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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.
Administrative Jobs
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Human Resources Assistant, Library Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Paralegal
Careers Working With Animals
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Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Trainer and Groomer
Art Careers
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Animator, Desktop Publisher, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Photographer
Communications and Media Careers
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Broadcast Technician, News Anchor, Photographer, Public Relations Specialist, Reporter, Translator or Interpreter, Writer, Editor
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
Construction Careers
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Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician and Construction Project Manager
Cosmetology Careers
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Hair stylist, barber, makeup artist, esthetician, manicurist and pedicurist
Criminal Justice Careers
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Attorney, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Scientist, Special Agent
Careers in Dentistry
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Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Dental Technician
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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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
Financial and Other Business Careers
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Actuary, Assessor, Compliance Officer, Financial Advisor, Financial Examiner, Loan Officer, Real Estate Appraiser, Tax Examiner
Green Jobs
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Agricultural Engineer, Conservationist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Landscape Architect, Urban or Regional Planner
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
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
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
International Relations Careers
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Archivist, Diplomat, Foreign Service Officer, Journalist, Language Specialist, Market Research Analyst
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Library Science Careers
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Archivist, Librarian, Library Technician, Library Assistant
Management Careers
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Computer and Information Systems Manager, Health Services Manager, Human Resources Specialist, Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Principal
Marketing Careers
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Advertising Sales Rep, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Survey Researcher
Mental Health Careers
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Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse
Careers in Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Aide
Careers in Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Aide
Sales Careers
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Advertising Sales Rep, Cashier, Insurance Agent, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Stock Trader, Travel Agent
Science Careers
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Biochemist, Biophysicist, Chemist, Conservationist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Forensic Scientist, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Medical Scientist
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Social Science Careers
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Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geographer, Psychologist, Survey Researcher, Urban and Regional Planner
Sports Industry Careers
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Athlete, Coach, Athletic Trainer, Announcer and Writer
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
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
Web Careers
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Advertising Sales Rep, Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, Web Developer, Web Master, Writer and Editor
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