Also called: Ethical Sourcing Auditor, Factory Auditor
Visits factories around the world to check that workers are paid fairly and treated safely.
You walk a garment factory floor checking fire exits, interview workers privately about overtime and review payroll records for signs of forced labor.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; auditor certifications; often speaks a second language.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Business, Human Rights.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks compliance officers.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can scan payroll records, but walking factory floors and privately interviewing workers stays human.
Classes: Spanish, Mandarin or another language, AP World History, AP Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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