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Fashion Merchandising Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Fashion Merchandising Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For business-minded people who love fashion but want to work in buying, retail, or brand strategy rather than design. Use the tools below to see which fashion merchandising roles fit your background and goals.

This is the business side of fashion (buying, retail strategy, trend forecasting), distinct from the design/production track. Use the tools below to explore Fashion Merchandising-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Retail Associate, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Fashion Buyer or Retail Brand Director. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as None formally required; industry experience matters most, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Fashion Merchandising careers/jobs, (2) Find Fashion Merchandising job listings, (3) Prepare for Fashion Merchandising careers, and (4) Provide Fashion Merchandising career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Fashion Merchandising careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Fashion Merchandising Careers - 2025 to 2035 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Fashion Merchandising careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Fashion Merchandising, so relevant Fashion Merchandising jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Fashion Merchandising Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Fashion Merchandising Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Fashion Merchandising careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 185 Fashion Merchandising Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

47 Fashion Merchandising careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2025 to 2035 est.). Fashion Merchandising-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035 (% change) Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs

Data Scientists 34.6% Marketing Data Scientist
Occupation: Data Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 34.6% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Data Scientist
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 9.7% Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 9.7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Stockers and Order Fillers 8.9% Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Occupation: Stockers and Order Fillers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 8.9% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 7% Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Occupation: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Marketing Managers 6.9% Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Occupation: Marketing Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.9% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 5.9% Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.9% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Health Education Specialists 5.6% Health Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Health Education Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.6% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Health Promotion Specialist
Fundraisers 5.5% Telemarketing Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.5% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Telemarketing Fundraiser
Fundraising Managers 5.4% Fundraising and Marketing Director
Occupation: Fundraising Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fundraising and Marketing Director
Sales Managers 4.5% Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Occupation: Sales Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 4.5% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Producers and Directors 4% Promotions Producer
Occupation: Producers and Directors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Promotions Producer
Insurance Sales Agents 3.3% Field Marketing Representative
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 3.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative
Parts Salespersons 3% Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Occupation: Parts Salespersons U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Counter and Rental Clerks 3% Apparel Rental Clerk
Occupation: Counter and Rental Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Rental Clerk
Sales Engineers 2.8% Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Occupation: Sales Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.8% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 2.7% Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Public Relations Specialists 1.8% Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Public Relations Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.8% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 1.4% Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Occupation: Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1.2% Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.2% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 0.5% Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.5% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 0.2% Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Occupation: Demonstrators and Product Promoters U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.2% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Fashion Designers 0.1% Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.1% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 0.1% Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.1% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Retail Salespersons -0.3% Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
Occupation: Retail Salespersons U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
Writers and Authors -0.3% Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Occupation: Writers and Authors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary -0.3% Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School -0.4% Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Photographers -0.7% Advertising Photographer
Occupation: Photographers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Photographer
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products -0.9% Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.9% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
Editors -1.1% Advertising Editor
Occupation: Editors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -1.1% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Editor
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks -1.3% Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -1.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Graphic Designers -1.7% Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -1.7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Statistical Assistants -1.8% Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -1.8% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers -3.4% Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Advertising and Promotions Managers -3.7% Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3.7% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Insurance Underwriters -3.8% Wholesale Underwriter
Occupation: Insurance Underwriters U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3.8% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Underwriter
Office Clerks, General -6% Marketing Clerk
Occupation: Office Clerks, General U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -6% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Clerk
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service -7.2% Advertising Inserter
Occupation: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -7.2% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Inserter
Advertising Sales Agents -7.2% Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Occupation: Advertising Sales Agents U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -7.2% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks -7.6% Merchandiser
Occupation: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -7.6% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers -10.4% Fashion Sales Consultant
Occupation: Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -10.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fashion Sales Consultant
Sewers, Hand -12% Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Occupation: Sewers, Hand U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -12% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Desktop Publishers -14.5% Advertising Associate
Occupation: Desktop Publishers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -14.5% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Associate
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers -15% Apparel Patternmaker
Occupation: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -15% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Patternmaker
Prepress Technicians and Workers -15.3% Advertising Layout Worker
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -15.3% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Layout Worker
Order Clerks -17.5% Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Occupation: Order Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -17.5% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Telemarketers -21.4% Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)
Occupation: Telemarketers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -21.4% Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)

50 Fashion Merchandising careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Fashion Merchandising-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs

