Occupations

1982 roles mapped with the career paths between them and the skills they run on.

• Cloud Security EngineerA cloud security engineer protects an organization's cloud infrastructure across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, configuring identity and access management (IAM) policies and using cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools to catch misconfigurations. They implement encryption and other controls to meet compliance frameworks such as SOC2 or ISO27001, typically working within a security or platform engineering team. This role fits security professionals with hands-on cloud infrastructure experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
• Cloud SUpport AdminisitratorA Cloud Support Administrator provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users of cloud-based applications and services, helping them resolve issues, configure systems, and optimize their use of the platform. The role typically involves handling support tickets, documenting solutions, working across multiple cloud platforms or applications, and escalating complex problems to engineering teams. This position suits detail-oriented individuals with strong customer service skills and technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, who communicate well across different user skill levels.
• CNC MachinistCNC Machinists set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines—primarily mills and lathes—to produce precision metal and nonmetal parts according to technical drawings and specifications. The work involves reading blueprints, loading material, programming or adjusting machine parameters, monitoring production runs, inspecting finished parts for quality and tolerance, and troubleshooting equipment issues and tool wear. The role typically suits individuals with hands-on machining experience or formal technical training who combine attention to detail with problem-solving ability and can work independently in manufacturing environments across industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment.
• CNC OperatorCNC Operators set up and operate computer numerical control machines—such as mills, lathes, laser cutters, and panel benders—to manufacture precision components from metal, stone, and other materials according to specifications. The work involves reading blueprints, loading materials, programming or adjusting machine parameters, monitoring production runs, performing quality inspections, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workshop. The role suits detail-oriented individuals with hands-on technical aptitude, mechanical understanding, and the ability to work independently or as part of a production team in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC ProgrammerCNC Programmers write and optimize programs that control computer numerical control (CNC) machines to manufacture precision parts from metal, composite, and other materials. The work involves using CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software to develop toolpaths, setting up machine parameters, and troubleshooting production issues, often working with multi-axis equipment and collaborating with engineering and quality teams. The role suits detail-oriented individuals with strong technical skills, machining knowledge, and problem-solving ability who can work independently or as part of a manufacturing team.
• Co-Store ManagerA Co-Store Manager shares responsibility for daily retail operations with a Store Manager, overseeing sales, profitability, merchandising, and team management across store departments. The role involves strategic planning, staff supervision, customer service, and ensuring operational efficiency across multiple areas of the store. This position suits experienced retail managers comfortable with high-level responsibility, multitasking, and both strategic and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• COBOL DeveloperA COBOL Developer maintains and modernizes legacy business applications, primarily on mainframe systems like z/OS, writing and debugging COBOL code alongside JCL scripts for batch processing. They frequently work with DB2 databases and specialize in legacy system integration, often supporting mission-critical software in banking, insurance, or government agencies. This role is typically filled by experienced developers, as COBOL expertise has become increasingly scarce relative to demand.
• Collateral SpecialistA Collateral Specialist manages and evaluates assets pledged as security for loans, verifying their value, ownership, and compliance with lending requirements. The role involves conducting asset appraisals, maintaining collateral documentation, monitoring loan portfolios to ensure collateral remains adequate, and managing the process if collateral must be liquidated due to default. The position suits detail-oriented individuals with knowledge of lending practices, asset valuation, and regulatory compliance requirements in banking or financial services.
• Collections SpecialistCollections Specialists recover delinquent payments and manage defaulted accounts for lending and financial services companies, typically working with portfolios of customer accounts to contact borrowers, negotiate repayment plans, and resolve account issues through phone and written communication. The work involves tracking account status, documenting customer interactions, understanding relevant regulations, and sometimes handling specialized functions like vehicle impounds or loss mitigation decisions. The role suits organized, persistent communicators who remain professional under pressure and can manage high call volumes or multiple competing priorities.
• College AdministratorA College Administrator manages the operational and academic functions of a higher education institution, applying Higher Education Administration expertise to areas like admissions, registration, or Student Affairs. The role involves Budget Management for departmental resources, Policy Development to keep programs compliant with accreditation standards, and extensive Stakeholder Communication with faculty, students, and trustees. These positions are typically held by professionals with graduate degrees in education or administration who have worked their way up through academic support roles.
• Color Services RepresentativeA Color Services Representative assists customers and clients with color selection, matching, and application for products like paints, coatings, dyes, or textiles. The role typically involves explaining color options, mixing custom colors, providing technical guidance on color properties and compatibility, and troubleshooting color-related issues. The position suits detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and often requires training in color theory, product chemistry, or the specific industry's color systems.
• Commissary AgentA Commissary Agent manages inventory, purchases, and distribution of food and supplies for institutional facilities such as prisons, military bases, schools, or hospitals. The role involves ordering products, tracking stock levels, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with institutional purchasing guidelines and regulations. Commissary Agents need strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within institutional environments and systems.
