.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Woodworkers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $25,092 Understand detailed architectural drawings, schematics, shop drawings, and blueprints
Prepare and set up machines and tooling for woodwork manufacturing
Lift wood pieces onto machines, either by hand or with hoists
Operate woodworking machines, including saws and milling and sanding machines
Listen for unusual sounds or detect excessive vibration in machinery
Ensure that products meet industry standards and project speci"cations, making adjustments as
necessary
Select and adjust the proper cutting, milling, boring, and sanding tools for completing a job
Use hand tools to trim pieces or assemble products
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Animal Caretaker, Animal care and service workers provide care for animals. They feed, water, groom, bathe, and exercise
Groomer, or Trainer pets and other nonfarm animals. Job tasks vary by position and place of work.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Animal care and service workers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $19,360 Feed and give water to animals

Clean equipment and the living spaces of animals
Monitor animals and record information such as their diet, physical condition, and behavior
Examine animals for signs of illness or injury
Exercise animals
Bathe animals, trim nails, clip hair, and attend to other grooming needs
Train animals to obey or to do speci"c behaviors
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Air Traffic Controller Air tra$c controllers coordinate the movement of air tra$c to ensure that aircraft stay safe distances apart.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Air tra$c controllers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $111,870 Coordinate the arrival and departure of airplanes

Issue landing and takeo! instructions to pilots
Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft, using radar equipment
Authorize #ight path changes
Provide weather updates to pilots
Alert airport response sta! in the event of an aircraft emergency
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Financial Manager Financial managers are responsible for the "nancial health of an organization. They produce "nancial
reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term "nancial goals of
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their organization.
Financial managers typically do the following:
Prepare "nancial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts
Monitor "nancial details to ensure that legal requirements are met
Supervise employees who do "nancial reporting and budgeting
Review company "nancial reports and seek ways to reduce costs
Analyze market trends to "nd opportunities for expansion or for acquiring other companies
Help management make "nancial decisions
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Sales Manager Sales managers direct sales teams of organizations. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training
programs for the sales representatives of the organization.
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Sales managers typically do the following:

Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service

Prepare budgets and approve expenditures
Monitor customer preferences to determine the focus of sales e!orts
Analyze sales statistics
Project sales and determine the pro"tability of products and services
Determine discount rates or special pricing plans
Develop plans to acquire new customers or clients, through direct sales techniques, cold calling, and
business-to-business marketing visits
Assign sales territories and set sales quotas
Plan and coordinate training programs for sales sta!
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Top Executive Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan,
direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.
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Top executives typically do the following:

Establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies, and procedures
Direct and oversee an organization’s "nancial and budgetary activities
Manage general activities related to making products and providing services
Consult with other executives, sta!, and board members about general operations
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements
Appoint department heads and managers
Analyze "nancial statements, sales reports, and other performance indicators
Identify places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies, and programs
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Industrial Production Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They
Manager coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer
equipment, or paper products.Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of
manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide
Average Earnings: $83,290 range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.
Projected Growth: -8% Industrial production managers typically do the following:
Decide how best to use a plant’s workers and equipment to meet production goals
Ensure that production stays on schedule and within budget
Hire, train, and evaluate workers
Analyze production data
Write production reports
Monitor a plant’s workers to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements
Create ways to make the production process more e$cient
Determine whether new machines are needed or whether overtime work is necessary
Fix any production problems
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Administrative Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their
Services Manager speci"c responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include keeping records, distributing mail,
and planning and maintaining facilities.
Administrative services managers typically do the following:

