AI engineer
AI engineers, also called machine learning engineers, build and run systems that learn from data, such as recommendation tools, image recognition and applications based on large language models.
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82 careers with what the work involves, which degrees lead there, whether you need a licence, and official pay data.
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Technology and data
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Cybersecurity specialist
Cybersecurity specialists protect computer systems, networks and data from attacks, theft and damage.
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Data analyst
Data analysts collect, clean and study data to answer practical questions, such as which products sell best or where a service is failing.
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Data scientist
Data scientists use statistics, programming and machine learning to find patterns in data and help organisations make decisions or build data-driven products.
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Database administrator
Database administrators, often called DBAs, set up, secure and maintain the databases that store an organisation's information, from customer records to financial transactions.
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IT support technician
IT support technicians help people and organisations keep their computers, software, phones and networks working.
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Network engineer
Network engineers design, build and maintain the networks that connect computers, phones, servers and cloud services within and between organisations.
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Software developer
Software developers design, build, test and maintain the programs and apps that run on computers, phones, websites and machines.
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UX/UI designer
UX/UI designers make websites, apps and digital services easy and pleasant to use.
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Web developer
Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications, from the pages people see to the servers and databases behind them.
Engineering and built environment
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Aerospace engineer
Aerospace engineers design, build and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, drones, and their engines and systems.
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Architect
Architects design buildings and the spaces around them, balancing appearance, function, safety, cost and environmental impact.
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Biomedical engineer
Biomedical engineers use engineering to improve healthcare.
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Chemical engineer
Chemical engineers design and run the processes that turn raw materials into useful products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food, fertilisers and clean water.
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Civil engineer
Civil engineers plan, design and oversee the building and upkeep of roads, bridges, railways, tunnels, water systems, dams and large buildings.
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Construction manager
Construction managers plan, coordinate and oversee building and infrastructure projects, managing workers, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, quality and safety on site.
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Electrical engineer
Electrical engineers design, develop and maintain systems that generate, transmit and use electricity, from power grids and electric motors to circuits, sensors and communication equipment.
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Environmental engineer
Environmental engineers design systems that protect people and nature from pollution, such as drinking water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, waste and recycling facilities, and the clean-up of contaminated land.
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Mechanical engineer
Mechanical engineers design, test and improve machines and systems that involve movement, force, heat or energy, from car engines and wind turbines to medical devices and air conditioning.
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Quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors manage the costs of construction projects for clients or contractors, from early estimates to the final account.
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Urban planner
Urban planners decide how land in cities, towns and regions should be used, balancing housing, transport, jobs, public services and the environment.
Health and care
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Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientists test samples of blood, tissue and body fluids in laboratories to help doctors diagnose and monitor disease, and they check that blood for transfusion is safe.
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Clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental health problems and emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders, mainly through psychological assessment and talking therapies.
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Dentist
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with the teeth, gums and mouth, and help patients prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
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Dietitian
Dietitians use the science of nutrition to assess and treat diet-related health problems and help people eat well.
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Doctor
Doctors diagnose and treat illness and injury, help prevent disease and guide patients through their care.
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Epidemiologist
Epidemiologists study how diseases and other health problems spread, who they affect and why, and use this evidence to prevent and control them.
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Midwife
Midwives care for women and babies during pregnancy, labour and birth, and in the weeks after birth.
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Nurse
Registered nurses care for patients, give medicines and treatments, watch for changes in their condition and support them and their families.
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Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists help people of all ages manage the everyday activities that matter to them, such as washing, dressing, working, studying or playing, after illness, injury or disability or with a mental health condition.
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Optometrist
Optometrists examine eyes, test vision, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as signs of wider health problems.
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Paramedic
Paramedics respond to emergency calls, assess patients at the scene, give urgent treatment and take them safely to hospital when needed.
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Pharmacist
Pharmacists are medicines experts who check and supply prescriptions, advise patients and other health professionals on using medicines safely, and in many countries give vaccinations or prescribe.
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Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people move better, manage pain and recover from injury, illness, surgery or disability, using exercise, hands-on treatment and advice.
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Radiographer
Radiographers use X-ray, CT, MRI and other imaging equipment to produce images that help doctors diagnose injury and disease, while therapeutic radiographers, also called radiation therapists, give radiotherapy to treat cancer.
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Speech and language therapist
Speech and language therapists assess and treat people who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking or swallowing.
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Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose, treat and prevent disease and injury in animals, from pets and farm animals to horses and wildlife, and help protect people from diseases that spread from animals.
Business and finance
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Accountant
Accountants prepare, check and explain financial information so that organisations pay the right tax, follow the law and make better decisions.
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Actuary
Actuaries use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to measure and manage risk, especially in insurance, pensions and investment.
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Business analyst
Business analysts help organisations improve the way they work.
