Careers may be categorised into 20 groups.
We have included examples (not close to being exhaustive) to help understand each.
Have a look through – there are some careers that few people know about & this may broaden your knowledge of what is possible.
Activity 6:Make a note of any categories or careers that you find interesting and may wish to investigate further.
1. Admin, Business, Office Work & Financial Services
Accountant | Economist | Ergonomist | Human Resources Officer | Receptionist | Risk Manager | Secretary | Stock Market Trader
2. Building & Construction
Architect | Bricklayer | Building Conservation Officer | Carpenter | Cartographer | Construction Manager | Demolition Operative | Highways Maintenance Worker | Quantity Surveyor
3. Catering & Hospitality
Bar Manager | Catering Manager | Chef | Concierge | Hotel Porter | Waiter
4. Computers & IT
Analyst | Game Designer/Engineer | IT Trainer | Software Developer | Security Analyst | Web Designer
5. Design, Arts & Crafts
Animator | Artist | Costume/Fashion Designer | Gemmologist | Jeweller | Model Maker | Musician | Stage/Set Designer | Toymaker/Designer
6. Education & Training
Teacher/Lecturer | Early Years/Nursery Practitioner | Educational Admin | SEN Teacher | Mentor/Assessor | Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
7. Engineering, Manufacturing & Production
Aerospace Engineer | Blacksmith | Craft Technical Brewer | Energy Engineer | Marine or Land-based Engineer | Tailor/Dressmaker | Vehicle Technician
8. Environment, Animals & Plants
Animal Specialist | Dog Trainer/Handler | Farmer | Forest Worker/Officer | Gardener/Landscaper | Park Officer | Tree Surgeon | Vet | Zookeeper
9. Healthcare
Anaesthetist | Dietician | Doctor | Health Care Assistant | Midwife | Nurse | Occupational Therapist | Optometrist | Paramedic | Pharmacist | Physiotherapist | Speech & Language Therapist
10. Languages, Information & Culture
Archaeologist | Conservator/Restorer | Genealogist | Historian | Interpreter | Librarian | Museum Curator
11. Legal & Political Services
Barrister | Coroner | Court Reporter | Judge | Legal Advisor | Patent Attorney | Political Researcher | Politician | Solicitor
12. Leisure, Tourism & Sport
Cinema Projectionist | Diver | Fitness Instructor | Holiday Rep | Sports Coach | Sports Development Officer | Theme Park Manager | Tourism Officer | Travel Agent
13. Marketing, Advertising, Media, Print & Publishing
Advertising Media Planner | Author/Scriptwriter | Digital Marketer | Events Organiser | Journalist | Model | Photographer | Social Media Manager | TV/Film Camera Operator | Production Assistant
14. Performing Arts
Actor | Casting Director | Choreographer | Composer | Dancer | Location Manager | Make-up Artist | Musician | Props Maker | Sound Engineer | Stagehand | Stunt Person | Wardrobe Assistant
15. Personal & Other Services
Beauty Consultant/Therapist | Caretaker | Funeral Director | Hairdresser | Spa Therapist | Tattooist | Wedding Planner
16. Retail, Sales & Customer Services
Antiques Dealer | Auctioneer | Butcher | Florist | Merchandiser | Retail Buyer | Sales Rep | Trading Standards Officer | Wine Merchant
17. Science, Mathematics & Statistics
Astronomer | Bacteriologist | Botanist | Chemist | Ecologist | Forensic Scientist | Geographer | Marine Biologist | Metallurgist | Physicist | Seismologist | Statistician | Virologist
18. Security, Emergency & the Armed Services
Army Officer/Soldier | Bodyguard | Coastguard Officer | Crime Scene Investigator | Firefighter | Forensic Computer Analyst | Police Officer | Private Investigator | Security Officer | Store Detective
19. Social Work & Counselling Services
Careers Adviser | Counsellor | Fundraiser | Nanny | Psychologist | Religious Leader | Residential Support Worker | Social Worker | Trade Union Official | Volunteer Manager | Welfare Adviser
20. Transport & Logistics
Air Cabin Crew | Air Traffic Controller | Airline/Helicopter Pilot | Courier | Driving Instructor | Importer/Exporter | LGV Driver | Airport Worker | Rail Track Operative | Train Driver