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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.
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Retail Salespersons, Cashiers, Office Clerks, General, Customer Service Representatives, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
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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Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Teacher Assistants, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education, Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
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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Construction Trades
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Carpenters, Construction Carpenters, Rough Carpenters, Construction Laborers
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Personal And Culinary Services
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 And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Programmers, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Automotive Master Mechanics, Automotive Specialty Technicians, Computer Support Specialists, Construction Managers
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Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Automotive Master Mechanics, Automotive Specialty Technicians, Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
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Legal Professions And Studies
Lawyers, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers, Legal Support Workers, All Other
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Engineering
Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Cost Estimators
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Visual And Performing Arts
Managers, All Other, Graphic Designers, Musicians and Singers, Singers, Musicians, Instrumental
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Security And Protective Services
Security Guards, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Police Patrol Officers, Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers
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Transportation And Materials Moving
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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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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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Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Programmers, Computer Specialists, All Other, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Natural Sciences Managers
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions
General and Operations Managers, Managers, All Other, Chief Executives, Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Administrative Services Managers
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Auditors, Accountants and Auditors, Accountants, Computer Support Specialists, Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
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Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
Public Relations Specialists, Advertising Sales Agents, Photographers, Copy Writers, Writers and Authors
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Theology And Religious Vocations
Clergy, Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Music Directors and Composers, Music Directors, Religious Workers, All Other
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Precision Production
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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Psychology
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists, School Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Psychologists, All Other
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Interpreters and Translators, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Architecture And Related Services
Engineering Managers, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, Civil Drafters, Architectural and Civil Drafters, Architectural Drafters
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Physical Sciences
Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers, Physical Scientists, All Other, Physicists
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
Recreation Workers, Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors, Coaches and Scouts, Therapists, All Other, Athletes and Sports Competitors
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
Data Entry Keyers, Printing Machine Operators, Multi-Media Artists and Animators, Prepress Technicians and Workers, Bindery Workers
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Natural Resources And Conservation
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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Social Sciences
Market Research Analysts, Mapping Technicians, Surveying and Mapping Technicians, Surveying Technicians, Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
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Residency Programs
Dentists, General, Veterinarians, Orthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Prosthodontists
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English Language And Literature/Letters
Copy Writers, Writers and Authors, Editors, Technical Writers, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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Library Science
Librarians, Library Assistants, Clerical, Library Technicians, Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other,
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Mathematics And Statistics
Natural Sciences Managers, Statisticians, Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other, Mathematicians,
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Science Technologies/Technicians
Biological Technicians, Chemical Technicians, Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other, Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Chemical Plant and System Operators
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History
Curators, Museum Technicians and Conservators, Archivists, Historians, History Teachers, Postsecondary
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Philosophy And Religious Studies
Natural Sciences Managers, Mathematicians, Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Mathematical Science 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.
Agriculture/Natural Resource
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers,
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers,
Crop and Livestock Managers,
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Architecture & Construction
Construction Managers,
Cost Estimators,
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval,
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Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Archivists,
Curators,
Museum Technicians and Conservators,
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Business & Administration
Chief Executives,
General and Operations Managers,
Public Relations Managers,
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Education & Training
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program,
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School,
Education Administrators, Postsecondary,
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Finance
Financial Managers,
Treasurers and Controllers,
Financial Managers, Branch or Department,
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Government & Public Administration
Legislators,
Social and Community Service Managers,
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation,
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Human Service
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists,
School Psychologists,
Clinical Psychologists,
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Information Technology
Computer and Information Systems Managers,
Computer and Information Scientists, Research,
Computer Programmers,
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Law & Public Safety
Lawyers,
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers,
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates,
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Manufacturing
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products,
Civil Engineering Technicians,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians,
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Retail & Wholesale Sales & Service
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.
Working with Information
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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Working with People
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,
Customer Service Representatives,
General and Operations Managers,
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Working with Things
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 Careers
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 Careers
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.
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses,
Acute Care Nurses,
Registered Nurses,
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Artistic Careers
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.
Critical Care Nurses,
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses,
Waiters and Waitresses,
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Social Careers
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,
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food,
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Enterprising Careers
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,
Office Clerks, General,
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Conventional Careers
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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