 Types of jobs A mechanic is a person who fixes machines. An auto mechanic works on cars and trucks. An aircraft mechanic fixes airplanes. Manager A person in charge of an office or a group of employees is called a manager. A manager leads people. When things run smoothly, the manager is doing a good job. Cashier When you buy something, you have to pay money for it. The person you give your money to at the store is called a cashier. A cashier collects money and makes change. Truck driver If you like to drive a truck, you might enjoy being a truck driver. Truck drivers transport things to different places. A truck driver might drive locally or across long distances. Nurse Some nurses work at the hospital. Some work at clinics and doctor's offices. Nurses take care of people who are hurt or sick. Some nurses even help to deliver babies. Warehouse worker A warehouse is a large building that stores things. A person who works in a warehouse is called a warehouse worker. Warehouse workers help keep things organized. Accountant Accountants help people keep track of their money. Some accountants work for businesses and some work for individuals. Accountants need to be good with numbers. Salesperson The person who sells things is called a salesperson. A salesperson helps you when you want to buy something. Salespeople work at many types of stores. Job When you have a job, you are working to earn money. A job is the work you get paid to do. There are many kinds of jobs. You should choose a job that you like. Occupation An occupation is the kind of job a person does. If you work as a teacher, your occupation is in education. If your job is being a nurse, your occupation is in medicine. Experience When you work doing something for a long time, you get experience. Experience is knowing how to do something well. Employers like to hire people with good experience. Trend A trend is the general direction or popularity of something over time. A job trend tells you what jobs are in high demand. The end