Chardz 116 Job Charades Ideas
From accountant and babysitter to blacksmith, clown, judge and pirate, the Jobs deck has 116 occupations to act out. Every job comes with tools and movements people recognize instantly, which makes this one of the most guessable charades categories.
It's great for kids learning about careers, for ESL classes practicing vocabulary, and for adults who enjoy the unusual ones. In the phone version, describe what the person does all day without saying the job title.
Job charades words (A–Z)
- Accountant
- Actor
- Animator
- Announcer
- Architect
- Artist
- Astronaut
- Athlete
- Babysitter
- Baker
- Ballerina
- Bank Teller
- Barber
- Barista
- Bartender
- Beekeeping
- Blacksmith
- Bodyguard
- Boxer
- Bricklayer
- Butcher
- Cameraman
- Carpenter
- Chef
- Clown
- Coaching
- Comedian
- Conductor
- Construction Worker
- Dancer
- Delivery Person
- Dentist
- Designer
- Detective
- Director
- Diver
- Doctor
- Dog Walker
- Driver
- Editor
- Electrician
- Engineer
- Farmer
- Firefighter
- Fisherman
- Flight Attendant
- Florist
- Fortune Teller
- Gardener
- Goldsmith
- Guard
- Gymnast
- Housekeeper
- Interior Decorator
- Jeweler
- Journalist
- Judge
- Landscaper
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Lifeguarding
- Locksmith
- Lumberjack
- Magician
- Maid
- Mail Carrier
- Manager
- Mechanic
- Miner
- Model
- Musician
- Nanny
- Nurse
- Painter
- Paparazzi
- Park Ranger
- Pharmacist
- Photographer
- Pianist
- Pilot
- Pirate
- Plumber
- Police Officer
- Politician
- Potter
- President
- Priest
- Producer
- Professor
- Puppeteer
- Receptionist
- Reporter
- Rescue Worker
- Runner
- Sailor
- Scientist
- Secretary
- Security Guard
- Seller
- Shepherd
- Shoemaker
- Singer
- Soldier
- Spy
- Student
- Stuntman
- Swimmer
- Tailor
- Taxi Driver
- Teacher
- Television Host
- Tour Guide
- Veterinarian
- Waiter
- Welder
- Writer
How to act out job charades
- Mime the main tool: a stethoscope, a gavel, a hammer.
- Act out a typical moment at work, like putting out a fire or serving a meal.
- Add the uniform: a chef's hat, a salute or a hard hat.
Best for: Kids, families and ESL classrooms.
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