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Job Description


	Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


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	Floral Designers

Despite the projected decline in employment, job opportunities should be good as many people leave this occupation, due to relatively low wages and limited advancement opportunities. Floral design is the only design specialty that does not require formal postsecondary training. Many floral designers work long hours on weekends and holidays, filling orders and setting up decorations for weddings and other events.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Floral Designers
Florists	31,370
Grocery Stores	6,870
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	1,520
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores	1,450
Other General Merchandise Stores	1,250
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores	1,130
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores	720
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers	390
Employment Services	240
Death Care Services	240

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