Consumer Services

Careers focused on meeting the needs and desires of individuals and households.

12 roles
Cluster overview

What this career cluster covers

Careers focused on meeting the needs and desires of individuals and households.

Roles included

12 career roles

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Automotive Mechanic Customer Service Representative Dry Cleaner/Laundry Service Provider Event Planner Florist Food Service Manager Hairdresser/Stylist Home Appliance Repair Technician +4 more

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Automotive Mechanic

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Inspects, maintains, and repairs cars and light trucks.

Customer Service Representative

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Interacts with customers to provide information, resolve issues, and handle inquiries about products or services.

Dry Cleaner/Laundry Service Provider

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Provides cleaning services for clothing and household textiles, including dry cleaning and laundering.

Event Planner

Arts/Humanities
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Organizes and manages various types of events, from corporate functions and weddings to conferences and parties.

Florist

Arts/Humanities
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Designs, arranges, and sells cut flowers and ornamental plants.

Food Service Manager

Commerce
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Oversees the operations of restaurants, cafes, catering services, or other food establishments.

Hairdresser/Stylist

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Provides hair care services, including cutting, coloring, styling, and perming, to clients.

Home Appliance Repair Technician

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Installs, maintains, and repairs household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and air conditioners.

Massage Therapist

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Manipulates soft tissues of the body to relieve tension, pain, and stress.

Personal Care Aide/Assistant

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Assists individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.

Retail Sales Associate

Commerce
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Assists customers with product selection, purchases, and provides general assistance in a retail environment.

Tailor/Seamster

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Designs, makes, alters, and repairs clothing and other textile items.