If you start by looking for colleges, you’re putting the cart ahead of the horse. The first thing you should start to think about, is: What do I want to do/be when I leave school(s)? Most of us, no matter how much education we get, end up falling into careers of the people around us, rather than steering ourselves in a direction that we want to go. That’s often because we really haven’t given the idea much thought.
There are a few basics that most people think about, but when you look, there are a LOT of really cool niche careers in the world, some requiring a lot of education, others physical skill, and a few just raw courage, where you can do great things! Some of them you walk into, and others take years to achieve.
Many of the jobs that people can do are being taken over by artificial intelligence and robotics over the next five to ten years. Which is not to say that you shouldn’t pursue lines of work in the law or medicine, or other areas that will be highly affected. Just remember to keep your training open to computers and technology so you can “roll” with the future and not find yourself with a quarter-million dollar education that has no value. Careers with a high likelihood of impact are noted with a:
We’re adding links to the list to websites that talk about these jobs. If you want to volunteer to help to add the linked list, contact us.
Here’s a list with links to look at:
A
- Academia – Adjunct Professor
- Academia – Anthropologist
- Academia – Archaeologist
- Academia – Associate Professor
- Academia – Botanist
- Academia – Cultural Anthropologist
- Academia – Dean of Education
- Academia – Department Chair
- Academia – Mathematician
- Academia – Philosopher
- Academia – President – College
- Academia – Professor (M)
- Academia; Business – Researcher (M/H)
- Academia; Music – Ethnomusicologist
- Academia;Corporate;Medical – Ombudsman (M)
- Academia; Corporate;Sports – Historian (M)
- Academia;Corporate;Sports – Statistician (M/H)
- Accounting – Auditor – Internal (M)
- Acting/Film TV/Journalism – Journalist – TV (M/H)
- Advertising – Art Director
- Agribusiness – Farm Manager
- Agribusiness – Farm Manager – Fish & Seafood
- Agribusiness – Farm Manager – Hydroponics
- Agribusiness – Farm Manager – Organic
- Agribusiness;Small Business – Bee Keeper
- Agriculture;Industrial;Craftsman – Blacksmith
- Animals – Animal Trainer
- Animals – Animal Worker
- Animals – Behaviorist/Ethologist
- Animals – Dog Trainer
- Animals – Veterinarian
- Animals – Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Animals – Veterinary Technician
- Animals – Wildlife Rescue/Rehabilitator
- Animals – Zoo Keeper
- Animals – Zoologist (Animal Study)
- Animation/Film & TV – Animation – Animator
- Animation/Film & TV – Animation – Storyboard Artist
- Animation/Film & TV – Colorist
- Aquatic – Diver – Commercial Diver
- Aquatic – Diver – Golf Balls
- Aquatic – Diver – Welding Diver/Underwater Welder
- Aquatic – Diver – Pearl
- Aquatic – Diver – Research
- Aquatic – Operator/Pilot – Small Submarines
- Artisan – Cabinetmaker
- Artisan – Bench Carpenter
- Artisan – Stone Carver
- Artisan – Stonemason
- Artisan – Wood Carver
- Artists – Art Restorer
- Artists – Artist – Greeting Card Illustrator
- Artists – Body Painter
- Artists – Cartoonist
- Artists – Ceramic/Ceramicist
- Artists – Conservator/Restorer
- Artists – Craftsperson
- Artists – Dance Instructor
- Artists – Engraver/Etcher
- Artists – Forensic Sculptor
- Artists – Graphic Designer – Print/Magazine/EZine
- Artists – Greeting Card Design
- Artists – Illustrator
- Artists – Logo Designer
- Artists – Political/Editorial Cartoonist
- Artists – Sculptor
- Artists – Stamp Maker
- Artists – Tattoo Artist
- Audio Production – Digital Audio Editor
- Audio Production – Electronic Synthesist
- Audio Production – Producer
- Audio Services/Film/TV/New Media – Audio Engineer/Recording Engineer
- Audio Services/Film/TV/New Media – Audio Technician
- Audio Services/Film/TV/New Media – Boom Operator
- Automotive – Tire Installer/Technician
- Automotive/Computers/Pilotless – Ethicist – Pilotless Vehicles
- Aviation – Air Traffic Controller
- Aviation – Air Traffic Manager
- Aviation – Air Traffic Supervisor
- Aviation – Aircraft Mechanic
- Aviation – Aircraft Repair Technician
- Aviation – Aircraft Machinist
- Aviation – A&P Mechanic
- Aviation – Aircraft Servicer
- Aviation – Aircraft Test Pilot
- Aviation – Aircraft Tire Mounter
- Aviation – Aviation Safety Inspectors
- Aviation – Airlines – Baggage Loader
- Aviation – Airlines – Flight Attendant
- Aviation – Airlines – Ground Operations
- Aviation – Airlines – Management
- Aviation – Airlines – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Aviation – Airlines – Flight Navigator
- Aviation – Airlines – Pilot
- Aviation – Airplane Repossessor
- Aviation – Law – Air Marshal
- Aviation;Engineering – Engineer – Crash Scene Investigator
B
- Banking/Finance – Loan Officer
- Beauty & Personal Care – Beautician/Hair Stylist
- Business – Administrative Assistant
- Business – Community Service Manager
- Business – Cost Estimator
- Business – Entrepreneur
- Business – Corporate – Chief Executive Officer
- Business – Corporate – Chief Financial Officer
- Business – Corporate – Chief Information Officer
- Business – Corporate – Director – Compensation & Benefits
- Business – Corporate – District Manager
