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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $28.40 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 1,160  annual job openings

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

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Tutors

Education & Training $17.82 Some college, no degree 5%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $18.01 Associate's degree 24%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

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Accountants and Auditors

Finance $37.04 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 4,120  annual job openings

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Actors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $25.38 Some college, no degree 36%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $48.07 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Marketing $73.52 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Advertising Sales Agents

Marketing $23.65 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Aerospace Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $64.60 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $35.04 Bachelor's degree 42%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.