Buy, store, and distribute supplies

Supervise clerical and administrative personnel
Recommend changes to policies or procedures to improve operations, such as changing what supplies
the organization keeps and improving how the organization handles records
Plan budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well maintained
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
Ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards and comply with government
regulations
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Purchasing Purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents buy products for organizations to use or resell. They
Managers, Buyers, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review product quality.
and Purchasing Purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents typically do the following:
Agents
Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about
Average Earnings: $62,513 products, services, and prices
Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts
with suppliers
Analyze price proposals, "nancial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization
Work out policies with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered
Meet with sta! and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine
corrective action
Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and
conditions of the contract and to determine need for changes
Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
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Sales Representative, Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to
Wholesale and businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product
Manufacturing features, answer any questions that their customers may have, and negotiate prices.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $60,765 Identify prospective customers by using business directories, follow leads from existing clients, and
attend trade shows and conferences
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and to explain how speci"c products and
services can meet these needs
Help customers select products based on the customers' needs, product speci"cations, and regulations
Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of
product capabilities and limitations
Answer customers' questions about prices, availability, and product uses
Negotiate prices and terms of sale and service agreements
Prepare sales contracts and submit orders for processing
Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies and marketing
information
Follow up with customers to make sure they are satis"ed with their purchases and to answer any
questions or concerns
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Real Estate Broker or Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Although brokers and
Sales Agent agents do similar work, brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses. Sales agents must
work with a real estate broker.
Real estate brokers and sales agents typically do the following:

Solicit potential clients to buy, sell, and rent properties

Advise clients on prices, mortgages, market conditions, and other related information
Compare properties to determine a competitive market price
Generate lists of properties for sale, including details such as location and features
Promote properties through advertisements, open houses, and listing services
Take prospective buyers or renters to see properties
Present purchase o!ers to sellers for consideration
Mediate negotiations between the buyer and seller
Ensure all terms of purchase contracts are met
Prepare documents, such as loyalty contracts, purchase agreements, and deeds
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Property, Real Estate, Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential,
or Community commercial, or industrial properties. They make sure the property looks nice, operates smoothly, and
Association Manager preserves its resale value.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Property, real estate, and community association managers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $46,130 Meet with prospective renters and show them properties
Discuss the lease and explain the terms of occupancy or ownership
Collect monthly fees from tenants or individual owners
Inspect all building facilities, including the grounds and equipment
Arrange for new equipment or repairs as needed
Pay bills or delegate bill payment for such expenditures as taxes, insurance, payroll, and maintenance
Contract for trash removal, swimming pool maintenance, landscaping, security, and other services
Investigate and settle complaints, disturbances, and violations
Keep records of rental activity and owner requests
Prepare budgets and "nancial reports
Avoid discrimination when renting or advertising by knowing and complying with relevant laws, such as
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Federal Fair Housing Amendment Act, and local fair housing laws
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Private Detective or Private detectives and investigators "nd facts and analyze information about legal, "nancial, and personal
Investigator matters.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Private detectives and investigators typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $41,760 Interview people to gather information

Search records to uncover clues
Conduct surveillance
Collect evidence to present in court
Verify employment, income, and other facts about a person
Investigate computer crimes and information theft
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Travel Agent Travel agents sell transportation, lodging, and admission to entertainment activities to individuals and
groups planning trips. They o!er advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements
for clients.
Travel agents typically do the following:
Arrange travel for business and vacation customers
Determine customers’ needs and preferences, such as schedules and costs
Plan and arrange tour packages, excursions, and day trips
Find fare and schedule information
Calculate total travel costs
Book reservations for travel, hotels, rental cars, and special events, such as tours and excursions
Tell clients about what their trip will be like, including giving details on required documents, such as
passports or visas
Give advice about local weather conditions, customs, and attractions
Make alternative booking arrangements if changes arise before or during the trip
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Retail Sales Worker Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and
automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment,
especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers "nd the products
Average Earnings: $19,720 they want and process customers’ payments.
Projected Growth: 8% Retail sales workers typically do the following:
Greet customers and determine what each customer wants or needs

