Career Profiles

Whether you're interested in reading about people in your existing line of work or you're looking to switch jobs and want to see what it's like working in another profession, we make it a point to highlight a variety of careers. More than that, we also bring you individual stories of workers across the country who provide a real-life glimpse into their lives and their jobs.

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  • Ice Sculpture Artist

    Most people who find themselves surrounded by 40 tons of ice have likely endured an arctic expedition gone horribly wrong. But for ice sculptor Don Chapelle, that's the amount of ice he handles on a daily basis. Chapelle is the owner and … Read more...

  • Fantasy Sports Expert

    You’re probably in a fantasy football league. If your league is really competitive, you’ve probably spent a lot of time researching the best players for your team by buying magazines, studying depth charts, analyzing position rankings, or … Read more...

  • TV Sports Anchor

    The Red Sox. The Celtics. The Bruins. In New England, big teams dominated Boston TV sportscasts in the 1980s and Scott Fleishman followed them all. And in an unlikely way, these dynasties became destiny for the Massachusetts native. While … Read more...

  • How to Become an Executive Chef

    Iron Chef, Jamie Oliver, Mario Batali. Thanks to the Food Network and a plethora of cooking shows, when people think about becoming a chef nowadays, their next thought is about getting their own TV show. But Ed Glebus, an executive chef … Read more...

  • Horse Trainer

    From a young age, many horse-enthusiasts dream of incorporating their love of horses into a viable career. Elizabeth Oellers Latham is turning the phrase "do what you love and love what you do" into reality. Read more...

  • Mommy Blogger

    When Heather Armstrong started a blog 10 years ago, it was strictly for family and friends to keep up with her life. Today, she has more than 1.5 million Twitter followers and has turned her website, Dooce.com, into a highly successful … Read more...

  • Executive Chef

    Everyone loves the Iron Chef and Food Network's TV lineup. But the reality of being a professional chef usually doesn't involve cameras and fame. Ed Glebus, general manager and executive chef, talks with Aaron and Wendy about what it's like … Read more...

  • Talent Producer at ESPN Radio

    ESPN is a mecca for hardcore sports enthusiasts. But for this week's Dream Job profile, the Worldwide Leader in Sports is also a home away from home. Shaun Wyman has been working as a talent producer for the ESPN Radio Network for more than … Read more...

  • Voice Actor Jennifer Hale

    You might not recognize Jennifer Hale's name or picture, but if you're into animated television shows and especially video games, Hale's voice is instantly recognizable. Also known as female Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy, … Read more...

  • MTV Animation Director and Simpsons Storyboard Artist

    Brad Ableson spent 15 years as an animator and storyboard artist for The Simpsons. That means when Homer dishes out his patented "Why you little---" and starts to throttle his mischievous son Bart, there's a good chance it was Ableson who … Read more...