Marketing Managers $ 166,790 Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Occupation: Marketing Managers National Median Salary: $ 166,790 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Sales Managers $ 148,270 Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Occupation: Sales Managers National Median Salary: $ 148,270 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Advertising and Promotions Managers $ 133,660 Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers National Median Salary: $ 133,660 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Fundraising Managers $ 125,470 Fundraising and Marketing Director
Occupation: Fundraising Managers National Median Salary: $ 125,470 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fundraising and Marketing Director
Sales Engineers $ 124,900 Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Occupation: Sales Engineers National Median Salary: $ 124,900 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Data Scientists $ 120,230 Marketing Data Scientist
Occupation: Data Scientists National Median Salary: $ 120,230 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Data Scientist
Business Intelligence Analysts $ 120,230 Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts National Median Salary: $ 120,230 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Database Analyst
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $ 104,920 Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 104,920 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $ 99,080 Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 99,080 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Producers and Directors $ 90,360 Promotions Producer
Occupation: Producers and Directors National Median Salary: $ 90,360 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Promotions Producer
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $ 89,900 Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers National Median Salary: $ 89,900 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $ 87,520 Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers National Median Salary: $ 87,520 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Online Merchants $ 83,050 E-Commerce Digital Marketing Manager (Electronic Commerce Digital Marketing Manager); E-Commerce Marketing Manager; E-Commerce Merchandiser; Merchandiser
Occupation: Online Merchants National Median Salary: $ 83,050 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: E-Commerce Digital Marketing Manager (Electronic Commerce Digital Marketing Manager); E-Commerce Marketing Manager; E-Commerce Merchandiser; Merchandiser
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $ 82,890 Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes National Median Salary: $ 82,890 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Insurance Underwriters $ 81,370 Wholesale Underwriter
Occupation: Insurance Underwriters National Median Salary: $ 81,370 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Underwriter
Fashion Designers $ 80,960 Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers National Median Salary: $ 80,960 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $ 78,760 Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Occupation: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists National Median Salary: $ 78,760 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Search Marketing Strategists $ 78,760 Digital Marketing Strategist; Interactive Marketing Strategist; Interactive Media Marketing Specialist; Interactive Media Marketing Strategist; Internet Marketing Specialist; Internet Marketing Strategist; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Specialist; Online Marketing Consultant; Online Marketing Strategist; Paid Search Marketing Strategist; Search Advertising Strategist; Search Engine Marketing Analyst; Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEM Specialist); Search Engine Marketing Strategist (SEM Strategist); Search Engineer Marketing Specialist; Search Marketing Analyst; Search Marketing Specialist; Technical Marketing Specialist; Web Marketing Strategist
Occupation: Search Marketing Strategists National Median Salary: $ 78,760 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Digital Marketing Strategist; Interactive Marketing Strategist; Interactive Media Marketing Specialist; Interactive Media Marketing Strategist; Internet Marketing Specialist; Internet Marketing Strategist; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Specialist; Online Marketing Consultant; Online Marketing Strategist; Paid Search Marketing Strategist; Search Advertising Strategist; Search Engine Marketing Analyst; Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEM Specialist); Search Engine Marketing Strategist (SEM Strategist); Search Engineer Marketing Specialist; Search Marketing Analyst; Search Marketing Specialist; Technical Marketing Specialist; Web Marketing Strategist
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $ 78,660 Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Occupation: Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents National Median Salary: $ 78,660 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Editors $ 77,920 Advertising Editor
Occupation: Editors National Median Salary: $ 77,920 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Editor
Writers and Authors $ 76,910 Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Occupation: Writers and Authors National Median Salary: $ 76,910 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Public Relations Specialists $ 74,750 Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Public Relations Specialists National Median Salary: $ 74,750 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Fundraisers $ 72,550 Telemarketing Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers National Median Salary: $ 72,550 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Telemarketing Fundraiser
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $ 72,080 Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 72,080 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $ 69,500 Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers National Median Salary: $ 69,500 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $ 66,270 Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School National Median Salary: $ 66,270 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Advertising Sales Agents $ 64,820 Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Occupation: Advertising Sales Agents National Median Salary: $ 64,820 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Health Education Specialists $ 64,070 Health Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Health Education Specialists National Median Salary: $ 64,070 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Health Promotion Specialist
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 63,820 Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 63,820 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Graphic Designers $ 62,960 Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers National Median Salary: $ 62,960 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $ 62,750 Apparel Patternmaker
Occupation: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers National Median Salary: $ 62,750 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Patternmaker
Insurance Sales Agents $ 62,280 Field Marketing Representative
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents National Median Salary: $ 62,280 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $ 59,650 Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks National Median Salary: $ 59,650 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Desktop Publishers $ 55,290 Advertising Associate
Occupation: Desktop Publishers National Median Salary: $ 55,290 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Associate
Statistical Assistants $ 50,330 Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants National Median Salary: $ 50,330 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Prepress Technicians and Workers $ 48,690 Advertising Layout Worker
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers National Median Salary: $ 48,690 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Layout Worker
Order Clerks $ 46,170 Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Occupation: Order Clerks National Median Salary: $ 46,170 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $ 45,260 Merchandiser
Occupation: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks National Median Salary: $ 45,260 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser
Office Clerks, General $ 45,010 Marketing Clerk
Occupation: Office Clerks, General National Median Salary: $ 45,010 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Clerk
Photographers $ 44,660 Advertising Photographer
Occupation: Photographers National Median Salary: $ 44,660 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Photographer
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers $ 41,380 Fashion Sales Consultant
Occupation: Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers National Median Salary: $ 41,380 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fashion Sales Consultant
Counter and Rental Clerks $ 41,300 Apparel Rental Clerk
Occupation: Counter and Rental Clerks National Median Salary: $ 41,300 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Rental Clerk
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $ 39,390 Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers National Median Salary: $ 39,390 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $ 39,320 Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Occupation: Demonstrators and Product Promoters National Median Salary: $ 39,320 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $ 39,280 Advertising Inserter
Occupation: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service National Median Salary: $ 39,280 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Inserter
Parts Salespersons $ 38,630 Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Occupation: Parts Salespersons National Median Salary: $ 38,630 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Stockers and Order Fillers $ 37,330 Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Occupation: Stockers and Order Fillers National Median Salary: $ 37,330 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Sewers, Hand $ 36,480 Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Occupation: Sewers, Hand National Median Salary: $ 36,480 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Telemarketers $ 35,450 Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)
Occupation: Telemarketers National Median Salary: $ 35,450 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)
Retail Salespersons $ 35,410 Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
Occupation: Retail Salespersons National Median Salary: $ 35,410 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson

