Occupations

someone whose job is to cut men’s hair or shave or trim their facial hair

He visited the barber every month for a trim and a clean shave.

someone who cuts up and sells meat as a job

The butcher carefully trimmed the beef to remove excess fat.

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

The builder constructed a new housing development on the outskirts of town.

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue trapped occupants.

someone who delivers letters, packages, etc. to people

The mailman delivers letters and packages to our doorstep every morning.

a person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden

The gardener planted a variety of flowers to create a colorful garden.

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

She hired a guard to watch over her estate while she was away on vacation.

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

My uncle is a skilled tailor who runs his own shop.

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

The sailor's job involves handling ropes and rigging.

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

She's a talented photographer who specializes in wildlife photography.

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

She hired a babysitter to watch her kids while she went out for dinner.

someone who is employed to protect a famous or important person

The celebrity's bodyguard always accompanies them to public events.

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and traveled to the International Space Station.

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

She hired a real estate agent to help her find a new house.

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident.

a person who does the housework as a job

The servant prepared breakfast and tidied up the house before the family woke up.

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

Mary decided to become a housewife after the birth of her first child to focus on raising her family.

a person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

The freelancer sets her own schedule and chooses which projects to take on.

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development.

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

The president addressed the nation in a televised speech.

someone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject

She sought the advice of a financial adviser to help plan her retirement.

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

She's the director of marketing at the company, responsible for advertising and promotions.

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

She works as a freelance translator, translating documents from English to Spanish.

a man who participates in a sport professionally

He's a dedicated sportsman who excels in both soccer and basketball.

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

The editor reviewed the articles submitted by journalists before publication.

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.

someone whose job is selling or buying shares, goods, or currencies

He works as a stock trader, buying and selling shares on behalf of clients.

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

He's an automotive technician, specializing in diagnosing and repairing engine problems.

a person who writes computer programs

She's a skilled programmer who develops mobile applications for smartphones.

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

She's been working as a flight attendant for ten years, enjoying the opportunity to travel.

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

She's been working as a veterinarian at a local animal clinic for over twenty years.

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

She's the secretary for the CEO, managing his schedule and handling correspondence.

a scientist who studies chemistry

As a chemist, he always wore safety goggles.