Recommend merchandise based on customers’ wants and needs
Explain the use and bene"t of merchandise to customers
Answer customers’ questions
Show how merchandise works, if applicable
Add up customers’ total purchases and accept payment
Know about current sales and promotions, policies about payments and exchanges, and security
practices
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Actuary Actuaries analyze the "nancial costs of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematics, statistics, and "nancial
theory to assess the risk that an event will occur and they help businesses and clients develop policies that
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minimize the cost of that risk. Actuaries’ work is essential to the insurance industry.
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Actuaries typically do the following:

Compile statistical data and other pertinent information for further analysis
Estimate the probability and likely economic cost of an event such as death, sickness, an accident, or a
natural disaster
Design, test, and administer insurance policies, investments, pension plans, and other business strategies
to minimize risk and maximize pro"tability
Produce charts, tables, and reports that explain their calculations and proposals
Explain their "ndings and proposals to company executives, government o$cials, shareholders, and
clients
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Financial Analyst Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess
the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
ORGANIZING Financial analysts typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $73,150 Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, which are known as portfolios
Evaluate current and historical data
Study economic and business trends
Study a company's "nancial statements and analyze commodity prices, sales, costs, expenses, and tax
rates to determine a company's value by projecting the company's future earnings
Meet with company o$cials to gain better insight into the company's prospects and management
Prepare written reports
Meet with investors to explain recommendations
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Statistician Statisticians use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and help solve real-world problems in
business, engineering, the sciences, or other "elds.
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Statisticians typically do the following:

Apply statistical theories and methods to solve practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences,
or other "elds
Decide what data are needed to answer speci"c questions or problems
Determine methods for "nding or collecting data
Design surveys or experiments or opinion polls to collect data
Collect data or train others to do so
Analyze and interpret data
Report conclusions from their analyses
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Database Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as "nancial
Administrator information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and are secure
from unauthorized access.
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Database administrators typically do the following:

Identify user needs to create and administer databases

Ensure that the database operates e$ciently and without error
Make and test modi"cations to the database structure when needed
Maintain the database and update permissions
Merge old databases into new ones
Backup and restore data to prevent data loss
Ensure that organizational data is secure
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Budget Analyst Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their "nances. They prepare budget reports
and monitor institutional spending.
ORGANIZING Budget analysts typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $65,320 Work with program and project managers to develop the organization's budget
Review managers' budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and other
regulations
Combine all the program and department budgets together into a consolidated organizational budget
and review all funding requests for merit
Explain their recommendations for funding requests to others in the organization, legislators, and the
public
Help the chief operation o$cer, agency head, or other top managers analyze the proposed plan and "nd
alternatives if the projected results are unsatisfactory
Monitor organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget
Inform program managers of the status and availability of funds
Estimate future "nancial needs
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Accountant or Accountants and auditors prepare and examine "nancial records. They ensure that "nancial records are
Auditor accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess "nancial
operations and work to help ensure that organizations run e$ciently.
Accountants and auditors typically do the following:

Examine "nancial statements to be sure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations
Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time
Inspect account books and accounting systems for e$ciency and use of accepted accounting procedures
Organize and maintain "nancial records
Assess "nancial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management
Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve pro"ts
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Insurance Insurance underwriters decide whether to provide insurance and under what terms. They evaluate
Underwriter insurance applications and determine coverage amounts and premiums.
THINKING, PERSUADING, Insurance underwriters typically do the following:

