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Accountant, Management, 3
Accountant, Public, 3
Actor, 2
Actuary, 3
Acupuncturist, 7
Administrative Assistant, 3
Admitting Interviewer, 7
Adult Education Worker, 11
Advertising Account Executive, 10
Advertising Copywriter, 2
Advertising Manager, 10
Aerospace Engineer, 6
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician, 6
Aerospace Industry, 9
Agricultural Engineer, 1
Agricultural Inspector, 1
Agricultural Technician, 1
Agronomist, 1
AIDS Counselor, 7
Air Pollution Control Technician, 1
Air Traffic Controller, 12
Air-Conditioning Engineer, 6
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer, 4
Aircraft Dispatcher, 12
Aircraft Mechanic, 12
Airline Baggage and Freight Handler, 12
Airline Flight Attendant, 12
Airline Reservations Agent, 12
Airline Ticket Agent, 12
Airplane Pilot, 12
Airport Manager, 12
Airport Utility Worker, 12
Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician, 6
Aluminum and Copper Industries, 9
Ambulance Driver, 7
Amusement and Recreation Attendant, 8
Anatomist, 6
Anesthesiologist, 7
Animal Caretaker, 8
Animal Scientist, 1
Animal Trainer, 1
Announcer, 2
Anthropologist, 6
Apparel Industry, 9
Apparel Workers, 9
Appliance Service Worker, 5
Appraiser, 5
Architect, 4
Architectural Drafter, 4
Architectural Model Maker, 4
Armed Services Career, 11
Art Director, 2
Artificial Intelligence Specialist, 6
Artist, 2
Assembler and Fabricator, 9
Astronomer, 6
Athletic Coach, 8
Athletic Trainer, 8
Auctioneer, 10
Audiologist, 7
Auditor, 3
Auto Body Repairer, 12
Auto Parts Counter Worker, 10
Auto Sales Worker, 10
Automobile Driving Instructor, 12
Automotive Exhaust Emissions Technician, 12
Automotive Industry, 9
Automotive Mechanic, 12
Avionics Technician, 12

Baker, 1
Bank Clerk, 3
Bank Officer and Manager, 3
Bank Teller, 3
Barber and Hairstylist, 5
Bartender, 8
Bicycle Mechanic, 12
Billing Clerk, 3
Biochemist, 6
Biological Technician, 6
Biologist, 6
Biomedical Engineer, 6
Biomedical Equipment Technician, 7
Boilermaker, 9
Bookbinder, 2
Bookkeeper, 3
Border Patrol Agent, 11
Botanist, 6
Bricklayer, 4
Bridge and Lock Tender, 12
Broadcast News Analyst, 2
Broadcast Technician, 2
Brokerage Clerk, 3
Building Custodian, 11
Building Inspector, 4
Bulldozer, Grader, or Paving Machine Operator, 4
Business Family and Consumer Scientist, 5
Business Machine Operator, 3

