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BZZZZZZZZZTTTT! That's the sound of your alarm! No matter who or what you are, you gotta work. Kids go to school, construction workers go to build, cooks go to cook and lawyers go to ... law? The good thing about work is, there's something out there for everybody; everyone has a talent or skill they can leverage in some way to bring home the bacon and make the world a richer place.
Yes, there's something out there that's the perfect job for you. Something that uses your unique abilities to the fullest. Maybe your steady hands would make you a brilliant surgeon, or your keen eye would let you pilot a jet. Maybe your kind heart is perfect for social work, or your ready smile means you would be perfect in sales. Know yourself, and you will know your ideal occupation.ÂÂ
But even though you surely know tons about YOUR work already, how much do you know about work in general? There's thousands and thousands of jobs out there, do you think you could recognize who's doing what from but a single image? It's not going to be easy, but nothing worth doing (for money!) ever is. Don't worry, we'll be here to help you along with hints to smooth your path. Let's get started!
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The overall *type* of job is called a Rescuer
Foresters
Flight Attendants
Gas Plant Operators
Firefighters
A firefighter's day-to-day work is of course hazardous due to flame and smoke inhalation, but the dangers they face stretch far beyond that. They suffer from heart disease, hearing loss, cancer and stress-related injuries disproportionately to the rest of the population.
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Specializes in window installation and removal
Hospitalist
Glazier
Glaziers do the yeoman's work of installing glass into structures, usually windows but also including glass panels in doors and other locations. It is dangerous work, but as of now only two states require the glazier to have a license.
Lathe Operators
Metal Fabricators
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Study the composition of the Earth's minerals!
Archaeologist
Sociologist
Geologist
Geology does not merely require knowledge of rocks and their composition. You also need skill in mathematics, chemistry, physics and even biology! Geologists often survey areas for underground water sources, and also use their skills to locate oil deposits.
Crypto-Zoologist
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It is their duty to maintain and protect wide open, public spaces.
Professional Golfer
Jogger
Park Ranger
Park ranger is, believe it or not, an ancient occupation. In medieval England, rangers were supposed to roam the King's Lands and make certain that the law specific to them, Forest Law, was being upheld. Other cultures possessed similar occupations!
Surveyor
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Mike Rowe might be seen doing this "dirty job."
Plumber
Derived from the ancient Latin word for lead, "Plumbum", plumbers both maintain and install various drinking water, sewage and drainage systems.
Civil Engineer
Carpenter
Metalsmith
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These guys go though medical school too, but they also go through even more training.
Dermatologist
Dentist
Dentists are of course full doctors, so there is a lot of schooling involved. You need either a DDS, Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree, or a DDM, Doctorate of Dental Medicine, depending on where you go to school.
Dietician
Economist
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This club and ball sport is done without a team: The players stand alone!
Footballer
Golfer
A professional golfer is in an incredibly elite club, but the ones who make a living through tournaments are even more elite: The vast majority of golf pros make their living giving lessons, working at golf clubs and selling golf equipment.
Cricketer
Curler
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You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English!
Commercial Pilot
As English is the official language of the skies, a commercial pilot must be able to use it effectively. In order to get a license you must also complete a solo flight of at least 300 nautical miles, including 2 takeoffs and landings outside the field of origin.
Sea Captain
UBER Driver
Construction Worker
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They do not actually operate the vehicle they are associated with.
Beat Cop
Travel Agent
Railroad Conductor
The railroad conductor is responsible for working together with the passengers and seeing to many of their needs, as well as conferring with rail workers about switching tracks, and the coupling and uncoupling of train cars.
Military Policeman
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A warranted, civilian officer of the law.
Rilfeman
Military Police
Police Officer
The word police is actually of Greek origin, referring to politeia. This originally meant government in general, but later gained the meaning of civil government. In the West, civil police functions are typically completely separate from military functions.
Meter Reader
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The female term for this is "janitress".
Maid
Custodian
A custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintenance at their work place, but did you know they can also be certified for cleaning up crime scenes, a job that can pay as much as $700 for an hour of work?
Butler
Housekeeping
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Plans or directs medically approved fun programs at hospitals and nursing homes
Occupational Surgeon
Therapy Dog Trainer
Recreational Therapist
While it sounds like a fun, simple job, in reality a recreational therapist needs to understand the particular physical and psychological needs of each patient, plan activities appropriately, and monitor the progress of each of them individually. It's a lot of work!
