Holland List of Occupations
Based on the theory of career development specialist John Holland, Ph.D., people with the same or similar interests often enjoy the same types of careers and work environments. Holland Interest Codes are determined by taking an interest inventory, such as the condensed versions obtainable on the following web sites: NY CareerZone and The Career Interest Game. The six personality and work environment types identified by Holland are usually referred to by their first letters: RIASEC and are described briefly below:
- Realistic – practical, physical, hands-on, mechanically inclined
- Investigative – analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative
- Artistic – creative, original, independent, expressive
- Social – cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing
- Enterprising – competitive environments, leadership, persuading, administer over
- Conventional – detail-oriented, organizing, clerical, structured
Once you determine your 3 letter Holland Code, you can use the occupations list below to explore possible career options related to your interest code.
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OCCUPATIONS: Artistic |
INTEREST |
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Actor |
AES |
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Advertising & Promotion Manager |
AES, AEC |
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Architect, Except Landscape and Naval |
ARI |
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Art Director |
AES |
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Art, Drama, and Music Teacher, Postsecondary |
ASE, ASI |
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Artist and Repertoire Manager (Talent Director) |
AES |
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Artist and Related Worker |
AES |
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Biographer (Creative Writer) |
AES |
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Broadcast News Analyst |
ASI, ASC, ASE |
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Camera Operator, Television, Video, Motion Picture |
ARC |
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Cartoonist |
AEI, AES, AER |
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Choral Director (Music Director) |
AES |
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Choreographer |
ASE |
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Composer |
ASE, ACS, ACI, AIR |
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Conductor, Orchestra (Music Director) |
AES |
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Continuity Writer (Copy Writer) |
AES |
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Copy Writer |
AES |
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Creative Director (Art Director) |
AES |
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Creative Writer |
ASE, ASI |
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Critic (Creative Writer) |
AES, ACR, ACI |
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Curator |
AIS, AIC, AIE |
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Dancer |
AER, ASR |
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Designer, Exhibit |
ARE |
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Designer, Fashion |
AER, AES, AEC |
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Designer, Graphic |
AER, AES, AEC |
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Designer, Interior |
AER, AES, AEC |
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Designer, Set |
ARE |
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Director, Music |
ASE |
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Director, Stage |
AES |
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Editor, Book |
AES |
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Editor, Greeting Card (Editor) |
AES |
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Editor, News (Reporter) |
AIE |
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Editorial Writer (Writer) |
AES |
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English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary |
AIE, ASI |
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Film/Video Editor |
AES, ASC, AIR, ACE |
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Foreign Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary |
ASI |
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Interpreters and Translator |
ASI |
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Landscape Architect |
ARI |
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Librarian |
ACE, ACS,ACR, ACI |
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Librettist (Music Arranger and Orchestrator) |
ASE |
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Lyricist (Poet and Lyricist) |
ASE |
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Merchandise Displayer |
ARE |
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Museum Technicians and Conservator |
ARI |
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Music Arranger and Orchestrator |
AES, ASR, ACR, ASI |
CZ, |
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Musician, Instrumental |
AES, ACE, ACS, ASI |
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Orchestrator |
AEI |
CZ, |
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Painter and Illustrator |
AER, ARI |
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Playwright (Creative Writer) |
ASE, AIC |
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Poet |
ASE, AIC |
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Producer |
ASE, AES |
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Professional Photographer |
ARS, ARE |
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Public Relations Specialists Publicity Writer |
AES |
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Recreational Therapist |
ASI |
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Reporter |
AIE |
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Reporter and Correspondent |
ASI |
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Screenwriter (Creative Writer) |
ASE |
CZ, |
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Sculptor |
ARS |
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Talent Director |
AES |
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Technical Writer |
AIS, AIR |
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Writer, Prose |
AIE |
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Writer and Editor |
AES |
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OCCUPATIONS: Conventional |
INTEREST |
RESOURCE |
EDUCATION |
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Accountant and Auditor |
CEI |
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Actuary |
CIR, CIE |
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Air Traffic Controller |
CRE |
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Assessor |
CEI |
CZ, |
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Audio-Visual Collections Specialist |
CSR |
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Audio/Video Equipment Technician |
CSI |
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Auditor |
CEI |
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Budget Analyst |
CEI, CER |
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrist |
CIR |
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City Planning Aide |
CES |
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Claims Examiner, Property and Casualty Insurance |
CEI, CES |
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Computer Operator |
CSR, CRI |
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Construction and Building Inspector |
CRI |
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Cost Estimator |
CEI, CER |
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Court Reporter |
CSE |
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Credit Analyst |
CEI, CER |
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Electrical Drafter |
CRI |
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Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistant |
