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My Typical Day I have two parts of my business. One is being a Realtor and servicing the real estate needs of my clients either buying or selling or w … Read More
Hotel & Restaurant Manager
My Typical Day Working as a Hotel & Restaurant Manager can be incredibly fast paced, making it at times stressful but in the whole a really fulfil … Read More
Food Scientist
My name is Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, and I am a PhD-level food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered. My Typ … Read More
Private Investigator
My Typical Day The day of a private investigator is long and very diverse with regard to what you’ll be performing each day. Due to the nature of the … Read More
Immigration Lawyer
My Typical Day I spend most of my day meeting with various team members, clients, and legal service professionals. Prior to COVID, the majority of tho … Read More
Ice Dam Remover
My Typical Day Battling ice dams produces very long days in below-freezing temperatures, all across the northern states of the country, so we’re usual … Read More
Legal Nurse Consultant
My name is Maryjane Duquette, RN, BSN, LNC. I am the Founder & CEO of MJD Legal Nurse Consulting. I became a legal nurse consultant after some fri … Read More
Child Protective Specialist
I currently work as a Child Protective Specialist (CPS) for the City of New York. What this means, is that I investigate cases/investigations for NYC. … Read More
SEO Manager
My Responsibilities Creating an SEO strategy using best practices, and a roadmap based on resources available and the competitive advantages of the br … Read More
Software Engineer
I am a contracted Software Engineer who works on Army projects. I was always interested in computers and coding, but never thought it would be a job t … Read More
Mechanical Engineer
I’m a Freelance Engineering Designer who provides mechanical, structural, and related design consultancy services to other businesses in the manufactu … Read More
Technical Director - Structural Engineer
I am a professional practicing Structural Engineer. I have been working as a Structural Engineer for tier one consultancies for over 16 years. I curre … Read More
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Food Safety Auditors
A food safety auditor goes to food manufacturing centers and conducts an inspection to make sure that the business is following the regulations for sanitation and safety. They travel to complete these inspections and then file a report.
$69800
Bachelor's degree
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
Financial Managers
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
Psychiatric Aides
assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.
$33300
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Historians
research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
$68400
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Freight and Material Movers
manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
$33710
No degree required
Strong job growth
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
Travel Nurses
A Travel Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works on a contract basis to fulfill the staffing needs of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They typically work short-term assignments for healthcare agencies.
$92000
Associate's degree
Sous Chefs
The sous chef is always prepared to take over for the chef. In addition to preparing and cooking food, he or she needs to be familiar with the cooking style. The sous chef also oversees the kitchen staff, making their schedules and training them in cooking skills.
$45000
Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
$40960
No degree required
Personality 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
Instrumental Musicians
play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
$
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Welding Engineers
The typical responsibility of a Welding Engineer is to incorporate welding processes in the design of new products. They must also ensure that Welders can follow the welding procedures required for the product.
$76800
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Helpers of Roofers
help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
$35080
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Administrative Law Judges
conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
$102050
Doctoral degree
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
Soil and Plant Scientists
conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
$73040
Doctoral degree
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
Narrative Designers
Narrative Designers are hired to design or oversee the narrative elements of a video game. They are responsible for ensuring that the video game has an engaging storyline that keeps players playing.
$68600
Bachelor's degree
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
$57000
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Human Factors Engineers
design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
$93610
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Latent Print Examiners
Latent print examiners are in the business of gathering and identifying fingerprints. They might do it at a crime scene or they can work at a police station. Take a look at some of their duties.
$67400
Personality Match
Electrical And Electronic Equipment Assemblers
assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
$38750
No degree required
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
New Accounts Clerks
interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
$39870
No degree required
Personality Match
Fabric Menders
repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.
$49650
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Automotive Service Attendants
service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
$28150
No degree required
Strong job growth
Motorboat Operators
operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
$53500
Post-secondary certificate
Botanists
Botanists are plant experts. They study the evolution and reproduction of plants and the relationships between plants and the environment. Botanists may carry out research in the field, analyze data, or write reports about their research.
$68800
Bachelor's degree
Physiatrists
Physiatrists help treat patients who are dealing with pain or mobility issues due to an injury, illness, or disabling condition. Treatments may include physical therapy, osteopathic treatments, prosthetics, and orthotics.
$210000
Doctorate of Medicine (MD) degree
Personality Match
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.
$26600
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Political Scientists
study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
$124100
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Radio, Cellular and Tower Technicians
repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.
$60790
No degree required
Aircraft Mechanics
diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
$69040
Post-secondary certificate
Power Plant Operators
control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
$81890
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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
Database Architects
design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
$101090
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Insurance Claims Clerks
obtain information from insured or designated persons for purpose of settling claim with insurance carrier.
$45070
No degree required
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
Brand Managers
A Brand Manager is a marketing professional who specializes in building brand awareness and improving the reputation of brands. They may help develop marketing initiatives, advertising spots, and PR releases.
$89800
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Actors
play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
$
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
$30700
No degree required
Strong job growth
Pharmacy Aides
record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
$32250
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Statisticians
develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
$97170
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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
Network Engineers
Network Engineers design, build, and maintain computer networks to ensure that they function as intended. They may also find ways to optimize existing networks to reduce costs or improve connectivity.
$104300
Bachelor's degree
Personality 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
Executive Chefs
The Executive Chef is the leader in the kitchen. The reputation of the restaurant and how the kitchen runs is dependent on the skills of this individual. He or she is in charge of the kitchen staff, including the Sous Chef, the line cooks, and the rest of the kitchen staff. They also need to make sure that the food is prepared perfectly before it is served to the customers.
$68000
Associate's degree
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