Job Titles Often Confused

Beth Braccio Hering special CareerBuilder

Many jobs are names that look, which can be confusing. Type "bird" when searching on the Internet for orthodontist and you find someone who can identify birds in your garden, but did not help overbite. Here are some other professional mix-up:

1. Aesthetician against the anesthesiologist

Esthetician (beautician also spelled) Laurie Neronha of Rhode Island for the people asking what the hospital is running - but not a doctor. "I do not understand people, if they are really great!" Neronha jokes. Because the skin will face professional license, shells and other treatments.

Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, on the other side are doctors trained to administer anesthesia.

2. ophthalmologist vs optometrist vs

Speaking of the field of health care, that you go when you need new glasses? Most of the time would optometrist - a doctorate of optometry person who looks at people's eyes to diagnose vision problems and prescribe treatment.

An ophthalmologist can do these things, but licensed physicians are better known for treating eye diseases and injuries and surgery. An optician is a person who fits and adjusts his glasses.

3. Psychiatrist vs psychologist

Since the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist, has a medical degree of the first things that distinguish a psychiatrist with a psychologist.

And professionals who are concerned about mental health and may have a personal training or service organization. Depending on your theme, you can search, psychological tests, patients and therapy sessions. All but a few states, but psychiatrists can prescribe medications.

4. athletic trainer personal trainer

Myke Triebold, and Niceville, Florida, hopes that people can understand better what they are doing is an athletic trainer. "I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, BA in physical education and health. Then I went back to postgraduate students at the end of my coach certified training for the sport."

Although their functions are "total control of the medical needs of sports teams, including the first on the scene assessing damage of injuries and rehabilitation," people often think she does the same thing as a coaching staff - a person who works with individuals or small groups to help them achieve fitness.

5. Sociologist, a social worker

"Social workers often work with people to help them overcome problems in their lives. Often, however, sociologists study social forces that cause so many people in society who have all kinds of social problems," says Tim Madigan, a professor associate professor of sociology at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Penn.

Because they work with the public in a manner so intimate - only to draw attention to the actions - states have different licensing requirements for social workers. Traditionally, sociologists have university degrees and often use their powers of observation and interpretation in areas such as research, marketing, public policy and education.

6. Information Architect vs. Architect

Both companies are concerned about the order and structure, but unlike the architects, you will find information on homes or buildings designed by the architect. Instead, information architects specializing in the design and construction of shared information environments. They make digital content (such as software and Web sites), the easier and better.

7. Genealogy geologist vs. vs. gynecologist

Janice poor vendors. The professional genealogist in Oakland, California, says she is perceived by geologist (one of the country studies of materials) and a gynecologist (a doctor who specializes in female reproductive organs). It really is someone who investigates a family affair.

8. Lyricist vs. copyright

Nichole Bazemore Atlanta, Georgia, has had his share of the title confusion. "I am a writer - a person who writes sales copy and marketing can not imagine what many people say, after that," Oh, I'm going to publish the book next year, and I need a good writer. . The attorney general "(you really need a lawyer, the copyright is the person who can help create ownership of the works is not simply a command -. Bazemore)

9. Publisher vs spokesman

Budding writers may also want to be sure you know the difference between a publisher (someone in the publishing of books or other materials) and a publicist (someone hired to help customers get the attention of the media).

10. Author vs ghost writer, ghost stories

A final error in the publishing world: When independent Cynthia Palm Springs, Florida has some black people take the "ghost" in the wrong direction MacGregor. "I was approached by people who think I'm looking for stories to write about haunted houses and others," MacGregor said. A black man is actually someone paid to write a person with the name of that person.