213 Hard Careers To Get Into

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These are some of the hardest careers to get into.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these careers. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these careers usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Airline Pilots

Victor Costello from RyanAir
Kate Tian from An air ambulance service in Alberta
Brett Manders from
Martin Pletzer from A major European Airline
Patrick Smith from One of the bigger commercial carriers
5 reviews
pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
$186870
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

IT Managers

Jules Tan from
1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
$161730
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

IT Project Managers

plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
$161730
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Biofuels Development Managers

define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
$158100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Clinical Research Coordinators

plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
$154930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Water Resource Specialists

design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
$154930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Marketing Managers

Janine Hornsby from Marshall Centre part of Marshall of Cambridge
Mel Smith from Stanmore Insurance
Dana Marchlowitz from PrivateAuto.com
Lydia Beck from Visit Carson City
Jordan Rolf from Epos Now
8 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
$154470
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Petroleum Engineers

devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
$154330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Financial Managers

1 reviews
direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
$151510
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Sales Managers

Damian Enderle from Adult Diapers 365
Kim John from Abrams Roofing
John Richardson from Fleetcover
Mark Beneke from Westland Auto Sales, a buy-here-pay-here used car dealership
Derek Cosgrove from seoplus+
10 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
$147580
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Advertising Managers

Paul Romancsak from Flipsnack
James Shaw from EposNow
Charlie Worrall from Imaginaire Digital
Dana Sidberry from Motivation Marketing Firm
Jack Story from Assured Marketing
14 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
$147560
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Compensation and Benefits Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
$137160
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


PR Managers

Angela Mastrogiacomo from Muddy Paw PR
Morgan Oliveira from Grounded, Etc.
2 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
$135580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Human Resources Managers

Dan Shepherd from VEI Communications
Theresa Santoro from Actualize Consulting
Pete Sosnowski from Zety
Shaun Price from MitoQ
Jagoda Wieczorek from
6 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
$134580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Purchasing Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
$132660
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Computer Hardware Engineers

research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
$126140
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Training Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
$125920
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Nuclear Engineers

conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
$125130
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Actuaries

analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
$123180
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Personal Financial Advisors

Jim Eutsler, CFP®, ChFC®, CMA from HCM Wealth Advisors
Margaret M. Koosa from The Alchemists, Your Wealth Concierge
Christopher Liew, CFA from Royal Bank of Canada
Chris Nddie from Self-employed
Joshua Gerstler from The Orchard Practice
7 reviews
advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
$122490
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Aerospace Engineers

Ludovic Chung-Sao from An aircraft engine manufacturer
1 reviews
perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
$121110
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Computer Network Architects

design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
$119230
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Computer Systems Engineers

design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
$119230
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Industrial Production Managers

Luke Smoothy from Get It Made
Floris Wardenier from 3devo
Lisa C. from WellPCB
3 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Quality Control Systems Managers

1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Biomass Power Plant Managers

manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Sales Engineers

sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
$117270
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Midwives

provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
$115540
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Chemical Engineers

Steve Zhang from Grupo Farma, a pharmaceutical company
1 reviews
design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
$114820
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Art Directors

formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
$114490
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Applications Software Developers

Vadim Atamanenko from
Chloe Choe from Blueprint Test Prep
Ali Zhagparov from Devexperts
Ajit Singh from Zscaler
Juee Tendulkar from Allstacks
10 reviews
develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
$114270
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Software Developers

research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
$114270
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

SQA Engineers

Hannah Quinn from Flowlens
1 reviews
develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
$114270
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Video Game Designers

Greg Allen from Kodable
1 reviews
design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
$114270
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Electronics Engineers

research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
$112320
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Geoscientists

Victoria Stevens from University of Cape Town
1 reviews
study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
$112110
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


IT Analysts

1 reviews
plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
$107580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Construction Managers

Jeff Becka from A fence installation company
Teresa Oquendo from AVIVV, a professional services engineering firm in San Diego serving the utility and energy sector
Matthew E. Bero from Graycor Industrial Constructors Inc.
10 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
$107260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists

plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.
$107260
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Biochemical Engineers

develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Validation Engineers

design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Energy Engineers

design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Manufacturing Engineers