- Business – Corporate – Power Plant Manager
- Business – Corporate – Power Plant Operator
- Business – Corporate – Store Manager
- Business – Corporate – Regional Manager
- Business – Corporate – Warehouse Manager
- Business – Corporate;Government – Ethics Officer
- Business – Corporate;Management – Operations Manager
- Business – Small – Bait & Tackle Store Owner
- Business – Small – Cobbler/Shoemaker/Cordwainer
- Business – Small – Pawn Broker
- Business – Small – Pyrotechnic Engineer (Fireworks)
- Business – Small – Pyrotechnic Technician (Fireworks)
- Business – Small – Bail Agent
- Business – Small; Business – Corporate – Jeweler
- Business – Small; Business – Corporate – Textile/Fashion Importer
- Business – Sports; Business – Theater – Concessions Manager
- Business – Sports; Business – Theater – Concessionaires
- Business – Sports; Business – Theater – Ticket Sales – Manager/Director
- Business- Small – Bicycle Shop Owner
C
- Cartography – Cartographer (Maps)
- Cartography – Geospatial Analyst
- Communications – Public Affairs Analyst
- Computer Software – Programmer – Smart Home Software
- Computer Software/Gaming & Game Design/Internet Programming/Phone Programming – Programmer – GUI
- Computer Software/Internet Software – Programmer – Web Developer
- Computer Software/Phone Programming/Tablet Programming – Programmer – Software
- Computers – Consultant – Computer – IT Consultant
- Computers – Database Administrator
- Computers – Manager – IT
- Computers;Corporate;Small Business – Computer Support Specialist
- Computers/Artificial Intelligence – Specialist
- Computers/Artificial Intelligence – Ethicist – AI
- Computers/Film & TV – Programmer – CGI Programmer (Movie)
- Computers/Security Services/Government – Computer Forensics Professional
- Computers/Security Services/Government – Programmer – Federal Defense (NSA)
- Construction/Design – Architect
- Construction/Design – Architect – Amusement Parks
- Construction/Design – Architect – Golf Courses
- Construction/Design – Architect – Imagineer
- Construction/Design – Architect – Landscape
- Construction/Design – Architect – Roller Coasters
- Construction/Design – Builder – Homes
- Construction/Design – Builder – Marine Architect (Large Ship Builder)
- Construction/Design – Ships – Boat Builder
- Construction/Design – Ships – Shipwright
- Construction/Design – Builder – Amusement Parks
- Construction/Design – Designer – Golf Courses
- Construction/Environment – Green Remodeler
- Construction/Repair – Construction Manager
- Construction/Repair – Contractor – A/C
- Construction/Repair – Contractor – Electrical
- Construction/Repair – Contractor – Mechanical
- Construction/Repair – Contractor – Plumbing
- Construction/Repair – Foreman
- Construction/Repair – General Contractor
- Construction/Repair – Locksmith
- Construction/Repair – Senior Construction Manager
- Construction/Repair – Carpenter
- Construction/Artisan – Finish Carpenter/Trim Carpenter
- Corporate;Medical – Compliance Officer
- Corporate – Logistician
- Corporate – Operations Research Analyst
- Corporate – Social and Community Service Manager
- Corporate;Academia – Biochemist
- Corporate;Academia – Industrial Psychologist
- Corporate;Academia;Government – Futurist
- Corporate;Academia;Government – Human Resources Director
- Corporate;Academia;Government – Human Resources Specialist
- Corporate;Academia;Government – Survey Researcher
- Corporate;Academia;Government; Military – Recruiter
- Corporate;Charities;Government – Analyst – Market Research
- Corporate;Military – Explosives Test Operator
- Cosmetics/Science – Fragrance Chemist
- Craftsmen/Artisans – Restorer
- Craftsmen/Artisans – Weaver
- Culinary – Chef – Institutional (Schools, Hospitals, Prisons, Corporations, Museums)
- Culinary – Chef – Personal
- Culinary – Chocolatier
- Culinary;Health – Nutritionist
- Culinary;Military – Submarine Cook
- Customer Service – Tech Support
D
- Dealmakers/Service Contracts – Agent – Literary (Books)
- Dealmakers/Service Contracts – Agent – Sports
- Dealmakers/Service Contracts – Agent – Talent – Movies/TV
- Design – Designer – Industrial
- Design – Designer – Automotive – Exterior
- Design – Designer – Automotive – Interior
- Design – Designer – Feng Shui
- Design – Designer – Furniture
- Design – Designer – Software/GUI
- Design – Designer – Toys & Games
- Design – Interior Designer – Corporate
- Design – Interior Designer – Home
- Design – Interior Designer – Medical
- Design – Fashion – Designer – Textile
- Design/Fashion – Designer – Costumes – Halloween
- Design/Fashion/Graphic Design/Film/TV/Internet/Interior Design – Color Consultant
- Designer; Artist; Marketing – Designer – Packaging
E
- Education – Admissions Director
- Education – Admissions Officer
- Education – Assistant Headmaster
- Education – Diving Instructor
- Education – Educator – Post Academia
- Education – English Teacher – Overseas
- Education – Financial Aid Director
- Education – Financial Aid Officer
- Education – Headmaster/Headmistress
- Education – Principal
- Education – Teacher – Pre-K
- Education – Teacher – Professor
- Education – Teacher – K-12
- Education – Vice Principal
- Education; Business – Small Business – Private School Owner
- Education/Fitness – Athletic Trainer
- Education/Fitness – Personal Fitness Trainer
- Education/Fitness – Surf Instructor
- Emergency Services – Deputy Fire Chief
