Job title examples

Here are some of the most common categories for job titles:

• Agriculture
• Animal science
• Business
• Cosmetology
• Customer service
• Creative
• Education
• Engineering
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Human resources
• Information technology
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Operations
• Sales

Agriculture

Employees working in agriculture jobs produce crops, livestock, poultry and fish. They
work with machinery to maintain crops and attend to livestock. Others in this industry
observe the quality of different types of foods to ensure they're safe for the public to
consume.

Some types of job titles in this industry include:

• Foresters
• Biochemist
• Food scientist
• Animal geneticist
• Farmer
• Wildlife biologist
• Horticulturist
• Plant nursery attendant
• Agriculture teacher
• Plant biologist
• Wildlife inspector
• Soil and plant scientist
• Beekeeper
• Aquatic ecologist
• Conservationist
Animal science

Those who work in animal science care for the welfare of various animals. They tend to
animals and study their biological processes to understand how they function as a
species. They monitor an animal's health and sometimes rehabilitate them to live in
the wild.

A few of these jobs include:

• Veterinarian
• Zoologist
• Groomer
• Animal control officer
• Kennel attendant
• Pet walker
• Animal sitter
• Animal shelter manager
• Veterinary assistant
• Animal nutritionist
• Biologist
• Wildlife rehabilitator
• Breeder
• Veterinary pathologist
• Veterinary ophthalmologist

Business

Business jobs fit within a broad category, but they usually involve helping a company
reach its financial goals. They can work in various fields like marketing, accounting and
finance.

Here is a list of common business job titles:

• Project manager
• Sales manager
• Actuary
• Business teacher
• Business reporter
• Admissions representative
• Office manager
• Office clerk
• Assistant buyer
• Business development manager

Cosmetology
Cosmetology refers to treating hair, skin and nails. Employees working in larger salons
may specialize in one of these areas, but others provide a wide variety of aesthetic
services.

Here are some common job titles in cosmetology:

• Salon manager
• Makeup artist
• Nail technician
• Message therapist
• Barber
• Beautician
• Skin care specialist
• Fashion designer
• Esthetician
• Electrologist
• Cosmetology instructor
• Hairdresser
• Fashion show stylist
• Spa manager
• Wedding stylist

Customer service

Customer service employees answer questions and address complaints concerning

their organization's products or services. They'll listen to concerns that employees
mention and provide more information about the product or service they purchased.
They may authorize a refund depending on the customer's request.

Here is a list of different customer service positions:

• Call center agent

• Client services coordinator
• Technical support representative
• Virtual assistant
• Customer care associate
• Retail sales associate
• Cashier
• Concierge
• Customer service manager
• Help desk assistant
• Account coordinator
• Service advisor
• Bank teller
• Front desk coordinator
• Client services manager
Creative

Creative professionals produce art through original ideas or client requests. Whether
through artwork, film, writing or a similar medium, those who work in creative roles
help their clients or employers promote a more engaging and appealing message.

Here are 15 job titles for creative professionals:

• Art director
• Graphic designer
• Writer
• Editor
• Illustrator
• Public relations specialist
• Actor
• Singer
• Producer
• Web developer
• Architect
• Multimedia animator
• Painter
• Tattoo artist
• Dancer
• Floral designer

Education

Educators teach students, prepare lesson plans and grade their coursework. They
assess a student's progress and determine the best approach to improving their
academic performance. They might meet with students after class to help them
increase their understanding of the coursework assigned, or they may focus on
developing more effective course materials for students and teachers.

Here is a list of education jobs you can pursue:

• English teacher
• College professor
• Tutor
• Test scorer
• Test administrator
• Assistant professor
• Principal
• Superintendent
• Vice principal
• Substitute teacher
• Librarian
 • Math teacher
• Science teacher
• Instructional designer
• Guidance counselor

Engineering

Engineers build and design components for structures and machines. They work with a
team of engineers to see if their solutions fit within the company's budget and match
with consumer demand.

Here are some common engineering job titles:

• Civil engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Chemical engineer
• Biological engineer
• Nuclear engineer
• Aerospace engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Geological engineer
• Marine engineer
• Petroleum engineer
• Safety engineer
• Product engineer
• Compliance engineer
• Senior process engineer

Finance

Finance employees forecast a company's financial health and meet their budget
requirements. They can research future financial opportunities and speak with key
staff members once they review the company's financial reports. They may also work
with individual clients to help them improve their personal finances.