• Commissioning EngineerCommissioning Engineers oversee the testing, verification, and documentation of complex systems or equipment as they transition from construction or manufacturing to operational deployment. They conduct functional checks, manage quality assurance processes, and ensure specifications are met through hands-on field work and detailed technical documentation, working across manufacturing facilities, data centers, or critical infrastructure projects. The role suits detail-oriented engineers who are comfortable moving between desk-based documentation and on-site troubleshooting.
• Commodities TraderA Commodities Trader buys and sells physical or derivative contracts in markets like energy, metals, or agriculture, typically working on a trading desk at an investment bank, hedge fund, or trading firm. The role demands constant market analysis, disciplined risk management, and heavy use of tools like the Bloomberg Terminal to execute derivatives trades and monitor positions. It suits quantitatively skilled, high-pressure-tolerant professionals who can make fast, well-reasoned decisions using quantitative analysis.
• Communications and Public RelationsCommunications and public relations professionals manage how an organization presents itself to the public, handling media relations, content writing, and social media management to shape its narrative. They prepare crisis communication plans and often serve as company spokespeople, requiring strong public speaking skills for interviews, press conferences, or internal announcements. This field attracts articulate, quick-thinking people who thrive on managing reputation and messaging under time pressure.
• Communications DirectorA Communications Director leads an organization's external and internal messaging, crafting Strategic Communications plans that align with business or organizational goals. The role includes managing Media Relations and Public Relations efforts, guiding Content Strategy across channels, and stepping in to lead Crisis Communications when reputational issues arise. Communications Directors are typically experienced PR or journalism professionals who report to a CEO, CMO, or executive director and oversee a team of communications specialists.
• Communications ManagerA Communications Manager oversees an organization's external and internal messaging, typically working within a marketing or corporate communications department reporting to senior leadership. Key responsibilities include managing media relations, developing content strategy, handling crisis communications when issues arise, and guiding social media management, all underpinned by strong writing and editing skills. This role fits a strategic communicator who can protect and shape an organization's public reputation.
• Communications SpecialistA Communications Specialist crafts and distributes an organization's messaging to internal and external audiences, handling everything from press releases to social media campaigns. Core skills include content writing, media relations, and social media management, often paired with Adobe Creative Suite for visual materials and public speaking for presentations or spokesperson duties. This role typically sits within marketing or corporate communications and suits articulate, media-savvy professionals who manage brand voice and reputation.
• Community and Social ServicesThis occupational category covers professionals such as social workers, counselors, and outreach coordinators who support individuals and communities facing hardship, whether through mental health struggles, poverty, or family crisis. Core work includes case management, crisis intervention, and direct counseling, paired with community outreach to connect people with housing, healthcare, and social programs. Success in these roles depends heavily on strong interpersonal communication and empathy, since the job centers on building trust with vulnerable populations.
• Community AssociateA Community Associate manages front-desk operations and member engagement at a flexible workspace facility like WeWork, serving as the primary point of contact for members and visitors. The role involves day-to-day building operations, event coordination, community activities, and relationship-building to foster a collaborative environment. The position suits people with strong hospitality instincts, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for connecting people and supporting shared workspace communities.
• Community Health WorkerCommunity health workers serve as a bridge between underserved populations and the healthcare system, conducting community outreach and health education to connect people with medical, social, and preventive services. Much of the work involves case management, following up with individuals to ensure they access care and follow treatment plans, all delivered with strong cultural competency for the communities served. Motivational interviewing techniques help them support behavior change around chronic disease management and healthy habits.
• Community ManagerA Community Manager builds and nurtures an organization's online and offline audience, running social media management efforts, moderating discussions, and crafting copy that reflects the brand's voice. Common in tech startups, consumer brands, and gaming companies, they use social listening tools to track sentiment and respond proactively to community concerns. The role fits an outgoing, digitally fluent communicator who serves as the bridge between a company and its customers or fans.
• Companion Animal SupervisorA Companion Animal Supervisor oversees the health, care, and sales of live animals—primarily small mammals, birds, reptiles, and aquatics—in a retail pet store environment while managing staff and meeting business targets. The role combines animal husbandry knowledge with retail management, requiring the supervisor to ensure proper animal housing and feeding, train and mentor sales associates, maintain store standards, and drive sales performance. The position suits experienced retail supervisors with genuine animal care knowledge who can balance operational demands with responsibility for living creatures' welfare.
• Compensation AnalystA compensation analyst evaluates and recommends pay structures by conducting compensation benchmarking and market pricing studies, often relying heavily on Excel and HRIS systems to manage large datasets. They analyze internal pay equity and external market data to help HR and finance leaders set competitive, fair salary ranges. This detail-oriented, analytical role typically sits within an HR or total rewards department and suits people who enjoy quantitative research and data analysis.
• Compensation ManagerA compensation manager leads an organization's overall pay philosophy and compensation strategy, overseeing market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive programs while ensuring regulatory compliance with wage and labor laws. They use HRIS platforms and data analysis to guide decisions on pay equity, bonuses, and executive compensation, often presenting recommendations to senior leadership. This is typically a senior HR role requiring strong analytical skills and comfort navigating complex compliance requirements across jurisdictions.

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