The occupations consist of five major areas. They are clerical, computers, banking, insurance, and administrative occupations. Examples are cashiers, computer programmers, insurance underwriters, and planners. Service occupations These careers mean doing things for other people. To be successful, a person must have sensitivity, flexibility, and communication skills.
Examples are mail carriers, police officers, cosmetologists, cooks, and hotel clerks.
Education occupations Education is a world of teachers, counselors, school administrators, and librarians-people who help others learn, explore, and grow. Examples include teachers, counselors, student personnel workers, and librarians. Sales occupations Sales work covers the range of occupations from department store clerks to insurance agents. To be a successful sales worker you should have an outgoing personality, a positive outlook, product knowledge, self confidence, persistence, an understanding of people and human nature, as well as drive and motivation. Examples are sales clerks, insurance agents, models, route drivers, and travel agents.