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Explanation

In the graphic above, I searched for the occupational profile for “technical writer’  I clicked on the tab ‘related occupations’ – its on the right hand side and the list of first tier related occupations was provided.  Note:  First tier occupations are those which the department of labor classifys in the same Standard Occupational Classification (SOC).  In other words they are all categorized under the main number 27.  If you compare all of the Knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job title Technical Writer, with the other 5 job titles, you will find a high correlation among them.  This means that your skill sets and knowledge base can easily be adapted and ‘transitioned’ to those occupations.

 Now, let’s look at each talent tree individually.

 Radio and Television Announcers

There are three job titles that correspond directly to this one.  Talent Directors and Copy Writers are included in the general classification of SOC 27.  Advertising Sales Agents (the title in red) is categorized in SOC 41. This is the first stretch of your skill set beyond 27.

 Broadcast News Analysts

Both job titles are for professional Announcers in television and/or radio.