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• PA
  Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under the supervision of doctors.
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
  Packaging and filling machine operators run machines to produce or wrap products.
• Packers and Packagers
  Packers and packagers prepare materials for shipping.
• Page Layout Workers
  Page layout workers format information so it will look nice when printed.
• Painters
  Painters apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to buildings and other structures.
• Painters (Artistic)
  Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
• Painting and Coating Machine Operators
  Painting and coating machine operators set up and run machines that coat or paint a wide variety of products.
• Paperhangers
  Wallpaper hangers apply wall coverings to decorate and protect walls.
• Paralegals
  Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
• Paramedics
  Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.
• Park Naturalists
  Park naturalists create programs to teach park visitors about natural areas.
• Parking Enforcement Officers
  Parking enforcement officers check cars parked in metered and limited-time spaces. They leave tickets on cars parked over the time limits.
• Parking Lot Attendants
  Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
• Parts Models
  Models pose for photos, paintings or sculptures, or live audiences.
• Parts Reconditioner
  Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
• Parts Salespeople
  Parts salespeople sell parts and equipment in repair shops or parts stores.
• Pastors
  Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
• Pathologists
  Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
• Patient Carriers
  Ambulance drivers drive ambulances to move patients who are sick, injured, or recovering.
• Paving Equipment Operators
  Paving equipment operators use machines to apply asphalt and concrete to roads.
• Payment Collectors
  Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
  Payroll and timekeeping clerks check employee time records and issue paychecks.
• PBX Installers
  Communications equipment mechanics set up and maintain equipment that transmits signals to carry information.
• PBX Operators
  Telephone operators help people make phone calls.
• Pediatric Dentists
  Dentists examine patients’ teeth and mouth and correct dental problems.
• Pediatricians
  Pediatricians treat the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to 21 years.
• Pedicurists
  Manicurists clean, shape, and polish clients’ nails.
• Performers
  Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
• Personal and Home Care Aides
  Personal and home care aides provide services to elderly, disabled, and ill clients so they can live in their own homes.
• Personal Secretaries
  Secretaries perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office.
• Personnel and Training Managers
  Human resources managers plan and direct policies about employees.
• Personnel Clerks
  Human resources assistants organize and file companies' information about their employees.
• Personnel Interviewers
  Employment interviewers help job seekers find jobs. They also help employers find qualified employees.
• Personnel Recruiters
  Employment recruiters search for and screen promising job applicants.
• Personnel Training Specialists
  Employee training specialists plan and organize instructional activities.
• Pest Control Workers
  Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
• Petroleum Engineers
  Petroleum engineers plan and supervise the drilling of new oil wells. They also supervise well operation and maintenance.
• Petroleum Geologists
  Geologists and geophysicists study the earth's interior and exterior.
• Petroleum Plant Operators
  Gas and oil plant operators control the refining process for crude oil or natural gas.
• Petroleum Technicians
  Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
• Petrophysical engineers
  Petroleum engineers plan and supervise the drilling of new oil wells. They also supervise well operation and maintenance.
• Pharmacist Assistants
  Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide medicines and other health care products to patients.
• Pharmacists
  Pharmacists dispense drugs and provide information about their use.
• Pharmacy Aides
  Pharmacy aides help pharmacists with clerical duties.
• Pharmacy Technicians
  Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide medicines and other health care products to patients.
• Phlebotomists
  Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
• Photo Reproduction Technicians
  Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
• Photo Retouchers
  Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
• Photocopy Machine Operators
  Copy machine operators run copy machines to fill orders for customers or coworkers.
• Photofinishers
  Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
• Photogrammetrists
  Cartographers and photogrammetrists make maps of different areas.
• Photograph Processing Workers
  Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
• Photographers
  Photographers produce images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event.
• Photographic Equipment Repairers
  Camera and photographic equipment repairers fix and adjust cameras and related equipment.
• Photojournalists
  Photographers produce images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event.
