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Responsible for entire collections within museums, curators protect and promote our heritage. It’s thanks to their hard work that a plethora of artefacts and works of art are still around for us to enjoy today.

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!

On hand for every stage of a trial, clerks transcribe court proceedings and are responsible for guaranteeing the authenticity of decisions handed down by the judge. Without them, there’d be a torrent of procedural challenges in the courtroom!

Carpenters design, shape and install the components that define a building’s structure, whether it's a home, commercial building or factory. They use all their experience, creative muscle and knowledge of geometry and mathematics in perfecting their craft.

In response to calls for tender, cost engineers work closely with architects, design studios and building companies to establish the overall cost of an engineering or construction project. They’re responsible for costing everything down to the last penny and monitoring budgets once work has begun.

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.

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.

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

Whether cutting, styling or colouring... a hairdresser’s job is to look after their client’s hair, listening carefully to their wishes and getting their hair to look its very best.

As administrative professionals, these are the individuals one or more company directors rely on. A key link between an organisation’s management and its workers, they establish positive and friendly relations in the face of multiple demanding challenges.

Having a clear idea of the value of a business – whether it’s before floating on the stock market, in the run up to a merger or acquisition, or just when a new partner comes onboard – is essential for every business owner and investor.

A comparatively recent career option, the role of an office manager is probably best summed up as a “super assistant”. Whether in a small business or large cooperation, they support company bosses and teams with a wide range of tasks, ensuring the office runs as smoothly as possible. Versatility is a must!

These creative professionals use all their talents to help companies with their branding. As at ease with a blank piece of paper as they are behind a screen, graphic designers come up with all manner of colourful posters, websites and original logos!

As a doctor’s right hand, nurses are THE essential link on any medical team. They deliver various forms of care and treatment, ensuring patients are monitored and looked after. Their mantra? Prevent, relieve, comfort, heal.

Specialists in all things beauty who need excellent knowledge of cosmetic products, beauticians advise their clients, helping them enhance their natural beauty through various facial and body treatments.