Fin Brown from Get It Made
Sherry Morgan from
3 reviews
design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Mechatronics Engineers

research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Photonics Engineers

design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Robotics Engineers

research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Wind Energy Engineers

design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Electrical Engineers

Jesse van der Zouw from 3devo
2 reviews
research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
$105990
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Transportation Managers

Alicia Xu from Canadian Alliance
2 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Storage and Distribution Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Logistics Managers

Ibrahim Keles from Samsung SDS
Lonny Holston from Mickey Trading
Charlotte Robinson from A logistics company with multiple warehouses in Illinois
Steve Hurvitz from Note Logistics
7 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Supply Chain Managers

Sean Li from Elkay
1 reviews
direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Business Intelligence Analysts

produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
$103930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Mathematical Technicians

apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
$103930
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Agricultural Engineers

apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
$101620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Database Administrators

administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
$101090
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Materials Engineers

evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
$100550
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Atmospheric and Space Scientists

investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
$100550
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Mining and Geological Engineers

conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
$100140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Technical Products Sales Reps

sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
$99680
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Marine Engineers

design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.
$99590
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Marine Architects

design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
$99590
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Computer Systems Analysts

analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
$99020
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Informatics Nurse Specialists

apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
$99020
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Biomedical Engineers

apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
$98340
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Celebrity Agents

Tom Gribby from HOME Talent Group
2 reviews
represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
$98070
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Management Analysts

conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
$97580
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Industrial Safety and Health Engineers

plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
$97330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

FPP Engineers

research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
$97330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Product Safety Engineers

develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
$97330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Clinical Data Managers

1 reviews
apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
$97170
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Water/Wastewater Engineers

design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.
$96890
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


GIS Scientists

research or develop geospatial technologies. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or coordinate projects. May specialize in areas such as agriculture, mining, health care, retail trade, urban planning, or military intelligence.
$96740
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

GIS Technicians

assist scientists, technologists, or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
$96740
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

SEM Strategists

Peter Kim from Immenseo
Matt Benevento from HMG Creative
Joshua Feinberg from SP Home Run Inc.
Cody Cullen from Grove Brands
Tyla Oliver from Travel Tractions
7 reviews
employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.
$96740
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Document Management Specialists

implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.
$96740
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Producers

TJ Boyce from ABDU Entertainment
Joshua T Berglan from
Phillip A. Barbb from Self-employed
Jennifer McGrew from McGrew Studios
Shane Stanley from
6 reviews
plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

TV Directors

interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Program Directors

direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Talent Directors

Harry Lipsitz from Casting Buffalo LLC
Paula Stewart from The Animal Talent, a casting agency supplying ethically trained animals to film, TV, and creative media productions.
2 reviews
audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Technical Directors and Managers

coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Financial Analysts

Steve Morrow from
Adam Garcia from The Stock Dork
3 reviews
conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
$96630
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Risk Management Specialists

analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.
$96630
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Fraud Examiners and Investigators

obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
$96630
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Securities and Commodities Sales Agents

buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
$96540
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Computer Programmers

James Barron from
1 reviews
create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
$95640
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Mechanical Engineers

Mike Reinalda from 3devo
Tom Hartley from Frugal Consultancy & Design Limited
2 reviews
perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
$95560
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Automotive Engineers

1 reviews
develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.
$95560
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Civil Engineers

perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
$95440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Transportation Engineers

develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.
$95440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Industrial Engineers

design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
$93610
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Financial Examiners

enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
$92730
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Hydrologists

research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
$90150
Master's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Non-Retail Sales Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
$90120
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Architects

Rebeca Sena from A private office
Marvin Flax from OBM International
3 reviews
plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
$89470
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

IT Administrators

install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
$89460
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Intelligence Analysts

gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
$89300
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Maia McDonald from Starcade Arcade
1 reviews
create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
$88080
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Chemists

Vanessa Thomas from Freelance Formulations
Kurt Bodenstedt from PDAFL
2 reviews
conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
$86410
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Credit Analysts

