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Is being a glazier a good fit for you?

Fits glass into windows, shopfronts, skylights and display cases. Also covers walls and tabletops with glass.

What the work involves

  • Reads plans to work out the size, shape, colour, type and thickness of glass and how to install it.
  • Checks that walls and ceilings are upright using plumb lines and levels.
  • Installs ready-made metal or wooden frames for windows and doors using hand tools.
  • Makes or installs metal frames and edging for glass, using aluminium or steel.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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