51 Fashion Merchandising careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Fashion Merchandising-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs

Business Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Professor; Marketing Teacher
Sales Engineers 4 Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Occupation: Sales Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Technical Marketing Engineer
Graphic Designers 4 Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Designer (Advertising Designer); Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker); Apparel Graphic Designer; Marketing Graphic Designer
Health Education Specialists 4 Health Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Health Education Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Health Promotion Specialist
Insurance Sales Agents 4 Field Marketing Representative
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative
Insurance Underwriters 4 Wholesale Underwriter
Occupation: Insurance Underwriters Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Underwriter
Advertising and Promotions Managers 4 Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive); Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager); Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive); Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager); Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager); Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator); Ad Director (Advertising Director); Ad Executive (Advertising Executive); Ad Manager (Advertising Manager); Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager); Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager); Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director); Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager); Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager); Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager); Digital Advertising Director; Digital Marketing Coordinator; Online Advertising Director (Online Ad Director); Promotions Director; Promotions Executive Producer (Promos Executive Producer); Promotions Manager; Promotions Marketing Manager; Promotions Supervisor
Marketing Managers 4 Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Occupation: Marketing Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Digital Marketing Manager; Internet Marketing Manager; Marketing Administrator (Marketing Admin); Marketing Communications Manager; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Director; Marketing Executive; Marketing Officer; Marketing Operations Director (Marketing Ops Director); Marketing Product Manager; Marketing Sales Supervisor; Media Marketing Director; Product Marketing Manager; Sales Marketing Director; Sustainable Products Marketing Manager
Online Merchants 4 E-Commerce Digital Marketing Manager (Electronic Commerce Digital Marketing Manager); E-Commerce Marketing Manager; E-Commerce Merchandiser; Merchandiser
Occupation: Online Merchants Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: E-Commerce Digital Marketing Manager (Electronic Commerce Digital Marketing Manager); E-Commerce Marketing Manager; E-Commerce Merchandiser; Merchandiser
Producers and Directors 4 Promotions Producer
Occupation: Producers and Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Promotions Producer
Public Relations Specialists 4 Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Occupation: Public Relations Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Content Marketing Specialist; Marketing Communications Coordinator; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Coordinator; Promotion Specialist
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 4 Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Occupation: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst); Digital Marketing Specialist; Email Marketing Specialist; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Assistant; Marketing Associate; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Coordinator; Marketing Forecaster; Marketing Representative; Marketing Research Analyst; Marketing Research Coordinator; Marketing Researcher; Marketing Specialist; Marketing Support Specialist; Search Marketing Strategist; Technical Marketing Consultant; Technical Marketing Specialist
Sales Managers 4 Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Occupation: Sales Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Sales Supervisor; Sales and Marketing Director; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President); Sales Promotion Manager
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4 Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative; Field Marketing Representative; Safety Apparel Sales Representative
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 4 Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Marketing Representative; Retail Merchandiser
Search Marketing Strategists 4 Digital Marketing Strategist; Interactive Marketing Strategist; Interactive Media Marketing Specialist; Interactive Media Marketing Strategist; Internet Marketing Specialist; Internet Marketing Strategist; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Specialist; Online Marketing Consultant; Online Marketing Strategist; Paid Search Marketing Strategist; Search Advertising Strategist; Search Engine Marketing Analyst; Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEM Specialist); Search Engine Marketing Strategist (SEM Strategist); Search Engineer Marketing Specialist; Search Marketing Analyst; Search Marketing Specialist; Technical Marketing Specialist; Web Marketing Strategist
Occupation: Search Marketing Strategists Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Digital Marketing Strategist; Interactive Marketing Strategist; Interactive Media Marketing Specialist; Interactive Media Marketing Strategist; Internet Marketing Specialist; Internet Marketing Strategist; Marketing Communications Specialist; Marketing Consultant; Marketing Specialist; Online Marketing Consultant; Online Marketing Strategist; Paid Search Marketing Strategist; Search Advertising Strategist; Search Engine Marketing Analyst; Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEM Specialist); Search Engine Marketing Strategist (SEM Strategist); Search Engineer Marketing Specialist; Search Marketing Analyst; Search Marketing Specialist; Technical Marketing Specialist; Web Marketing Strategist
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 4 Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Occupation: Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Marketing Representative; Wholesale Account Executive