CES |
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Human Resources Assistant, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
CES |
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Insurance Underwriter |
CSE, CEA, CEI |
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Library Assistant, Clerical |
CRI |
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Mapping Technician |
CRI |
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Marine Cargo Inspector |
CRE |
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Medical Records and Health Information Technician |
CIE, CRA, CIA, CAR, CAS |
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Pharmacy Technician |
CRI, CRS |
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Police Identification and Records Officer |
CRI, CRS |
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Procurement Clerk |
CEI, CES |
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Proofreader and Copy Marker |
CIE, CSA |
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Tax Examiner, Collectors and Revenue Agent |
CEI, CES |
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OCCUPATIONS: Investigative |
INTEREST |
RESOURCES |
EDUCATION |
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Agricultural Sciences Teacher, Postsecondary |
ISA |
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Anesthesiologist |
IRA |
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Anthropologist |
ISA |
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Archeologist |
IRE |
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Architect, Except Landscape and Naval |
IAE |
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Archivist |
ICE |
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Biological Scientist |
IRS, IRE |
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician |
ICR |
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Chemist, except Material Scientist |
IER, IRC |
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Chiropractor |
ISR, IRS |
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Civil Engineer, Including Traffic |
IRS |
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist |
IRE |
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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist |
ICE |
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Computer Hardware Engineer |
IRC |
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Computer Science Teacher, Postsecondary |
IRE, ICE |
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Computer Security Specialist |
IRC |
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Computer Software Engineer |
IRE, IRC |
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Computer Systems Analyst |
ICR |
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Conservation Scientist and Forester |
IRS |
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Database Administrator |
IRS, ICR |
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Dentist |
IRE, IRS |
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Dietician & Nutritionist |
IES, IER |
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Drafter |
IRE |
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Economist |
IEC |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineer, Except Computer |
IRE |
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Engineering and Natural Science Manager |
IER |
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Environmental Scientist and Geoscientist |
IRS, IRE |
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Family and General Practitioner |
ICE, IEC, IRE, IES |
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Financial Analyst |
ICE |
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer |
IEC |
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Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher, Postsecondary |
ISA |
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Geographer |
IRE |
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Geologist |
IRC |
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Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary |
ISA |
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Historian |
IAC |
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Industrial Engineer (Tech) |
IER, ICA, ICE |
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Industrial Safety and Health Engineer |
IEC |
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Internist |
IRE, ICE, ISC, IES |
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Market Research Analyst |
IEC |
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Mathematical Science Teacher, Postsecondary |
IRE, ISC |
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Mathematician |
ICE, ICS, ICA |
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
IRC |
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
IRS |
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Microbiologist |
IRA, IRE |
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Natural Sciences Manager |
IEC, IER |
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Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst |
IRC |
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Nuclear Engineer |
IRE |
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Obstetrician & Gynecologist |
IAC, ICE, IEC, IES |
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Optometrist |
IRC, IRS |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon |
IRS |
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Orthodontist |
IRS |
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Pediatrician |
IAR, ICE, IEC, IES |
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Pharmacist |
ISE, ICR, ICE |
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Physician Assistant |
ISA, ISE |
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Physics Teacher, Postsecondary |
ISR |
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Political Scientist |
IAS |
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Psychiatrist |
IAS |
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Psychologist |
ISE, IAS |
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Radiologic Technologist and Technician |
IRS |
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Respiratory Therapist |
IRS |
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Sociologist |
IAS |
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Soil Scientist |
IRE |
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Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologist |
ISR |
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Statistician |
ICE |
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Surgeon |
IRE, IRS |
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Surgical Technologist |
ISR |
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Surveyor, Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, and Surveying Technicians |
IER, IEA, IEC |
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Systems Analyst, Electronic (Computer Scientist and Database Administrator) |
IRE |
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Urban and Regional Planner |
IEC |
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Veterinarian |
IRE |
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Writer and Editor |
IRS |
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OCCUPATIONS: Social |
INTEREST |
RESOURCE |
EDUCATION |
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Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teacher and Instructor |
SEA, SAE, SAI |
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Air Traffic Controller |
SER |
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Anthropology and Archeology Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Appraiser, Real Estate |
SCE |
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Athletic Trainer |
SRA, SRE, SRI |
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Clergy |
SAE |
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Computer Support Specialists & Administrator |
