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Account Executive
Sales & Growth
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Accountant
Financial Services
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Actor
Performance, Production & Screen Arts
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Actuary
Quantitative Finance, Examination & Tax
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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support
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Adult Basic and Secondary Education Teacher
Early, Adult & Career Learning
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Advertising and Promotions Manager
Marketing Leadership, Editorial & Language
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Advertising Sales Agent
Technical, Media & Direct Sales
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Aerospace Engineer
Chemical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering
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Agricultural and Food Science Technician
Animal, Land & Agricultural Science
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Agricultural Equipment Operator
Farm Management, Animal Health & Forestry
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Agricultural Specialist
Agriculture & Conservation
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Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician
Passenger, Rail, Aviation & Freight Support
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Amusement and Recreation Attendant
Wellness, Animal & Personal Services
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Animal Breeder
Animal, Land & Agricultural Science
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Animal Caretaker
Farm, Animal & Landscape Work
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Art Director
News, Art Direction & Media Technology
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Assembler and Fabricator
Fabrication, Machining & Welding
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Attorney
Legal & Public Safety
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Automotive Service Technician
Dispatch, Passenger Transport & Fleet Service
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Bailiff
Legal Support, Corrections & Forensic Services
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Baker
Guest Services, Food Preparation & Travel
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Bank Teller
Banking & Accounting Operations
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Barber
Merchandising & Personal Care
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Agriculture & Natural Resources (15)
- Agricultural and Food Science Technician
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Agricultural Specialist
- Animal Breeder
- Animal Caretaker
- Conservation Scientist
- Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Farmworker
- Farmer, Rancher, and Agricultural Manager
- Fishing and Hunting Worker
- Forest and Conservation Worker
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker
- Logging Equipment Operator
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist
Business & Corporate Services (15)
- Administrative Assistant
- Business Continuity Planner
- Compensation and Benefits Specialist
- Executive Assistant
- Facilities Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Management Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Operations Research Analyst
- Procurement Specialist
- Project Manager
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager
- Recruiter
- Training and Development Specialist
Construction & Skilled Trades (15)
- Carpenter
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher
- Construction and Building Inspector
- Construction and Maintenance Painter
- Construction Laborer
- Construction Project Manager
- Cost Estimator
- Electrician
- Glazier
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC Technician
- Insulation Worker
- Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
- Roofer
- Sheet Metal Worker
Education (15)
- Adult Basic and Secondary Education Teacher
- Career and Technical Education Teacher
- Coach and Scout
- Elementary School Teacher
- Instructional Coordinator
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist
- Middle School Teacher
- Postsecondary Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- School Counselor
- School Principal
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
Energy & Utilities (15)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer
- Energy Auditor
- Gas Plant Operator
- Geological and Hydrologic Technician
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker
- Mining Machine Operator
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
- Petroleum Engineer
- Power Plant Operator
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Utility Operations Manager
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Wind Turbine Service Technician
Engineering (15)
- Aerospace Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Engineering Technologist and Technician
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining and Geological Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
Finance & Banking (15)
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Bank Teller
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk
- Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Examiner
- Insurance Underwriter
- Internal Auditor
- Loan Officer
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent
- Tax Preparer
Government & Public Administration (15)
- Budget Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Court Clerk
- Emergency Management Director
- Government Programs Eligibility Interviewer
- Legislator
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
- Political Scientist
- Postal Service Mail Carrier
- Program Analyst
- Property Appraiser and Assessor
- Purchasing Agent
- Tax Examiner and Collector
- Transportation Inspector
- Urban and Regional Planner
Healthcare (15)
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
Hospitality & Tourism (15)
Information Technology (15)
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
- Network and Systems Administrator
- Product Manager
- Software Engineer
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester
- Web and Digital Interface Designer
- Web Developer
Law & Public Safety (15)
- Attorney
- Bailiff
- Correctional Officer and Jailer
- Detective and Criminal Investigator
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter
- Forensic Science Technician
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant
- Paramedic
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
- Private Detective and Investigator
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Public Safety Telecommunicator
- Security Guard
Manufacturing & Industrial (15)
- Assembler and Fabricator
- Chemical Equipment Operator
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
- Food Batchmaker
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Machinist
- Molding Machine Operator
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator
- Production Supervisor
- Quality Control Inspector
- Quality Engineer
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator
- Tool and Die Maker
- Welder
Marketing & Communications (15)
- Advertising and Promotions Manager
- Communications Manager
- Desktop Publisher
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Editor
- Interpreter and Translator
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Media Programming Director
- Online Merchant
- Proofreader and Copy Marker
- Public Relations Specialist
- Search Marketing Strategist
- Survey Researcher
- Technical Writer
Media & Creative Arts (15)
- Actor
- Art Director
- Broadcast Technician
- Choreographer
- Content Producer
- Film and Video Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Musician and Singer
- News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist
- Photographer
- Producer and Director
- Sound Engineering Technician
- Special Effects Artist and Animator
- Television, Video, and Film Camera Operator
- Writer and Author
Nonprofit & Social Services (15)
- Childcare Worker
- Clergy
- Community Health Worker
- Fundraiser
- Health Education Specialist
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Nonprofit Program Manager
- Recreation Worker
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Religious Activities and Education Director
- Residential Advisor
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Social Worker
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Retail & Consumer Services (15)
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant
- Barber
- Cashier
- Customer Service Representative
- Fitness Trainer and Instructor
- Funeral Attendant
- Hairdresser and Hairstylist
- Manicurist and Pedicurist
- Massage Therapist
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer
- Pet Groomer
- Retail Salesperson
- Skincare Specialist
- Stocker and Order Filler
- Store Manager
Sales (15)
- Account Executive
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter
- Door-to-Door Sales Worker
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Parts Salesperson
- Real Estate Broker
- Real Estate Sales Agent
- Sales Development Representative
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Manager
- Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative
- Telemarketer
- Travel Agent
- Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative
Science & Research (15)
Transportation & Logistics (15)
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Commercial Pilot
- Delivery Driver
- Dispatcher
- Flight Attendant
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
- Logistics Coordinator
- Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster
- School Bus Driver
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk
- Supply Chain Manager
- Taxi Driver
- Transit and Intercity Bus Driver
- Warehouse Material Mover