Cable Television and Telecommunications Technician, 6
Cable Television Engineer, 6
Cafeteria Attendant, 8
Camera Operator, 2
Candy Manufacturing Worker, 1
Car Rental or Leasing Agent, 12
Car Wash Worker, 12
Cardiac Monitor Technician, 7
Cardiac Perfusionist, 7
Cardiology Technologist, 7
Carpenter, 4
Cartographer, 1
Cartoonist and Animator, 2
Cashier, 10
Caterer, 8
Ceiling Tile Installer, 4
Cement Mason, 4
Ceramic Engineer, 6
Ceramics Industry, 9
Chauffeur, 5
Cheese Industry Worker, 1
Chemical Engineer, 6
Chemical Technician, 6
Chemist, 6
Child Care Worker, Private, 5
Chiropractor, 7
Choreographer, 2
City Manager, 11
Civil Engineer, 4
Civil Engineering Technician, 4
Claims Adjuster, 3
Claims Examiner, 3
Clinical Laboratory Technician, 7
Clinical Laboratory Technologist, 7
College Student Personnel Worker, 11
College/University Administrator, 3
Companion, 5
Comparison Shopper, 10
Compensation and Benefits Analyst, 3
Composer, 2
Computer and Information Systems Manager, 3
Computer and Office Machine Repairer, 3
Computer Consultant, 3
Computer Control Operator, 9
Computer Control Programmer, 9
Computer Database Administrator, 3
Computer Network Technician, 3
Computer Operator, 3
Computer Programmer, 3
Computer Security Specialist, 3
Computer Software Documentation Writer, 3
Computer Software Engineer, 3
Computer Support Specialist, 3
Computer Systems Analyst, 3
Conservation Scientist, 1
Construction Electrician, 4
Construction Equipment Dealer, 4
Construction Equipment Mechanic, 4
Construction Laborer, 4
Construction Millwright, 4
Construction Supervisor, 4
Consumer Advocate, 5
Consumer Credit Counselor, 5
Controller, 3
Cook and Chef, 8
Corporate Travel Manager, 8
Correctional Officer, 11
Correspondence Clerk, 3
Cosmetologist, 5
Cost Estimator, 4
Costume Attendant, 2
Court Clerk, 11
Court Reporter, 11
Craftsperson, 2
Crane Operator, 4
Credit Authorizer, Checker, and Clerk, 3
Credit Collector, 3
Credit Manager, 3
Crime Laboratory Technician, 11
Criminologist, 11
Crop Scientist, 1
Custom Tailor and Dressmaker, 5
Custom Upholsterer, 5
Customer Service Representative, 3
Customs Worker, 11

Dairy Industry Worker, 1
Dancer, 2
Data Entry Keyer, 3
Day Care Worker, 11
Demographer, 6
Demolition Worker, 4
Dental and Medical Secretary, 7
Dental Assistant, 7
Dental Hygienist, 7
Dental Laboratory Technician, 7
Dentist, 7
Dermatologist, 7
Desktop Publisher, 2
Detective, 11
Dialysis Technician, 7
Diesel Mechanic, 12
Dietetic Technician, 5
Dietitian and Nutritionist, 5
Dining Room Attendant, 8
Direct Sales Worker, 10
Director, 2
Dishwasher, 8
Dispensing Optician, 7
Distribution Manager, 10
Diver, 1
Divorce Mediator, 5
Dockworker, 12
Doorkeeper, 8
Drafter, 9
Dry Cleaning Worker, 5
Drywall Installer and Taper, 4

E-Commerce Marketing Manager, 10
Economist, 6
Editor, Book, 2
Editor, Copy, 2
Editor, Magazine, 2
Editor, Newspaper, 2
Electric Power Service Worker, 11
Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Worker, 11
Electrical and Electronics Engineer, 6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician, 6
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, 6
Electrologist, 5
Electromechanical Engineering Technician, 6
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, 7
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installer and Repairer, 6
Electronics Industry, 9
Elevator Installer and Repair Worker, 4
Embalmer, 5
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, 7
Employee Benefits Manager, 3
Employment Counselor, 3
Employment Interviewer, 3
Entomologist, 6
Environmental Engineer, 1
Environmental Engineering Technician, 1
Environmental Health Specialist, 7
Environmental Science and Protection Technician, 1
Environmental Scientist, 1
Epidemiologist, 7
Ergonomist, 6
Executive Search Recruiter, 3
Expediter, 4

Family and Consumer Science Researcher, 5
Family and Consumer Science Teacher, 5
Farm Equipment Mechanic, 1
Farm Laborer, 1
Farm Manager, 1
Farmer, Cotton, Tobacco, and Peanut, 1
Farmer, Dairy, 1
Farmer, Fruit, 1
Farmer, Grain, 1
Farmer, Livestock, 1
Farmer, Poultry, 1
Farmer, Vegetable, 1
Fashion Designer, 2
Fast Food Franchise Worker, 8
FBI Special Agent, 11
Federal Government Worker, 11
Fiction Writer, 2
File Clerk, 3
Film and Video Editor, 2
Financial Analyst, 3
Financial Planner, 3
Fire Protection Engineer, 6
Firefighter, 11
First-Line Supervisor, 9
Fish Hatchery Manager, 1
Fisher, 1
Fitness Trainer and Aerobics Instructor, 8
Fleet Manager, 12
Flight Engineer, 12
Flight Instructor, 12
Floor Covering Installer, 4
Floor Sander and Finisher, 4
Floral Designer, 5
Food Broker, 10
Food Canning and Freezing Worker, 1
Food Processing Technician, 1
Food Science Technician, 1
Food Scientist, 1
Foreign Service Worker, 11
Forensic Scientist, 6
Forester, 1
Forestry Technician, 1
Foundry Industry, 9
Fund-Raiser, 11
Funeral Director, 5
Furniture Industry, 9

