By reviewing tax returns, conducting audits, identifying taxes payable, and collecting overdue tax dollars, these workers ensure that governments obtain revenues from businesses and citizens.

Meeting planners coordinate every detail of meetings and conventions, from the speakers and meeting location to arranging for printed materials and audio-visual equipment.

Management analysts, often referred to as management consultants in private industry, analyze and propose ways to improve an organization's structure, efficiency, or profits.

 Loan officers facilitate this lending by finding potential clients and assisting them in applying for loans. Loan officers also gather personal information about clients and businesses to ensure that an informed decision is made regarding the creditworthiness of the borrower and the probability of repayment.

Insurance companies protect individuals and organizations from financial loss by assuming billions of dollars in risk each year. Underwriters are needed to identify and calculate the risk of loss from policyholders, establish appropriate premium rates, and write policies that cover this risk.

More than half of all cost estimators work in the construction industry, and another 17 percent are employed in manufacturing industries.

Growth of the construction industry will account for most new jobs.

In construction and manufacturing, job prospects should be best for those with industry work experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

A college degree and good interpersonal skills are among the most important qualifications for these workers.

Although both occupations will benefit from an increase in investing by individuals, personal financial advisors will benefit more.

Financial analysts and personal financial advisors who have earned a professional designation are expected to have the best opportunities; competition is anticipated to be keen for highly lucrative positions in investment banking.

About 4 out of 10 personal financial advisors are self-employed.

Adjusters and examiners investigate insurance claims, negotiate settlements, and authorize payments; appraisers assess the cost or value of an insured item; investigators deal with claims about which there is a question of liability and where fraud or criminal activity is suspected.

Licensing and continuing education requirements vary by State.

College graduates have the best opportunities; competition will be keen for jobs as investigators, because this occupation attracts many qualified people.

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