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5,135 careers across 31 career families — what the work is, how you qualify for it, and where the pathway leads.
5,135 careers · 31 career families
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Medical doctor
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of medical doctor, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Specialist medical practitioner
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of specialist medical practitioner, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Dentist
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of dentist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Pharmacist
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of pharmacist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Physiotherapist
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of physiotherapist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Dietician
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of dietician, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Audiologist
Healthcare & MedicineAudiologists work with patients as part of a multidisciplinary team of profes- sionals. They identify, assess and treat hearing and/or balance disorders, recommending and providing appropriate rehabilitation and management. Most audiologists work in hospitals. Many choose to specialise in particular client groups such as babies, young children or older people. They may choose to specialise in particular conditions such as tinnitus or balance problems.
Optometrist
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of optometrist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Midwifery professional
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of midwifery professional, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Professional nurse
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of professional nurse, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Medical laboratory scientist
Healthcare & MedicinePerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of medical laboratory scientist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Radiographer
Healthcare & MedicineRadiography is a caring profession which calls for considerable technological expertise. There are two branches: diagnostic radiography and therapeutic radiography. Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for producing high-quality images on film and other recording materials which help doctors to diagnose disease and the extent of injuries. Therapeutic radiographers help to treat patients, many of whom have cancer, using X-rays, ionising radiation and sometimes drugs.
Mechanical engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of mechanical engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Civil engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of civil engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Electrical engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of electrical engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Electronics engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of electronics engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Chemical Engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of chemical engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Industrial and production engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of industrial and production engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Environmental engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of environmental engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Mining engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of mining engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Biomedical engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of biomedical engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Telecommunications engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of telecommunications engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Aerospace Engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of aerospace engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Mechatronics engineer
Engineering & TechnologyPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of mechatronics engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Software developer
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of software developer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Systems Analyst
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of systems analyst, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Software architect
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of software architect, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Web developer
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of web developer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Mobile application developer
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of mobile application developer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Database designer
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of database designer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Database administrator
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of database administrator, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Network administrator
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of network administrator, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Cybersecurity specialist
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of cybersecurity specialist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Data scientist
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of data scientist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Machine learning engineer
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of machine learning engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
ICT project manager
Computing, AI & DataPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of ict project manager, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Accountant
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of accountant, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Auditor
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of auditor, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Financial analyst
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of financial analyst, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Investment analyst
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of investment analyst, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Financial Adviser
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of financial adviser, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Credit and loans officer
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of credit and loans officer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Tax adviser
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of tax adviser, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Management Consultant
Business, Finance & AdministrationManagement has been defined as the art of getting results through other people, and consultancy as giving professional advice. Management consul- tants are employed to provide a higher degree of expertise than is available in a particular company; to recommend business solutions and assist in their imple- mentation; to assist in cultural change and to provide expertise to solve specific business issues. Firms of management consultants specialise, tending to divide their activities into the following areas: organisation, development and policy formation – long- range planning and reorganisation of a company’s structure; production manage- ment – production control arrangements; marketing, sales and distribution; finance and administration – installation of budgetary control systems; personnel management selection; management of information systems – the provision of software, systems analysis; economic and environmental studies – urban and regional development planning, work for overseas organisations. With the growth in e-commerce many consultancies are providing advice on e-business solutions. Management coach This is a relatively new career and management coaches work far more with individuals than with whole organisations or departments. They work mostly with managers at a senior level in all kinds of organisation, helping them to work more efficiently and effectively and working on any problem areas, for example presenting in public, interpreting data, and team leadership.
Business analyst
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of business analyst, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Marketing specialist
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of marketing specialist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Human resources specialist
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of human resources specialist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Procurement specialist
Business, Finance & AdministrationPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of procurement specialist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Lawyer
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of lawyer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Legal adviser
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of legal adviser, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Solicitor
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of solicitor, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Barrister
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of barrister, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Judge
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of judge, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Prosecutor
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of prosecutor, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Legal secretary
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of legal secretary, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Paralegal
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of paralegal, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Patent attorney
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of patent attorney, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Legal clerk
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of legal clerk, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Compliance officer
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of compliance officer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Court clerk
Law & Legal ServicesPerforms core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of court clerk, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
Pathways & qualifications
Where each qualification stage can take you
Course and pathway options organised by study stage — what you can pursue after Class X, after 10+2, after a diploma, and after graduation.
About the library
A structured exploration space for understanding work.
The Careers Library is My DISHA's structured exploration space for understanding work across industries, regions and career stages. It organizes career information into navigable profiles so students and job seekers can move beyond job titles, investigate real responsibilities and identify useful next steps.
Explore careers
Explore a broad inventory of 5,000+ sourced career records. Search by occupation, industry, skill, work activity or career cluster, and narrow results while preserving related and alternative roles. The library is designed for exploration — not to promise employment, salary or personal suitability.
Understand each role
Career profiles explain the role in plain language: typical tasks, common work settings, tools and technologies, knowledge areas, skills, preparation routes, possible entry points and adjacent occupations. Where reliable data exists, profiles also show demand, compensation, qualification requirements and outlook.
Sourced information
Career information varies by country, employer, sector and seniority. Each factual data point shows its source, geography, observation date and limitations where available. Verified source data is distinguished from editorial explanations and AI-assisted summaries. Confirm regulated, admission and hiring requirements with the relevant authority or employer.
For students
Students can connect interests, subjects and learning experiences to a wider range of occupations. The library supports classroom exploration, counselling, project selection and family discussions — with no deterministic labels: interests and capabilities develop through experience.
For job seekers and career changers
Explore adjacent occupations, transferable capabilities and alternative entry routes. Investigate unfamiliar role expectations and identify skills or credentials to build. A keyword match alone is never treated as proof of competence.
Responsible exploration
Profiles describe occupational patterns, not an individual's destiny. Data may be incomplete or location-specific. There is no protected-trait inference and no high-impact automated decisions — uncertainty, source coverage and update dates are kept visible.
From discovery to action
Save roles to a shortlist, compare careers, explore a day in the life, review the market outlook or use the Scenario Simulator. Selected careers connect to your dated career plan and readiness activities — every button below is a live My DISHA workflow.
Coverage note: 5,000+ records is a broad inventory, not an exhaustive one. Search supports spelling variations and synonyms where verified; unrelated or unverified profiles are never presented as validated records.