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Analyze information in insurance applications
Average Earnings: $56,790 Determine the risk of insuring a client
Screen applicants on the basis of set criteria
Evaluate recommendations from underwriting software
Contact "eld representatives, medical personnel, and others to obtain further information
Decide whether to o!er insurance
Determine appropriate premiums and amounts of coverage
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Cost Estimator Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor
required to manufacture a product, construct a building, or provide a service. They generally specialize in a
particular industry or type of product.
Cost estimators typically do the following:
Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labor
expenses
Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labor requirements, and other factors
Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on estimates
Use sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates
Evaluate a product’s cost e!ectiveness or pro"tability
Recommend ways to make a product more cost e!ective or pro"table
Prepare estimates for clients and other business managers
Develop project plans for the duration of the project
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Claims Adjuster, Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims. They decide whether
Appraiser, Examiner, an insurance company must pay a claim, and if so, how much.
or Investigator Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators typically do the following:
Investigate, evaluate, and settle insurance claims
Average Earnings: $54,600 Determine whether the insurance policy covers the loss claimed
Decide the appropriate amount the insurance company should pay
Ensure that claims are not fraudulent
Contact claimants’ doctors or employers to get additional information on questionable claims
Confer with legal counsel on claims when needed
Keep claims "les, such as records of settled claims and an inventory of claims requiring detailed analysis
Negotiate settlements
Authorize payments
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Postal Service Worker Postal Service workers sell postal products and collect, sort, and deliver mail.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Postal Service workers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $49,800 Collect letters and parcels

Sort incoming letters and parcels
Sell stamps and other postal products
Get customer signatures for registered, certi"ed, and insured mail
Operate various types of postal equipment
Distribute incoming mail from postal trucks
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Court Reporter Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Some court reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing
people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms.
Court reporters typically do the following:
Attend events that require written transcripts
Record spoken dialogue with specialized equipment, such as covered microphones
Report gestures and actions
Review notes for names of speakers and technical terminology
Prepare transcripts for the record
Edit transcripts for typographical errors
Provide copies of transcripts and recordings to the courts, counsels, and parties involved
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Tax Examiner or Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents ensure that federal, state, and local governments get
Collector or Revenue their tax money from businesses and citizens. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed,
Agent and collect overdue tax payments.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $48,100 Review "led tax returns to determine whether tax credits and deductions claimed are allowed by law
Contact taxpayers to address problems and to request supporting documentation
Conduct "eld audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to update tax
liabilities
Evaluate "nancial information, using their familiarity with accounting procedures and knowledge of
changes to tax laws and regulations
Keep records on each case they deal with, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment and either issue a refund or request additional
payment
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Paralegal or Legal Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and
Assistant organizing "les, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
THINKING, PERSUADING, Paralegals and legal assistants typically do the following:

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Investigate the facts of a case
Average Earnings: $46,120 Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic "ling systems
Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages
Get a$davits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions
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Occupational Health Occupational health and safety technicians collect data on the safety and health conditions of the
and Safety Technician workplace. Technicians work with occupational health and safety specialists in conducting tests and
measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public.
Occupational health and safety technicians typically do the following:

Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure they follow
safety standards and government regulations
Collect samples of potentially toxic materials
Work with occupational health and safety specialists to "x hazardous and potentially hazardous
conditions or equipment
Evaluate programs on workplace safety and health
Educate employers and workers about workplace safety
Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment
Investigate incidents and accidents to identify what caused them and how they might be prevented in the
future
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Archivist or Curator Archivists appraise, edit, and maintain permanent records and historically valuable documents. Curators
oversee collections of artwork and historic items, and may conduct public service activities for an
institution. Museum technicians and conservators prepare and restore objects and documents in museum
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collections and exhibits.
Archivists typically do the following:
Create and maintain accessible computer archives and databases
Organize and classify archival records to make it easy to "nd materials
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials
Provide reference services and help for users
Direct workers who help arrange, exhibit, and maintain collections
Safeguard records by copying to "lm, videotape, disk, or computer formats
Preserve and maintain documents and objects
Set and administer policy guidelines concerning public access to materials
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display
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Medical Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make
Transcriptionist and convert them into written reports. They may also review and edit medical documents created using
speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in
preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.
Medical transcriptionists typically do the following:
Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional
Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and
other documents
Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is
correct, complete, and has a consistent style
Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form
Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient
care
Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports
Submit health records for physicians to approve
Follow patient con"dentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements
Enter medical reports into electronic health records systems
Perform quality improvement audits
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Medical Records or Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information
Health Information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility,
Technician and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classi"cation systems to code and
categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to
maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.