Statistical Assistants 4 Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Writers and Authors 4 Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Occupation: Writers and Authors Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Content Marketing Writer; Marketing Copywriter; Marketing Writer
Fundraisers 4 Telemarketing Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Telemarketing Fundraiser
Fundraising Managers 4 Fundraising and Marketing Director
Occupation: Fundraising Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fundraising and Marketing Director
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 4 Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor; Telemarketing Supervisor
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 4 Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Athlete Marketing Agent; Promotional Agent; Promotional Marketing Agent; Promotional Representative
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 4 Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Business Intelligence Analysts 4 Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Database Analyst
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 4 Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Education Teacher; Marketing Instructor; Marketing Teacher
Editors 4 Advertising Editor
Occupation: Editors Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Editor
Data Scientists 4 Marketing Data Scientist
Occupation: Data Scientists Education/Preparation: 4 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Data Scientist
Advertising Sales Agents 3 Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Occupation: Advertising Sales Agents Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Account Representative; Advertising Agent; Advertising Consultant; Advertising Representative; Advertising Sales Assistant; Advertising Sales Executive; Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative); Advertising Solicitor; Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep); Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep); Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep); Inside Sales Advertising Executive; Outdoor Advertising Leasing Agent; Outside Sales Advertising Executive; Retail Advertising Account Executive; Sales Promotion Representative (Sales Promotion Rep)
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3 Wholesale and Retail Merchant; Wholesale Buyer
Occupation: Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale and Retail Merchant; Wholesale Buyer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Machinery Instructor; Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Desktop Publishers 3 Advertising Associate
Occupation: Desktop Publishers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Associate
Prepress Technicians and Workers 3 Advertising Layout Worker
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Layout Worker
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 3 Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Merchandiser; Fashion Merchandiser; Grocery Merchandiser; In-Store Marketing Associate; Merchandiser; Merchandiser Specialist; Retail Coverage Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser; Retail Merchandiser Representative; Retail Project Merchandiser; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser; Retail Service Merchandiser; Store Merchandiser; Traveling Retail Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser (VM)
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 3 Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor; Classified Advertising Supervisor
Fashion Designers 3 Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Accessories Specialist; Apparel and Accessories Designer; Apparel Designer; Apparel Product Developer; Apparel Technical Designer
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 3 Apparel Patternmaker
Occupation: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Patternmaker
Photographers 3 Advertising Photographer
Occupation: Photographers Education/Preparation: 3 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Photographer
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 2 Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Occupation: Demonstrators and Product Promoters Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Field Merchandiser; Marketing Brand Ambassador; Merchandiser; Retail Sales Merchandiser
Order Clerks 2 Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Occupation: Order Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Ad Taker (Advertising Taker); Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk); Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Counter and Rental Clerks 2 Apparel Rental Clerk
Occupation: Counter and Rental Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Rental Clerk
Office Clerks, General 2 Marketing Clerk
Occupation: Office Clerks, General Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Clerk
Retail Salespersons 2 Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
Occupation: Retail Salespersons Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
Parts Salespersons 2 Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Occupation: Parts Salespersons Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Wholesale Parts Salesperson
Sewers, Hand 2 Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Occupation: Sewers, Hand Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Apparel Specialist; Custom Apparel Specialist
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 2 Merchandiser
Occupation: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 2 Advertising Inserter
Occupation: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Inserter
Stockers and Order Fillers 2 Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Occupation: Stockers and Order Fillers Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Merchandiser Stocker; Retail Reset Merchandiser; Stock Merchandiser
Telemarketers 2 Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)
Occupation: Telemarketers Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Marketing Processor; Telemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep); Telemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2 Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 2 Fashion Sales Consultant
Occupation: Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Fashion Merchandising-Related Jobs: Fashion Sales Consultant

