Career Catalog
Career mode challenges SherlockAI to guess a profession you are thinking of. The mode currently includes 152 careers and 40 workplace clues covering duties, tools, training, work environments, and schedules. The full list is published here so you can browse the range of professions before playing.
When you answer career clues, think about the typical day-to-day reality of the job rather than rare exceptions. That gives the engine the cleanest signal and leads to faster, more accurate guesses.
Healthcare & Medicine (18)
Careers that diagnose, treat, and care for patients, from front-line nursing to specialist medicine.
- Anesthesiologist
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Doctor
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Paramedic
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Psychologist
- Radiologist
- Speech Therapist
- Surgeon
- Surgeon Assistant
- Therapist
- Veterinarian
Emergency & Public Safety (2)
Uniformed and response roles that protect the public and react to crises, often with shift work and high pressure.
- Firefighter
- Police Officer
Science, Technology & Engineering (32)
Technical careers built on maths, research, and problem solving, in software, laboratories, and engineering teams.
- Accountant
- AI Researcher
- Air Traffic Controller
- Animator
- Archaeologist
- Architect
- Astronaut
- Astronomer
- Biologist
- Chemist
- City Planner
- Civil Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Environmental Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Game Developer
- Geneticist
- Geologist
- Graphic Designer
- IT Support Technician
- Marine Biologist
- Marketing Manager
- Mechanical Engineer
- Meteorologist
- Scientist
- Ship Captain
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- UX Designer
- Web Developer
Law, Government & Public Service (9)
Careers in courts, public administration, and civic institutions, usually requiring formal qualifications.
- Civil Servant
- Detective
- Diplomat
- Judge
- Lawyer
- Military Officer
- Politician
- Tax Inspector
- Teacher
Education & Childcare (7)
Roles that teach, mentor, and look after children and students at every stage of education.
- Fitness Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Professor
- School Counselor
- School Principal
- Sports Coach
- Tutor
Food & Hospitality (10)
Kitchen, restaurant, and hospitality careers centred on preparing and serving food and drink.
- Baker
- Barista
- Butcher
- Chef
- Farmer
- Nutritionist
- Pastry Chef
- Sommelier
- Sushi Chef
- Waiter
Creative Arts, Media & Entertainment (32)
Careers that produce art, performance, stories, and content for audiences, on stage, on screen, and in print.
- Actor
- Artist (Fine Arts)
- Broadcaster
- Cartoonist
- Circus Performer
- Copywriter
- Dancer
- Editor
- Entrepreneur
- Film Director
- Hairdresser
- Historian
- Interior Designer
- Journalist
- Magician
- Musician
- Photographer
- PR Specialist
- Professional Athlete
- Project Manager
- Referee
- Roofing Contractor
- Sales Representative
- Set Designer
- Singer
- Sports Journalist
- Stand-up Comedian
- Stunt Performer
- Translator
- Voice Actor
- Wedding Planner
- Writer
Skilled Trades & Manual Work (23)
Hands-on careers that build, repair, and operate the physical world, often learned through apprenticeships.
- Bus Driver
- Carpenter
- Construction Worker
- Delivery Driver
- Electrician
- Fisherman
- Flooring Installer
- Forester
- Gardener
- Glazier
- Locksmith
- Mason
- Massage Therapist
- Mechanic
- Painter (Decorator)
- Pilot
- Plumber
- Sailor
- Tailor
- Taxi Driver
- Train Driver
- Truck Driver
- Welder
Business, Finance & Office (12)
Commercial and administrative careers in companies, shops, and financial organisations.
- Auditor
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Event Manager
- HR Manager
- Insurance Agent
- Librarian
- Management Consultant
- Real Estate Agent
- Recruiter
- Stockbroker
- Warehouse Manager
More Careers (7)
Additional professions from the catalog that span several fields or sit outside the groups above.
- Bartender
- Beautician
- Dog Groomer
- Flight Attendant
- Funeral Director
- Security Guard
- Social Worker