Health information technicians typically do the following:

Review patient records for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data
Organize and maintain data for clinical databases and registries
Track patient outcomes for quality assessment
Use classi"cation software to assign clinical codes for reimbursement and data analysis
Electronically record data for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting
Protect patients’ health information for con"dentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security
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Bill or Account Bill and account collectors, sometimes called collectors, try to recover payment on overdue bills. They
Collector negotiate repayment plans with debtors and help them "nd solutions to make paying their overdue bills
easier.
Bill and account collectors typically do the following:

Find consumers and businesses who have overdue bills

Track down consumers who have an out-of-date address by using the Internet, post o$ce, credit bureaus,
or neighbors, a process called “skip tracing”
Inform debtors that they have an overdue bill and try to negotiate a payment
Go over the terms of sale or contract with the debtor, when necessary
Learn the reasons for the overdue bills, which can help with the negotiations
O!er credit advice or refer a consumer to a debt counselor, when appropriate
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Secretary or Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize
Administrative "les, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other sta!.
Assistant Secretaries and administrative assistants typically do the following:

Maintain paper and electronic "ling systems for records and messages
Average Earnings: $29,050 Route and distribute incoming mail and email
Answer routine letters and email
Reply and attach "les to incoming messages
Correct spelling and grammar to ensure accuracy
Operate fax machines, videoconferencing and phone systems, and other o$ce equipment
Use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
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General Office Clerk General o$ce clerks perform a variety of administrative tasks, including answering telephones, typing or
word processing, making copies of documents, and maintaining records.
ORGANIZING General o$ce clerks typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $25,320 Answer telephone calls, take messages, or transfer calls to sta!
Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail
Schedule appointments and receive customers or visitors
Provide general information to sta!, clients, or the public
Type, format, or edit routine memos or other reports
Copy, "le, and maintain paper or electronic documents and records
Prepare and process travel vouchers, billing, or other o$ce documents
Obtain information, send correspondence, or perform data entry
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Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health
or Aide professionals.
BUILDING, ORGANIZING Pharmacy technicians typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $22,980 Take the information needed to "ll a prescription from customers or health professionals
Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions
Package and label prescriptions
Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to any shortages of medications or supplies
Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into a computer system
Answer phone calls from customers
Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or
health matters
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Cashier Cashiers handle payments from customers purchasing goods and services.
PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Cashiers typically do the following:
Average Earnings: $16,980 Greet customers

Use scanners, cash registers, and calculators to ring up items that customers buy
Accept payments from customers and give change and receipts
Bag or wrap customers’ purchases
Handle returns and exchanges of merchandise, including seeing if the items are in good condition and
using the right procedure for cash, credit cards, or other types of payment
Answer customers' questions and give information about the store's procedures and policies
Help customers to sign up for store rewards programs and to apply for store credit cards
Count how much money is in their register at the beginning and end of their shift
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Military Members of the U.S. military service train for and perform a variety of tasks in order to maintain the U.S.
national defense. Servicemembers work in occupations speci"c to the military, such as "ghter pilots or
infantrymen. Many other members work in occupations that are equivalent to civilian occupations, such as
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nurses, doctors, and lawyers.
Average Earnings:
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Choosing the Right Career
Now that you’ve reviewed some possible careers, you may be wondering where to go next. Perhaps your list of suggested careers seems
overwhelming and confusing. Perhaps you saw some career ideas that sounded interesting, but you’re not sure how to proceed, or how to decide
which is really best for you. This section is designed to give you a roadmap that you can use to navigate forward as you explore your career
possibilities.
As you continue in your career search, it will be crucial that you have a system for evaluating your opportunities. You need a well-de"ned
approach to looking at various careers and deciding whether they are worth further exploration. You’ve already taken the "rst step by assessing
your interests, but now the task is to take that self-knowledge and translate it into a game plan for exploring your career options.
The "rst step is to clearly understand your criteria for the career path you seek. You don’t need to know exactly which career is right for you, but
you do need to know what you are looking for. You must understand the factors which are more important to your happiness and satisfaction in
a career. Equally, you must understand the aspects of a career that you want to avoid, so that you don’t end up in a job that frequently requires
you to do things that are not a good "t.
This section will suggest some criteria that you may want to use as part of your career exploration process. These are based on your interest
pro"le, but you will probably "nd that some of the suggested criteria seem more relevant to you than others. You may also "nd that you want to
add to what is given here. Use these suggestions as a starting point to build your own system of evaluating possible careers.
What Makes Your Ideal Career?