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Ad Account Executive (Advertising Account Executive)
Ad Account Manager (Advertising Account Manager)
Ad Accounts Executive (Advertising Accounts Executive)
Ad Agency Manager (Advertising Agency Manager)
Ad Analyst (Advertising Analyst)
Ad Campaign Manager (Advertising Campaign Manager)
Ad Coordinator (Advertising Coordinator)
Ad Designer (Advertising Designer)
Ad Director (Advertising Director)
Ad Executive (Advertising Executive)
Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker)
Ad Manager (Advertising Manager)
Ad Operations Manager (Advertising Operations Manager)
Ad Production Manager (Advertising Production Manager)
Ad Sales Director (Advertising Sales Director)
Ad Sales Manager (Advertising Sales Manager)
Ad Taker (Advertising Taker)
Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Account Representative
Advertising Agent
Advertising Associate
Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk)
Advertising Consultant
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Dispatch Clerk
Advertising Dispatch Clerks Supervisor
Advertising Editor
Advertising Inserter
Advertising Layout Worker
Advertising Material Distributors Supervisor
Advertising Photographer
Advertising Representative
Advertising Sales Assistant
Advertising Sales Executive
Advertising Sales Representative (Ad Sales Representative)
Advertising Solicitor
Advertising Space Clerk (Ad Space Clerk)
Advertising Statistical Clerk
Advertising Teacher
Advertising Writer
Apparel Accessories Specialist
Apparel and Accessories Designer
Apparel Designer
Apparel Graphic Designer
Apparel Machinery Instructor
Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Apparel Merchandiser
Apparel Patternmaker
Apparel Product Developer
Apparel Rental Clerk
Apparel Specialist
Apparel Technical Designer
Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative
Aquaculture Cooperative Marketing Director
Athlete Marketing Agent
Classified Ad Manager (Classified Advertising Manager)
Classified Advertising Supervisor
Content Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Writer
Custom Apparel Specialist
Digital Ad Manager (Digital Advertising Manager)
Digital Advertising Director
Digital Advertising Sales Representative (Digital Advertising Sales Rep)
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Specialist
Digital Marketing Strategist
Directory Advertising Sales Representative (Directory Advertising Sales Rep)
Display Advertising Sales Representative (Display Advertising Sales Rep)
E-Commerce Digital Marketing Manager (Electronic Commerce Digital Marketing Manager)
E-Commerce Marketing Manager
E-Commerce Merchandiser
Email Marketing Specialist
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Sales Consultant
Field Marketing Representative
Field Merchandiser
Fundraising and Marketing Director
Grocery Merchandiser
Health Promotion Specialist
In-Store Marketing Associate
Inside Sales Advertising Executive
Interactive Marketing Strategist
Interactive Media Marketing Specialist
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Description: Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

U.S. Total Employment (2025):
602,000
U.S. Total Employment (2035 est.):
617,200
Employment Change (2025-2035 est.):
15,200 (2.5%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2025-2035 est.):
66,700
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Monitor production operations or equipment to ensure conformance to specifications, making necessary process or assembly adjustments.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Position products, components, or parts for testing.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Remove defects, such as chips, burrs, or lap corroded or pitted surfaces.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Disassemble defective parts or components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges or measuring instruments.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders, submitting discrepancy reports as necessary.
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results.
Importance: 51 (%) Description: Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify packaging weights or ingredient quantities.
Importance: 49 (%) Description: Fabricate, install, position, or connect components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
Importance: 46 (%) Description: Monitor machines that automatically measure, sort, or inspect products.
Importance: 45 (%) Description: Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
Importance: 38 (%) Description: Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators.
Importance: 36 (%) Description: Inspect or test raw materials, parts, or products to determine compliance with environmental standards.
Importance: 32 (%) Description: Compute usable amounts of items in shipments.
Importance: 31 (%) Description: Administer tests to assess whether engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
Importance: 29 (%) Description: Interpret legal requirements, provide safety information, or recommend compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, engineers, or property owners.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
Analyze test results.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Clean production equipment.
Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Fabricate parts or components.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Record operational or production data.
Repair production equipment or tools.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
Test products for functionality or quality.
Weigh finished products.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Advise others on business or operational matters.
Activity: Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas.
Activity: Collect samples of products or materials.
Activity: Connect components or supply lines to equipment or tools.
Activity: Disassemble equipment.
Activity: Evaluate personnel capabilities or performance.
Activity: Evaluate production inputs or outputs.
Activity: Fabricate devices or components.
Activity: Inspect characteristics or conditions of materials or products.
Activity: Inspect completed work or finished products.
Activity: Load products, materials, or equipment for transportation or further processing.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Maintain tools or equipment.
Activity: Mark materials or objects for identification.
Activity: Measure physical characteristics of materials, products, or equipment.
Activity: Monitor equipment operation.
Activity: Notify others of emergencies or problems.
Activity: Position workpieces or materials on equipment.
Activity: Read documents or materials to inform work processes.
Activity: Repair tools or equipment.
Activity: Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
Activity: Sort materials or products.
Activity: Test characteristics of materials or products.
Activity: Train others to use equipment or products.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Content workflow software:
Atlassian JIRA
Data base management system software:
Apache Hive
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Document management software:
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise application integration software:
Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Object or component oriented development software:
R
Process mapping and design software:
Microsoft Visio
Program testing software:
Selenium
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
Data analysis software
Design of experiments DOE software
Minitab
Tolerance analysis software
Computer aided design CAD software:
Computer assisted design software
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Mastercam Design
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software:
Computer-aided inspection software
Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Data base management system software:
Apache Pig
Data base user interface and query software:
Data entry software
Database software
FileMaker Pro
Desktop communications software:
Skype
Electronic mail software:
IBM Lotus Notes
IBM Notes
Industrial control software (scroll table below):
Coordinate measuring machine software
Cybermetrics GAGETrak
Statistical process control SPC data collection devices
Verisurf Metrology
Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS Inspection Planner
Label making software:
Inspection marking systems
Medical software:
Medical condition coding software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software:
Label inspection systems
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

