Career Categories

Big List of the Main Categories

Construction & Skilled Trades

Electricians
Plumbers
Carpenters
Welders
Building Maintenance
Elevator Installer/Repairer
Glazier (glass installer)
Boilermaker
Drywall Installer
Roofing Technician
Sheet Metal Worker
Lineworker (power lines)
Pipefitter / Steamfitter
Home Inspector
Cost Estimator

Structural Trades

Carpenters, masons, ironworkers

Mechanical & Electrical

Electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers

Heavy Equipment

Crane operators, equipment operators

Project Management

Construction managers, estimators

Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
HVAC Technician
Welder
Mason
Ironworker
Construction Laborer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Construction Manager
Building Inspector
Solar Panel Installer

Skilled Trades & Construction

Subcategories & Jobs:

Electrician / Journeyman / Master
Plumber / Pipefitter / Steamfitter
HVAC Technician / Refrigeration Specialist
Elevator Installer & Repairer
Power Lineworker / Substation Technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Boilermaker / Welding Specialist
Carpenter / Cabinet Maker / Woodworker
Construction Laborer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Roofing / Masonry / Concrete Finisher
Safety Inspector / Building Inspector

Healthcare, Medicine & Life Sciences

Nurses
Therapists
Pharmacy Technicians
Medical Technicians
Hospital Services
Clinics
Public health

Clinical Care

Physicians (family doctor, surgeon, psychiatrist)
Nurses (RN, NP)
Physician assistants

Allied Health

Physical therapists, radiologic technologists
Respiratory therapists, lab technicians

Healthcare Support

Medical assistants, home health aides
Phlebotomists

Administration

Healthcare managers, medical billing & coding

Registered Nurse (RN)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Physician (MD/DO)
Surgeon
Pharmacist
Medical Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Physical Therapist
Radiologic Technologist
EMT / Paramedic
Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Information Technician
Hospital Administrator
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Surgical Technologist
Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech)
Dialysis Technician
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genetic Counselor
Medical Dosimetrist
Perfusionist (heart-lung machine operator)
Clinical Research Coordinator
Health Informatics Specialist

Healthcare & Medical Services

Subcategories & Jobs:

Physicians / Surgeons (MD, DO)
Nurse Practitioner / Registered Nurse (ADN/BSN)
Physician Assistant
Dental Hygienist / Dental Assistant
Radiologic / MRI / CT Technologist
Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist
Medical Coder / Biller / Revenue Cycle Specialist
EMT / Paramedic / Emergency Technician
Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist (Master’s)
Care Coordinator / Patient Navigator / Clinical Intake Specialist
Behavioral Health Technician / Counselor / Social Services Assistant

Technology & IT

Software Developers
Cybersecurity
Data analysts
IT support
AI
Cloud Computing
Networking

Software Engineer
Web Developer
Front-End Developer
Back-End Developer
Full-Stack Developer
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Administrator
Cloud Engineer
IT Support Specialist
DevOps Engineer
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Solutions Architect
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Database Administrator (DBA)
UX Designer / UX Researcher
Product Manager (Tech)
QA / Software Tester
Systems Analyst
Blockchain Developer
Embedded Systems Engineer
IT Auditor

Software Development

Front-end, back-end, full-stack developers

Data & AI

Data analysts, data scientists, ML engineers

IT & Infrastructure

Network admins, cloud engineers, IT support

Cybersecurity

Security analysts, penetration testers

Information Technology & Digital

Subcategories & Jobs:

Software Developer / Web Developer (Bootcamp/Self-taught)
IT Support / Helpdesk Technician
Cybersecurity Analyst / Technician
Cloud Support / AWS-Azure Engineer
Data Analyst / Data Operations / ETL Developer
QA Tester / Test Automation Specialist
Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist
AI / Machine Learning Technician (entry-level)
Network Administrator / Network Installer
GIS Technician / Mapping Analyst

