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A proofreader in the publishing industry is responsible for reviewing and correcting texts before they go to print or are published digitally. The tasks include detecting and correcting spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, ambiguities, and inconsistencies in language. It often also involves ensuring that the text follows the publisher's linguistic guidelines and tone. The work is usually performed in a quiet office environment, but remote work is becoming more common. Collaboration with authors, editors, and translators is a natural part of everyday life, where deadlines and accuracy demand high concentration and attention to detail.

A teacher in visual arts in primary school is responsible for instructing students in subjects such as visual arts, design, and visual communication. Tasks include both theoretical and practical components, often combining lectures, discussions, and creative exercises. It also involves planning and evaluating lessons, creating stimulating learning environments, and adapting teaching to meet students' diverse needs and conditions. The work mainly takes place in classrooms and art rooms, often in close collaboration with colleagues in other aesthetic subjects and the school's student health team. Visual arts teachers also have a responsibility to follow up on students’ knowledge development and document this according to school guidelines.

A Logistiksäljare works with selling logistics services and solutions to companies across various industries. Responsibilities include identifying potential clients, building and maintaining customer relationships, and designing tailored logistics offers based on client needs. The role often involves managing the entire sales process, from prospecting and quoting to negotiations and follow-up. Logistiksäljare collaborate closely with logistics planners, transporters, and other internal functions to ensure deliveries are efficient and meet agreements. The work environment is typically office-based but may also include client visits and participation in trade shows or industry events.

Tilers work with installing tiles, ceramics, and mosaics on walls, floors, and other surfaces, mainly in bathrooms, kitchens, and public spaces. Tasks include preparatory work such as filling, moisture barriers, and measurements, as well as carefully laying tiles according to drawings. The profession requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in teams. The work environment is often physically demanding, involving kneeling, working in confined spaces, and sometimes on construction sites with varying temperatures and noise levels.

A glass hardener works with processing and refining glass products using various hardening processes. Tasks may include monitoring furnaces, controlling temperatures, quality inspections, and operating both manual and automated machines. Glass hardeners are responsible for ensuring the glass achieves the correct strength and properties, which is crucial for the final product to meet safety standards in areas such as construction, automotive, and interior design. The work environment is often industrial, with elements of noise, high temperatures, and demands for precision and safety when handling heavy and fragile materials.

A machine operator, polisher primarily works with processing and refining surfaces on wood products through sanding, polishing, and other surface treatments. Tasks include setting up and monitoring machines, inspecting final results, and maintaining equipment. The environment is often industrial with some noise and dust, requiring accuracy and safety awareness. Collaboration with other operators and technicians is common to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

A Truck Driver, long-haul is responsible for transporting goods over long distances with heavy trucks, often within Sweden but sometimes internationally. The job involves route planning, loading and unloading cargo, and ensuring that the load is properly secured and delivered on time. The work environment is characterized by long days on the road, where much time is spent alone in the cab. The profession demands high safety awareness, precision, and good physical health, as heavy lifting and varying weather conditions are common.

Dairy engineers are responsible for developing, monitoring, and improving processes within the dairy industry. The role often includes quality control, product development, and optimizing production technical solutions to ensure milk and dairy products meet the highest standards. Tasks may also involve managing advanced process control, environmental adaptation, and implementing new technological innovations. The work is carried out in close collaboration with laboratory staff, production managers, and technicians, and the environment typically combines office, laboratory, and production plant settings. Safety and hygiene are central, and high demands are placed on accuracy and analytical skills.