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“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for...”. But what if they were! From industrial robotics to robot-surgeons, advances in robotics are changing all our lives. “Hasta la vista, baby! ”

Whether working for a company or freelance, land developers are construction, sales and development professionals. A bit like a life-size game of Monopoly, they’re able to seize any opportunity put in front of them.

Experts in the law – whether generalists or specialists – legal practitioners have to really know their stuff and be unbeatable when it comes to legal or legislative issues. Living encyclopaedias, you could say!

Ombudsmen are typically appointed to investigate complaints raised against companies or organisations, especially in the public sector. As strictly impartial third parties, being attentive is important as they work to resolve disagreements.

“You’ve got your mother’s eyes and your father’s nose!” Ah, the famous family resemblance... which of us has never dreamed of unravelling the mysteries of our genetic makeup? This fascinating science studies the phenomena of heredity traits in living organisms.

As they strike the desk with their gavel, their calls of “going... going... gone!” ring throughout the room. Works of art, everyday objects, furniture – even livestock! –, auctioneers take charge of selling a whole range of different goods at auction.

True scientists of language, linguists analyse, dissect and describe languages to help us better understand how they work. They work on both ancient languages and entirely contemporary ones.

Specialists in the water cycle, hydrologists manage the quality and quantity of water available to us. They work to make the best possible use of our planet’s aquatic resources.

“Remember Mrs Parker teaching us guitar, or Mr Edwards throwing chalk at us?” Anyone who says their secondary school teachers didn’t leave a lasting impression on them... well, they’re probably lying! And you know what our teachers taught us about lying...

“Would you like to see the cocktail menu? . “Ok, but that’s your last drink. Shall I call you a taxi?” A snapshot into the everyday life of a bartender, always there with a big smile on their face, always doing everything they can to make their customers’ day.

Some people need a bit of extra support when it comes to their education. Some pupils may have visual impairments, while others may have to spend long periods of time in hospital. SEN (special educational needs) teachers specialise in supporting and teaching these children.

Every time a plane flies over and doesn’t crash land on your head, you have an aerospace engineer to thank. Their job requires plenty of knowledge, from electronics and aerodynamics to IT, optics, mechanics and more.

Collecting information, processing it and making it accessible: these are the responsibilities of archivists, whether in a company, library, or even a museum.

From Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Day Out to Neil Armstrong and Tim Peake, this is a career for dreamers! Astronauts are high-level scientists who travel through space.

Video games designers come up with stories, characters and rules. Their job is to create an entirely original, entertaining and captivating universe. A bit like screenwriters, but for gaming.