These occupations involve following instructions and often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include dishwashers, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, counter and rental clerks, dental laboratory technicians, and security guards.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 69.8 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 26.9 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Frequency of Attainment: 2.6 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 0.7 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 43.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 20.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 13.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Frequency of Attainment: 10.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 9.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 0.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 0.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 0.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) External Link
SAVE International External Link
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Linen Checker
Linen Grader
Liner Checker
Liquor Inspector
Liquor Tester
Lithographed Plate Inspector
Live Ammunition Inspector
Load Checker
Load Tester
Load-Test Mechanic
Location and Measurement Technician
Locks Inspector
Locomotive Inspector
Loom Checker
Lump Inspector
Machine Cloth Examiner
Machine Inspector
Machine Parts Inspector
Machine Shop Inspector
Machine Tester
Machine Try Out Setter
Machined Parts Quality Inspector
Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Inspector
Magnetic Tester
Maintenance Inspector
Major Assembly Inspector
Marine Equipment Preservation Inspector
Masonry Inspector
Mat Inspector
Mat Tester
Material Disposition Inspector
Material Inspector
Materials Inspector
Matrix Inspector
Measurer
Mechanical Inspector
Mechanical Test Technician
Mechanism Inspector
Mercury Cracking Tester
Metal Can Inspector
Metal Control Worker
Metal Fabricate Inspector
Metal Fabricating Inspector
Metal Finish Inspector
Meter Calibrator
Meter Inspector
Meter Tester
Mica Inspector
Mica Patcher
Microfilm Equipment Inspector
Mirror Inspector
Missile Inspector
Moisture Meter Operator
Moisture Meter Reader
Moisture Tester
Mold Inspector
Molded Goods Spot Picker
Molded Parts Inspector
Money Examiner
Motor and Chassis Inspector
Motor and Controls Tester
Motor Tester
Motorcycle Tester
Motors and Controls Tester
Motors and Generators Inspector
Movement Assembly Final Inspector
Multifocal Lens Inspector
Needle Grader
Netting Inspector
Nib Inspector
Night Patrol Inspector
Noise Tester
Nut Sorter
Odd Shoe Examiner
Office Machine Components Inspector
Oil Filters Inspector
Oil Inspector
Oil Pipe Inspector
Olive Brine Tester
Open Die Inspector
Operational Test Mechanic
Optical Glass Inspector
Optical Glass Wet Inspector
Optical Instrument Inspector
Ore Grader
Ore Sampler
Outboard Motor Inspector
Outside Product Inspector
Outside Production Inspector
Oxygen System Tester
Packaging Materials Inspector
Paint Spray Inspector
Pairer
Paper Cone Grader
Paper Counter
Paper Final Inspector
Paper Grader
Paper Inspector
Paper Pattern Inspector
Paper Products Inspector
Paper Sorter
Paper Sorter and Counter
Parachute Inspector
Parts Inspector
Passer
Pasting Inspector
Patch Driller
Patch Finisher
Patcher
Patroller
Pattern Checker
Pattern Lease Inspector
PBX Inspector (Private Branch Exchange Inspector)
Peeled Potato Inspector
Pencil Inspector
Petroleum Inspector
Petroleum Sampler
Photo Checker
Photo Mask Inspector
Photographic Equipment Inspector
Pick Up Operator
Pickle Sorter
Picture Frames Inspector
Piece Work Inspector
Pinion and Wheel Truer
Pinion Sorter
Pipe Inspector
Pipe Line Inspector
Pipe Line Walker
Pipe Tester
Plant Inspector
Plastics and Composites Inspector
Plate Gauger
Plate Inspector
Plating Inspector
Plug Sorter
Plywood Stock Grader
Pneumatic Deicer Inspector