In choosing a career, you want to be mindful of the factors that are most important to you. Many of these factors will be based on your interests
and personality, but some will be unique to you. This section will provide you with some guidance in the factors that may be important to you in
your career search.
Satisfying your core needs

An ideal career should satisfy your most fundamental motivations to work. Although everyone wants to feel a sense of purpose, we all di!er in
how we like to feel that we contribute. To understand what sort of career will be satisfying, you must understand the factors that create
satisfaction for you.
Below, you will see a list of the factors that are most likely to be important to you in a career. Generally, if a career has all or most of these
factors, you will "nd the day-to-day work satisfying. As you explore di!erent careers, you can use this list as a sort of checklist for each potential
career. The more closely a career seems to "t your list of core needs, the more likely you'll be happy with it in the long term.
Your Core Needs:
Use my hands and body to do something useful

Learn how to use tools, machines, and practical objects
Get outdoors regularly and/or have a connection to nature
Have a physical, tangible product to show for my e!orts
Use my charisma and powers of persuasion to motivate and in#uence other people
Set exciting goals and take risks to achieve success
Increase my power and standing within my "eld
Promote novel ideas and impact key decisions to make my mark on the world
Doing tasks and activities that suit you

One of the most important aspects of job satisfaction is the extent to which your daily work "ts with your preferred types of activities. Although
this may seem obvious, it can be easy to overlook the mundane day-to-day aspects of a job that sounds exciting in the abstract. Before you
decide a job is right for you, be sure you understand what the everyday tasks of that job entail, and compare these tasks with your preferred
tasks listed below.
Your Preferred Tasks:
Working with tools or machines

Working with plants or animals
Repairing or maintaining things, especially mechanical systems
Building, constructing, or crafting things
Being athletic or physical
Making something tangible, practical and useful
Selling products or services

Leading or managing a team
Pitching ideas or initiatives
Starting a new business or other venture
Speaking in front of groups of people
In#uencing people to your way of thinking
Avoiding what you don't like

Almost as important as understanding what tasks you enjoy is understanding which tasks and activites you would prefer to avoid. If some parts of
a job are very appealing to you, but other aspects are boring, irritating, or otherwise unpleasant, it's unlikely you'll be happy in that job over the
long term.
For each career you're considering, take stock of the typical daily activities and make sure that you will not have to spend signi"cant time on
tasks you don't enjoy. Although nobody has a job that they love all the time, it is important to avoid career paths that require a lot of time spent
on activities that you simply aren't suited to.
Tasks to Avoid:
Working with forms, colors, patterns, or other visual elements

Working with aesthetic or expressive media like dance, music, or drama
Creating a visually appealing presentation or design
Coming up with an original idea with few or no guidelines to follow
Working on what inspires you at the moment, rather than a predetermined task
Being imaginative, creative, and original
Caring for others’ personal needs

Educating or training people
Counseling people on their personal issues
Looking after vulnerable people, including the sick, very young, or very old
Helping others grow and develop
Being supportive and sympathetic
Asking the important questions

As you explore careers, you will be asking many questions. You are probably already wondering about common concerns, like how much money
you might make, how much education or training you will need, or how easy it might be to "nd a job in a particular "eld.
But it’s also important that you ask questions that are personal to you and your interests. These questions will help you dial in to the careers that
will suit your personality. Here, we suggest some questions that you may want to ask about each career you are seriously considering.
You might answer these questions by doing research online, in books, magazines, or trade journals, or by interviewing people in the "eld. You
may "nd that the answers to some questions are not a clear “yes” or “no,” and that’s "ne. The goal is not to get black-and-white answers to every
question, but to gain a better and more complete understanding of whether a career is a good "t for you.
Your Key Questions:
Will this career allow me to be active throughout the day?