• Physical Anthropologists
  Anthropologists use scientific research methods to study elements of human cultures and societies.
• Physical Chemists
  Chemists search for new knowledge and use existing knowledge about chemicals.
• Physical Education Instructors
  Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
• Physical Geographers
  Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
• Physical Therapist Aides
  Physical therapist aides care for patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• Physical Therapist Assistants
  Physical therapist assistants help patients regain physical function after illness or injury.
• Physical Therapists
  Physical therapists treat patients to relieve their pain and increase their strength and mobility.
• Physical Trainers
  Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
• Physician Assistants
  Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under the supervision of doctors.
• Physicians
  Anesthesiologists are doctors who give patients drugs to relieve pain or put them to sleep during surgery.
• Physicians - Family and General Practitioners
  Family and general practitioners help people maintain and improve their health.
• Physicians - Internists
  Internists treat people who have illnesses that don't require surgery. They also promote and maintain overall health of adults.
• Physicians - Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  Obstetricians and gynecologists treat female patients. They focus on women's health, including pregnancy, birth, and general well-being.
• Physicians - Pediatricians
  Pediatricians treat the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to 21 years.
• Physicians - Podiatrists
  Podiatrists diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
• Physicians - Surgeons
  Surgeons perform surgery to diagnose and treat patients.
• Physicists
  Astronomers study the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies to learn about the nature of the universe.
• Physicists - Physicists
  Physicists use scientific methods to study the properties of matter and energy.
• Piano Tuners
  Musical instrument repairers and tuners adjust, repair, and tune instruments to improve their sound.
• Pilots, Airplane
  Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
• Pilots, Ship
  Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
• Pipe Liners
  Pipelayers lay various kinds of pipe for sewers, drains, water mains, or oil or gas lines.
• Pipefitters
  Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases.
• Pipelayers
  Pipelayers lay various kinds of pipe for sewers, drains, water mains, or oil or gas lines.
• Pit Bosses
  Casino gaming workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.
• Planning Clerks
  Production and planning clerks keep the flow of work and materials running smoothly.
• Planning Technicians
  Social science research assistants gather and analyze data.
• Plant Engineers
  Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods. They try to use people and machines efficiently.
• Plant Managers
  Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.
• Plant Operators, Chemical
  Chemical plant operators run the machines and control the processes used when making chemicals.
• Plant Pathologists
  Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
• Plant Scientists
  Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
• Plasterers
  Plasterers prepare and apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls and other building surfaces.
• Plastic Processing Workers
  Metal and plastic processing workers set up and operate machines that make products.
• Playwrights
  Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
• Plumbers and Pipefitters
  Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases.
• Podiatrists
  Podiatrists diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
• Poets
  Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
• Police and Detective Supervisors
  Police and detective supervisors manage police departments and the officers and detectives who work there.
• Police Patrol Officers
  Police patrol officers keep order in their communities and make sure that people follow laws.
• Political Geographers
  Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
• Political Scientists
  Political scientists study political systems, political behavior, and public policy.
• Porters
  Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
• Post Office Clerks
  Postal clerks help customers and ensure that mail is collected, sorted, and paid for.
• Postal Carriers
  Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.
• Postal Clerks
  Postal clerks help customers and ensure that mail is collected, sorted, and paid for.
• Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
  Postmasters and mail superintendents direct the services and workers at post offices.
• Potters
  Potters create artistic or functional objects from clay.
• Power Dispatchers
  Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
• Power House Operators
  Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
• Power Line Installers
  Line installers and repairers construct and maintain networks of wires and cables.
• Power Plant Operators
  Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
• Powerplant (Airplane) Mechanics
  Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
• Precision Assemblers
  Precision assemblers build complex products from manufactured parts.
• Prepress Workers
  Prepress workers create printing plates that are used on printing presses.
• Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
  Preschool and kindergarten teachers help children explore their interests and develop their talents. They help children build self-esteem and learn how to behave with others.
• Press Operators
  Printing press operators set up, operate, and maintain printing presses.
