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A field of study is a branch of knowledge. Within each branch is a grouping of college majors. Search by field of study to see what majors correspond with different careers.
Retail Salespersons, Cashiers, Office Clerks, General, Customer Service Representatives, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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Registered Nurses, Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Receptionists and Information Clerks
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Teacher Assistants, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Retail Salespersons, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Farmers and Ranchers
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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Construction Carpenters, Rough Carpenters, Carpenters, Construction Laborers
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Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food, Waiters and Waitresses, Cooks, Restaurant, Food Preparation Workers, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
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Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Programmers, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
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Automotive Master Mechanics, Automotive Specialty Technicians, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Computer Support Specialists, Construction Managers
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Automotive Master Mechanics, Automotive Specialty Technicians, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
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Lawyers, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers, Legal Support Workers, All Other
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Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Cost Estimators
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Graphic Designers, Musicians and Singers, Singers, Musicians, Instrumental, Photographers
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Security Guards, Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Police Patrol Officers, Correctional Officers and Jailers
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Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer, Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Bus Drivers, School, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers, Child Care Workers, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Programmers, Computer Specialists, All Other, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Natural Sciences Managers
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General and Operations Managers, Chief Executives, Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Administrative Services Managers, Social and Community Service Managers
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Accountants and Auditors, Accountants, Auditors, Computer Support Specialists, Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
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Public Relations Specialists, Advertising Sales Agents, Photographers, Writers and Authors, Copy Writers
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Clergy, Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Music Directors and Composers, Music Directors, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
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Machinists, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Sheet Metal Workers, Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
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Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists, School Psychologists, Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
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Interpreters and Translators, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Engineering Managers, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, Architectural Drafters, Civil Drafters, Architectural and Civil Drafters
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Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers, Physicists, Atmospheric and Space Scientists
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Recreation Workers, Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors, Coaches and Scouts, Therapists, All Other, Athletes and Sports Competitors
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Data Entry Keyers, Printing Machine Operators, Multi-Media Artists and Animators, Prepress Technicians and Workers, Bindery Workers
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Logging Equipment Operators, Fishers and Related Fishing Workers, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, Forest and Conservation Technicians
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Market Research Analysts, Surveying and Mapping Technicians, Surveying Technicians, Mapping Technicians, Survey Researchers
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Dentists, General, Veterinarians, Orthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Prosthodontists
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Writers and Authors, Copy Writers, Editors, Technical Writers, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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Librarians, Library Assistants, Clerical, Library Technicians, Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other,
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Natural Sciences Managers, Statisticians, Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other, Mathematicians, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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Biological Technicians, Chemical Technicians, Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Chemical Plant and System Operators, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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Curators, Museum Technicians and Conservators, Archivists, Historians, History Teachers, Postsecondary
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Industry is a general term used to describe a branch of study, trade or commercial business. Within each branch is a grouping of jobs. Search by industry to see what jobs fall in your career field of interest.
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers,
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers,
Crop and Livestock Managers,
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Construction Managers,
Cost Estimators,
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval,
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Archivists,
Curators,
Museum Technicians and Conservators,
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Chief Executives,
General and Operations Managers,
Public Relations Managers,
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Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program,
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School,
Education Administrators, Postsecondary,
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Financial Managers,
Treasurers and Controllers,
Financial Managers, Branch or Department,
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Legislators,
Social and Community Service Managers,
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation,
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Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists,
School Psychologists,
Clinical Psychologists,
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Computer and Information Systems Managers,
Computer and Information Scientists, Research,
Computer Programmers,
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Lawyers,
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers,
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates,
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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products,
Civil Engineering Technicians,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians,
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Advertising and Promotions Managers,
Marketing Managers,
Sales Managers,
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Within every career field there are different types of work. However, not everyone finds the same type of work attractive. Choose a type of work that plays to your strengths and that you enjoy – this will help you do your best work.
These careers frequently involve developing, managing, recording, evaluating and/or organizing information or data. They often involve creative thinking and problem solving - as well as communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Treasurers and Controllers,
Computer Systems Analysts,
Computer Software Engineers, Applications,
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These careers frequently involve guiding, coaching, training, leading and/or evaluating people - as well as managing, developing and coordinating teams of people. They often involve establishing interpersonal relationships, resolving conflicts and scheduling work.
Retail Salespersons,
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food,
Customer Service Representatives,
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These careers frequently involve inspecting, maintaining, repairing and/or controlling equipment, structures or materials. They often involve handling or moving objects and operating vehicles or devices - as well as performing general physical activities.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand,
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer,
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General,
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When choosing a career, you want to find a job that fits your personality type. Search by career trait to find a job that complements your personal interests and demeanor.
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners,
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand,
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer,
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Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Registered Nurses,
Acute Care Nurses,
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses,
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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses,
Critical Care Nurses,
Waiters and Waitresses,
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Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Retail Salespersons,
Office Clerks, General,
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Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Retail Salespersons,
Cashiers,
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Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Cashiers,
Office Clerks, General,
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food,
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