Joseph Ali from Citigroup
1 reviews
analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
$86170
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Emergency Management Directors

plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
$84310
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Security Management Specialists

conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.
$84290
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Business Continuity Planners

develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
$84290
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Sustainability Specialists

Tammie Stevens from JT Adventures in Sustainability
1 reviews
address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
$84290
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Online Merchants

Ashley Lucas from Linzer Lane
Calloway Cook from Illuminate Labs
2 reviews
conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
$84290
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Budget Analysts

examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
$82690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Accountants

Gemma Roberts from
Ben Currier from
Steve M from
George Birrell from TaxHub
5 reviews
analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
$81660
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Auditors

examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
$81660
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Freight and Cargo Inspectors

inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes.
$81320
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Insurance Underwriters

Josh Sousa from TruStar
1 reviews
review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
$80390
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Food Scientists and Technologists

Kirsten Kehlet from The Better Meat Co
Dr. Bryan Quoc Le from Saputo, a dairy and cheese manufacturer.
2 reviews
use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
$80190
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Health Environmental Scientists

conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
$80090
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Logisticians

analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
$79830
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Logistics Engineers

design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.
$79830
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Logistics Analysts

analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
$79830
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Transportation Planners

prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
$79410
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Copy Writers

David Sautter from Top Fitness Magazine
1 reviews
write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
$78680
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

1 reviews
create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
$78680
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Technical Writers

Karthik Subramanian from
10 reviews
write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
$78590
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

OHS Specialists

Alex Hepple from Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
1 reviews
review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
$78110
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Farm and Ranch Managers

Mpenga Kabundi from P&A Family Farm Concept in Lusaka, Zambia (Southern Africa)
Jess Oldham from Farm Yard, a small flower farm in rural Moab, Utah
Nate Krause from Swans Trail Farms
4 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.
$76810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Aquacultural Managers

direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in fish hatchery production for corporations, cooperatives, or other owners.
$76810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Commercial and Industrial Designers

design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
$76290
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Regulatory Affairs Managers

Tiffany Drummond, MS from Icahn School of Medicine
1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Compliance Managers

Louise Hopkinson from CraftCover
2 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Equal Opportunity Officers

monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Landscape Architects

Josh Daniel from Cooper Carry
1 reviews
plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
$75440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Social and Community Service Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
$75140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Market Research Analysts

research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
$73970
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Editors

Lisa Sanchez from The Nines
Thao Tran from Voltcave
4 reviews
plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
$73910
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Reps

sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
$73500
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Property and Real Estate Managers

1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
$73210
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Cost Estimators

Kyle McCarney from Inflector Environmental Services
1 reviews
prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
$72960
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


HR Specialists

conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
$72610
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
$72420
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Farm Products Purchasing Agents

purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
$72370
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Purchasing Agents

Trevor Boylston, CSPM from Boston Scientific
1 reviews
purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.
$72370
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

PR Specialists

Janae Robinson from Posh Virtual Receptionists
Elena Sergova from Fantastic Services
Natalie Bickel from Brielle Cotterman Media
3 reviews
promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
$71940
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

LAN/WAN Support Specialists

analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
$71040
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Aerospace Engineering Technicians

operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.
$70680
Post-secondary certificate
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Property Claims Examiners

review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
$70650
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Energy Brokers

buy or sell energy products on the behalf of residential or commercial customers or utilities. Negotiate and oversee contracts for energy sales.
$70490
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Surveyors

make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
$70260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Geodetic Surveyors

measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
$70260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

HR Specialists

recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
$69430
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Insurance Sales Agents

Micah Metcalf from Metcalf Financial
James Johnson from TitanGroup Agency of Symmetry Financial Group
Mike Raines from Special Risk Term Life Insurance
4 reviews
sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
$69100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Soil and Water Conservationists

plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.
$69020
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Range Managers

research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
$69020
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Park Naturalists

plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
$69020
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Electrical Engineering Technologists

assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.
$68310
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.
$67670
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
$67640
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Training Specialists

design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
$67440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Secondary School Teachers

teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
$67340
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Middle School Vocational Ed Teachers

teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
$66950
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Secondary School Special Ed Teachers

