What they do all day? Employee trainers are a company's educators. They help workers maintain, improve and add job skills that will make them more valuable. With managers, they develop focused course plans and then lead employees in the training programs.

How to get the job? A degree in human resources is essential. Further certification adds to a candidate's marketability. A desire to teach others is fundamental.

What makes it great? Companies are still looking for ways to cut costs by reducing headcount. By helping workers improve their skills, a trainer can give them the competitive edge needed to keep their jobs and advance within an organization.

What's the catch? Much employee training falls under the "mandatory" rather than "voluntary" heading. A good trainer needs a lively imagination and engaging personality to hold the attention of a captive audience. --T.Z.