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Security Guard

Security guards are responsible for acting as the eyes and ears that monitor buildings and other areas to protect against disturbances, alarms, trespassers, theft, and violence. Businesses and institutions small and large count on security guards as their first line of defense against incidents which can impact staff and customer safety. Guards can be employed by office buildings, stores, restaurants and clubs,...

Welder

Description Welders utilize heat to weld or join different types of metals together. There are different techniques to do so and welders choose the best techniques for the situation. TIG, MIG or Arc welding are some techniques used to weld metals together. Welders also monitor, adjust and maintain welding equipment. Welders work with molten metal and use welding machines to assist them in their line of work....

Glazier

Description A glazier is a person who installs, removes or repairs glass. Glaziers work on cutting, installing and repairing glass in all types of environments. Glaziers install glass in window frames and other surfaces. They work in stores, residential homes, commercial buildings, museums and other environments. They have to follow specific blueprints for each job. The work includes driving specific trucks...

Pharmacy Technician

Description A pharmacy technician works under the supervision of a certified pharmacist and assists with tasks. They make sure the labels are correct, measure doses, and mix medications when necessary. Pharmacy technicians dispense medicine and make sure everything is administered in a timely manner. Types Pharmacy technicians can work in several environments. They can...

Tax Preparer

Description Tax preparers are individuals that formulate and file tax returns. They also provide tax advice and guidance for the work performed. Becoming a tax preparer requires adequate knowledge of certain federal tax laws and regulations, as well as adequate state and local laws in which the tax preparer has jurisdiction. Generally a tax preparer will deal with many types of 1040 documents pertaining to...

Commercial Pilot

Description The higher we elevate from the ground the more beautiful and awe-inspiring things seem to be. Next to astronauts, pilots get to experience this first hand. Commercial pilots are those that fly aircrafts to deliver cargo and goods for various companies, or more common-- passengers for major airline companies. Types: Cargo Carriers, Passenger Transport Qualifications/Skills...

Watchmaker

Description When it comes to exceptional craftsmanship there’s not much that can compare to a handcrafted watch with precise movements. Watchmakers and repairers are the ones that create masterpieces such as Rolex and Patek Philippe. These watches can sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars based on the hard work and time that a watchmaker puts into mastering that specific movement....

Firefighter

Description Firefighters are often simply defined as a person who fights fires. Although this is true for the most part, their jobs are more involved than people may realize. On average, a typical fire station is not fighting fires every day; therefore, they respond to various other emergency calls. To become a firefighter a person needs extensive training in EMT and CPR coursework. Requirements vary by state...

Police Officer

Description A police officer is one of the most common aspirations for a young child growing up. Becoming a police officer can be one of the most rewarding professions available, but it is certainly not for everyone. Police officers’ primary objective is to protect and serve the citizens of the area in which they have jurisdiction. “Protect and serve” can be anything from responding to a...

Claims Adjuster

Description A claims adjuster is the person that evaluates an insurance claim to assess the damage and calculate the appropriate settlement. A claims adjuster can be involved in cases that deal with home, auto, injury, and other types of insurances. For example, a claims adjuster on a home insurance case may visit a house that has been damaged and estimate how much money the repairs would cost. This...

Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher

Description A 911 Dispatcher (also known as an Emergency Dispatcher or Public Safety Dispatcher) answers calls and relays information to emergency personnel and other parties. 911 dispatchers take both emergency and non-emergency calls. They are responsible for collecting vital information, entering the information into specific databases, and reporting their findings to the proper authorities so the...

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