Career Planning

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Explore Your Career Options

Choosing a career is a big decision.

But you don't have to sweat it—planning for your future is not something you do once. It's a continuous process.

Explore the World-of-Work Map

One way to start is by exploring your career options in the "World of Work."


The World-of-Work Map graphically shows how occupations relate to each other based on work tasks.


You'll find your personalized World-of-Work Map on the back of your ACT score report.

World-of-Work Map

Explore Major and Occupation Descriptions

  1. Accounting
  2. Accounting Technician
  3. Actuarial Science
  4. Adult Development & Aging/Gerontology
  5. Advertising
  6. Aeronautical/Aerospace Engr Tech
  7. Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  8. African-American Studies
  9. Agribusiness Operations
  10. Agricultural Business & Management
  11. Agricultural Economics
  12. Agricultural Education
  13. Agricultural Mechanization
  14. Agricultural Production
  15. Agricultural/Bioengineering
  16. Agriculture, General
  17. Agronomy & Crop Science
  18. Aircraft Mechanics/Technology
  19. Aircraft Piloting & Navigation
  20. Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
  21. American Indian/Native Amer Studies
  22. American/English Literature
  23. Animal Sciences
  24. Anthropology
  25. Applied Mathematics
  26. Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology
  27. Architectural Engineering
  28. Architectural Engineering Technology
  29. Architectural Environmental Design
  30. Architecture, General
  31. Area Studies, General
  32. Art Education
  33. Art History, Criticism & Conservation
  34. Art, General
  35. Asian Area Studies
  36. Asian Languages & Literatures
  37. Astronomy
  38. Athletic Training
  39. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
  40. Autobody Repair/Technology
  41. Automotive Engineering Technology
  42. Automotive Mechanics/Technology
  43. Aviation & Airway Science, General
  44. Aviation Management & Operations
  45. Avionics Technology
  46. Banking & Financial Support Services
  47. Bible/Biblical Studies
  48. Biochemistry & Biophysics
  49. Biology, General
  50. Biomedical Engineering
  51. Bus/Mgmt Quantitative Methods, Gen
  52. Business Administration & Mgmt, Gen
  53. Business Education
  54. Business/Managerial Economics
  55. Career & Technical Education
  56. Cell/Cellular Biology
  57. Chemical Engineering
  58. Chemistry
  59. Child Care Services Management
  60. Child Development
  61. Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)
  62. Cinema/Film
  63. Cinematography/Film/Video Production
  64. City/Urban/Regional Planning
  65. Civil Engineering
  66. Civil Engineering Technology
  67. Classical/Ancient Languages/Lit
  68. Communication Disorder Services
  69. Communications Technology, General
  70. Communications, General
  71. Community Organization & Advocacy
  72. Comparative Literature
  73. Computer & Information Sciences, Gen
  74. Computer Engineering
  75. Computer Engineering Technology
  76. Computer Network/Telecommunications
  77. Computer Science & Programming
  78. Computer Software & Media Application
  79. Computer System Administration
  80. Construction Engineering/Management
  81. Construction Trades (carpentry, etc.)
  82. Construction/Building Technology
  83. Consumer & Family Economics
  84. Corrections
  85. Cosmetology/Hairstyling
  86. Counseling & Student Services
  87. Court Reporting
  88. Creative Writing
  89. Criminal Justice
  90. Criminology
  91. Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  92. Curriculum & Instruction
  1. Genetics
  2. Geography
  3. Geological & Earth Sciences
  4. German Language & Literature
  5. Graphic & Printing Equipment Oper
  6. Graphic Design
  7. Health & Physical Education/Fitness
  8. Health Education
  9. Health Services Administration, Gen
  10. Health/Medical Technology, General