Business, Finance & Administration

Accounting
Banking
HR
Management
Office Administration and Operations

Accountant
Financial Analyst
Auditor
Investment Banker
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Business Analyst
Human Resources Specialist
Recruiter
Office Manager
Executive Assistant
Actuary
Risk Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Procurement Specialist
Supply Chain Manager
Management Consultant
Compensation & Benefits Analyst
Loan Officer
Credit Analyst
Payroll Specialist

Finance

Accountants, financial analysts, auditors

Management

Operations managers, project managers

Human Resources

Recruiters, HR specialists

Entrepreneurship

Small business owners, startups

Business, Finance & Administration

Subcategories & Jobs:

Accountant / Bookkeeper
Financial Analyst / Advisor / Planner
Loan Processor / Mortgage Underwriter
Procurement / Buyer / Vendor Manager
Operations Manager / Office Manager
Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
HR Specialist / Recruiter / Training Facilitator
Risk & Compliance Analyst / Fraud Investigator
Sales Representative / Account Manager
Real Estate Agent / Leasing Consultant / Property Manager

Education & Training

Teachers
Corporate Trainers
Tutoring
Literacy Specialist
Instructional Coach
Curriculum Developer
Educational Consultant
School Psychologist
ESL (English as Second Language) Teacher
Training Coordinator

K–12 Education

Elementary, middle, high school teachers

Higher Education

Professors, academic researchers

Corporate Training

Learning & development specialists

Elementary School Teacher
High School Teacher
Special Education Teacher
School Counselor
College Professor
Academic Advisor
Instructional Designer
Corporate Trainer

Education & Training

Subcategories & Jobs:

Teacher / Instructor / Professor (various levels)
Test Prep Instructor / Tutor / Academic Coach
Curriculum Developer / E-learning Designer
Student Services Coordinator / Admissions / Registrar
Corporate Trainer / Learning Systems Administrator

Sales, Marketing & Customer Service

Retail
Advertising
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Sales
Customer Support and Client Relations
Sales Engineer
Media Buyer
SEO Specialist
PPC (Paid Ads) Specialist
Email Marketing Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Merchandiser
Territory Sales Manager
Inside Sales Representative

K–12 Education

Elementary, middle, high school teachers

Higher Education

Professors, academic researchers

Corporate Training

Learning & development specialists

Sales Associate
Account Executive
Real Estate Agent
Insurance Agent
Marketing Coordinator
Digital Marketing Specialist
Social Media Manager
Brand Manager
Customer Service Representative
Customer Success Manager

Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Paralegals
Police
Firefighters
Courts Administration
Law Enforcement
Corrections
Court Reporter
Bailiff
Forensic Analyst
Crime Scene Investigator
Probation Officer
Fish & Game Warden
Emergency Dispatcher (911 Operator)
Border Patrol Agent

Legal

Lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants

Law Enforcement

Police officers, detectives

Emergency Services

Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics

Lawyer / Attorney
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Police Officer
Detective
Correctional Officer
Firefighter
Paramedic
Security Guard

Government, Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Subcategories & Jobs:

Police Officer / Sheriff / Corrections Officer
Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic
Border Patrol / TSA / Homeland Security Specialist
Probation Officer / Rehabilitation Counselor
Disaster Response Coordinator / Emergency Planner
Air Traffic Controller / Military Civilian Support

Transportation & Logistics

Truck Drivers
Pilots
Supply Chain Managers
Warehousing
Shipping
Delivery
Freight Broker
Import/Export Coordinator
Customs Broker
Route Planner
Fleet Manager
Cargo Agent
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Yard Jockey (truck yard driver)

Transport

Truck drivers, pilots, train operators

Logistics

Supply chain analysts, dispatchers

Warehousing

Inventory managers, forklift operators

Truck Driver (CDL)
Delivery Driver
Pilot
Flight Attendant
Train Conductor
Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain Analyst
Warehouse Supervisor
Forklift Operator
Dispatcher

Transportation & Logistics

Subcategories & Jobs:

