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Craft Artists

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $25.93 No formal educational credential 24%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Crane and Tower Operators

Architecture & Construction $23.27 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Credit Analysts

Finance $29.45 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

Finance $16.69 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

Credit Counselors

Human Services $21.80 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $31.50 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $18.86 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Curators

Education & Training $22.95 Master's degree 25%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Customer Service Representatives

Business Management & Administration $17.18 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 14,710  annual job openings

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $18.06 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.