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Title Holland Code Summary
Railroad Worker Building, Persuading, Organizing

Railroad workers ensure that passenger and freight trains run on time and travel safely. Some workers drive trains, some coordinate the activities of the trains, and others operate signals and switches in the rail yard.

Radiologic or MRI Technologists Building, Helping, Organizing

Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform x rays and other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.

Radiation Therapist Building, Helping, Organizing

Radiation therapists administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases.

Quality Control Inspector Building, Thinking, Organizing

Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

Purchasing Manager, Buyer, or Purchasing Agent Persuading, Organizing

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents and typically handle more complex procurement tasks.

Public Safety Telecommunicators Building, Persuading, Organizing

Public safety telecommunicators, including 911 operators and fire dispatchers, answer emergency and nonemergency calls and provide resources to assist those in need.

Public Relations Specialist Creating, Helping, Persuading

Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, or organizations they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their clients and to increase awareness of each client’s work and goals.

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Creating, Persuading

Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their employer or client. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Psychologist Thinking, Creating, Helping

Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes and behaviors.

Psychiatric Technician or Aide Building, Helping, Organizing

Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients’ conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a safe and clean environment.

Property, Real Estate, or Community Association Manager Persuading, Organizing

Property, real estate, and community association managers oversee many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. They ensure that the property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, operates smoothly, and preserves its resale value.

Property Appraisers and Assessors Building, Persuading, Organizing

Property appraisers and assessors provide a value estimate on real estate and tangible personal and business property.

Producer or Director Creating, Persuading

Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about, film, television, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist Helping, Persuading, Organizing

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.

Private Detective or Investigator Persuading, Organizing

Private detectives and investigators search for information about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services, such as verifying people’s backgrounds and statements, finding missing persons, and investigating computer crimes.

Preschool Teacher Creating, Helping

Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. They teach language, motor, and social skills to young children.

Preschool or Childcare Center Director Helping, Persuading, Organizing

Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their center’s program, which may include before- and after-school care.

Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Building, Organizing

Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.

Postsecondary Teachers Thinking, Helping

Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Administrator Helping, Persuading

Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar’s office.

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