  11. Health-Related Professions/Svcs, Gen
  12. Heat/Air Cond/Refrig Install/Repair
  13. History
  14. Horticulture Operations & Management
  15. Horticulture Science
  16. Hospital/Facilities Administration
  17. Hotel/Motel Management
  18. Human Resources Development/Training
  19. Human Resources Management
  20. Industrial Design
  21. Industrial Engineering
  22. Industrial Production Technologies
  23. Information Science
  24. Insurance & Risk Management
  25. Interior Architecture
  26. Interior Design
  27. International Business Management
  28. International Relations & Affairs
  29. Investments & Securities
  30. Journalism, Broadcast
  31. Journalism, Print
  32. Junior High/Middle School Education
  33. Labor/Industrial Relations
  34. Landscape Architecture
  35. Latin American Area Studies
  36. Latino/Chicano Studies
  37. Law (Pre-Law)
  38. Law Enforcement
  39. Legal Administrative Asst/Secretary
  40. Legal Studies, General
  41. Liberal Arts & General Studies
  42. Library Science
  43. Linguistics
  44. Logistics & Materials Management
  45. Machine Tool Technology
  46. Management Information Systems
  47. Marine/Aquatic Biology
  48. Marketing Management & Research
  49. Mass Communications
  50. Massage Therapy
  51. Mathematics Education
  52. Mathematics, General
  53. Mechanical Drafting/CAD Technology
  54. Mechanical Engineering
  55. Mechanical Engineering Technology
  56. Mechanics & Repairers, General
  57. Medical Assisting
  58. Medical Laboratory Technology
  59. Medical Office/Secretarial
  60. Medical Radiologic Technology
  61. Medical Records
  62. Medical/Clinical Assisting, General
  63. Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
  64. Mental Health Counseling
  65. Microbiology & Immunology
  66. Middle Eastern Languages/Literatures
  67. Military Technologies
  68. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  69. Multimedia/Animation/Special Effects
  70. Music Education
  71. Music, General
  72. Music, Performance
  73. Music, Theory & Composition
  1. Abstractor
  2. Account Executive (Advertising)
  3. Accountant/Auditor
  4. Accounting Clerk
  5. Actor
  6. Actuary
  7. Administrative Asst/Exec Secretary
  8. Advertising Copywriter
  9. Advertising Manager
  10. Aerospace Engineer
  11. Aerospace Engineering Technician
  12. Agricultural Engineer
  13. Air Traffic Controller
  14. Air-Cond/Refrig/Heat Technician
  15. Aircraft Pilot
  16. Aircraft Technician
  17. Airline Reservations Agent
  18. Airport Manager
  19. Allergist
  20. Amusement/Recreation Attendant
  21. Anesthesiologist
  22. Animal Caretaker
  23. Animal Scientist
  24. Animal Trainer
  25. Animator
  26. Anthropologist
  27. Antiques/Art Dealer
  28. Appliance Servicer (Home)
  29. Aquaculturist
  30. Archaeologist
  31. Architect
  32. Archivist/Curator
  33. Artist
  34. Assembler
  35. Association Executive
  36. Astronaut
  37. Astronomer
  38. Athletic Coach
  39. Athletic Trainer
  40. Auctioneer
  41. Audiologist
  42. Auto Service Station Attendant
  43. Auto Service Station Manager
  44. Automotive Body Repairer
  45. Automotive Engineer
  46. Automotive Painter
  47. Automotive Technician
  48. Avionics Technician
  49. Baker
  50. Bank Branch Manager
  51. Bank Teller
  52. Barber
  53. Bartender
  54. Bill Collector
  55. Billing Clerk
  56. Biochemist
  57. Bioinformatics Scientist
  58. Biologist
  59. Biomedical Engineer
  60. Blaster/Explosive Worker
  61. Blogger
  62. Blood Bank Technologist
  63. Blue-Collar Worker Supervisor
  64. Boat Builder/Repairer
  65. Boat/Small Engine Mechanic
  66. Boilermaker
  67. Bookbinder
  68. Bookkeeper
  69. Botanist
  70. Brewer
  71. Bricklayer/Stonemason
  72. Broadcast Technician
  73. Brokerage Clerk
  74. Budget Analyst
  75. Building/Construction Inspector
  76. Bus Driver
  77. Business Agent
  78. Butcher/Meatcutter
  79. Buyer
  80. Cabinetmaker
  81. Cardiovascular Technician
  82. Career Technician
  83. Carpenter
  84. Cartographer
  85. Cashier
  86. Caterer
  87. Ceramic Engineer
  88. Chauffer
  89. Cheesemaker
  90. Chef
  91. Chemical Engineer
  92. Chemical Technician
  93. Chemist
  94. Childcare Worker (Domestic)
  95. Chiropractor
  96. Cinematographer
  97. City Manager
  98. Civil Engineer
  99. Civil Engineering Technician
  100. Cleaning Service Operator
  101. Club/Resort Manager
  102. College/University Faculty
  103. Compensation Manager
  104. Composer (Music)
  105. Computer Engineer
  106. Computer Network Specialist
  107. Computer Programmer
  108. Computer Security Analyst
  109. Computer Service Technician
  110. Computer Software Engineer
  111. Computer Support Specialist
  112. Computer Systems Analyst
  113. Concrete Mason
  114. Conductor (Music)
  115. Construction Laborer
  116. Contract Administrator
  117. Contractor/Construction Manager
  118. Cook
  119. Coroner
  120. Correction Officer
  121. Cost Estimator
  122. Counselor (Career)
  123. Counselor (Mental Health)
  124. Counselor (Rehabilitation)
  125. Counselor (School/College)
  126. Counselor (Substance Abuse)
  127. Counter/Rental Clerk
  128. Court Reporter
  129. Credit Analyst
  130. Credit Clerk/Authorizer
  131. Credit Counselor
  132. Crime Lab Technician
  133. Criminologist
  134. Critic (Book/Theater)
  135. Custodian
  136. Customer Svc Representative
  137. Customs Inspector
  138. Cytotechnologist
  1. Dancer/Choreographer
  2. Database Administrator
  3. Database Programmer
  4. Daycare Operator (Child/Adult)
  5. Delivery Driver
  6. Dental Assistant
  7. Dental Hygienist
  8. Dental Laboratory Technician
  9. Dentist
  10. Dermatologist
  11. Desktop Publisher
  12. Detective (Police)
  13. Dialysis Technician
  14. Diesel Technician
  15. Dietetic Technician
  16. Dietitian/Nutritionist
  17. Dining Room Attendant
  18. Director (Industrial Relations)
  19. Director (Social)
  20. Director (Social Service)
  21. Dispatcher
  22. Diver
  23. Dock Worker
  24. Drafter
  25. Dramatist (Playwright)
  26. Driver (Sales Route)
  27. Drycleaner
  28. Drywall Installer
  29. Ecologist
  30. Economist
  31. Editor
  32. Educational Administrator
  33. EEG Technologist
  34. Electrical/Electronics Engineer
  35. Electrical/Electronics Tech
  36. Electrician (Construction)
  37. Electrician (Maintenance)
  38. Electrologist
  39. Electronic Equip. Rep. (Indus)
  40. Elevator Mechanic
  41. Embalmer
  42. Emergency Manager
  43. Emergency Medical Technician
  44. Employee Benefits Manager
  45. Employment Interviewer
  46. Energy Auditor
  47. Energy Broker
  48. Environmental Engineer
  49. Environmental Health Inspector
  50. Epidemiologist
  51. Executive Housekeeper
  52. Farm Equipment Mechanic
  53. Farm Manager
  54. Farm Worker (General)
  55. Farm/Home Mgmt Advisor
  56. Farmer (Owner)
  57. Fashion Artist
  58. Fashion Designer
  59. Fashion Model
  60. Fast-Food Worker
  61. FBI/CIA Agent
  62. Financial Manager
  63. Financial Planner
  64. Financial Services Sales Rep
  65. Firefighter
  66. Fish And Game Warden
  67. Fisher
  68. Fitness Trainer
  69. Flight Attendant
  70. Flight Dispatcher
  71. Flight Instructor
  72. Floor Covering Installer
  73. Floral Designer
  74. Food and Drug Inspector
  75. Food Preparer/Server
  76. Food Service Manager
  77. Food Technologist
  78. Foreign Service Officer
  79. Foreign Trade Clerk
  80. Forensic Scientist
  81. Forester
  82. Forestry Technician
  83. Fund-Raiser
  84. Funeral Director
  1. Game Designer
  2. Gaming Occupations Worker
  3. Garage Supervisor
  4. General Manager/Top Executive
  5. Genetic Counselor
  6. Geneticist
  7. Geographer
  8. Geologist
  9. Geriatric Aide
  10. Gerontologist
  11. Glazier
  12. Graphic Artist (Print Materials)
  13. Graphic Artist (Software)
  14. Groundskeeper (Gardener)
  15. Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
  16. Hand Crafter
  17. Hand Packer/Packager
  18. Hazardous Materials Technician
  19. Health Educator
  20. Health Services Administrator
  21. Heavy Equipment Operator
  22. Highway Maintenence Worker
  23. Historian
  24. Home Economist
  25. Home Health and Care Aide
  26. Home-Entertainment Equip Repair
  27. Horticulturist
  28. Host/Hostess
  29. Hotel Clerk
  30. Hotel/Motel Manager
  31. Housekeeper (Hotel)
  32. Human Resources Clerk
  33. Human Resources Manager
  34. Human Resources Recruiter
  35. Human Services Worker
  36. Hydrologist
  37. Illustrator
  38. Importer/Exporter
  39. Industrial Designer
  40. Industrial Engineer
  41. Industrial Engineering Tech
  42. Industrial Mechanic
  43. Information Systems Manager
  44. Inspector (Industrial)
  45. Insulation Worker
  46. Insurance Agent
  47. Insurance Claim Representative
  48. Insurance Risk Manager
  49. Insurance Underwriter
  50. Interior Designer
  51. Internet/Intranet Programmer
  52. Internist
  53. Interpreter
  54. Interviewing/New Accounts Clerk
  55. Investment Analyst
  56. Jeweler
  57. Job Analyst
  58. Judge
  59. Kitchen Helper
  60. Labor Relations Specialist
  61. Landscape Architect
  62. Laser Technician
  63. Lawyer
  64. Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  65. Legal Secretary
  66. Legislator
  67. Librarian
  68. Library Assistant
  69. Library Technician
  70. Loan Officer/Counseler
  71. Lobbyist
  72. Locksmith
  73. Logger
  74. Logistics Manager
  75. Machine Operator (Industrial)
  76. Machinist/Tool Programmer
  77. Mail Carrier
  78. Mail Clerk (Except Post Office)
  79. Maintenance Mechanic (General)
  80. Make-Up Artist (theatrical)
  81. Management Consultant
  82. Manicurist
  83. Marine Architect
  84. Marine Biologist
  85. Market Research Analyst
  86. Massage Therapist
  87. Material Handler
  88. Materials Engineer
  89. Mathmetician
  90. Mechanical Engineer
  91. Mechanical Engineer Tech
  92. Mediator
  93. Medical Assistant
  94. Medical Equipment Technician
  95. Medical Laboratory Technician
  96. Medical Record Administrator
  97. Medical Record Technician
  98. Medical Secretary
  99. Medical Transcriptionist
  100. Merchandise Displayer
  101. Messenger/Courier
  102. Metallurgical Engineer
  103. Metallurgical Technician
  104. Meteorological Technician
  105. Meteorologist
  106. Meter Reader
  107. Millwright
  108. Miner
  109. Mining Engineer
  110. Minister
  111. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  112. Molder
  113. Molecular Biologist
  114. Motion Picture Projectionist
  115. Motorcycle Technician
  116. Movie/TV Director
  117. Municipal Clerk
  118. Musical Instrument Repairer
  119. Musician (Instrumental)
  1. Naturopathic Physician
  2. Nondestructive Tester
  3. Nuclear Engineer
  4. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  5. Nuclear Reactor Operator
  6. Nurse Anesthetist
  7. Nurse (Licensed Practical)
  8. Nurse Practitioner
  9. Nurse (Registered)
  10. Nurse-Midwife
  11. Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
  12. Nursery/Greenhouse Worker
  13. Nursing/Psychiatric Aide
  14. Obstetrician/Gynecologist
  15. Occupational Health/Safety Specialist
  16. Occupational Therapist
  17. Oceanographer
  18. Office Clerk
  19. Office Machine Servicer
  20. Office Manager
  21. Operations Research Analyst
  22. Opthalmic Laboratory Technician
  23. Optician
  24. Optometric Assistant
  25. Optometrist
  26. Order Clerk
  27. Order Filler
  28. Osteopathic Physician
  29. Painter (Construction)
  30. Paper Hanger
  31. Park Ranger
  32. Parking Lot Attendant
  33. Parole Officer
  34. Pathologist
  35. Patternmaker
  36. Payroll Clerk
  37. Pediatrician
  38. Perfusionist
  39. Pest Controller
  40. Petroleum Engineer
  41. Pharmacist
  42. Pharmacologist
  43. Pharmacy Technician
  44. Photographer
  45. Physical Therapist
  46. Physical Therapy Assistant
  47. Physician
  48. Physician Assistant
  49. Physicist
  50. Physiologist
  51. Pipefitter
  52. Plant Scientist
  53. Plasterer
  54. Plumber
  55. Podiatrist
  56. Police Officer
  57. Political Scientist
  58. Pollution Control Technician
  59. Porter
  60. Postal Clerk
  61. Postmaster
  62. Power House Mechanic
  63. Power Plant Operator
  64. Precision Instrument Repairer
  65. Prepress Worker
  66. Priest
  67. Printing Press Operator
  68. Private Detective/Investigator
  69. Private Household Worker
  70. Product Demonstrator
  71. Production Manager (Industry)
  72. Professional Athlete
  73. Project Manager
  74. Proofreader
  75. Property/Real Estate Manager
  76. Prosthetist/Orthotist
  77. Psychiatric Technician
  78. Psychiatrist
  79. Psychologist, Clinical
  80. Psychologist, Experimental
  81. Public Administrator
  82. Public Relations Specialist
  83. Purchaser
  1. Quality Control Technician
  2. Rabbi
  3. Radiation Therapy Technologist
  4. Radio/TV Announcer/Newscaster
  5. Radio/TV Program Writer
  6. Radiologic Technician
  7. Radiologist
  8. Range Manager
  9. Real Estate Agent
  10. Real Estate Appraiser
  11. Receptionist/Information Clerk
  12. Recreation Leader
  13. Recreational Guide
  14. Recreational Therapist
  15. Refuse Collector
  16. Reporter/Journalist
  17. Residential Counselor
  18. Respiratory Therapist
  19. Restaurant/Bar Manager
  20. Retail Store Manager
  21. Robot Technician
  22. Roofer
  23. Roustabout
  24. Safety Engineer
  25. Sailor
  26. Sales Engineer
  27. Sales/Marketing Manager
  28. Sales Representative
  29. Sales Worker (Retail)
  30. Science Technician
  31. Secretary
  32. Securities Sales Agent
  33. Security Guard
  34. Security Manager
  35. Security System Installer
  36. Services Sales Representative
  37. Set Designer
  38. Sheet Metal Worker
  39. Ship Captain
  40. Shipping/Receiving Clerk
  41. Shoe Repairer
  42. Singer
  43. Social Worker
  44. Sociologist
  45. Soil Conservationist
  46. Solar Energy Engineer
  47. Solar Energy System Installer
  48. Sonographer
  49. Sound Technician
  50. Speech-Language Pathologist
  51. Sports/Athletics Manager
  52. Sports Physician
  53. Stage Technician
  54. Stationary Engineer
  55. Statistical Clerk
  56. Statistician
  57. Stock Clerk
  58. Structural Metal Worker
  59. Student Services Specialist
  60. Stunt Performer
  61. Supermarket Manager
  62. Surgeon
  63. Surgical Technologist
  64. Survey Technician
  65. Surveyor
  66. Tailor/Dressmaker
  67. Tax Accountant
  68. Tax Preparer
  69. Taxicab Driver
  70. Teacher (Adult Education)
  71. Teacher (Art/Music/Drama/Speech)
  72. Teacher (Business)
  73. Teacher (Elementary)
  74. Teacher (Foreign Language)
  75. Teacher (Kindergarten)
  76. Teacher (Physical Education)
  77. Teacher (Preschool)
  78. Teacher (Secondary)
  79. Teacher (Special Education)
  80. Teacher (Vocational Agricultural)
  81. Teacher (Vocational/Technical)
  82. Teacher Aide
  83. Technical Writer
  84. Telecommunications Equipment Install/Repairer
  85. Telecommunications Technician
  86. Telemarketer
  87. Telephone Operator
  88. Textile Machine Operator
  89. Textile Technician
  90. Ticket Agent
  91. Tile Setter
  92. Title Examiner/Searcher
  93. Tool and Die Maker
  94. Tool Designer
  95. Toxicologist
  96. Track Worker (Railroad)
  97. Traffic Engineering Technician
  98. Train Operator
  99. Training/Education Manager
  100. Translator
  101. Transportation Security Officer
  102. Travel Agent
  103. Travel Clerk
  104. Travel Guide
  105. Tree Surgeon (Arborist)
  106. Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer)
  107. Umpire/Referee
  108. Upholsterer
  109. Urban Planner
  110. Vending Machine Mechanic
  111. Veterinarian
  112. Veterinary Technician
  113. Video/Film Editor
  114. Volunteer Coordinator
  115. Waiter/Waitress
  116. Warehouse Supervisor
  117. Warehouse Worker
  118. Water Plant Operator
  119. Website Developer
  120. Wedding Consultant
  121. Weight Reduction Specialist
  122. Welder
  123. Welfare Eligibility Worker
  124. Wildlife Biologist
  125. Wind Turbine Technician
  126. Winemaker
  127. Woodworker
  128. Word Process/Data Entry Keyer
  129. Writer/Author
  130. Zoologist