Phyllis G. Williams from
1 reviews
teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
$66490
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Middle School Special Ed Teachers

teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
$66300
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Foresters

Alex Wick from
1 reviews
manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
$66000
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Broadcast News Analysts

analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
$66000
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Reporters

Billy Chan from RTHK and HK Cable TV News
2 reviews
collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
$66000
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Secondary School Vocational Ed Teachers

teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
$65870
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Music Directors

direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
$65720
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Real Estate Appraisers

Glen Kangas from GA Appraisals
2 reviews
appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
$65630
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Elementary School Teachers

Paige Bryant from
1 reviews
teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
$65420
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Middle School Teachers

teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
$64990
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Forensic Science Technicians

collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
$64890
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Fundraisers

organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
$64550
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
$63560
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Electromechanical Engineering Technologists

assist electromechanical engineers in such activities as computer-based process control, instrumentation, or machine design. May prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.
$62800
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Health Educators

provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
$62120
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Probation Officers

provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
$61900
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interior Designers

Jessica Mann-Amato from Mancini Duffy, a 100+ year-old tech-first design firm in NYC
Kim Kapellusch from Style My Space
Andra DelMonico from
3 reviews
plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
$61400
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Kindergarten Teachers

1 reviews
teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
$61170
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Geophysical Data Technicians

measure, record, or evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect or evaluate core samples or cuttings.
$61130
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Industrial Engineering Technologists

assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
$59920
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Adult Basic Education Instructors

teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
$59810
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Architectural Drafters

1 reviews
prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
$59120
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Graphic Designers

Nahida Hajaj from Instructor Brandon
Amy De Wolfe from Freelance
Leanne Arnold from CustomVinylGraphics.com
Will Creech from A very large Fortune 500 foodservice provider
14 reviews
design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
$58370
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Interpreters and Translators

2 reviews
interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
$58140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Fish and Game Wardens

patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
$57810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Remote Sensing Technicians

apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
$56830
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Environmental Engineering Technicians

apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
$56570
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Medical Laboratory Technologists

perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
$55990
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Cytogenetic Technologists

analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.
$55990
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Meeting, Convention and Event Planners

Mahoganey Jones from Event Specialists, one of Canada’s pre-eminent event production and management firms
Lisa Schulteis from YourEventMarketPlace, a virtual event management website
Linda Bluemel from Trafo Baden
Bill Elafros from BEAT esports
7 reviews
coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
$55890
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Preschool and Childcare Center Principals

plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
$54940
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Aquacultural Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of aquacultural workers.
$54420
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Legislators

develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
$53560
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Social Science Research Assistants

assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
$53560
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

City and Regional Planning Aides

compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, and field and file investigations, for use by city planner in making planning studies.
$53560
Master's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Religious Activities Directors

coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
$52660
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

CPS Social Workers

provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
$52370
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Bioinformatics Technicians

apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
$52120
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Choreographers

1 reviews
create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
$52000
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Recreational Therapists

plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
$51260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Music Therapists

Marjorie O’Reilly, MT-BC, NMT from Bridgewater State Hospital
Kimberly O'Connell from Joyful Counseling Indy
4 reviews
plan, organize, or direct medically prescribed music therapy activities designed to positively influence patients' psychological or behavioral status.
$51260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Environmental Protection Technicians

perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
$50960
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Tutors

Rebecca Danko from
Anna Moss from Mind the Test
Karina Durand from Andes Academy
3 reviews
provide non-classroom, academic instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or remedial purposes.
$50390
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Museum Technicians and Conservators

restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.
$49990
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Credit Counselors

advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
$49940
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Loan Counselors

provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.
$49940
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Biological Technicians

assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
$49490
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

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Coaches and Scouts

James de Lacey from Rugby Union and Rugby League
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instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
$47100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Community Health Workers

promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
$46000
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Mark Hemming from Libra Translation
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read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
$44670
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Security Managers

direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.
$39910
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Loss Prevention Managers

plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
$39910
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Library Technicians

assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
$39630
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Patient Representatives

assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
$38510
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Social and Human Service Assistants

assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
$38230
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Recreation Workers

conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
$30960
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match



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