- Emergency Services – Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Services – FEMA Branch Director
- Emergency Services – FEMA Manager
- Emergency Services – Fire Chief
- Emergency Services – Fireman
- Emergency Services – Road Ranger
- Emergency Services – Smokejumper
- Engineering – Engineer – Aeronautical
- Engineering – Engineer – Astronautical
- Engineering – Engineer – Automotive
- Engineering – Engineer – Biochemical
- Engineering – Engineer – Chemical
- Engineering – Engineer – Civil
- Engineering – Engineer – Design
- Engineering – Engineer – Electrical Test
- Engineering – Engineer – Field Service
- Engineering – Engineer – Imagineer
- Engineering – Engineer – Industrial
- Engineering – Engineer – Marine
- Engineering – Engineer – Mechanical
- Engineering – Engineer – Nanotechnology
- Engineering – Engineer – Operations – R&D
- Engineering – Engineer – Petroleum
- Engineering – Engineer – Photonics IC
- Engineering – Engineer – Power Systems – Solar
- Engineering – Engineer – Project
- Engineering – Engineer – Smart Home Hardware
- Engineering – Engineer – Specialist Dry Etch
- Engineering – Medical Engineer – Prosthetics
- Engineering – Medical Engineer – Systems
- Engineering – Nanotech Engineer
- Engineering – Process Integration
- Engineering – Robotic Engineer
- Engineering – Robotic Engineer – Medical
- Engineering – Roller Coaster Engineer
- Engineering; Medical; Biomedical – Engineer – Genetic
- Engineering;Construction – Engineer – Geomatic
- Engineering;Construction – LEGO Master Builder
- Engineering;Construction – Surveyor
- Engineering;Logistics – Engineer – Factory Process/Fabrication
- Engineering;Logistics – Engineer – Packaging Design
- Engineering;Medical – Engineer – Biomedical
- Engineering;Mining – Engineer – Mines
- Engineering/Nanotechnology – Engineer – Memory Process Integration
- Engineering/Nanotechnology – Engineer – Photonics Microfabrication
- Engineering/Nanotechnology – Engineer – Process Dry Implant
- Engineering/Nanotechnology – Engineer – PV Modules & Reliability
- Engineering/Oil Exploration – Engineer – Deep Sea Drilling
- Entertainment – Aerialist
- Entertainment – Body Double
- Entertainment – Booker – Talent Booker
- Entertainment – Clown
- Entertainment – Comedian – Sketch
- Entertainment – Comedian – Stand Up
- Entertainment – Contortionist
- Entertainment – Dancer
- Entertainment – Hand Model
- Entertainment – Mime
- Entertainment – Model
- Entertainment – Personality
- Entertainment – Singer
- Entertainment – Singer – Choral
- Entertainment – Stand-In
- Entertainment – Stuntperson
- Environmental – Conservationist
- Environmental – Ecologist
F
- Fashion – Fashion Designer
- Fashion – Fashion Stylist
- Fashion/Retail – Cosmetologist
- Film/TV – 3D Conversion Supervisor
- Film/TV – 3D Modeling
- Film/TV – Animal Trainer/Handler
- Film/TV – Assistant Director
- Film/TV – Audio Recordist
- Film/TV – Best Boy
- Film/TV – Casting Director
- Film/TV – Cinematographer
- Film/TV – Director – Film & TV
- Film/TV – Editor – Film
- Film/TV – Extra
- Film/TV – Foley Artist
- Film/TV – Gaffer
- Film/TV – Game Show Host
- Film/TV – Grip
- Film/TV – Loader
- Film/TV – Location Manager
- Film/TV – Location Scout
- Film/TV – Political Pundit
- Film/TV – Producer – Motion Picture
- Film/TV – Producer – Television
- Film/TV – Production Coordinator
- Film/TV – Production Designer
- Film/TV – Pyrotechnic Effects Supervisor
- Film/TV – Sound Effects Designer
- Film/TV – Sound Effects Supervisor
- Film/TV – Sound Effects Technician
- Film/TV – Talk Show Host
- Film/TV – Unit Production Manager
- Film/TV – Video – Audio Engineer
- Film/TV – Video – Camera Operator – Sports
- Film/TV – Video – Camera Operator – TV Entertainment
- Film/TV – Video – Videographer – Wedding
- Film/TV – Wrangler
- Film/TV;Education – Schoolroom Teacher
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Editorial Services
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Lighting Rental Company
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Location Generator Services
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Prop Manufacturer
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Special Effects Services
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Vehicle Rentals – Trucks & Trailers
- Film/TV/Business – Small – Vehicle Rentals – Vintage & Antique
- Film/TV/Design/Fashion – Costumer Designer
- Film/TV/Food & Beverage;Business – Small – Catering Services
- Film/TV/Journalism – Documentarian
- Film/TV/Music/Entertainment Transportation – Teamster Driver
- Film/TV/Music/Entertainment Transportation – Teamster Drivers’ Captain
- Film/TV/Theater – Actor/Actress – Character
- Film/TV/Theater – Actor/Actress – Lead
- Film/TV/Theater/Circus – Rigger
- Film/TV/Web – Artist – Voice Over
- Film/TV/Web – Voiceover Artist
- Financial Services – Accountant
- Financial Services – Bookkeeper
- Financial Services – Financial Consultant
- Finished Goods/Artists/Artisans – Custom Furniture Builder
- Fitness – Personal Trainer
- Fitness – Pilates Instructor
- Fitness – Weight Loss Counselor
- Fitness – Yoga Instructor
- Food & Beverage – Baker
- Food & Beverage – Bar – Bartender
- Food & Beverage – Bar – Mixologist
- Food & Beverage – Beer Tester
- Food & Beverage – Brewmaster
- Food & Beverage – Caterer
- Food & Beverage – Cheese Monger
- Food & Beverage – Chocolate Taster
