Job Titles Often Confused
Beth Braccio Hering, special CareerBuilder
Many jobs are similar sounding names, which can cause confusion. Type "ornithologist", when to search the Internet for orthodontist and you will find someone who can identify the birds in your garden, but did not help overbite. Here are some other professional mix-up:
1. Aesthetician against anesthesiologist
Aesthetician (also spelled beautician) Laurie Neronha Rhode Island used to people asking what the hospital is working - even though she is not healthcare. "I do not get people, if they are really cool!" Neronha jokes. Since the skin under professional license, which will face, peeling and other treatments.
Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, on the other side are doctors trained to administer anesthesia.
2. Ophthalmologist optician optometrist vs. vs.
Speaking of people in the healthcare industry, who do you go when you need new glasses? Most of the time would be an optometrist - a person with a degree of doctor of optometry who examines the eyes of people to diagnose vision problems and prescribe treatment.
An ophthalmologist can do these things, but licensed physicians are better known for treating eye diseases and injuries and surgery. An optician is a person who fits and adjusts his glasses.
3. Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist
Since the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist, has a medical degree of the first things distinguish a psychiatrist with a psychologist.
And the professionals who are concerned about mental health and may have a personal training or service organization. Depending on your theme, you can do research, psychological testing, patients or for therapy sessions. All but a few states, however, only psychiatrists can prescribe medication.
4. athletic trainer than a personal trainer
Myke Triebold of Niceville, Florida, hopes that people have a better understanding of what it takes to be an athletic trainer. "I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in physical education and health. Then I returned as a graduate student completing my training as a certified trainer for sports."
While their functions are "full supervision of the medical needs of sports teams, including the first on the scene of injury, assessment of injuries and physical rehabilitation," people often think she does the same as a coach staff - a person who works with individuals or small groups to help them achieve fitness.
5. Sociologist, a social worker against
"Social workers often work with individuals to help them overcome problems in their lives. However, often sociologists to study social forces that give rise to so many people in society who have all sorts of social problems, "explains Tim Madigan, associate professor of sociology at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Penn.
Because they work with the public in a way so intimate - only raise awareness of interventions - the states have different licensing requirements for social workers. Traditionally, sociologists have university degrees and often use their powers of observation and interpretation in areas such as research, marketing, public policy and education.
6. Information Architect vs. Architect
Both jobs are worried about the order and structure, but unlike the architects, you will not find an information architect design houses or buildings. Instead, information architects specializing in the design and construction of shared information environments. They make digital content (such as software and Web sites) easier and better use.
7. Genealogy geologist vs. vs. gynecologist
Poor Janice Sellers. This professional genealogist in Oakland, California, says it is perceived by geologist (one of the country materials studies) and a gynecologist (a doctor who specializes in female reproductive organs). It 'really someone who investigates a family history.
8. Lyricist vs. copyright
Nichole Bazemore in Atlanta, Georgia, has also had its share of confusion title. "I am a writer - a person who writes sales copy and marketing can not imagine what many people say, after hearing that," Oh, I have the intention to publish a book next year and I need a good writer. . Advocate "(You may actually need a lawyer, the copyright for it is a person who can help you establish the ownership of creative works simply does not command -. Bazemore)
9. Publisher vs spokesman
Budding writers may also want to be sure you know the difference between a publisher (someone in the publishing of books or other materials) and a publicist (someone hired to help clients get the attention of media).
10. Author vs ghost writer, ghost stories
A final error in the publishing world: When Cynthia MacGregor independent of Palm Springs, Fla., bills itself as a black some people take the "ghost" in the wrong direction. "I was approached by people who think I'm looking for stories to write about haunted houses and others," MacGregor said. A black man is actually someone paid to write for another person by the name of that person.