Physical Trainer
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They administer care to the ill, injured or disabled.
Registered Nurse
People have traditionally seen nursing as a "female" occupation, but there is nothing preventing a male from becoming a nurse- 9.6% of them are, and the number rises yearly. With the aging boomer generation, this is one of the most in-demand professions!
Lifeguard
Eye Surgeon
Insurance Agent
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You sell the one thing thought of as a better investment than the market.
Concierge
Real Estate Sales Agent
A very potentially lucrative career, real estate sales agents need to have a total understanding of all aspects of home ownership, the surrounding properties and districts, and a high level of charisma. They need to juggle many sales at a time, too!
Vacuum Salesman
Entymologist
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They work with walls, abutments and curbstones.
Judo Sensei
Sculptor
Stonemason
This is one of the oldest formal trades in the history of civilization, and a vital one. Stonemasons construct walls, buildings- any commercial structure made of stone. They are responsible for some of the greatest structures in history, like the Pyramids of Egypt.
Metalsmith
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Heat, light and metal make for a dangerous job.
Sewing Machine Operators
Water Resource Specialist
Welder
Being a welder is a significant occupational hazard. You need to naturally have excellent manual dexterity, and be equipped with both thick, special gloves and a special welder's mask that protects not only the face but the user's eyesight from the phenomenon known as arc eye.
Riggers
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Oftentimes seen balancing more plates than a clown at the circus!
Building Superintendent
Bellhop
Chef
Waiter
Waiting tables is one of the most common occupations in America. It is unusual in that tips, which range from 15-20%, actually make up a significant portion of the money they earn.
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They look at the images taken of your insides.
Plastic Surgeon
Orderly
Radiologist
Radiologists are a kind of doctor who diagnose various disorders and illnesses using X-ray devices. They frequently are also skilled at using CAT Scanners and MRI equipment. Their role is crucial to discerning what is ailing many patients.
Civil Engineer
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This is a doctor who focuses on the human foot.
Engraver
Food Service Manager
Football Player
Podiatrist
Podiatrists treat muscle and joint disorders involving the foot. They work on ankles, too, and there are many discrete specializations within the field- for example, gerontological podiatrists focus on the disorders that can arise with aging.
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Research the inheritability of traits!
Electrical Drafter
Gauger
Financial Manager
Geneticist
Geneticists research how our genes shape our bodies, including genetic diseases. Beyond disease, however, they also try to isolate other discrete traits and try to see if they are paired to a gene or multiple genes.
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Prepare bodies for internment
Etcher
Embalmer
An embalmer is not the same as a taxidermist, as an embalmer preserves the form of the deceased creature intact. Embalmers use chemicals to preserve the bodies of the dead, something that has been done across many cultures and religions.
Drywall Installer
Electrical Engineer
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The crafters of carbs, scourge of your diet!
Food Critic
BBQ Chef
Baker
Baking is one of the oldest professions, as befits such a staple of city living. In ancient times, honeys and sugars were commonly mixed with day-to-day breads, meaning that virtually all of the bread they consumed tasted like what we consider to be pastries!
Floor Manager
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The master brewers of java!
Barista
A relatively new occupation, baristas focus on the preparation and service of coffee and tea beverages. Beyond simple preparations, however, many baristas elevate their job to an art form through the creation of beautiful, swirling displays in the drink. Enjoy!
Bailiff
Brazer
Dot Etcher
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They insure the safety, security and comfort of passengers.
Midshipman
Industrial Engineer
Flight Attendant
Being among the most customer-facing of airline employees, flight attendants need to work directly to ensure the comfort and happiness of passengers on their flights. Given how nerve-wracking and frustrating air travel can be at times, this is no easy task!
Waitress
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The designer of our clothes and assorted accessories!
Fabricator
Fashion Designer
People think of fashion designers as solo artists who simply apply their creativity to the clothes they make, but nothing could be further from the truth. In reality they have to work in tandem with marketing and production experts, forming a business that works best as a team.
Editor
Personal Shopper
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Art, movement, and music come together as one.
Yoga Instructor
Drill Sergeant
Dancer
The art of combining motion to music, there are few jobs more physically demanding than being a dancer. You are constantly in motion, and you need perfect agility, along with mentally mapping the movements to your body in time to the music. A single misstep ruins the dance, and unlike other artists, you need to recreate your art again and again every day!
Martial Arts Sifu
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They run a courtroom, and either determine guilt or aid a jury in their determinations.