• Press Secretaries
  Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
• Priests
  Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
• Primary School Teachers
  Elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They instruct children in grades one through six.
• Principal Engineers
  Engineering managers plan and design new products and systems.
• Principals
  Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
• Printing Press Operators
  Printing press operators set up, operate, and maintain printing presses.
• Printmakers
  Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
• Prison Guards
  Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.
• Private Detectives and Investigators
  Private detectives and investigators assist lawyers, businesses, and the public with a variety of cases.
• Probation Officers
  Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
• Procurement Services Managers
  Purchasing managers try to buy the best goods and services at the best possible prices.
• Producers and Directors
  Producers select plays or scripts, arrange financing, and make other production decisions. Directors interpret plays or scripts by directing the work of the cast and crew.
• Product Safety Engineers
  Safety engineers look for ways to prevent accidents in the workplace.
• Production and Planning Clerks
  Production and planning clerks keep the flow of work and materials running smoothly.
• Production Engineers
  Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods. They try to use people and machines efficiently.
• Production Helpers
  Production helpers move items between work areas or feed items into machines.
• Production Managers
  Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.
• Production Packers
  Packers and packagers prepare materials for shipping.
• Professional Athletes
  Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
• Professional Bloggers and Podcasters (Emerging)
  Professional bloggers and podcasters write and deliver information. They cover a variety of topics. Their products are usually delivered via websites.
• Professional Makeup Artists
  Professional makeup artists prepare actors for performances on stage or in front of cameras.
• Professional Organizers (Emerging)
  Professional organizers help their clients to live organized lives. They remove clutter, set up filing and organizing systems, and teach clients how to maintain their new system.
• Professors
  University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.
• Programmer Analysts
  Computer systems analysts improve existing computer systems. They also plan and develop new systems.
• Programmers
  Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
• Programmers, Computer
  Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
• Project Engineers
  Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
• Projectionists, Movie
  Movie projectionists set up and operate projectors, lights, and sound equipment to show films to audiences.
• Promoters
  Demonstrators and promoters show how products work and answer questions about them.
• Promotions Managers
  Advertising managers plan and direct ads for businesses.
• Proofreaders
  Proofreaders read printed copy or proofs to find and mark errors.
• Property and Real Estate Managers
  Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
• Property Evaluators
  Appraisers and assessors estimate the value of items such as buildings, art, or antiques.
• Prosecutors
  Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
• Prosthetic Specialists
  Orthotic and prosthetic specialists design, build, and fit orthopedic braces, surgical supports, and artificial limbs. They usually work from doctors' prescriptions.
• Prosthetist Assistants
  Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.
• Provosts
  College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
• Psychiatric Aides
  Psychiatric aides care for patients with mental disorders.
• Psychiatric Orderlies
  Psychiatric aides care for patients with mental disorders.
• Psychiatric Technicians
  Psychiatric technicians assist in the care and treatment of patients who are mentally ill or have developmental disabilities.
• Psychiatrists
  Psychiatrists diagnose and treat people who have mental illnesses.
• Psychologists
  Psychologists counsel people who have life or emotional problems. They also study human behavior and mental processes.
• PT
  Physical therapists treat patients to relieve their pain and increase their strength and mobility.
• Public Affairs Specialists
  Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
• Public Defenders
  Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
• Public Health Educators
  Public health educators plan, direct, and carry out health education programs.
• Public Relations Managers
  Public relations managers direct all efforts to build a positive public image for organizations.
• Public Relations Specialists
  Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
• Public Transportation Inspectors
  Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo. They inspect equipment and services and investigate accidents.
• Public Works Inspectors
  Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
• Publications Editors
  Editors select and prepare written material for newspapers, magazines, and books.
• Pump Attendants
  Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
• Pump Operators
  Pump operators control the transport of oil and natural gas between wells and storage tanks.
• Purchasing Agents
  Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
• Purchasing Managers
  Purchasing managers try to buy the best goods and services at the best possible prices.

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