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Digital marketer
Digital marketers promote products, services and organisations online through search engines, social media, email, websites and online advertising.
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Economist
Economists study how people, businesses and governments use resources, and analyse data to explain and forecast trends such as growth, prices, jobs and trade.
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Financial analyst
Financial analysts study financial data, markets and company performance to help businesses and investors make decisions about money.
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Financial planner
Financial planners help individuals and families manage their money and plan for goals such as buying a home, paying for education and retirement.
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Human resources officer
Human resources (HR) officers look after the people side of an organisation, including recruitment, contracts, pay and benefits, training, employee relations and workplace policies.
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Management consultant
Management consultants help organisations solve problems and improve performance, for example by changing strategy, reducing costs, reorganising teams or introducing new technology.
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Marketing manager
Marketing managers plan and lead the work that makes people aware of a product, service or organisation and persuades them to choose it.
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Project manager
Project managers plan, organise and lead projects so they are finished on time, within budget and to the agreed standard.
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Supply chain manager
Supply chain managers organise the flow of goods, from buying raw materials to delivering finished products to customers.
Science and environment
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Agronomist
Agronomists are scientists who help farmers grow crops more productively and sustainably.
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Biologist
Biologists study living things, from molecules and cells to plants, animals and whole ecosystems, and apply what they learn in health, farming, conservation and industry.
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Chemist
Chemists study substances and how they react, and use that knowledge to create and test new materials, medicines, fuels, foods and consumer products.
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Environmental scientist
Environmental scientists study the natural world and how human activity affects it.
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Food scientist
Food scientists study the chemistry, biology and physics of food and use that knowledge to develop new products, improve recipes, and keep food safe, nutritious and long-lasting.
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Geologist
Geologists study the Earth, including its rocks, minerals, soils and water and the processes that shape them.
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Physicist
Physicists study matter, energy, forces and the laws of nature, from tiny particles to the whole universe.
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Statistician
Statisticians collect, analyse and interpret data to answer questions and support decisions.
Law and public service
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Diplomat
Diplomats represent their country's government abroad and in the foreign ministry at home.
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Lawyer
Lawyers advise people, businesses and governments on their legal rights and duties, draft legal documents and represent clients in negotiations and in court.
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Paralegal
Paralegals do legal work under the supervision of lawyers, such as research, drafting documents and managing case files.
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Police officer
Police officers protect the public, prevent and investigate crime, respond to emergencies and enforce the law.
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Policy officer
Policy officers research problems, analyse evidence and advise decision makers on laws, programmes and strategies.
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Social worker
Social workers support children, families and adults who face serious difficulties, such as abuse, neglect, poverty, disability, mental illness or addiction.
Education
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Early years teacher
Early years teachers help young children, usually from birth to about five or six, learn and develop through play, talk and structured activities before primary school.
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Language teacher
Language teachers help children and adults learn to speak, understand, read and write a new language.
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Primary school teacher
Primary school teachers teach children aged about five or six to eleven or twelve, usually covering most subjects with one class.
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Secondary school teacher
Secondary school teachers teach one or two subjects to students aged about eleven or twelve to eighteen and prepare them for national exams.
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University lecturer
University lecturers teach students in higher education, carry out research in their subject and publish their findings.
Creative, media and culture
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Animator
Animators create moving images for films, television, games, advertising, websites, apps and education.
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Fashion designer
Fashion designers create clothing, footwear and accessories, from the first idea to the finished product.
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Game designer
Game designers decide how a video game works: its rules, goals, levels, characters, story and the experience players have.
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Graphic designer
Graphic designers create visual content that communicates ideas, such as logos, brand identities, packaging, posters, publications, websites and social media graphics.
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Interior designer
Interior designers plan the inside of homes, offices, shops, hotels, hospitals and other buildings so that spaces are practical, safe and attractive.
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Journalist
Journalists find, check and report news and stories for newspapers, websites, television, radio, podcasts and social media.
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Librarian
Librarians organise information and help people find, use and evaluate it.
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Public relations officer
Public relations (PR) officers manage how an organisation communicates with the public, the media and other groups.
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Translator
Translators turn written text from one language into another, keeping the meaning, tone and purpose accurate.
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Writer
Writers create written work such as novels, non-fiction books, scripts, poems, articles, advertising copy and website content.
Hospitality, travel and sport
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Airline pilot
Airline pilots fly passenger and cargo aircraft as part of a two-pilot crew and are responsible for the safety of each flight.
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Event manager
Event managers plan and run events such as conferences, exhibitions, festivals, weddings, product launches and sports events.
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Hotel manager
Hotel managers run hotels, resorts and other accommodation, making sure guests are satisfied, staff are well led and the business makes a profit.
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Sports coach
Sports coaches help people improve their performance and enjoyment in a sport, from beginners and school teams to professional athletes.
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