- Food & Beverage – Line Cook
- Food & Beverage – Olive Oil Taster
- Food & Beverage – Pizzaolo
- Food & Beverage – Prep Cook
- Food & Beverage – Restaurant Host/Hostess
- Food & Beverage – Sommelier
- Food & Beverage – Sommelier – Beer
- Food & Beverage – Sommelier – Water
- Food & Beverage – Sous Chef
- Food & Beverage – Taster – Food
- Food & Beverage – Taster – Non Alcoholic Beverages
- Food & Beverage – Taster – Pet Foods
- Food & Beverage – Vintner
- Food & Beverage; Business – Small; Business – Corporate – Ice Cream Maker/Vendor
- Food & Beverage; Business -Small Business – Craft Brewery Owner
- Food & Beverage; Business -Small Business – Restaurant Owner
- Food & Beverage/Sciences – Flavorist
- Food & Beverage/Sciences – Master Distiller, Master Blender
G
- Gaming & Game Design – Game Designer
- Gaming & Game Design – Game Programmer
- Gaming & Game Design – Game Tester
- Gaming & Game Design – Lottery Designer
- Gaming & Game Design – Lottery Programmer
- Gaming & Game Design – Lottery Security Programming/Design
- Gaming & Game Design – Parimutuel Odds Maker
- Gaming & Game Design – Parimutuel Programming
- Gaming & Game Design – Parimutuel Programming Security
- Gaming & Game Design – Programmer – Game Design
- Government – Ambassador
- Government – Analyst – Intelligence
- Government – City planner
- Government – County Agent
- Government – Intelligence Officer
- Government – Spy
- Government – Station Chief
- Government – Supervisory Special Agent
- Government;Corporate – Analyst – Data
- Government;Corporate – Cryptographer
- Government;Corporate – Mission Programmer – Astronautical
- Government;Law Enforcement;Environment – Park Ranger
- Government;Public Relations – Press Secretary
H
- Health – Acupuncturist
- Health – Nurse – LVN
- Health – Nurse – RN
- Health – Nurse – Surgical
- Health – Physical Therapist
- Health/Alternative Medicine – Ayurveda
- Health/Education – Dietician
- Health/Education – Physical Education
- Health/Education/Mental Health – Drug Counselor
- Hotels/Hospitality – Concierge
I
- Industrial – Consultant – Industrial
- Industrial – Instrument Maker – Mechanical
- Industrial – Metallurgist
- Industrial – Purchasing Agent – Corporate
- Industrial – Toy Developer
- Industrial – Welder
- Industrial; Craftsman – Coppersmith
- Insurance – Insurance Actuary
- Insurance – Insurance Underwriter
- Insurance;Entertainment – Bonding Agent
- Investigative Services – Paranormal Investigator
- Investigative Services – Private Detective
- Investigative Services – Thief Hunters
- Investigative Services/Accounting – Forensic Accountant
- Investigative Services/Engineering – Forensic Engineer
- Investments – Analyst – Financial
- Investments – Financial Manager
- Investments – Investments – Analyst
- Investor Services – Broker – Bonds
- Investor Services – Broker – Stocks
J
- Journalism/TV – Bureau Chief
- Journalism/TV – Film Critic
- Journalism/TV – Food Critic
- Journalism/TV – Journalist – Investigative
- Journalism/TV – News Anchor
- Journalism/TV – Travel Show Host
- Journalism/TV – Travel Writer
- Journalism/TV/Animals – Animal Show Host
L
- Law – Circuit Court Judge
- Law – District Court Judge
- Law – Legal – Attorney
- Law – Legal – Civil Rights Attorney
- Law – Legal – Lawyer
- Law – Legal – Paralegal
- Law – Legal – Patent Attorney
- Law – Mediator
- Law – State Supreme Court Judge
- Law – Supreme Court Judge
- Law Enforcement – Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF Agent)
- Law Enforcement – Bailiff
- Law Enforcement – Bounty Hunter
- Law Enforcement – Corrections Officer
- Law Enforcement – Crime Scene Investigator
- Law Enforcement – Customs Inspector
- Law Enforcement – Detective
- Law Enforcement – FBI Agent
- Law Enforcement – Fire Investigators
- Law Enforcement – Fish & Game Warden
- Law Enforcement – ICE Agent
- Law Enforcement – Immigration Agent
- Law Enforcement – Internal Affairs Detective
- Law Enforcement – Patrolman
- Law Enforcement – Police Chief
- Law Enforcement – Police Identification Officer
- Law Enforcement – Police Lieutenant
- Law Enforcement – Police Records Officer
- Law Enforcement – Policeman
- Law Enforcement – Secret Service
- Law Enforcement – Sergeant
- Law Enforcement – Sheriff
- Law Enforcement – TSA Agent
- Law Enforcement – TSA Inspector
- Law Enforcement – Undercover Officer
- Law;Politics – Judge
- Law/Engineering – Attorney – Patents & Copyrights
- Law/Entertainment – Attorney – Entertainment
- Law/Forensics – Forensic Nursing
- Law/Forensics – Forensic Odontologist
- Law/Forensics – Forensic Psychologist
- Law/Forensics – Forensic Scientist
- Law/Medical – Attorney – Biomedical Engineering Patents
- Logistics/Shipping/Moving – Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics/Shipping/Moving – Logistics Engineer
- Logistics/Shipping/Moving – Postal Supervisor
- Logistics/Shipping/Moving – Postman
M
- Maintenance – Maintenance – Airline
- Maintenance – Repair – Small Appliances
- Management – Executive Director
- Management – Manager – Amusement Parks
- Management – Manager – Front Desk (Hotel)
- Management – Manager – Golf Course
- Management – Manager – Power Plant
- Management – Manager – Radio Station
- Management – Manager – Rehab Centers
- Management – Manager – Resorts & Hotels
- Management – Manager – Restaurants
- Management – Manager – Retail
