Types and classifications of jobs/careers

Question 1

Managers

Answer 1

controls administer an organisation, staff or resources; examples principals, bank managers, store managers

Question 2

Professionals

Answer 2

Jobs that require special education and measures against set standards like doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants, engineers

Question 3

Technicians and Associate Professionals

Answer 3

Practical work using theoretical principles

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Question 4

Clerical Support workers

Answer 4

General office support that assists in the function of a company
insurance agents, customer service representatives

Question 5

Service and Sales workers

Answer 5

Provides services for companies or individuals

Hairdressers, child care workers

Question 6

Skilled Agricultural Forestry and Fishery workers

Answer 6

Specific skills and knowledge to produce/ process goods

Farmer, fisherman, lumberjacks

Question 7

Craft and related trades workers

Answer 7

Applies specific skills and knowledge to produce and process goods
potter, welder, artist

Question 8

Plant and machine operators

Answer 8

Operate and monitor industrial and agricultural machinery and equipment on the spot or by remote
processor plant operators, crane operators

Question 9

Elementary Occupations

Answer 9

simple and routine tasks which mainly require the use of handheld tools and some physical effort.
domestic workers, mechanics, labourers, plumbers, maids

Question 10

How are Jobs and Careers classified?

Answer 10

Based on duties and responsibilities, qualifications, education, skill set as well as pay grades