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Is being a tiler a good fit for you?

Fixes tiles and stone to walls, floors, ceilings and benchtops. Cuts pieces to fit and seals the joins neatly.

What the work involves

  • Lines up and straightens tiles using levels and squares.
  • Finishes the joints and wipes extra grout from between tiles with a damp sponge.
  • Cuts and shapes tiles to fit around obstacles and into awkward corners.
  • Works out the best layout to make the pattern wanted.

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:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

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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