Some finance jobs include the following:

• Financial planner
• Financial advisor
• Budget analyst
• Credit analyst
• Financial services representative
• Financial manager
• Cost estimator
• Loan officer
 • Investment banking analyst
• Financial auditor

Healthcare

Healthcare professionals provide appropriate care to those who have been injured or
become ill. They speak with the patient about their symptoms, make a diagnosis based
on the information provided and prescribe medication to treat their illness.

Here are 15 healthcare job titles:

• Nurse
• Doctor
• Caregiver
• Physical therapist
• Personal trainer
• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy assistant
• Dental hygienist
• Orthodontist
• Travel nurse
• Dental assistant
• Occupational therapy aide
• Dentist
• Surgical technologist
• Dietitian

Hospitality

Hospitality employees work with guests to provide quality service. Some common
responsibilities in this type of job include welcoming guests to their destination,
moving their bags up to their rooms, checking them in at the front desk, cleaning their
rooms and providing food and drinks at their convenience.

Some examples of hospitality job titles include:

• Travel agent
• Housekeeper
• Porter
• Casino host
• Hotel clerk
• Meeting planner
• Executive chef
• Tour guide
• Flight attendant
• Event manager
Human resources

Human resources professionals recruit, interview, hire and train employees. They
determine an employee's compensation, administer employee benefits and create
development programs for employees to enhance their skills and their performance.

Here are 15 examples of job titles in human resources:

• Human resources manager

• Compensations and benefits manager
• Administrative assistant
• Human resources generalist
• Talent acquisition coordinator
• Executive recruiter
• Human resources specialist
• Human resources director
• Human resources assistant
• Labor relations specialist
• Human resources consultant
• International human resources associate
• Human resources systems administrator
• Compensation advisor
• Training and development manager

Information technology

Information technology personnel work on computers to store, track and collect data.
They build, test and maintain hardware and software to ensure the functionality of
computer systems in multiple locations.

Here are the 15 most common information technology jobs:

• UX designer
• UI developer
• IT manager
• Computer programmer
• SQL developer
• Software developer
• Web administrator
• Data architect
• Business intelligence developer
• Mobile application developer
• Information security analyst
• Front-end web developer
• Java developer
• Database manager
 • Software engineer

Leadership

Leadership roles involving managing a team of employees. Their management style

varies based on the organization's mission and values, and they empower employees
to make the right decisions that benefit the company.

Here are some of the most common job titles in leadership:

• Chief of operations
• Team leader
• Manager
• Executive
• Director
• Supervisor
• Principal
• President
• Vice President
• Team lead

Marketing

Marketing focuses on the promotion of a company's products and services. Those in

this field examine current marketing strategies and develop new ones to attract new
customers. They also look at market trends to find out if they can capitalize on new
developments.

Here are 15 marketing jobs:

• Marketing coordinator
• Marketing manager
• Marketing assistant
• Marketing director
• Product marketing manager
• Creative director
• Demand generation director
• Social media manager
• Account manager
• Brand manager
• Content marketing manager
• Marketing analyst
• Marketing consultant
• Social media coordinator
• Search engine optimization specialist

Operations
Operations employees streamline the production processes at their organization to
produce higher-quality products for their customers. They review the company's
inventory levels in addition to quality control and maintenance processes. They may
also purchase raw materials at a cost-effective price.

Here are 10 operations jobs:

• Chief operations officer

• Logistics coordinator
• Warehouse supervisor
• Supply chain specialist
• Distribution supervisor
• Supply chain coordinator
• Operations assistant
• Scrum master
• Continuous improvement lead
• Operations manager

Sales

Sales professionals help their company reach their financial goals by selling their
products and services. They strive to identify a potential customer's problems and
communicate how their company's product can help them. They keep a list of leads to
track who they can contact and understand which stage of the sales process they're in.

Here are 15 sales positions:

• Sales representative
• Sales director
• Sales manager
• Insurance sales agent
• Telemarketer
• Retail salesperson
• Store manager
• Account executive
• B2B sales specialist
• Sales analyst
• Real estate broker
• Sales associate
• Sales consultant
• Collection agent
• Regional sales manager