Actuarial consultants analyse, manage and provide guidance on financial impact of risks. They can work in fields related to insurance, pension, investment, banking, healthcare etc. Actuarial consultants apply technical and statistical models and theories to give strategic, commercial, and financial advice.

Acupuncturists make use of thin needles and insert them into acupuncture points in the body in order to restore the imbalances of the human body and overall good health. Acupuncturists focus on energy meridians to treat various conditions.

Administration professionals apply various concepts and theories related to improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals within the organization. Tasks performed usually include: evaluating the structure of organizations and suggesting areas of improvement; ensuring that the operational activities of an organization are consistent with the policy objectives of the organization; recruiting, training, developing and counselling personnel within an organization. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2421 Management and Organization Analysts 2422 Policy Administration Professionals 2423 Personnel and Careers Professionals 2424 Training and Staff Development Professionals.

Administrative and commercial managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the financial, administrative, human resource, policy, planning, research and development, advertising, public relations, and sales and marketing activities of enterprises and organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: formulating and administering policy advice and strategic and financial planning; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice to senior managers; directing the development of initiatives for new products, marketing, public relations and advertising campaigns; determining and directing sales activities, product mix and customer service standards; setting prices and credit arrangements; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards; controlling selection, training and performance of staff; preparing budgets and overseeing financial operations; consulting with the chief executive and with managers of other departments or sections; controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; representing the enterprise or organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 121 Business Services and Administration Managers 122 Sales, Marketing and Development Managers Notes Specialized qualifications and extensive experience relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians and Associate Professionals, are usually required. Regional managers and other senior managers who coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate managers who have a diverse range of functional responsibilities are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives.

Administrative and executive secretaries perform liaison, coordination and organizational tasks in support of managers and professionals and/or prepare correspondence, reports and records of proceedings and other specialized documentation. Tasks include - (a) drafting administrative correspondence and minutes; (b) obtaining, proposing and monitoring deadlines and follow-up dates; (c) screening requests for meetings, scheduling and organizing meetings and travel arrangements; (d) assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders; (e) liaising with other staff about a range of matters relating to the organization’s operations; (f) writing and answering business or technical letters and other similar correspondence; (g) preparing verbatim reports of proceedings in legislative assemblies, courts of law or other places, using shorthand or specialized office equipment. (h) supervising the work of clerical support workers. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Administrative secretary - Correspondence assistant - Court reporter - Executive assistant - Personal assistant Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Medical transcriptionist - 3344 - Secretary (general) - 4120.

Administrative and specialized secretaries provide organizational, communication and documentation support services, utilizing specialized knowledge of the business activity of the organization in which they are employed. They take supervisory responsibility for office clerks in the organization. Tasks performed usually include: coordinating, assigning and reviewing the work of clerical support workers; desktop publishing; preparing and processing legal documents and papers such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs; implementing and supporting the communication, documentation and internal managerial coordination activities of an organizational unit, on some occasions utilizing specialized knowledge of the business activity of the organization; scheduling and confirming meetings and appointments and communicating messages for clients; compiling, recording and reviewing legal and medical records, reports, documents and correspondence. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 3341 Office Supervisors 3342 Legal Secretaries 3343 Administrative and Executive Secretaries 3344 Medical Secretaries.

Administrative assistants provide administrative and office support for supervisors. They perform a variety of tasks, such as answering telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, ordering office supplies, maintaining the office facilities running smoothly, and ensuring that equipment and appliances work properly.

Adult community care workers perform assessment and care management of communities of adults who live with physical impairments or convalescing states. They aim to improve their life in the community and enable them to live safely and independently at their own home.

Advanced nurse practitioners are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health, provide diagnosis and care in advanced settings, coordinating care within areas of chronic disease management, providing integrated care, and supervising assigned team members. Advanced nurse practitioners are general care nurses who have acquired an expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded clinical practice on advanced level.

Advanced physiotherapists are highly specialised. They make complex decisions and manage risks in unpredictable contexts and within a defined area. They may focus on a specific area of clinical practice, education, research or professional management.

BSF professional community for Advertising and market research.