Poising Inspector
Polarity Tester
Pole Inspector
Potato Chip Sorter
Potline Monitor
Powder Core Tester
Power Checker
Power Plant Inspector
Power Transformer Inspector
Pre-Assembly Printed Circuit Board Component Tester
Pre-Assembly Printed Circuit Board Inspector
Precision Assembly Inspector
Precision Devices Inspector
Precision Devices Tester
Precision Inspector
Press Pipe Inspector
Pressure Test Operator
Pressure Tester
Pressure Tester Operator
Primer Inspector
Print Inspector
Print Line Inspector
Printed Circuit Board Assembly Touch-Up Screener
Printed Circuit Boards Inspector
Process Checker
Process Controller
Process Inspector
Processing Inspector
Processor Inspector
Procurement Inspector
Product Tester
Production Grader
Production Inspector
Production Sampler
Production Sorter
Production Tester
Production Weigher
Proof Coins Inspector
Proof Inspector
Proof Technician
Propeller Inspector
Propeller Tester
Publications Inspector
Pulp and Paper Tester
Pulp Tester
Pump Tester
Pyrometer Temperature Regulator
QA Analyst (Quality Assurance Analyst)
QA Associate (Quality Assurance Associate)
QA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor)
QA Inspector (Quality Assurance Inspector)
QA Technician (Quality Assurance Technician)
QC Auditor (Quality Control Auditor)
QC Technician (Quality Control Technician)
QC Tester (Quality Control Tester)
Quality Assurance Clerk (QA Clerk)
Quality Assurance Monitor (QA Monitor)
Quality Assurance Specialist (QA Specialist)
Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester)
Quality Auditor
Quality Checker
Quality Cloth Tester
Quality Control Checker (QC Checker)
Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector)
Quality Inspector
Quality Specialist
Quality Technician
Quality Tester
Quartz Orientator
Quill Buncher and Sorter
Rack Puncher
Radar Tester
Radiator Core Tester
Radio Tester
Rag Inspector
Rag Picker
Rag Sorter
Railroad Wheels and Axle Inspector
Raw Juice Weigher
Raw Sampler
Raw Silk Grader
Re-Examiner
Receiving Inspector
Record Changer Tester
Record Tester
Refrigeration Service Inspector
Refrigerator Tester
Regrader
Regulator Inspector
Regulator Tester
Reinspector
Reject Opener
Rejector
Relay Tester
Remnant Sorter
Resistor Testing Machine Operator
Returned Goods Sorter
Returned Materials Inspector
Ring Sorter
Rivet Sorter
Road Machinery Inspector
Road Tester
Roadability Machine Operator
Rocket Engine Tester
Rocket Motor Tester
Roll Examiner
Roll Inspector
Roll Tension Tester
Roller Bearing Inspector
Roller Checker
Roller Inspector
Roofing Tile Sorter
Rotor Balancer
Rough Rib Grader
Rough Rice Grader
Roving Color Checker
Roving Inspector
Roving Sizer
Roving Weight Gauger
Rubber Goods Inspector
Rubber Goods Tester
Rubber Stamp Dies Inspector
Rubber Tester
Rug Inspector
Safety Equipment Tester
Salvage Inspector
Sample Collector
Sample Color Maker
Sample Examiner
Sample Grader
Sample Maker
Sample Selector
Sample Tester
Sample Washer
Sampler
Sampler Tester
Sand Tester
Sausage Inspector
Scale Balancer
Scale Operator
Scale Tester
Scaler
Scales Inspector
Scrap Separator
Scrap Sorter
Screen Printing Inspector
Seconds Handler
Selector
Semiconductor Packages Leak Tester
Semiconductor Packages Tester
Semiconductor Wafer Inspector
Semiconductor Wafer Processing Inspector
Semiconductor Wafers Tester
Sensitized Paper Tester
Separator
Service Inspector
Set Up Inspector
Set-Up and Lay-Out Inspector
Sewer Inspector
Sewing Machine Tester
Shadowgraph Operator
Shadowgraph Scale Operator
Shaker Plate Operator
Shank Inspector
Shell Grader
Shells Inspector
Shingle Grader
Shingle Inspector
Shipping Inspector
Shot Examiner
Shuttle Final Inspector
Shuttle Inspector
Signal Tester
Sizer
Skin Grader
Slide Fasteners Inspector
Snuff Container Inspector
Soap Inspector
Soldering Inspector
Sorter
Sorter Operator
Sorting Machine Operator
Sound Tester
Spark Plug Tester
Spark Tester
Special Tester
Speedometer Inspector
Spindle Tester
Spoilage Worker
Spool Sorter
Spot Checker