Will I learn and use practical skills in this career?
Will this career allow me to do plenty of hands-on work?
Will this career let me do my work on my own terms, without having to constantly check in or communicate with other people about what I
am doing?
Will this career allow me to in#uence and motivate other people?

Will I feel powerful and important in this career?
Will this career allow me to take risks and pursue exciting achievements?
Will this career give me a platform to share my ideas and persuade other people to my point of view?
The Next Step

You've just made an excellent start to your career search process by exploring your interests, talents, preferences, and values. Give yourself a pat
on the back!
Although choosing a career isn't an easy process, it can be an incredibly rewarding one when done right. By doing an objective assessment of
who you are and what you are suited to, you've already gotten o! to a huge head start.
You've digested a lot of information, so take a while to sit with it. When you're ready, come back to your list of careers and pick out the ones that
sound most appealing. Click on the "Read more" link next to each of these careers to learn more about them. Use this as a jumping-o! point to
begin your own research.
You have plenty of work ahead of you to "nd your ideal career, but you should now feel well prepared to get started. We wish you the best of
luck in your search!
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TAKE THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORE CAREERS

AUGUST 19, 2020, 1:45 PM

So, let's get started!

Your Career Personality Type

You're a Practical Idealist

How you think and solve problems

How you get motivated

How you interact with others

How you communicate

How you contribute to a team

How you manage tasks and projects

Making the Most of Your Personality

Your personal strengths

Your potential challenges

Your Career Interests

The Six Interest Areas

Your Top Interests

Top Job Tasks Your Core Values Key Personality Traits

Building Practicality Realistic

Police O$cer or Detective Construction Physical Education or Exercise Science

With that in mind, let's look at some careers!

Your Top Career Matches

Sales engineers typically do the following:

BUILDING, PERSUADING, Construction managers typically do the following:

Scientist or Forester natural resources.

BUILDING, THINKING, Conservation scientists and foresters typically do the following:

or Assessor land— before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.

Other Agricultural dairy products.

Gaming Surveillance terrorism, and illegal activity.

Taxi drivers and chau!eurs typically do the following:

Check their car for problems and do basic maintenance

Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers typically do the following:

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Uniformed police o$cers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $52,633 Enforce laws

Detectives and criminal investigators typically do the following:

Boilermakers typically do the following:

Use blueprints to determine locations, positions, or dimensions of parts

Electricians typically do the following:

Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work

Stonemasons Masons typically do the following:

Taper both installing and taping.

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Drywall installers typically do the following:

Ceiling tile installers typically do the following:

Measure ceiling tile to match blueprints or drawings

Tapers typically do the following:

Prepare wall surfaces (wallboard) by patching nail holes

Hazmat removal workers typically do the following:

Follow safety procedures during cleanup

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Glaziers typically do the following:

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Painters typically do the following:

Roofers typically do the following:

Inspect problem roofs to determine the best way to repair them

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Grounds maintenance workers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $29,520 Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns

Pest control workers typically do the following:

Inspect buildings and premises for signs of pests or infestation

BUILDING Fishers and related "shing workers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $27,950 Locate "sh using "sh-"nding equipment

BUILDING, ORGANIZING Woodworkers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $19,360 Feed and give water to animals

PERSUADING, ORGANIZING Air tra$c controllers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $111,870 Coordinate the arrival and departure of airplanes