Advertising and marketing professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services. Tasks include - (a) planning, developing and organizing advertising policies and campaigns to support sales objectives; (b) advising managers and clients on strategies and campaigns to reach target markets, creating consumer awareness and effectively promoting the attributes of goods and services; (c) writing advertising copy and media scripts, and arranging television and film production and media placement; (d) collecting and analysing data regarding consumer patterns and preferences; (e) interpreting and predicting current and future consumer trends; (f) researching potential demand and market characteristics for new goods and services; (g) supporting business growth and development through the preparation and execution of marketing objectives, policies and programmes; (h) commissioning and undertaking market research to identify market opportunities for new and existing goods and services; (i) advising on all elements of marketing such as product mix, pricing, advertising and sales promotion, selling and distribution channels. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Advertising specialist - Marketing specialist - Market research analyst.

Advertising and public relations managers plan, direct and coordinate the advertising, public relations and public information activities of enterprises and organizations or of enterprises that provide related services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks include - (a) planning, directing and coordinating the advertising and public relations activities of an enterprise or organization; (b) negotiating advertising contracts with clients or with newspapers, radio and television stations, sports and cultural organizations and advertising agencies; (c) planning and managing information programmes to inform legislators, the mass media and the general public about the plans, accomplishments and points of view of the enterprise or organization; (d) leading and managing the activities of advertising and public relations staff; (e) establishing and managing budgets and controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; (f) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; (g) planning and directing daily operations; (h) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Advertising manager - Public relations manager.

Advertising assistants provide support in all the operations carried out in advertising departments or advertising agencies. They ensure that administrative activities are handle and sort out. They communicate with the staff of the advertisement department and with external clients. Moreover, they have understanding of the operations in advertising as to assist with the pragmatic implementation of plans and tasks carried out by managers and consultants and for being involved in creating content for use both on-line or in print.

Advertising copywriters are responsible for the written or verbal design of advertisements and commercials. They write slogans, catchphrases and work closely together with advertising artists.

Advertising installers attach posters and other advertisement materials on buildings, buses and underground transport and in other public places such as shopping malls, in order to attract the attention of passersby. They use equipment to climb buildings and reach higher places, following health and safety regulations and procedures.

Advertising managers perform the implementation of the advertising initiatives planned in the strategic marketing plan. They organise and prepare the resources needed to launch advertising campaigns and operations in advertising agencies. They prepare and align the communication channels, negotiate contracts, and ensure that operations adhere to budgets.

Advertising media buyers purchase, on behalf of their clients, advertising space in the print, broadcast and online media. They analyse the effectiveness and appropriateness of the different channels depending on the good or service, providing advice for the decision-making. They try to negotiate the best price, without compromising the quality of the advertisements. They support the development and implementation of marketing and advertising plans through the most suited media outlet.

Advertising media planners advise on the best communication media platforms to convey ideas. They analyse advertising plans in order to assess the aim and objective of the marketing strategy. They assess the potential and response rate that different communication channels might have on the transmission of a message related to a product, company, or brand.

Advertising sales agents sell advertising space and media time to businesses and individuals. They make sales pitches to potential clients and follow up on after-sales.

Advertising specialists provide advice to companies and organisations about the development of their advertising strategies and on advertising-related topics covering a more general strategic approach. They combine knowledge of marketing, budgets, and psychology with a creative mind to develop advertising campaigns. They propose alternatives to clients that promote their organisations, products, or projects.

Aerodynamics engineers perform aerodynamics analysis to make sure the designs of transport equipment meet aerodynamics and performance requirements. They contribute to designing engine and engine components, and issue technical reports for the engineering staff and customers. They coordinate with other engineering departments to check that designs perform as specified. Aerodynamics engineers conduct research to assess adaptability of equipment and materials. They also analyse proposals to evaluate production time and feasibility.

Aeronautical information service officers maintain the operational timing from sunrise to sunset in order to ensure that the information passed by agencies is authentic. They strive to ensure safety, regularity and efficiency.

Aeronautical information specialists provide high quality aeronautical information management services through technological means. They support senior aeronautical information specialists and assess changes in aeronautical information affecting charts and other products. They answer requests related to aeronautical data needs for airway companies, operational groups and systems.