- Management – Manager – Social Media
- Management – Manager – Spas
- Management – Manager – Stadiums & Arenas
- Management – Manager – Talent Manager
- Management; Computers – Manager – Computer Systems
- Management; Corporate – Management Analyst
- Maritime – Captain – Charter Boat
- Maritime – Navigator
- Maritime – Sailor
- Maritime – Sea Captain
- Maritime – Seaman
- Maritime – Yacht Captain
- Maritime – Yacht Mate
- Marketing – Advertising – Copywriter
- Marketing – Consultant – Branding
- Marketing – Marketing
- Marketing – Marketing – Social Media
- Marketing – Marketing – Toys & Games
- Marketing – Media Buyer
- Marketing – New Media Marketer
- Marketing – Product Evangelist
- Marketing – Radio – Artist Promoter
- Marketing – Social Media Strategist/Guru
- Marketing/Beauty & Personal Care – Consultant – Image
- Medical – Anesthesiologist
- Medical – Audiologist
- Medical – Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Medical – Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Medical – Consultant – Medical
- Medical – Dentist
- Medical – Dermatologist
- Medical – Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Medical – Genetic Counselor
- Medical – Hearing Aid Specialist
- Medical – Hematology
- Medical – Home Health Worker
- Medical – Medical Assistant
- Medical – Midwife
- Medical – Neurosurgeon
- Medical – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Medical – Nurse – Pediatric
- Medical – Nurse – Pediatric Home Healthcare
- Medical – Nurse Anesthetist
- Medical – Nurse Practitioner
- Medical – Obstetrician and Gynecologist
- Medical – Ophthalmic Medical Technican
- Medical – Pharmacist
- Medical – Phlebotomist
- Medical – Physician
- Medical – Physician Assistant
- Medical – Podiatrist
- Medical – Surgeon
- Medical; Personal Services – Personal Nurse
- Medical; Personal Services – Personal Physician
- Medical;Academia – Engineer – Biotechnical
- Medical;Academia – Medical Scientist
- Medical;Academia;Government – Epidemiologist
- Medical;Aviation – Air Doctor
- Medical;Aviation – Air EMT
- Medical;Aviation – Air Nurse
- Medical;Clerical – Medical Secretary
- Medical;Maintenance – Repair – Medical Equipment
- Medical;Management – Hospital Administrator
- Medical;Management – Manager – Medical and Health Services
- Medical;Management – Manager – Pharmacy
- Medical;Marine – Veterinarian – Aquatic
- Medical;Travel – Travel Nurse
- Medical/Computers – MRI Technologist
- Medical/Dental – Dental Hygienist
- Medical/Dental – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Medical/Dental – Prosthodontist
- Medical/Therapy – Hippotherapist
- Medical/Therapy – Horticultural Therapist
- Medical/Therapy – Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Medical/Therapy – Physical Therapist Aide
- Medical/Therapy – Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Therapy – Speech-Language Pathologist
- Medical/Therapy – Therapist – Respiratory
- Mental Health – Behavioral Disorder Counselor
- Mental Health – Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health – Psychiatrist
- Mental Health – Psychologist
- Mental Health – Substance Abuse Counselor
- Mental Health; Aviation – Aeronautical Psychologist
- Mental Health; Education – Psychologist – School
- Mental Health; Law Enforcement – Police Psychologist
- Mental Health; Sciences – Environmental Psychologist
- Metals & Minerals – Broker – Precious Metals
- Metals & Minerals – Broker – Precious Stones
- Meteorology – Reporter – Weather
- Military – Admiral
- Military – Captain
- Military – Commander
- Military – Corporal
- Military – Explosives and Materials Handler Flo Leader
- Military – Explosives Operator
- Military – Explosives Operator Supervisor
- Military – Explosives Operator Supervisor
- Military – Explosives Worker Materials Handler
- Military – General
- Military – Ground Crew
- Military – Lt. General
- Military – Navigator
- Military – Private (Army)
- Military – Private First Class
- Military – Quartermaster
- Military – Seaman
- Military – Vice Admiral
- Military;Law Enforcement – Bomb Disposal
- Military;Law Enforcement – K-9 Officer
- Military;Law Enforcement – Ordinance Disposal
- Military/Law Enforcement – Military Policeman
- Military/Law Enforcement – NCIS Agent
- Mining – Miner
- Museums & Collections – Curator – Museum
- Museums & Collections – Exhibits Specialist
- Museums & Collections – Museum Aid
- Museums & Collections – Museum History Specialist
- Museums & Collections – Museum Technician
- Music – Amusement Park Performer
- Music – Band Leader
- Music – Conductor
- Music – Consultant
- Music – Cruise Musician
- Music – Curator – Music
- Music – Jingle Writer
- Music – Lyricist
- Music – Manufacturer Representative
- Music – MIDI Pre-Producer
- Music – Music Researcher – Classical
- Music – Music Researcher – Computer Music
- Music – Music Researcher – Ethnomusicology
- Music – Musician
- Music – On Site Technician (Live Shows)
- Music – Organist
- Music – Pianist
- Music – Private Music Teacher
- Music – Producer – Music
- Music – Roadie
- Music – Sales – Instruments
- Music – Technical Support
- Music – Transcriber
- Music; Education – Band Director
- Music; Education – Music Educator
- Music; Education;Library Sciences – Music Librarian
- Music;Artist;Artisan – Instrument Maker – Musical
- Music;Education – Historian – Music
- Music;Film/TV – Arranger – Film/TV
- Music;Film/TV – Assistant to the Composer
