Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.

Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.

Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.

Counsel clients on personal and family financial problems, such as excessive spending or borrowing of funds.

Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.

Explain general financial topics to clients, such as credit report ratings, bankruptcy laws, consumer protection laws, wage attachments, or collection actions.