Gaming Cage Worker, 8
Gaming Dealer, 8
Gaming Surveillance Officer, 8
Garage Door Mechanic, 4
Gardener and Groundskeeper, 5
Gas Station Cashier, 12
General Contractor, 4
General Manager, 3
Genetic Engineering Research Assistant, 6
Genetic Engineering Research Scientist, 6
Geographer, 1
Geological and Petroleum Technician, 1
Geophysicist, 1
Geriatric Aide, 11
Geriatric Social Worker, 7
Geriatrician, 7
Glass Industry, 9
Glazier, 4
Government Inspector and Examiner, 11
Gunsmith, 9

Hazardous Waste Management Technician, 1
Health and Safety Engineer, 1
Health Educator, 7
Highway Engineer, 4
Highway Inspector, 4
Highway Maintenance Worker, 11
Historian, 6
Home Caterer, 5
Home Health Aide, 7
Home Security Consultant, 5
Homemaker, 5
Hospitality Cashier, 8
Hotel Bellhop and Porter, 8
Hotel Housekeeper, 8
Hotel, Casino, and Resort Concierge, 8
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk, 8
Housekeeper, Domestic, 5
Human Resources Assistant, 3
Human Resources Manager, 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician, 6
Hydrologist, 1

Illustrator and Graphic Designer, 2
Import and Export Worker, 10
Industrial Chemical Industry, 9
Industrial Designer, 9
Industrial Engineer, 9
Industrial Hygienist, 6
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Worker, 9
Industrial Production Manager, 9
Industrial Traffic Manager, 12
Industrial Truck Operator, 12
Inspector and Tester, 9
Institutional Child Care Worker, 11
Institutional Housekeeper, 11
Instructional Designer, 2
Insulation Worker, 4
Insurance Agent and Broker, 10
Insurance Underwriter, 3
Intercity Bus Driver, 12
Interior Designer, 5
Internal Revenue Service Worker, 11
Internet Entrepreneur, 3
Interviewer, 3
Investment Banker, 3

Jeweler, 5
Judge, 11

Labor Relations Specialist, 9
Laboratory Animal Care Worker, 7
Landscape Architect, 4
Lather, 4
Laundry Worker, 5
Lawyer, 11
Lawyer, Corporate, 11
Lawyer, Public Service, 11
Leather and Shoe Industries, 9
Legal Assistant, Corporate, 11
Librarian, Public, 11
Librarian, School, 11
Librarian, Special, 11
Licensed Practical Nurse, 7
Lifeguard, 8
Lighting Technician, 2
Linguist, 6
Literary or Theatrical Agent, 2
Lithographic Worker, 2
Local Transit Operator, 12
Local Truck Driver, 12
Locksmith, 5
Lodging Manager, 8
Logger, 1
Long-Haul Truck Driver, 12
Lumber Mill Worker, 1

Machine Operator and Tender, 9
Machine Setter, 9
Machinist, 9
Mail Clerk, 3
Mail Service Worker, 3
Maintenance Electrician, 4
Makeup Artist, 2
Manufactured Home Assembler, 4
Manufacturers' Sales Worker, 10
Marble, Tile, and Terrazzo Worker, 4
Marine Engineer, 1
Marine Technician, 12
Marketing Director, 10
Marketing Research Worker, 10
Marriage and Family Counselor, 11
Massage Therapist, 5
Mathematician, 6
Meat Packing Worker, 1
Mechanical Engineer, 6
Mechanical Engineering Technician, 6
Media Buyer, 10
Medical and Health Services Manager, 7
Medical Assistant, 7
Medical Illustrator, 7
Medical Physicist, 7
Medical Records and Health Information Technician, 7
Meeting and Convention Planner, 8
Meeting Planner, 3
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer, 2
Merchant Marine Captain, 12
Merchant Marine Engineer, 12
Merchant Marine Purser, 12
Merchant Marine Radio Officer, 12
Merchant Marine Steward and Cook, 12
Messenger Service Worker, 3
Metallurgical Engineer, 6
Metallurgical Technician, 6
Meteorologist, 1
Microbiologist, 6
Microwave Engineer, 6
Miner, Coal, 1
Miner, Metal, 1
Mining Engineer, 1
Mining Technician, 1
Model, 2
Motion Picture Projectionist, 8
Motorboat Mechanic, 12
Motorcycle Mechanic, 12
Mover, 12
Multimedia Developer, 2
Museum Conservator, 8
Museum Curator, 8
Music Teacher, 2
Music Video Producer, 2
Musician, 2