SCR |
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Correction Officer |
SER |
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Counseling Psychologist |
SIA |
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Counselor (School) |
SEA, SAR |
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Dental Assistant |
SAI, SRE |
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Dental Hygienist |
SAI, SCR, SCE |
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Dietetic Technician |
SEI, SRI |
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Dietician and Nutritionist |
SIE |
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Economics Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic |
SRI |
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Graduate Teaching Assistant |
SCI |
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History Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Manager and Specialist |
SER |
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Instructional Coordinator |
SEI, SIA, SIE |
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Librarian |
SEA |
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Library Technician |
SCR |
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Loan Officer and Counselor |
SCE |
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Medical and Health Service Manager |
SEC |
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Medical Assistant |
SRE, SCR |
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Mental Health Counselor |
SIC |
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Nurse, Registered |
SIE, SIC, SIR |
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Nursing Instructor and Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Occupational Therapist |
SRA |
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Occupational Therapist (Assistant and Aide) |
SEC, SRC |
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant |
SEC |
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Personal Financial Advisor |
SEC |
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Physical Therapist Assistant and Aide |
SEC |
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Physical Therapist |
SEC |
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Podiatrist |
SIR |
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Police and Detective |
SER |
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Police Patrol Officer |
SRE |
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Political Science Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Radiation Therapist |
SRI |
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Recreational Therapist |
SIE, SAR |
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Residential Advisor |
SEC, SCA |
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Respiratory Therapist |
SRI |
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Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff (Police and Detective) |
SER |
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Social and Community Service Manager |
SEA |
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Social and Human Service Assistant |
SCE |
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Social Worker, Except Medical and Psychiatric |
SEC, SCI, SRA, SAE, SER |
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Social Worker, Medical and Psychiatric |
SEA |
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Sociology Teacher, Postsecondary |
SIA |
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Speech Language Pathologist |
SIR |
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Teacher, Elementary School |
SEA, SAI |
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Teacher, Kindergarten |
SEC, SAI |
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Teacher, Preschool |
SAE, SAI |
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Teacher, Secondary School |
SER, SAI |
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Teacher, Special Education |
SEC, SAC |
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Teacher, Vocational Education and Training |
SER, SAI |
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Training and Development Specialist |
SEC |
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OCCUPATIONS: Enterprising |
INTEREST |
RESOURCE |
EDUCATION |
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Administrative Law Judge, Adjudicator and Hearing Officer |
ESA |
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Administrative Services Manager |
ESR |
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Agent and Business Manager of Artists, Performers and Athletes |
ESA |
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Arbitrator, Mediator and Conciliator |
ESA |
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Athletes and Sports Competitor |
ERS |
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Chef & Head Cook |
ERA, ERC |
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Compliance Officer and Enforcement Inspector (Compliance Officer) |
ESR |
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Construction Manager |
ERS, ERC |
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Criminal Investigator and Special Agent |
EIC, EIR, EIA, EIS |
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Education Administrator |
ESA |
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Financial Examiner |
ECR |
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Financial Manager |
ESR, ECA |
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Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor |
ERS |
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First-Line Supervisor/ Manager (office/personnel ) |
ECR |
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Fish Hatchery Manager |
ERC |
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Food Service Manager |
ESR |
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Gaming Manager |
ECI, ECR |
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Gaming Supervisor |
ECI, ECR |
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Housekeeping Supervisor |
ESR,ECR |
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Industrial Production Manager |
ESR,ECR |
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Insurance Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator |
EIC, ESC, EIS |
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Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate |
ESA |
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Laborer and Material Mover |
ERS |
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Lawn Service Manager |
ESR |
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Lawyer |
ECI, ESI |
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Loan Officer |
ESC |
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Lodging Manager |
ESR |
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Management Analyst |
ESC, ECI |
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Medical and Health Services Manager |
ESA, ESI |
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Nursery and Greenhouse Manager |
ERC |
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Optician, Dispensing |
ECR |
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant |
ECI, ECR |
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Personnel Recruiter |
ESA |
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Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Manager (Personnel Recruiters) |
ESR |
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Police and Detective Supervisor |
ESR |
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Police Detective |
ESA, ESI |
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Producer, Director, Actor, and Related Workers |
EAS |
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Program Director |
EAC, EAR, EAS |
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Property and Real Estate Manager |
ECI, ESR |
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Public Relations Specialist |
EAI, EAS |
