Entry-level careers worth starting in
Five hundred and forty careers with low preparation requirements, careers you can step into without a degree or with on-the-job training, where the path from no experience to your first role is short and well-trodden. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 5 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 5 of 11
Food Service Manager
High School Diploma · $69,390
Food service managers direct the daily operations of restaurants, cafeterias, and institutional kitchens, coordinating…
Food Service Worker
High School Diploma · $35,320
Prepares and serves food, cleans facilities, and assists customers in various food service settings such as cafeterias,…
Footwear Retail Specialist
High School Diploma · $35,410
Provide expert advice and fitting services to customers purchasing footwear in a specialist or luxury footwear…
Forest and Conservation Worker
High School Diploma · $43,680
Forest and conservation workers plant seedlings, clear brush, and treat diseased trees on forests and rangelands under…
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $49,030
Forging machine operators heat metal stock and press it into gears, axles, and valves for cars, pipelines, and…
Forklift Operator
High School Diploma · $46,420
Operates industrial trucks or forklifts to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, shipping…
Foundry Laborer
High School Diploma · $48,110
Forms wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries, performing tasks that involve…
Freight Clerk
High School Diploma · $45,260
Organize and maintain records of goods shipped and received, prepare bills of lading, and track inventory. Communicate…
Front Desk Agent
High School Diploma · $35,070
Manages guest check-ins and check-outs, handles reservations, and provides information and assistance to hotel guests.…
Funeral Attendant
High School Diploma · $35,680
Funeral attendants set up chapels, position caskets, arrange flowers, and escort mourners through services for grieving…
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,040
Furnace and kiln operators run industrial heating equipment to anneal glass, cure rubber, dry lumber, or boil soap.…
Furniture Finisher
High School Diploma · $44,540
Furniture finishers sand, stain, strip, and recoat furniture for workshops, restoration shops, and private clients.…
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runner
High School Diploma · $34,980
Gambling and sports book writers record bets, scan winning tickets, and pay out winnings at casinos and racetracks.…
Gambling Cage Worker
High School Diploma · $37,580
Gambling cage workers buy and sell chips, cash out winnings, and process credit for casino patrons. Every transaction…
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashier
High School Diploma · $36,220
Gambling change persons and booth cashiers exchange bills for coins, tokens, chips, and vouchers for casino patrons all…
Gambling Dealer
High School Diploma · $34,320
A gambling dealer runs table games on a casino floor, handling cards, chips, and dice while calculating payouts…
Gambling Manager
High School Diploma · $93,220
Gambling managers oversee table games, cage transactions, and regulatory compliance across a casino shift. They settle…
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigator
High School Diploma · $43,370
Gambling surveillance officers watch live camera feeds and recorded footage to catch cheating or theft by casino staff…
Gaming Supervisor
High School Diploma · $63,820
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe…
Garage Door Installer
High School Diploma · $55,720
Install, service, and repair residential and commercial garage doors and automated opening systems, ensuring proper…
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator
High School Diploma · $77,320
Gas compressor operators monitor stations that move natural gas, hydrogen, and nitrogen through pipelines, watching…
Gas Plant Operator
High School Diploma · $87,820
Gas plant operators control compressors and valves to move natural gas through pipelines at the correct pressure for…
Genealogist Professional
Master's Degree · $76,750
Researches family histories and ancestral lines for clients using historical records and genetic data.
General Handyman
High School Diploma · $49,590
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential or commercial properties, including plumbing,…
General Laborer
High School Diploma · $47,120
Performs a variety of manual tasks, often requiring physical strength and endurance, to support construction,…
General Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $49,590
Performs routine repairs and upkeep on buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures facilities are safe, functional, and…
General Mechanic Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists skilled mechanics in performing maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various types of machinery,…
General Office Clerk
High School Diploma · $45,010
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the efficient operation of an office. Duties may…
Geothermal Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Geothermal technicians monitor control panels, inspect pumps, and repair heat pump systems for power plants and…
Glass Blower, Molder, Bender, and Finisher
No Formal Education Needed · $46,170
Glass blowers, molders, benders, and finishers shape molten glass by hand into functional or decorative objects,…
Glazier
High School Diploma · $57,080
Glaziers cut and install glass in storefronts, windows, and shower enclosures for contractors and building owners.…
Grader and Sorter, Agricultural Products
No Formal Education Needed · $35,730
Graders and sorters inspect fresh produce on conveyor lines, checking colour, firmness, and size for food producers and…
Graffiti Removal Specialist
High School Diploma · $36,840
Remove graffiti and unwanted paint from buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces using chemical cleaning agents,…
Grinding and Polishing Worker, Hand
High School Diploma · $42,660
Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or…
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,550
Workers in this role run grinders, lappers, and buffing wheels in manufacturing plants to strip burrs from parts and…
Grocery Clerk
High School Diploma · $37,330
Assist customers, stock shelves, operate cash registers, and maintain cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive…
Grocery Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Deliver grocery orders to residential customers for a supermarket or online grocery retailer, providing a reliable and…
Grounds Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $46,860
Maintain grounds of properties using hand or power tools, performing tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting,…
Groundworker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Carry out the below-ground and ground-level civil engineering works that form the foundation of every construction…
Guest Services Coordinator
High School Diploma · $35,070
Coordinate and provide comprehensive support to guests, addressing inquiries, managing check-in/check-out processes,…
Guest Services Representative
High School Diploma · $35,070
Greet guests, provide information, and assist with various needs to ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. Handle…
Hair Stylist Assistant
High School Diploma · $32,600
Assists hair stylists with various tasks, including shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, sweeping, cleaning, and…
Handyman
High School Diploma · $49,590
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential and commercial properties, including minor plumbing,…
Hardware Associate
High School Diploma · $35,410
Assists customers with hardware selection, provides product information, and helps with basic troubleshooting and…
Hardware Store Specialist
High School Diploma · $35,410
Provide expert advice and service to tradespeople and DIY customers in an independent hardware store or specialist…
Health Unit Coordinator
High School Diploma · $45,010
Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs), also known as unit secretaries, are integral members of a clinical team in healthcare…
Healthcare Support Worker
High School Diploma · $48,430
Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care, performing basic health checks, and ensuring patient comfort…
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $48,750
Heat treating equipment setters run furnaces and induction machines to harden, anneal, or temper metal and plastic…
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
High School Diploma · $58,640
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers haul freight over regional and long-haul routes in large commercial vehicles,…
Heavy Equipment Operator (Construction)
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts to excavate, move, and grade earth, rock, gravel,…