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Is being a jeweller a good fit for you?

Makes, adjusts, repairs and values jewellery made from gold, silver, other metals and gems.

What the work involves

  • Cleans and polishes metal items and jewellery using tools, polishing wheels and chemical baths.
  • Smooths soldered joints and rough spots with files and emery paper, then polishes them.
  • Makes jewellery from materials like gold, silver, platinum and precious stones.
  • Cuts and files pieces of jewellery such as rings, brooches, bracelets and lockets.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and creative. 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.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. 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.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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