CDL Truck Driver (including Hazmat/Tanker)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)
Flight Dispatcher / Ground Crew
Air Traffic Controller
Merchant Mariner / Marine Technician
Railroad Conductor / Signal Technician
Supply Chain Coordinator / Inventory Planner
Logistics / Warehouse Supervisor
Fleet Maintenance Manager

Manufacturing, Production & Industrial

Machinists
Quality Control
Industrial Production and Assembly
Process Technician
Production Planner
Tool & Die Maker
Packaging Engineer
Automation Technician
Robotics Technician
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Safety Coordinator

Production

Assembly line workers, machine operators

Skilled Manufacturing

CNC machinists, tool & die makers

Quality Control

Inspectors, quality engineers

Machine Operator
Assembly Line Worker
CNC Machinist
Production Supervisor
Quality Control Inspector
Industrial Engineer
Maintenance Technician

Food Production, Agriculture & Farming

Farming
Fishing
Forestry
Mining
Food Production
Environmental Management
Soil Scientist
Irrigation Specialist
Wildlife Biologist
Park Ranger
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Land Surveyor
Geologist
Water Resource Specialist

Agriculture

Farmers, agronomists

Environmental

Conservation scientists, environmental techs

Extraction

Miners, oil & gas workers

Farmer
Rancher
Agricultural Technician
Environmental Scientist
Conservation Officer
Forester
Fisher
Mining Technician
Oil Rig Worker

Food Production & Agriculture

Subcategories & Jobs:

Food Safety Inspector / Quality Control Technician
Agricultural Technician / Farm Manager
Meat Cutter / Butcher
Crop Consultant / Horticulturist
Brewery / Distillery Technician

Creative, Media & Entertainment

Designers
Writers
Actors
Musicians
Film
TV
Publishing
Creative Industries
Art Director
Creative Director
Sound Engineer
Lighting Technician
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Voice Actor
Talent Agent
Content Strategist

Visual Arts

Graphic designers, illustrators

Performing Arts

Actors, musicians, dancers

Media Production

Video editors, producers, writers

Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Animator
Video Editor
Photographer
Writer / Copywriter
Journalist
Actor
Musician
Film Producer

Creative, Media & Entertainment

Subcategories & Jobs:

Graphic Designer / 3D Artist / Animator
Game Tester / Game Designer / Level Designer
Audio Engineer / Podcast Producer / Sound Designer
Video Producer / Camera Operator / Editor
Event Coordinator / Stage Manager / Lighting Designer
Fashion Designer / Textile Technician / Merchandiser
Copywriter / Content Creator / Social Media Manager

Hospitality & Tourism

Sommelier (wine expert)
Concierge
Catering Manager
Banquet Manager
Revenue Manager (hotel pricing)
Cruise Director
Reservation Agent
Casino Dealer
Hotels
Restaurants
Travel Services
Event Planning
Food Service & Catering
Sommelier (wine expert)
Concierge
Catering Manager
Banquet Manager
Revenue Manager (hotel pricing)
Cruise Director
Reservation Agent
Casino Dealer

Food Service

Chefs, cooks, restaurant managers

Lodging

Hotel managers, front desk staff

Travel

Tour guides, travel agents

Cook / Chef
Restaurant Manager
Server / Waiter
Bartender
Hotel Manager
Front Desk Agent
Housekeeper
Event Planner
Travel Agent
Tour Guide

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Subcategories & Jobs:

Hotel Manager / Concierge / Front Desk
Restaurant Manager / Executive Chef / Cook
Travel Agent / Tour Operator / Event Planner
Cruise / Airline Staff / Cabin Crew

Culinary, Food Preparation & Food Service

Dietician

Science, Engineering & Research

Engineers
Scientists
Lab Researchers
Lab Techs
R&D
Aerospace Engineer
Materials Scientist
Environmental Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Statistician
Epidemiologist
Oceanographer
Nuclear Technician
Clinical Trial Manager