- Music;Film/TV – Composer – Soundtracks
- Music;Film/TV – Conductor – Film Scores
- Music;Film/TV – Contractor – Music
- Music;Film/TV – Copyist
- Music;Film/TV – Editor – Music
- Music;Film/TV – Music Supervisor
- Music;Film/TV – Orchestrator
- Music;Film/TV – Programmer (Sequencing)
- Music;Film/TV – Sound Designer
- Music;Industrial;Retail – Instrument Repair Technician
- Music;Therapy – Music Therapist
- Music;Writing – Music Critic
- Music;Writing – Writer – Music Books
- Music;Writing – Writer – Music Technical Manuals
- Music;Writing – Writer – Trade Journals
- Music/Business – A&R Administrator
- Music/Business – A&R Coordinator
- Music/Business – Accompanist
- Music/Business – Acoustic Consultant
- Music/Business – Advance Person
- Music/Business – Advertising – Account Executive
- Music/Business – Agent – Booking
- Music/Business – Agent – Talent – Music
- Music/Business – Artist Relations Representative
- Music/Business – Assistant Publicist
- Music/Business – Audio Engineer – Digital Remastering
- Music/Business – Campus Representative
- Music/Business – Consultant – Business
- Music/Business – Contractor (Leader)
- Music/Business – Engineer – Audio
- Music/Business – Executive – Record Label
- Music/Business – Field Merchandiser
- Music/Business – Independent Radio Promoter
- Music/Business – Instrumental Soloist
- Music/Business – Manager – Business Manager
- Music/Business – Manager – Studio
- Music/Business – Marketing Manager
- Music/Business – Mastering Engineer/Post Production Engineer
- Music/Business – Multimedia Developer
- Music/Business – Musician – Bluegrass
- Music/Business – Musician – Broadway/Pit
- Music/Business – Musician – Country
- Music/Business – Musician – Jazz
- Music/Business – Musician – Orchestral
- Music/Business – Musician – Popular
- Music/Business – Musician – Rhythm & Blues
- Music/Business – Musician – Sesson/Studio
- Music/Business – Performing Artist
- Music/Business – Product Demonstrator
- Music/Business – Promoter – Concert
- Music/Business – Promotional Staffer
- Music/Business – Public Relations Director
- Music/Business – Publicist
- Music/Business – Publicist – Tour
- Music/Business – Publisher – Music
- Music/Business – Recording Equipment Manufacturer
- Music/Business – Recording Studio Setup Technician
- Music/Business – Regional Sales Manager
- Music/Business – Rerecording Mixer
- Music/Business – Researcher – Consumer
- Music/Business – Road Manager
- Music/Business – Song Plugger
- Music/Business – Sound Technician
- Music/Business – Studio Designer
- Music/Business – Studio Maintenance
- Music/Business – Tour Coordinator
- Music/Business – Tour Promoter
- Music/Business – Vocal – Back Up Singer
- Music/Business – Vocal – Choir
- Music/Business – Vocal Soloist
- Music/Film/TV/Business – Artist Manager
- Music/Film/TV/Business – Personal Manager
- Music/Religion – Cantor
- Music/Religion – Choir Master
- Musician – Arranger
- Musician – Composer
N
- Non-Profit Services – Fundraiser
O
- Occupational Therapy/Artist/Therapy/Mental Health – Therapist – Art
P
- Performance/Music – DJ
- Personal Services – Butler
- Personal Services – Consultant – Wedding
- Personal Services – Dog Walker/Sitter
- Personal Services – Esthetician
- Personal Services – Event Planner
- Personal Services – Funeral Director
- Personal Services – Hair Stylist
- Personal Services – Hotel Event Planner
- Personal Services – Housekeeper
- Personal Services – Life Coach
- Personal Services – Matchmaker
- Personal Services – Mover
- Personal Services – Nanny
- Personal Services – Party Planner
- Personal Services – Personal Assistant (Girl/Guy Friday)
- Personal Services – Personal Shopper
- Personal Services – Poop Patrol
- Personal Services – Skincare Specialist
- Personal Services; Business – Small Business – Daycare Owner
- Personal Services;Transportation – Chauffeur
- Personnel Services – Executive Recruiter
- Phone Programming – Programmer – Mobile Apps
- Photography – Photographer – Fine Art
- Photography – Photographer – Photojournalist
- Photography – Photographer – Portraits/Social
- Politics – Activist
- Politics – Aide
- Politics – Alderman
- Politics – Congressional Aide
- Politics – Councilman
- Politics – County Commissioner
- Politics – Diplomat
- Politics – Human Rights Advocate
- Politics – Mayor
- Politics – Senator
- Politics – State Congressman
- Politics – State Senator
- Politics – Supervisor
- Politics – Campaign Manager
- Politics – Congressman
- Politics – Lobbyist
- Politics – Political Operative
- Politics;Education – School Board Member
- Politics;Education – School Board President
- Politics;Education – Superintendent of Schools
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Celebrity
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Corporate
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Public Sector
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Government
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Non-Profits/NGOs
- Public & Media Relations – Media Relations – Religious
- Public & Media Relations – Public Relations Manager
- Public & Media Relations – Publicist
- Public Service/Non-Profits – Community Organizer
- Public Service/Non-Profits – Director – Charity
- Publishing – Art Director
- Publishing – Editor – Magazine
- Publishing – Editor – News
- Publishing – Publisher
