Problem Solving
Breaking a confusing situation into parts you can actually act on.
Where to learn it
- Maths and science subjects
- Puzzle or robotics clubs
- Repair and tinkering
Careers that use it
Naval / Marine Engineer
€30k–€60k · Engineering
Mining & Geological Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Automation & Robotics Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Cloud Engineer
€38k–€75k · Technology
Plumber
€26k–€50k · Trades
Air Traffic Controller
€45k–€95k · Travel & hospitality
Electrician
€32k–€63k · Trades
DevOps Engineer
€40k–€78k · Technology
Data Engineer
€38k–€72k · Technology
Paramedic
€35k–€55k · Health
Software Engineer
€40k–€98k · Technology
Music Producer
€22k–€67k · Creative
Cybersecurity Analyst
€38k–€81k · Technology
Renewable Energy Technician
€33k–€60k · Trades
Automotive Technician
€29k–€52k · Trades
Economist
€28k–€70k · Business
QA / Test Engineer
€30k–€58k · Technology
Network Engineer
€34k–€68k · Technology
Technical Support Engineer
€30k–€58k · Technology
Heating and Cooling (HVAC) Technician
€28k–€52k · Trades
Barrister / Trial Lawyer
€30k–€120k · Law
Hotel Manager
€34k–€75k · Travel & hospitality
Hotel Revenue Manager
€38k–€80k · Travel & hospitality
IT Support Technician
€24k–€40k · Technology
Mobile App Developer
€36k–€70k · Technology
Robotics and Automation Technician
€30k–€55k · Technology
Airline Pilot
€55k–€140k · Travel & hospitality
Airport Operations Agent
€24k–€42k · Travel & hospitality
Legal Technology Specialist
€38k–€80k · Law
Medical Doctor
€38k–€90k · Health
Electronics Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Cardiologist
€50k–€110k · Health
Telecommunications Engineer
€30k–€60k · Engineering
Emergency Medicine Doctor
€42k–€85k · Health
Neurologist
€48k–€95k · Health
Radiologist
€50k–€105k · Health
Chemical / Process Engineer
€32k–€65k · Engineering
Veterinarian
€26k–€55k · Health
Aerospace Engineer
€32k–€68k · Engineering
Occupational Therapist
€22k–€40k · Health
Automotive Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Senior Civil Administrator
€34k–€62k · Public service
Firefighter
€26k–€42k · Public service
Police Officer
€33k–€55k · Public service
Public Procurement Officer
€28k–€50k · Public service
Tax Administration Officer
€30k–€55k · Public service
Civil Engineer
€28k–€60k · Engineering
Structural Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
€28k–€58k · Engineering
Industrial Engineer
€30k–€60k · Engineering
Electrical / Power Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineer
€30k–€62k · Engineering
Environmental Engineer
€27k–€55k · Engineering
Biomedical Engineer
€28k–€58k · Engineering
Agricultural / Agronomy Engineer
€26k–€52k · Engineering
Materials Engineer
€28k–€58k · Engineering
Quantitative Analyst
€60k–€120k · Business
Risk Analyst
€36k–€62k · Business
Payments Operations Specialist
€30k–€55k · Business
Business Analyst
€33k–€62k · Business
Product Manager
€46k–€98k · Business
Management Consultant
€45k–€80k · Business
Logistics Coordinator
€28k–€48k · Business
Supply Chain Analyst
€30k–€55k · Business
Information Systems (MIS) Analyst
€26k–€52k · Business
Business Intelligence Analyst
€28k–€58k · Business
ERP Consultant
€28k–€65k · Business
Market Research Analyst
€24k–€48k · Business
Entrepreneur / Startup Founder
€0k–€0k · Business
International Trade Specialist
€24k–€50k · Business
Operations Manager
€30k–€65k · Business
Project Manager
€30k–€62k · Business
Civil Lawyer
€32k–€95k · Law
Composer
€21k–€63k · Creative
Data Journalist
€26k–€58k · Creative
Architect
€35k–€75k · Creative