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1/22/2021

Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each


 

  • Primary employment: Taking raw materials directly from the earth or sea (farmers, forestry workers and miners)
  • Secondary employment: The processing and manufacturing of the primary products (steel workers, ship builders and furniture workers)
  • Tertiary employment: Providing a service for the public (education, health, transport)
  • Quaternary employment: Providing information and expertise (computer worker, microchip manufacturer)