Archives are built with informative artifacts that are no longer current, but continue to have great value to specific organizations, communities, institutions, businesses, individuals, or governments. These records may be in formats such as sound recordings, manuscripts, photographs or video recordings. Archivists collect these everyday items to be used for research and study for many reasons....

Illustrators are people who draw and paint, digitally or traditionally, for a range of industries. From technically realistic medical illustration, to bright engaging children’s book illustration, artists who are good at conveying messages through art often build careers in illustration. Here are three questions to consider if you are interested in becoming an illustrator: Are you...

If the construction field appeals to you and you’re excited at the idea of creating decorative walkways, panels, floors and patios, a career as a terrazzo worker might be a good fit. This is very detailed work with high standards of completion. Job Overview Terrazzo is a composite material with origins in 15th century Venice, GreenWiseFlooring.com says. Workers added leftover marble chips...

If you have mechanical aptitude and can analyze data and information, you might find a career as a steamfitter a match. These workers provide crucial services in the operation of hospitals, college campuses, commercial buildings and large residential structures. Job Overview A steamfitter is a type of pipefitter, according to the United Association Local 740 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Pipefitters...

If you have an interest in law enforcement and know you’d also enjoy working with animals, a career as an animal control officer could be a great match for you. Most opportunities exist at the municipal level, as well as with non-profit organizations devoted to animal welfare. What Do Animal Control Officers Do? An officer is distinctly a law enforcement professional defying the stereotype...

Fraud investigators work for a wide array of agencies including insurance companies, child protection bureaus and private investigators to name a few. As a fraud investigator, your role will be to detect fraud so that the perpetrators of this fraud can be punished accordingly. Becoming a successful fraud investigator requires precisely the right combination of education and experience in order to become...

There are a lot of benefits to being a security guard that many people don't realize. Security guards have a lot of responsibility, and there is a lot of room for movement up the chain as security guards become more trustworthy and can eventually become supervisors for other guards. There is a very low barrier to entry as a security guard, and guards can make their own decisions and be in charge...

A private detective work as investigators within the private sector. They help people by investigating facts, and information about personal matters, financial matters, and even legal matters. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the median wage form a private detective for 2010 was $42,870 annually or about $20.61 hourly. As a career, this job has a faster than average growth rate. Educational...

If you've ever watched private investigators in a movie, or read an exciting crime novel, you may be wondering how one actually becomes a private investigator. In fact, there are many paths  that can lead to one becoming a  private investigator, and a career as one isn't out of reach. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay rate of a private investigator is $42,870. In addition...

While many job openings may be limited due to changes in the economy, correctional officers or prison guards are almost always in high demand and present a viable career path for people passionate about criminal justice. With so many prison facilities on the state and federal level, finding out what exactly the requirements are can be tricky. Each route to becoming a prison guard has its pros and...