Attorney
Judge
A judge is typically thought of as working alone to determine guilt, but they can also work as part of a panel. They are the fulcum of the judicial branch, and their job is not only to decide cases, but also to decide if legal procedure is being properly followed and applied.
Bailiff
Police Officer
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A church official who typically has geographical authority over a number of other priests.
Clerk
Bishop
Bishops oversee areas of geographic jurisdiction for their church. Critically, the belief in apostolic succession means that they can ordain clergy, investing them with their powers and responsibilities as agents of the church. This makes their position crucial for the growth and renewal of the church itself.
Rabbi
Umpire
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You focus on cutting and styling men's and boy's hair.
Barber
The word barber actually comes from the latin for beard, barba. In older times, their profession was combined with both surgery and dentistry! Today their portfolio has shrunk, but has grown a bit to include engaging in vigorous conversation about life or the issues of the day.
Surgeon
Oral Hygienist
Make-Up Artist
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Considered the leader and play-caller of the offensive team!
Quarterback
The quarterback possesses a critical role in American football. A quarterback will typically hand off the ball, throw it or run with it themselves, but in each case the decision point starts with them. The NFL actually requires that the quarterback wear a number between 1 and 19 .
Fullback
Linesman
Striker
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Control the flow of aircraft, both in terms of takeoffs and landings and their altitude level around airports.
Air Marshal
Baggage Handler
Air Traffic Controller
Besides organizing takeoffs and landings, air traffic controllers need to perform a delicate balancing act of controlling the different altitude sectors planes move through. In emergency situations, they need to simultaneously rearrange the flow of air traffic to allow planes to make sudden landings.
Pilot
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They use physical stimuli to compel actions and behaviors from various creatures.
Animal Trainer
The main tools in the bag of the animal trainer are positive and negative reinforcement- good behavior is rewarded, and bad behavior is punished to regulate it. The less domesticated the creature, the more complexity there is to training them.
Zoologist
ASPCA Caregiver
Military Policeman
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Their primary purpose is to use their facial or body features to help sell products or services.
Musician
Actor
Model
Models need to keep their bodies in peak form, it's true, but they need more than that -- they need to have a distinct look that is not merely beautiful, but also suits the marketing needs of the product that they are meant to sell. Generic beauty is not enough!
Mayor
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This career focuses on birth and womens' reproductive health.
Dietician
Veterinarian
Midwife
In US, midwives are professionals whose standards are set by US-MERA, the Midwifery Education and Regulation Association. in 28 states, they require a license called a CPM to practice, which stands for being a Certified Professional Midwife.
Insurance Agent
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This person aids the retrieval of information and research, and is responsible for social programs as well.
Building Manager
Engineer
Librarian
In order to do their jobs, librarians generally must possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. They are experts at the location and retrieval of information, making them ideal allies for the diligent researcher.
Diplomat
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They make life easier and more efficient for a hotel's patrons!
Psychologist
Attorney
Diplomat
Concierge
A concierge's duties go beyond that of a normal receptionist, extending to procuring tickets or transportation for a hotel's guests, as well as a number of other services to make their stay more pleasant.
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You keep the tempo for everyone, ensure the proper entering for each part in the music, and shape the flow of the piece.
Trumpeter
Orchestra Conductor
Besides physically leading the orchestra, conductors often double as music directors, having authority over the orchestra off the stage, too. In this role, they choose and arrange the programs for concerts as well as possessing influence over who is selected to join the orchestra.
Harpist
Singer
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They are the logistic blood cells of America, delivering huge numbers of goods and parts from one place to another.
Captain
Taxi Driver
Teamster
To be a teamster requires absolutely incredible endurance: they typically need to drive for 9 hours daily, and while they are mandated a minimum of 9 hours rest, in practice many of them get significantly less. Keep on truckin'!
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They rub you the right way.
Yoga Trainer
Cheerleader
Dental Surgeon
Massage Therapist
The root of the word massage has many possible origins -- French, Latin and Arabic! Whatever its origin, massage involves the use of pressure to relieve the muscles of a no-doubt aching patient. There are many different techniques practiced worldwide.
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They craft the wards that keep us safe.
Burglar
Locksmith
In most countries, becoming a locksmith actually requires completing an apprenticeship. Nowadays, locksmiths specialize in installing new locks in doors or other areas, and of course gaining entry to places whose keys have been lost!
Engineer
Machinist
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