R
- Radio – Game Show Host
- Radio – Newscaster
- Radio – Political Pundit
- Radio – Radio Announcer
- Radio – Radio Host
- Radio – Sports Talk Show Host
- Radio – Talk Show Host
- Ranching – Cowboy
- Ranching/Tourism – Wrangler
- Real Estate – Realtor
- Religion – Cleric (Preist,Rabbi,Preacher,etc.)
- Repair – Carpet Cleaner
- Repair – Service Technician – AC
- Repair – Service Technician – Automotive
- Repair – Service Technician – Electrical
- Repair – Service Technician – Large Appliances
- Repair – Service Technician – Mechanical
- Repair – Tile Restorer
- Restaurant – Host/Hostess – Restaurant
- Restaurant – Restaurant Manager
- Restaurant/Culinary – Chef – Executive
- Restaurant/Culinary – Chef – Pastry
- Restaurant/Culinary/Small Business – Chef/Owner
- Retail – Florist
- Retail – Manager – Clothing Store
- Retail – Optician
S
- Sales – Advertising – Sales
- Sales – Agent – Boat Sales
- Sales – Agent – Condo Leasing
- Sales – Agent – Real Estate
- Sales – Arms Dealer – Avionics
- Sales – Arms Dealer – Large Ground
- Sales – Arms Dealer – Small
- Sales – Dealer – Antiques
- Sales – Dealer – Art
- Sales – Estimator
- Sales – Insurance Agent
- Sales – Sales – General
- Sales – Sales – Pharmaceutical
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Aircraft
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Antiques
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Art
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Automobiles
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Boats
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Buildings
- Sales Support Services – Appraiser – Businesses
- Sciences – Behavioral Psychologist
- Sciences – Bioinformaticist
- Sciences – Biological Science Technician
- Sciences – Cosmologist
- Sciences – Entomologist (Bug Study)
- Sciences – Geologist
- Sciences – Geologist – Astrogeologist
- Sciences – Geologist – Earthquakes
- Sciences – Geologist – Exploration
- Sciences – Geologist – Petrophysics
- Sciences – Kinesiologist
- Sciences – Marine Biologist
- Sciences – Meteorologist
- Sciences – Nanotech Biologist
- Sciences – Nuclear Physicist
- Sciences – Postdoctoral Researcher
- Sciences – Social Psychologist
- Sciences; Environment – Vulcanologist
- Sciences;Engineering – Inventor
- Sciences;Marine – Marine Archeologist
- Sciences;Marine – Marine Researcher
- Sciences/Astronomy – Astronomer – Galactic & Extra Galactic
- Sciences/Astronomy – Astronomer – Planetary
- Sciences/Astronomy – Astronomer – Radio
- Sciences/Astronomy – Astronomer – Solar & Stellar
- Sciences/Environment/Engineering – Environmental Engineer
- Sciences/Jewelry – Gemologist
- Sciences/Nanotechnology – Clean Room Manager
- Sciences/Nanotechnology – Engineer – Microfludics
- Sciences/Nanotechnology – Engineer – Process – Thin Films
- Sciences/Nanotechnology – Manager, Microelectronics Fabrication Laboratory
- Sciences/Nanotechnology – Nanofabrication Scientist
- Sciences/Oil Exploration – Geologist – Oil
- Sciences/Oil Exploration – Geoscientist, Oil & Gas
- Security Services – Amusement Park Security
- Security Services – Body Guard
- Security Services – Consultant – Security
- Security Services – Contractor – Security – Corporate
- Security Services – Contractor – Security – Military
- Security Services – Crowd Control Manager
- Security Services – Driver
- Security Services – Events Security Agent
- Security Services – Events Security Manager
- Security Services – Security Guard
- Security Services – Security Logistics Manager
- Security Services – Sports Stadium Security Agent
- Security Services – Sports Stadium Security Coordinator
- Security Services – Sports Stadium Security Manager
- Security Services;Computer Services – Information Security Analyst
- Security Services/Computer – White Hat Hacker
- Security Services/Tourism – Amusement Park Security Director
- Security Services/Tourism – Cruise Ship Security Chief
- Security Services/Tourism – Director of Security – Cruise Line
- Self-Employment – Owner – Car Wash
- Self-Employment – Owner – Internet Startup
- Self-Employment – Owner – Restaurant (Franchised – McDonalds, etc)
- Self-Employment – Owner – Restaurant (Single or Chain Startup)
- Self-Employment – Owner – Small Business
- Shipping/Logistics – Couriers – Bike
- Shipping/Logistics – Couriers – International
- Shipping/Logistics – Truck Driver – Intermediate
- Shipping/Logistics – Truck Driver – Local Delivery
- Shipping/Logistics – Truck Driver – Long Haul
- Social Sciences – Consultant – Social Sciences
- Social Sciences – Sociologist
- Social Services – Translator
- Social Services – Wedding Planner
- Social Services;Mental Health – Clinical Social Worker
- Social Services;Mental Health – PTSD Counselor
- Social Services;Mental Health – Torture Survivors’ Counselor
- Software;Computers – Engineer – Firewalls & Security
- Software;Computers – Software Developer
- Special Events – Event Manager
- Sports – Assistant Coach
- Sports – Athletic Director
- Sports – Baseball Player
- Sports – Basketball Player
- Sports – Coach
- Sports – Football Player
- Sports – Formula One Driver
- Sports – Golfer
- Sports – Head Coach
- Sports – Hockey Player
- Sports – Lacrosse Player
- Sports – Locker Room Management
- Sports – Race Car Driver
- Sports – Sideline Services
- Sports – Soccer Player
- Sports – Sports Official (Referee, Umpire, etc.)