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Public Transportation Inspector |
ECI, ECR |
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Purchasing Agent, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
ECI, ESC |
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Purchasing Manager |
ESR |
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Recreation Worker |
ESR |
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Sales Agent, Advertising |
ESA |
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Sales Agent, Real Estate |
ESA |
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Sales Agent, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services |
ESC |
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Sales Agent/Placer, Insurance |
ESC |
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Sales Engineer |
ERI |
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Sales Manager |
ECI |
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Ship and Boat Captain |
ERC |
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Storage and Distribution Manager |
ECR |
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Supervisor/Manager of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
ERS |
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Supervisor/Manager of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine or Vehicle Operators |
ERS |
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Tax Examiner, Collector, and Revenue Agent |
ERI |
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Teacher, Postsecondary |
ESR |
OOH, |
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Top Executive |
ESR |
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Transportation Manager |
ECI, ECR |
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Treasurer, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer |
ECI, ECR |
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Wholesale and Retail Buyer, Except Farm Products |
ESR |
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OCCUPATIONS: Realistic |
INTEREST |
RESOURCE |
EDUCATION |
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Aircraft Engine Mechanic |
REI |
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Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer |
REI |
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Automotive Body and Related Repairer |
REI |
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Automotive Mechanic |
RES |
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Baker, Bread and Pastry |
RSA |
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Bookbinder |
RAE |
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Brick mason |
REC |
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Broadcast Technician |
RAS |
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Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Specialist |
REI |
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Cabinetmaker |
RCA, RAC |
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Calibration and Instrumentation Technician |
RCI |
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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer |
RAE |
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Carpenter |
RES, RAC |
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Central Office and PBX Installer and Repairer |
RSE |
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Civil Engineer |
RIC |
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Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher |
RCS |
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Comb. Machine Tool Operator & Tender |
REC |
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Combination Machine Tool Setter and Operator, Metal and Plastic |
RIE |
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Cost Estimator |
RCE |
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Data Processing Equipment Repairer |
RIS |
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Electrical and Electronic Assembler |
RCE |
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Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer |
RSE |
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Electrician |
RES |
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Electro-Mechanical Technician |
RIS |
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Electronics Engineering Technician |
RIE |
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Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
RIC |
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Film Laboratory Technician |
REA, REC |
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Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
RES |
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Industrial Engineering Technician |
RIE |
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Machine Assembler (Engine & Other) |
RES |
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Machinery Maintenance Mechanic |
REI |
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Machinist |
RIE |
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Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer |
REC |
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Mechanical Drafter |
RCI |
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Mechanical Engineering Technician |
RIE |
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Mechanical Engineer |
RIE |
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Mechanical Inspector |
REI |
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician |
RIE |
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Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer |
RAI |
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
REI |
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Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner |
RSC |
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Numerical Control Machine Tool Operator and Tender, Metal or Plastic |
REI |
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Occupational Therapist |
RIS |
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Optician, Dispensing |
RIS |
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Percussion Instrument Repairer and Tuner |
RAE |
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Photoengraver |
RAE |
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Photographer |
RIA |
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Police Patrol Officer |
RSE, RSC |
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Production Inspector |
RCE |
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Radiologic Technician |
RCI |
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Screen Printing Machine Setter |
RIS |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
RIE |
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Ship Engineer |
REC |
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Stonemason |
RAC |
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Supervisor (Construction Worker) |
RES |
CZ, |
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Supervisor or Manager, Production & Operating Workers |
RES |
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Telephone and Cable TV Installer and Repairer |
RIS |
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Textile Machine Operator |
RCE |
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Tool and Die Maker |
RIE |
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Welder and Cutter |
RIE |
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* These caps indicate how much advanced education and training, beyond a high school diploma, is typically required for a particular position. In some cases, more or less education/experience is necessary.
= Associate’s degree/ or vocational school training/ or related job experience = Bachelor’s Degree = Post Graduate Degree(s):
This sign indicates more education may be necessary: +
** CZ = Career Zone http://www.nycareerzone.org
OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/
ONET = Occupations on the Net http://online.onetcenter.org