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Where a stand-up comedian can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role a stand-up comedian already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Stand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs and theatres. They may also use music, magic tricks or props to enhance their performance.

Highest coverage recorded: 71%
Destinations: 5each with a full record
Within reach: 4difficulty under 55
Skills on file: 25required or supplementary

Table 1

Table 1 · Within reach

Table 2

Table 2 · A bigger jump

Possible, but expect real retraining rather than a sideways step.

actor/actress 49% covered · difficulty 59.7

Index

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stand-up comedian is filed under Professionals, ISCO major group 2. The full index lists all ten groups.

Note

How these figures were compiled

Coverage is the share of the target role’s weighted skill requirement a stand-up comedian already meets, counting required skills in full and supplementary ones at 0.35. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.