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.
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.
Fractures, internal bleeding, even detecting tumours, radiographers – also known as medical imaging technicians – take X-rays to detect hidden medical problems in the body. Thanks to their all-seeing X-ray machines, nothing gets past them!
You know that long list of “potential side effects” you see on the leaflets inside prescriptions? You have pharmacologists to thank. These skilled scientists support the research and development of medicines, particularly by studying their effects on the body.
The word oenologist comes from the Ancient Greek for wine, oînos, plus the suffix -ology, meaning the study of something. They’re the people who oversee and coordinate wine production and guarantee its quality.
Whether it’s first aid, English for the workplace or even financial management, as experts in their respective fields, corporate trainers work with adults in business environments to share their knowledge and professional skills.
Money can’t buy you happiness, but it’s still nice to get paid at the end of the month... and making sure that happens seamlessly are payroll mangers, those responsible for overseeing the preparation and verification of company payrolls.
Veterinarians are scientists who specialise in animal medicine and surgery. They’re the ones we call when animals are sick, injured or need their vaccinations brought up to date.
You must have heard the cast asking for a round of applause for the stage manager at the end of a concert or theatre performance because, without these outstanding artistic technicians, there wouldn’t be a show to enjoy at all. Time for another curtain call!
To say electricians work hard just so we can charge our phones is perhaps a bit of an understatement... but you have to admit, without their skills and expertise, life would be a lot more boring.
UI stands for user interface, but you already knew that! The mission of a UI designer is to come up with clear, pleasant and easy-to-read interfaces for websites and apps.
From a small bed and breakfast to a 5-star hotel, accommodation managers are always a hotel manager’s right-hand. Being able to say to potential customers “sorry, we’re full” is an accommodation manager’s dream!
The number of children about to start primary school, how the population is aging... demographers collect statistical data to help decision-makers plan ahead and make good decisions.
5, 6, 7, 8! Enduring, patient, infinitely passionate – dancers use their bodies to convey emotions to their audience, combining physical performance with artistic expression, they create the language of dance in their movements.