Careers
Plain-language guides to what people in a career do, the skills it asks for and how to get there. Careers with a bright outlook are marked.
Tire Builders
Operate machines to build tires.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Tool and Die Makers
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Tour Guides and Escorts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Traffic Technicians
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Training and Development Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Training and Development Specialists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Transportation Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Transportation Planners
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Transportation Security Screeners
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Transportation Workers, All Other
All transportation workers not listed separately.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Travel Agents
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Travel Guides
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Treasurers and Controllers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Tutors
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.
Upholsterers
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Urban and Regional Planners
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Urologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Validation Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Veterinarians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Video Game Designers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Waiters and Waitresses
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Watch and Clock Repairers
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Water Resource Specialists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Web Administrators
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Web Developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Wind Energy Development Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree