Job Profiles

You always hear stories about people teaching themselves to play the guitar, the piano or…erm… the didgeridoo. But most people...

You may be familiar with forensic scientists thanks to television shows such as CSI and Burn Notice. The forensic experts...

Whereas Chartered Management Accountants only care about their paycheque, Chartered Public Finance Accountants (PFAs) are all about helping other people out....

Have you been inspired by Grey’s Anatomy and ER? Have Scrubs and Green Wing got you hankering after a career in medicine? Is the life of...

Florists are the people that save half of the UK’s young men whenever it’s Mother’s Day, but there's so much...

When Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the words, “Water, water everywhere,” he wasn’t messing around. The romantic poet was absolutely spot...

Chemical development engineers (a.k.a. chemical engineers) are responsible for the design, development and implementation of industrial production processes, which involve...

An interpreter’s job does exactly what it says on the tin. Basically, these guys listen to verbal remarks, comprehend them...

Programme researchers are vital cogs in the media production engine. These resourceful people conduct research, fact-check information, and present their...

Architects design houses, buildings and other similar structures. These designs are applied to new buildings, renovations, refurbishments and extensions of...

You might be under the impression that physiotherapy careers are all about massaging professional athletes when they have cramp and recommending bizarre exercises...

Have you got chills? Are they multiplying? Is it because the power you’re supplying is electrifying? Well then, you better...

Clinical molecular geneticists are employed by NHS regional centres for genetics and are based in large hospitals or specialist laboratories. The...

Firefighters are trained professionals who specialise in fighting and controlling fires, search and rescue operations and other related activities where...

The professional life of a runner may not be the most glamorous in the film or television industry, but for...

If you’ve seen The Karate Kid, you’ll know that Mr Miyagi was incredibly confident about the therapeutic effects of tending to a...

Sure, you may think that this profession is a ‘waste’ of time (apologies for that awful pun!), but waste management...

Occupational therapists devise and implement therapeutic, vocational and rehabilitative treatments for people who suffer from physical disabilities, mental health problems...

Insurance account managers use their charm and knowledge of the insurance industry to build relationships with insurance brokers and independent...

“SOMEONE HAIL A TAXI” A taxi driver’s job is to pick up passengers from a location and then deliver them...

Are you a dab hand with a pencil? Are you fascinated by human anatomy? Do you want your illustrations to...

Similar to a TV Presenter, but for your ears rather than your eyes, a Radio Presenter is the person that hosts your...

Know your Facebook from your Twitter? Your Instagram from your Google+? Of course you do, you weren’t born in the...

In a nutshell, social workers provide vital help, support and guidance to people with social problems. They empower the service...

A financial adviser provides specialist advice to clients on managing their money in the most profitable and secure way. Clients...

Yoga is an exercise and meditation technique which is based around finding balance of mind through breathing, posture and stretching....

Management accounting is a specialist profession that deals in strategic management activities focused on the entire financial well-being of an...

Whether using the medium of TV, radio, or internet, the requirements of journalism apply across the spectrum. Every day, a...

The primary responsibility of a community pharmacist is to dispense prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines and formulations. Community pharmacists are employed...

I imagine the Wright brothers (inventors of the first successful aeroplane) would be pretty happy to know that people in...

Have you ever wondered who comes up with the new flavours for crisps, fizzy drinks and other food products? Who...

If you’ve ever been on a package holiday, you’ll remember the smiley, enthusiastic, tanned individual that met you at the...

Maintenance engineers are responsible for maintaining and repairing the heavy machinery, plant equipment, tools and systems used in manufacturing, engineering...

Do your thumbs ache from playing too much Call of Duty? Is your ultimate ambition to win the Champions League...

Clinical psychologists observe, test and analyse patients’ psychological problems and suggest appropriate treatments for them, including therapy. They use psychometric...

Paramedics are emergency response medical professionals, trained in making quick diagnoses and administering immediate medical care to victims of accidents, violence...

Do you want to be the next Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood or Marc Jacobs? Do you want to see the...

Mechanical engineering applications have an impact on most, if not all, areas of our lives. Consequently, mechanical engineers are pretty...

A clinical biochemist is a lab-based medical professional, responsible for the analysis and interpretation of results obtained through the diagnostic...

Yes, there is a difference between a health and safety advisor and a health and safety inspector and it isn’t...

I.T. technical support officers work behind the scenes in all kinds of places. These guys are the mechanics, the ‘go-to’...

Without leisure centre assistants, your weekly trip to the gym, swimming pool or sauna simply wouldn’t be the same. These...

Telecommunications researchers are responsible for carrying out vital research and development work across all aspects of the telecommunications industry. These...

Tilers are in the business of covering surfaces with tiles, and are employed across household jobs as one of the...

Fancy a scientific career where you can get your hands dirty? Well then, you’ll definitely ‘dig’ this profession (sincere apologies...

At its very core, the job of a medical sales consultant is to market, sell and distribute pharmaceutical products to...

Network engineers are the technical experts responsible for setting up computer networks, maintaining them, and offering technical support to users...

A geoscientist is a core member of professional teams engaged in the exploration, discovery, exploration and development of natural resources...

A registered midwife is uniquely placed to support the needs of childbearing women and their families. A common misconception held...

The British Transport Police are all about keeping Britain’s railways safe, but if you think all a transport police officer...