Careers By Field or Industry

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BY DAWN ROSENBERG MCKAY

 

Updated March 02, 2018

Educational and licensing requirements differ for the careers within a particular field or industry, as do job duties and salaries. When you know what field you want to work in, but aren't sure which career within it to choose, use these comparisons to help you decide.

01

 Administrative Jobs



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Human Resources Assistant, Library Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Paralegal

Continue to 2 of 33 below.

02

 Careers Working With Animals



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Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Trainer and Groomer

Continue to 3 of 33 below.

03

 Art Careers



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Animator, Desktop Publisher, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Photographer

04

 Communications and Media Careers



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Broadcast Technician, News Anchor, Photographer, Public Relations Specialist, Reporter, Translator or Interpreter, Writer, Editor

Continue to 5 of 33 below.

05

 Computer Science Careers



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Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Software Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Network Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Web Master

06

 Construction Careers



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Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician and Construction Project Manager

Continue to 7 of 33 below.

07

 Cosmetology Careers



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Hair stylist, barber, makeup artist, esthetician, manicurist and pedicurist

08

 Criminal Justice Careers



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Attorney, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Scientist, Special Agent

Continue to 9 of 33 below.

09

 Careers in Dentistry



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Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Dental Technician

10

 Education Careers



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Coach, Fitness Trainer, Health Educator, Librarian, Principal, Self-Enrichment Teacher, Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher

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BY DAWN ROSENBERG MCKAY

 

Updated March 02, 2018

Educational and licensing requirements differ for the careers within a particular field or industry, as do job duties and salaries. When you know what field you want to work in, but aren't sure which career within it to choose, use these comparisons to help you decide.

01

 Administrative Jobs



•••

Human Resources Assistant, Library Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Paralegal

Continue to 2 of 33 below.

02

 Careers Working With Animals



•••

Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Trainer and Groomer

Continue to 3 of 33 below.

03

 Art Careers



•••

Animator, Desktop Publisher, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Photographer

04

 Communications and Media Careers



•••

Broadcast Technician, News Anchor, Photographer, Public Relations Specialist, Reporter, Translator or Interpreter, Writer, Editor

Continue to 5 of 33 below.

05

 Computer Science Careers



•••

Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Software Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Network Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Web Master

06

 Construction Careers



•••

Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician and Construction Project Manager

Continue to 7 of 33 below.

07

 Cosmetology Careers



•••

Hair stylist, barber, makeup artist, esthetician, manicurist and pedicurist

08

 Criminal Justice Careers



•••

Attorney, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Scientist, Special Agent

Continue to 9 of 33 below.

09

 Careers in Dentistry



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Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Dental Technician

10

 Education Careers



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Coach, Fitness Trainer, Health Educator, Librarian, Principal, Self-Enrichment Teacher, Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher

Continue to 11 of 33 below.

11

 Careers in Engineering



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Engineer and Engineering Technician

12

 Entertainment Careers



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Animal Trainer, Animator, Athlete, Audio Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Coach, Costume Designer, Makeup Artist, News Anchor, Performing Artist, Producer, Writer

13

 Financial and Other Business Careers



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Actuary, Assessor, Compliance Officer, Financial Advisor, Financial Examiner, Loan Officer, Real Estate Appraiser, Tax Examiner

14

 Green Jobs



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Agricultural Engineer, Conservationist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Landscape Architect, Urban or Regional Planner

15

 Health Care Support Careers



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Dental Assistant, Health Services Manager, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aide, Physical Therapist Assistant and Aide, Veterinary Assistant

16

 Health Professions



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Audiologist, Dentist, Dietitian and Nutritionist, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Veterinarian

17

 Health Technologist and Technician Careers



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Athletic Trainer, Dental Hygienist, EMT and Paramedic, Lab Technologist, Lab Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Radiologic Technologist and Technician, Surgical Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, Veterinary Technician and Technologist

18

 International Relations Careers



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Archivist, Diplomat, Foreign Service Officer, Journalist, Language Specialist, Market Research Analyst

19

 Legal Careers



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Lawyer, Court Reporter, Judge, Mediator, Paralegal

20

 Library Science Careers



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Archivist, Librarian, Library Technician, Library Assistant

21

 Management Careers



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Computer and Information Systems Manager, Health Services Manager, Human Resources Specialist, Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Principal

22

 Marketing Careers



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Advertising Sales Rep, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Survey Researcher

23

 Mental Health Careers



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Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse

24

 Careers in Occupational Therapy



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Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Aide

25

 Careers in Physical Therapy



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Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Aide

26

 Sales Careers



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Advertising Sales Rep, Cashier, Insurance Agent, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Stock Trader, Travel Agent

27

 Science Careers



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Biochemist, Biophysicist, Chemist, Conservationist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Forensic Scientist, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Medical Scientist

28

 Careers in Social Change



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Social work, non-profits and volunteering

29

 Social Science Careers



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Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geographer, Psychologist, Survey Researcher, Urban and Regional Planner

30

 Sports Industry Careers



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Athlete, Coach, Athletic Trainer, Announcer and Writer

31

 TV News Careers



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Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, Producer, News Director, Web Master, Writer and Editor, Camera Operator, Broadcast Technician and Audio Engineer

32

 Video Game Careers



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Video Game Designer, Video Game Programmer, Animator, Audio Engineer, Writer, Translator, Video Game Tester, Technical Support Professional, Video Game Producer, Marketing Manager, Market Research Analyst and Sales Representative

33

 Web Careers



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Advertising Sales Rep, Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, Web Developer, Web Master, Writer and Editor

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