This section contains a basic,
nonscientific, guide to provide preliminary assistance in
matching basic personality traits with possible career options and ideas. The
job list is limited and does not attempt to illuminate all career possibilities.
For every career listed here, there are many other potential careers. Some
careers overlap into more than one personality type and will thus be listed in
more than one area. The brief
personality description and reference list is only to give you an idea of what
you might enjoy doing. For a more in-depth assessment, there are many
professional books and guides for career profile assessments available to help
individuals select the career field that is most compatible with their
personality and interests.
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the personality trait or interest that best describes you.
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ARTISTIC
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PHYSICAL
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SELLING
ACCOMMODATING
Accommodating individuals are those who enjoy entertaining and
catering to the needs of others. These individuals often give parties, cook
dinners, purchase gifts for others, and do volunteer work. They can prepare for
a gathering or event at a moment's notice, or spend countless hours devoted to
preparing for a planned event. They are sensitive to the needs of others,
experience joy in assisting others in completing tasks, and are rarely
sidetracked. These individuals are usually very reliable, reasonably creative,
thoughtful, courteous, considered to be good listeners, and are often the
catalyst for keeping a group together. Favorite subjects in high school: Home
Economics, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Potential appropriate
careers for these individuals include the following:
Customer Services
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Baker
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Banker
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Bank
Teller
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Barber
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Bartender
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Beautician
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Butler
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Cafeteria
Worker
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Campaign
Manager
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Caterer
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Cashier
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Chauffeur
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Chef
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Cleaner
(home/office)
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Clerical
Worker
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Counter
Clerk
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Counselor
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Cosmetologist
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Curator
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Daycare
Worker
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Dentist
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Entertainer
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Flight
Attendant
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Food
Service Worker
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Hotel
Manager
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Kitchen
Worker
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Laborer
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Librarian
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Maid
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Manicurist
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Massage
Therapist
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Nurse
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Party
Planner
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Personal
Shopper
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Physician
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Purser/Bell
Hop
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Real
Estate Agent
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Receptionist
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Retail
Clerk
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Secretary
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Travel
Agent
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Taxi/Bus
Driver
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Teacher
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Telephone
Operator
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Tour
Guide
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Truck
Driver
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Waiter/Waitress
· Wedding Coordinator
ANIMALS & PLANTS
Individuals who are interested in working with animals or
plants are usually the outdoor type and often enjoy working alone. Individuals
interested in animals often have patient personalities and a gentle touch. They
may volunteer to work at an animal shelter, be known to bring home stray
animals, and have several different types of pets at home. Individuals
interested in working with plants often garden and enjoy watching plants grow
and bloom. They may enjoy designing and planting flower and shrub gardens and
display their efforts and creations in their own yard. Favorite subjects in
high school: Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, and Science. Potential careers
for these type individuals include:
Animals
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Animal
Breeder
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Animal
Caretaker
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Animal
Trainer
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Farm
Operator/Manager
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Forestry
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Game
Warden
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Livestock
Rancher
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Oceanographer
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Park
Ranger
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Pet
Groomer
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Pet
Sitter
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Pet
Store Manager
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Pet
Therapist (Takes animals to visit ill patients.)
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Taxidermist
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Veterinarian
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Veterinary
Assistant
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Veterinary
Nurse
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Zoologist
Plants
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Agricultural
Scientist
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Arborist
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Botanist
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Conservationist
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Ecologist
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Environmental
Scientist
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Florist
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Forestry
Scientist
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Forest
Ecologist
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Gardener
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Horticulturist
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Landscaper
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Logger
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Plants
Nursery Grower
· Plant Pathologist
ARTISTIC
Artistic individuals have an interest in expressing their
thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a variety of creative ways. While some may enjoy
reading, writing, poetry, and literary works, others may enjoy participating in
creating or acting in plays, skits, music, dance, and talent contests. Artistic
individuals are often multitalented and able to draw, sketch, paint, sculpt, or
design craft projects. They enjoy being in groups but usually like to be alone
when creating. Favorite subjects in high school: Art, Chorus, Drama, History,
Home Economics, Language Arts, Literature, Music/Band, and Speech. Potential careers for these individuals would
include the following:
Literary Arts
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Archivist
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Editor
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Film
Critic
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Historian
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Interpreter
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Journalist
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Language
Teacher
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Librarian
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Literary
Agent
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Literary
Critic
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Personal
Secretary
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Proofreader
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Publisher
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Reporter
Performing Arts
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Actor/Actress
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Auctioneer
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Broadcaster
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Choreographer
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Dancer
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Demonstrator
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Disc
Jockey
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Entertainer
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Entertainment
Director
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Film
Studio Worker
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Model
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Musician
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Public
Communications Broadcaster
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Public
Interviewer
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Radio
Announcer
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Set/Stage
Designer
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Singer
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Speech/Drama
Teacher
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Stage
Worker
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Wardrobe
Manager
Creative Arts
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Architect
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Art
& Home Economics Teacher
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Artist
(Draw, Paint, Sculpt, or Mold)
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Chef
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Clothing
Designer
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Cosmetologist
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Ceramic
Designer
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Display
Designer
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Draftsman
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Engraver
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Film/Camera
Operator
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Film
Producer/Director
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Florist
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Furniture
Designer
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Jewelry
Designer
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Hairdresser/ Barber
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Illustrator
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Interior
Designer
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Make-up
Artist
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Photojournalist
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Photographer
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Playwright
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Window
Dresser
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Writer/Novelist
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Wood
Carver
· Video Productionist
AUTHORITATIVE & PROTECTIVE
These individuals are often the take-charge people who step
forward in leadership roles. They enjoy serving on committees, running for
class offices, leading group projects, and making presentations. They are confident,
independent, often vocal about their feelings and thoughts, and participate in
rallies for causes in which they believe. Favorite subjects in high school:
American History, World History, U.S. Government, and Science. Potential
careers for these individuals would include the following:
Authoritative
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Administrator/CEO
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Banker
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Bounty
Hunter
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Building
Inspector
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Business
Manager
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Claims
Investigator
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Court
Deputy/ Bailiff
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Criminologist
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Customs
Inspector
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Food
& Drug Inspector
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Game
Keeper
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Game
Warden
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General
Inspector
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General
Investigator
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Judge
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Law
Enforcement Officer
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Martial
Arts Instructor
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Park
Ranger
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Private
Detective
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Safety
Inspector
Protective
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Animal
Shelter Worker
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Boarder
Patrol Agent
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Body
Guard
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Bouncer
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Child
Care Worker
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Conservationist
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Dog
Catcher
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Fire
Fighter
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Foster
Parent
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Law
Enforcement Officer
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Lawyer
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Paramedic
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Prison
Guard
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Medical/Healthcare
Worker
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Nursing
Home Manager
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Security
Guard
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Social
Worker
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Social
Scientist
· Youth Home Manager
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
Business-minded individual are organized, enjoy activities requiring
accuracy, pay close attention to detail, and prefer routine tasks. These
individuals can often produce a miniature stapler, calculator, paper clips,
rubber bands, and even tape from a backpack, notebook, or purse while in a
study group or classroom. They are most comfortable indoors and like to have
large and organized workspaces, and almost always know the correct date.
Favorite subjects in school: Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics,
Reading, and Spelling. Potential careers for these type individuals
would include:
Business
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Archivist
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Administrator
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Administrative
Manager
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Administrative
Secretary
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Analyst
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