Spotter
Spring Inspector
Spring Tester
Static Balancer
Stave Grader
Steel Inspector
Steel Sampler
Stencil Inspector
Stock Parts Inspector
Stock Sorter
Stocking Inspector
Stone Grader
Storage Battery Inspector
Storage Battery Inspector and Tester
Storage Battery Tester
Stummel Selector
Substation Inspector
Sumatra Opener
Surgical Garment Inspector
Surgical Instruments Inspector
Surveillance Inspector
Swatch Checker
Switch Inspector
Switchboard Inspector
Tablet Tester
Tank Car Inspector
Tank Tester
Targeteer
Taster
Tea Taster
Telegraph Inspector
Television Inspector
Television Parts Tester
Temperature Control Inspector
Temperature Inspector
Temperature Regulator
Template Checker
Test Car Driver
Test Carrier
Test Desk Trouble Locator
Test Driver
Test Preparer
Test Technician
Test Worker
Tester
Tester Operator
Testing and Regulating Technician
Testing Machine Operator
Texturing Process Quality Control Checker (Texturing Process QC Checker)
Thermocouple Tester
Thermometer Tester
Thread Checker
Thread Inspector
Tie Inspector
Tight Barrel Inspector
Tile Grader
Tile Picker
Tile Shader
Tile Sorter
Timber Inspector
Time Clock Inspector
Timer
Timers Inspector
Timing Inspector
Tin Assorter
Tin Flipper
Tin Flopper
Tip Length Checker
Tire Balancer
Tire Classifier
Tire Inspector
Tire Mold Tester
Tire Sorter
Tire Tester
Tobacco Classer
Tobacco Grader
Tobacco Sample Puller
Tobacco Sampler
Toll Line Inspector
Tool and Die Making Setup and Layout Inspector
Tool Inspector
Tooth Inspector
Torque Tester
Towel Inspector
Towel Sorter
Toys Inspector
Transformer Tester
Transistor Tester
Transmission Inspector
Transmission Tester
Treating Inspector
Triple Air-Valve Tester
Trouble Locater
Trouble Shooter
Truck Trailer Final Inspector
Try Out Person
Tube Inspector
Tube Sorter
Tube Tester
Twist Tester
Type Inspector
Typewriter Assembly and Parts Inspector
Typewriter Tester
Ultrasonic Tester
Upholstery Covers Inspector
Upholstery Parts Sorter
Upper Leather Sorter
Utilities Service Investigator
Valve Tester
Varnish Inspector
Veneer Grader
Veneer Matcher
Veneer Measurer
Veneer Stock Grader
Vibrator Equipment Tester
Viscosity Tester
Voltage Tester
Wafer Substrate Tester
Wallpaper Inspector
Wallpaper Inspector and Shipper
Ware Tester
Warp Tester
Warp Yarn Sorter
Waste Disposal Leakage Tester
Waste Examiner
Waste Salvager
Watch Assembly Inspector
Watch Parts Inspector
Watch Train Inspector
Water Quality Tester
Weaving Inspector
Webbing Inspector
Weigh Machine Operator
Weigh Tank Operator
Weigher
Weigher Operator
Weight Tester
Weight Yardage Checker
Weld Inspector
Welding Inspector
Wheel and Pinion Inspector
Wheel Inspector
Winding Inspector
Winding Inspector and Tester
Wire Inspector
Wire Products Inspector
Wire Tester
Wood Inspector
Wood Scaler
Wood Treating Inspector
Woodwind Instruments Inspector
Woodwork Salvage Inspector
Woodworking Grader
Wrap Yarn Sorter
Wrapper Counter
Wrapper Selector
Wrapping Checker
Wreath Inspector
X-Ray Equipment Tester
X-Ray Inspector
Yard Inspector
Yarn Color Checker
Yarn Examiner
Yarn Skeins Examiner
Yarn Sorter
Yield Loss Inspector
Yield-Loss Inspector
Zyglo Inspector
Zyglo Technician
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Videos

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Resumes

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Job Description

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Interviews

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Salary Data

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Raises

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Jobs

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Classifieds

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Step-by-Step

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Career Change

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LinkedIn®

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Career Path

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