Engineering

Civil, mechanical, electrical engineers

Science

Biologists, chemists, physicists

Research

Lab researchers, R&D specialists

Mechanical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Biologist
Chemist
Physicist
Lab Technician
Research Scientist

Science, Engineering & Technical

Subcategories & Jobs:

Biotech / Laboratory Technician
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician
Food Scientist / Flavor Chemist
Materials / Chemical Technician
Robotics Technician / Automation Specialist
Industrial Design / Prototype Technician
Mechanical / Electrical Technician
Nuclear / Power Plant Operator
Environmental / Sustainability Analyst

Government & Public Administration

Policy, Administration, Municipal & Public Services
Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs
Foreign Service Officer (Diplomat)
Intelligence Analyst
Urban Planner
Legislative Aide
Public Affairs Specialist
Census Enumerator
Emergency Management Director

Policy

Policy analysts, advisors

Public Service

City planners, administrators

Regulation

Inspectors, compliance officers

City Planner
Policy Analyst
Public Administrator
Government Program Manager
Compliance Officer
Postal Worker

Personal Services, Cosmetology & Care Services

Hair stylists
Fitness Trainers
Childcare Workers
Beauty & Make-Up Artists
Wellness & Personal Support
Dog Groomer
Pet Trainer
Life Coach
Personal Shopper
Makeup Artist
Nail Technician
Funeral Director
Spa Manager

Personal Care

Hair stylists, barbers

Fitness & Wellness

Personal trainers, yoga instructors

Caregiving

Childcare workers, elder care aides

Hair Stylist / Barber
Esthetician
Massage Therapist
Personal Trainer
Fitness Instructor
Childcare Worker
Nanny
Home Health Aide

Social & Human Services

Child Care

Culinary & Food

Mechanics

Installation & Repair

Utilities

Natural Resources, Mining, Oil and Gas

Artisan, Craft & Small Business Trades

Subcategories & Jobs:

Furniture Maker / Woodworker / Cabinet Maker
Jeweler / Watch Repair / Leatherworker
Glassblower / Sculptor
Small Business Owner / Franchise Operator

Artisan, Craft & Small Business Trades

Fine Arts

Animal Care & Veterinary Services

Subcategories & Jobs:

Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Animal Trainer / Shelter Manager
Wildlife Rehabilitator / Zookeeper
Aquaculture Technician

Legal, Compliance & Regulatory

Subcategories & Jobs:

Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Mediator / Arbitrator / Conflict Resolution Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator / Licensing Specialist
Contract Administrator / Compliance Specialist

Science, Engineering & Technical

Energy, Utilities & Environment

Subcategories & Jobs:

Power Plant Operator / Substation Technician
Wind Turbine / Solar Technician
Water / Wastewater Treatment Operator
Gas Technician / Meter Installer
Environmental Compliance Specialist / ESG Analyst

Retail & E-Commerce

Retail, E-commerce & Customer Services

Subcategories & Jobs:

Retail Store Manager / Visual Merchandiser
E-commerce Manager / Fulfillment Specialist
Customer Service Representative / Call Center Agent
Wholesale / B2B Sales Representative
Loss Prevention / Inventory Analyst

Emerging & Niche Sectors

Maritime

Building Maintenance & Groundskeeping

Forestry & Arborists

Charitable, Museums & Cultural Institutions

Archives, Museums & Cultural Institutions

Subcategories & Jobs:

Archivist / Records Manager / Collections Specialist
Museum Curator / Exhibit Designer / Conservation Technician
Library Technician / Special Collections Coordinator

Mechanics & Technical Maintenance

Science & Engineering

Horticulture & Landscaping

Miscellaneous

Emerging & Niche Sectors

Subcategories & Jobs:

Commercial Space Technician / Satellite Technician
Drone Operator / UAV Technician
Influencer Manager / Digital Creator Economy
Blockchain / Crypto Compliance Specialist
Renewable Energy / Sustainability Coordinator
ESG / Carbon Accounting Analyst
Disaster Recovery Specialist / Hazard Mitigation Technician