- Sports – Stock Car Driver
- Sports – Tennis Player
- Sports – Trainer
- Sports Medicine – Sports Therapist
- Sports/Automotive – Pit Crew
- Sports/Leisure – Caddy
- Sports/Leisure – Golf Pro
T
- Theater – Art Director
- Theater – Producer – Theatrical
- Theater – Stage Manager
- Theater – Stagehand
- Theater – Technical Director
- Theater/Music – Floor Manager
- Theater/Music – Lighting Director
- Theater/Music – Lighting Technician
- Theater/Music – Stage Hand
- Theater/Music – Stage Rigger
- Theater/Music – Stage Technician
- Theater/Music/Film – Wardrobe Assistant
- Theater/Music/Film – Wardrobe Designer
- Theater/Music/Film – Wardrobe Supervisor
- Tourism – Beach Director
- Tourism – Character Wrangler
- Tourism – Costumed Character
- Tourism – Cruise Host
- Tourism – Cruise Manager
- Tourism – Cruise Ship Director
- Tourism – Cruise Ship Logistics
- Tourism – Customer Service
- Tourism – Housekeeper
- Tourism – Housekeeping Supervisor
- Tourism – Macau Junket Operator
- Tourism – Park Manager
- Tourism – Ride Operator
- Tourism – Ride Supervisor
- Tourism/Business – Small – Bed and Breakfast Owner
- Tourism/Sports – Activities Director
- Tourism/Sports – Activities Director – Children
- Tourism/Sports – Activities Director – Teen
- Tourism/Sports – Bike Instructor/Guide
- Tourism/Sports – Canoe Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Climbing Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Fishing/Hunting Guide
- Tourism/Sports – Horseback – Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Horseback – Trail Guide
- Tourism/Sports – Multi-Activity Instructors
- Tourism/Sports – Ski Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Summer Camp Counselor
- Tourism/Sports – Summer Camp Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Water Sports Instructor
- Tourism/Sports – Water Sports Manager
- Tourism/Sports;Business-Small – Summer Camp Owner
- Transportation – Taxi Driver
- Transportation – Uber Driver
- Travel – Bus Driver
- Travel – Hospitality – Cruise Ship Coordinator
- Travel – Hospitality Coordinator
- Travel – Rental Car – Agent
- Travel – Rental Car – Manager
- Travel – Tour Guide
- Travel – Tour Guide – Adventure
- Travel – Tour Guide – Climbing
- Travel – Tour Guide – Scuba Diving
- Travel/Entertainment – Host/Hostess – Party
- Travel/Hotels/Tourism – Guest Services Professional
- TV – Camera Operator
- TV – Satellite Technician
W
- Web Design – Art Director
- Web Design – Tagger
- Writing – Comedy Writer
- Writing – Copywriter
- Writing – Manuals
- Writing – Reporter – Business
- Writing – Reporter – Entertainment
- Writing – Reporter – News
- Writing – Reporter – Sports
- Writing – Screenwriter
- Writing – Speech Writer
- Writing – Technical Writer
- Writing – Television Writer
- Writing – Writer – Books, Cookbooks, How To etc.
- Writing – Writer – Columnist/Blogger
- Writing – Writer – Magazine, Newspaper, eZine
- Writing/Journalism – Journalist – Automotive
- Writing/Journalism – Journalist – Print
- Writing/Journalism – Journalist – War Correspondent
- Writing/Journalism – Journalist – Web
- Writing/Science – Journalist – Science
U
- FIlm/TV/Marine – Underwater Cameraperson
- Film/TV/Marine – Underwater Filmmaker
- Sciences/Marine – Marine Scientist
- Sciences/Marine/Geology – Marine Geologist
- Sciences/Marine – Marine Economist
- Sciences/Marine – Marine Environmentalist
- Sciences/Marine – Marine Environmental Economist
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