Nanny, 5
Natural Science Manager, 1
Naval Architect, 1
Network Administrator, 3
News Reporter and Correspondent, 2
Nuclear Engineer, 6
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 7
Nuclear Technician, 6
Nursery Worker, 1
Nursery/Greenhouse Manager, 1
Nursing Aide and Orderly, 7

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, 1
Occupational Therapist Assistant, 7
Occupational Therapist, 7
Oceanographer, 1
Office Clerk, 3
Office Machine and Computer Industry, 9
Office Manager, 3
Office Planner, 3
Operations Research Analyst, 3
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician, 7
Ophthalmologist, 7
Optometric Assistant, 7
Optometrist, 7
Organizational Developer, 3
Orthoptist, 7
Osteopathic Physician, 7
Outdoor Guide, 8
Outplacement Consultant, 3

Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Industry, 9
Painter and Paperhanger, 4
Painting and Coating Worker, 9
Paper Industry, 9
Paralegal Aide, 11
Park Naturalist, 1
Park Ranger, 8
Parking Analyst, 12
Parking Attendant, 12
Parking Cashier, 12
Parole Officer, 11
Party Planner, 8
Pastry Chef and Baker, 8
Pathologist, 6
Payroll Clerk, 3
Personal Exercise Trainer, 5
Personal Service Worker, 5
Personal Shopper, 5
Pest Control Worker, 5
Pesticide Handler, Sprayer, and Applicator, Vegetation, 1
Pet Care Worker, 5
Petroleum and Natural Gas Exploration and Production Worker, 1
Petroleum Engineer, 1
Petroleum Refining Industry, 9
Pharmaceutical Industry, 9
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, 7
Pharmaceutical Technician, 6
Pharmacist, 7
Pharmacologist, 7
Photo Researcher, 2
Photographer, 2
Photographic Processing Machine Operator, 2
Photonics Engineer, 6
Photonics Technician, 6
Physical Therapist Assistant, 7
Physical Therapist, 7
Physician Assistant, 7
Physician, 7
Physicist, 6
Piano and Organ Tuner and Technician, 5
Pile-Driver Operator, 4
Plasterer and Stucco Mason, 4
Plastics Industry, 9
Plumber and Pipe Fitter, 4
Podiatrist, 7
Police Officer, 11
Political Consultant, 11
Political Scientist, 6
Postal Service Worker, 11
Power Plant Worker, 11
Power Tool Repairer, 4
Prepress Worker, 2
Printing Machine Operator, 2
Probation Officer, 11
Producer, 2
Product Manager, 10
Professional Athlete, 8
Professional Organizer, 5
Proofreader, 2
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager, 8
Prosthetist and Orthotist, 7
Psychiatric Aide, 7
Psychiatrist, 7
Psychologist, 7
Public Relations Manager, 2
Public Relations Specialist, 2
Purchasing Agent, 10

