Profession

A profession is a specialized work function within a society.

A profession is always held by a person, and it is generally that persons way of generating income. Some historians believe that the foundation of modern civilization is division of labour into different professions, thus increasing the level of expertise held by professionals. 'Profession' is very often restricted to include only those occupations requiring extensive study, such as law, medicine or engineering.

Professions:

A

• Accountant (Incl. Auditor)

• Actor

• Administrator

• Agrarian

• Air Traffic Controller

• Alchemist

• Alderman

• Ambassador

• Anaesthesist

• Analist

• Animal Trainer

• Archbisshop

• Archeologist

• Architect

• Art Director

• Assayer

• Assessor

• Astrologer

• Astronaut

• Astronomer

• Astrophysicist

• Attorney

B

• Bacteriologist

• Bailiff

• Baker

• Balloonist

• Banker

• Bar keeper (incl. Barman)

• Bartender

• Bargeman (Incl. Boatman)

• Beauty Specialist (incl. Beautician)

• Biologist

• Bisshop

• Blacksmith

• Brewer

• Bricklayer

• Broker

• Builder

• Butcher

C

• Cabinet-maker

• Caddy

• Cameraman

• Captain

• Carpenter

• Cellist

• Chancellor

• Chaplain

• Chemist

• Chimney-sweeper

• Chiropodist (Incl. Pedicure)

• Choreographer

• Clarinettist

• Clown

• Coach

• Coachman

• Comedian

• Computer programmer

• Conductor

• Consul

• Consultant

• Controller

• Cook

• Confectioner

• Conferencier

• Copywriter

• Coroner

• Corrector (incl. Proof-reader)

• Correspondent

• Courier

• Court Jester

• Crammer

• Curator

• Custodian

• Customs Officer

D

• Dancer

• Dentist

• Deputy

• Designer

• Dietician

• Diplomat

• Disk Jockey

• Diver

• Dock Labourer

• Documentalist

• Dramatist

• Dressmaker

• Dressman

• Driver

• Drummer

E

• Editor

• Educationalist

• Electrical Engeneer

• Electrician

• Engine-driver

• Engine Fitter

• Environmental Scientist

• Estate Agent (incl. Real Estate Agent)

• Ethnologist

• Ethologist

• Etymologist

• Evangelist

• Examiner

• Executioner (Incl. Hangman)

• Executor

F

• Farmer

• Farrier

• Fashion Designer

• Ferryman

• Fire Officer

• Fisherman

• Fitter

• Flight Instructor

• Flight Technician (incl. Flight Engeneer)

• Floor Manager

• Footman

• Forester

G

• Garbage Collector (incl. Dustman)

• Gardener

• Gate-keeper

• Genealogist

• General

• Geometrician

• Geophysicist

• Geographer

• Geologist

• Gladiator

• Gondolier

• Gopher

• Governess

• Governor

• Grammarian

• Graphic Artist

• Grocer

• Guard

• Guide

• Guitarist

H

• Hairdesser (incl. Barber}

• Headmaster (Incl. Headmistress)

• Historian

• Hostess (Incl. Host)

• Hotelier

• Hydraulic Engeneer

I

• Illusionist

• Imam

• Inn-keeper

• Insurer

• Intelligence Officer

• Interior Designer

• Internist

• Interpreter

• Inventor

J

• Jockey

• Joiner

• Journalist

• Judge

• Juggler

• Jurist

K

• Kindergarten Teacher

• King

L

• Laboratory Worker

• Lady-in-waiting (incl. Court Lady)

• Landlord (incl. Landlady)

• Lawyer

• Librarian

• Librettist

• Light Technician

• Linesman

• Linguist (incl. Philologist)

• Lord Chamberlain

• Lyricist

M

• Magistrate

• Mailman (Incl. Postman)

• Make-up Artist

• Manager

• Manicure (incl. Manicurist)

• Manual Therapist

• Manufacturer

• Marine

• Market Gardener

• Marksman

• Marshal

• Masseur

• Matador

• Mathematician

• Matron

• Mayor

• Mechanic

• Mechanician

• Mercer

• Merchant

• Meteorologist

• Midwife

• Military

• Miner

• Minister

• Miller

• Fashion Model

• Moonlighter

• Music composer

• Music director

• Musician

N

• Nurse

O

• Oboeist

• Obstetrician

• Occupational Therapist

• Odontologist

• Operator

• Ophthalmologist

• Optician (incl. Optometrist)

• Organizer

• Ornithologist

• Orthodontist

• Orthopaedist

• Otorhinolaryngologist

P

• Painter

• Party-leader

• Pastor

• Pathologist

• Pawnbroker

• Pedologist

• Percussionist

• Pharmacist

• Philologist

• Philosopher

• Photographer

• Physician (incl. Doctor)

• Physicist

• Physiognomist

• Physiologist

• Physiotherapist

• Pianist

• Pilot

• Plasterer

• Plumber

• Poetrist

• Police Officer

• Police Detective

• Police Inspector

• Politician

• Political Scientist

• Poll-taker

• Pope

• Poulterer

• Presentor

• President

• Priest

• Prime Minister (incl. Premier)

• Principal

• Printer

• Private detective

• Producer

• Professor

• Prostitute

• Psychologist

• Public Relations Officer (incl. Press Officer)

• Publisher

Q

• Queen

R

• Radiologist

• Rat-catcher

• Receptionist

• Referee

• Registrar

• Remedial Teacher

• Reporter

• Retailer

S

• Sailor

• Sales Person

• Saxophonist

• Screenwriter

• Scribe

• Sculptor

• Secretary

• Secretary General

• Senator

• Sexuologist

• Shepherd

• Shoemaker

• Signalman

• Singer

• Social Worker

• Solicitor

• Sound Technician

• Speech Therapist

• Spy

• Stage Designer

• Steersman

• Stewardess (incl. Steward)

• Stock-breeder

• Surgeon

• Surveyor

• System analist

• System designer

T

• Tanner

• Taxi-driver

• Tailor

• Teacher

• Technical engeneer

• Telegraphist

• Telephone Operator

• Theologian

• Therapist

• Tiler

• Translator

• Treasurer

• Tuner

• Tutor

U

• Undertaker (incl. Mortician)

• Upholsterer

• Usher (incl. Usherette)

V

• Valet

• Ventriloquist

• Verger (incl. Sexton)

• Veterinarian

• Vibrafonist

• Victualler

• Video-editor

• Violinist

W

• Waiter (incl. Waitress)

• Warder

• Weaver

• Welder

• Window-dresser

• Wine Connoisseur

• Wood-cutter

• Wireless Operator

• Writer

X/Y/Z

• Xylophonist

• Zoologist

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