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From adjusting desk chairs to setting up brand-new collaborative workspaces, ergonomists design the places, methods and tools in our working lives. Their goal? To adapt work to people, not the other way round.

One of those careers that does what it says on the tin: venture capitalists literally bet on new ventures, investing in startups at various stages of growth in the hope they’ll provide a good return on investment.

It’s often said they do “the most beautiful job in the world”. Midwives support women throughout their pregnancies and help them give birth.

In 2018, over 1,700 million tons of steel were used worldwide... so it’s no overstatement to say we couldn’t do without metallurgists, the researchers who are borderline inventors.

As mental health professionals, psychologists listen and observe human behaviour in order to detect problems and treat them. Just like doctors, but without the stethoscope...

Art restorers bring old and damaged works of art back to life. Whether it’s furniture, paintings, stained glass, sculptures, books, tapestries... restorers can specialise in a wide range of materials and techniques.

“What is art?” Now there’s a question. “What is digital art?” Now you’re just asking the impossible... Digital art is loosely defined as an original creation put together using digital devices, whether on a screen, using software or even via a virtual reality headset.

Being the manager of a retirement home is a versatile career. As the head of a residential home for elderly people who perhaps need extra support or care, they have to oversee the running of the entire site, keeping a careful eye on every aspect.

“Is everyone still here? Can everyone hear me? ok? Ok, let’s go – follow the guide!” Guided tours, organised excursions, museum visits... fortunately, tour guides are on hand with the answer to every question – within reason!

Experts in sneaking their way in and occasionally known as “pen-testers” or “white hats”, ethical hackers test company IT systems in order to improve their security. Sort of the Robin Hoods of the hacking world.

Finding the best mortgage deal or insurance product to suit your particular circumstances isn’t always easy... fortunately, brokers are on hand to step in, save the day and find the best possible deals!

The role of data protection officer represents an emerging career. They combine their IT and technical knowledge with legal and regulatory expertise.

Communications directors organise the entire communications strategy for their company, institution or organisation. They play with the public’s unconscious mind to get them to identify with a brand, name or idea.

“Just do it”. “Because you’re worth it”. “Think different”. Just a few phrases that have been forever etched on our brains and have become part of everyday life, which get quoted all the time.

What’s the best way to attract recent graduates and make them want to join your company? Those are the questions that school relations managers grapple with on a daily basis.