Quality Control Manager, 9

Radiologic Technologist, 7
Railroad Clerk, 12
Railroad Conductor, 12
Railroad Engineer, 12
Railroad Maintenance Worker, 12
Railroad Signal or Switch Operator, 12
Railroad Track Worker, 12
Real Estate Appraiser, 10
Real Estate Developer, 4
Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker, 10
Receiving, Shipping, and Traffic Clerk, 10
Receptionist, 3
Recreation Worker, 8
Recreational Therapist, 7
Recruiter, 3
Recycling and Reclamation Worker, 1
Refuse Worker, 11
Registered Nurse, 7
Rehabilitation Counselor, 11
Reinforcing Ironworker, 4
Religious Vocation, 11
Rental Clerk, 10
Respiratory Therapist, 7
Restaurant Host or Hostess, 8
Restaurant Manager, 8
Resume Writer, 3
Retail Butcher, 10
Retail Buyer, 10
Retail Store Sales Worker Supervisor, 10
Retail Store Sales Worker, 10
Rigger, 4
Robotics Engineer, 6
Robotics Technician, 6
Roofer, 4
Route Delivery Driver, 12
Rubber Industry, 9
Rug and Carpet Cleaner, 5

Safety Engineer, 6
Sailor, 12
Sales Demonstrator and Product Promoter, 10
Sales Engineer, 10
Sales Manager, 10
School Administrator, 11
School Bus Driver, 12
School Counselor, 11
School Media Specialist, 11
Scriptwriter, 2
Secretary, 3
Securities Broker, 3
Security Guard, 11
Semiconductor Processor, 6
Septic Tank Installer and Servicer, 4
Service Station Attendant, 12
Set and Exhibit Designer, 2
Sheet Metal Worker, 4
Shipbuilding Industry, 9
Shoe Repairer, 5
Short-Order Cook, 8
Sign Language and Oral Interpreter, 2
Singer, 2
Small Animal Breeder, 1
Small Business Owner, 10
Social Worker, 11
Sociologist, 6
Software Quality Assurance Technician and Analyst, 3
Software Trainer, 3
Soil Scientist, 1
Solar Energy Technician, 4
Sound Engineering Technician, 2
Special Service Bus Driver, 12
Specification Writer, 4
Speech-Language Pathologist, 7
Sports Instructor, 8
Sports Management Professional, 10
Stagehand, 2
State Police Officer, 11
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator, 9
Statistical Assistant, 3
Statistician, 3
Steel Industry, 9
Stock Clerk, 10
Stonemason, 4
Store Manager, 10
Structural Clay Products Industry, 9
Structural Steelworker, 4
Substance Abuse Counselor, 7
Supermarket Worker, 10
Surgeon, 7
Surgical Technologist, 7
Surveying Technician, 4
Surveyor, 4
Swimming Instructor and Coach, 8
Swimming Pool Servicer, 5
Systems Engineer, 6

Tax Preparer, 3
Taxi Dispatcher, 12
Taxi Driver, 12
Teacher Assistant, 11
Teacher, College, 11
Teacher, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary, 11
Teacher, Secondary School, 11
Teacher, Vocational Education, 11
Technical Writer, 2
Telecommunications Central Office Technician, 6
Telecommunications Consultant, 6
Telecommunications Design Engineer, 6
Telemarketer, 10
Telephone Operator, 3
Telephone Service Representative, 3
Telephone Service Technician, 6
Textile Industry, 9
Ticket Taker, 8
Tire Changer and Repairer, 12
Title Examiner, 10
Tobacco Industry Worker, 1
Tool and Die Maker, 9
Tour Escort, 8
Tow Truck Dispatcher, 12
Tow Truck Operator, 12
Trade Show Manager, 10
Traffic Engineer, 12
Traffic Technician, 12
Training and Development Specialist, 3
Translator or Interpreter, 2
Transportation Engineer, 12
Transportation Inspector, 12
Travel Agent, Retail and Wholesale, 8
Truck and Bus Dispatcher, 12
Truck Terminal Manager, 12

Umpire and Referee, 8
Union Business Agent, 3
Urban and Regional Planner, 11
Usability Researcher, 2
Usher, 8

Vending Machine Servicer and Repairer, 10
Veterinarian, 1
Veterinary Technician, 1
Vocational Counselor, 11

Waiter, 8
Ward Clerk, 7
Warehouse Worker, 10
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, 1
Watch Repairer, 5
Water Treatment Plant and System Operator, 1
Water Well Driller, 4
Web Designer, 2
Webmaster, 2
Wedding Consultant, 5
Welder, 4
Wholesale Sales Worker, 10
Window Cleaner, 5
Wireless Communications Technician, 6
Word Processor, 3

Youth Organization Worker, 11

Zookeeper, 8
Zoologist, 6

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