The Career Personality

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RESULTS FOR: PAULELEKJR
AUGUST 5, 2022 - 7:09AM

Welcome to your career report! There's a lot of information here, so take your time and read through it at your own
pace.

Your report is split up into different sections, each of which addresses a different factor in your career search.
You'll learn about your interests, your personality, and the jobs and work environments that suit you best. You'll get
personalized advice and suggestions for exploring your career options and planning a successful job search.

You can read your report straight through, or you can skip to the sections that interest you most. Remember, your
results are saved to your personal account. You can come back and refer to them anytime you need to.

So, let's get started!

Your Career Personality Type

What motivates you? What do you find satisfying? What sorts of tasks and activities could you do every day,
without getting bored?

These are key questions to ask when searching for a career. Your ideal career will make the most of your
strengths, so that your work feels natural and comfortable to you. It will also tap into your core motivations, so that
you have a sense that what you do is important and authentic to who you are. It will also suit you in a practical
sense, by asking you to work on the sorts of tasks and activities that you naturally enjoy.

These factors are different for every individual. Some people are motivated by money and fame, while others
simply want to know they are making the world a better place. Some people like to use their minds in their work.
Others prefer to use their hands. So which type of person are you?

In the following section, we'll look at the broad patterns revealed by your assessment. You'll discover the
fundamentals of your personality type and how these key aspects of who you are can point you to a satisfying
career.
You're a Creative Idealist
You are concerned with being true to your values and living authentically. For you, work is an opportunity to
express what is important and meaningful to you. You are deeply in touch with your ideas and emotions, and want
a career that allows you to connect with a larger purpose.

You are a naturally empathic person and want a job that allows you to feel that you are contributing to the world in
a positive way. You easily sense suffering, and thus you are deeply motivated to bring peace and beauty to the
people around you. 

You tend to be insightful and introspective. You are interested in exploring complex issues, especially when they
have a personal or moral impact. You can easily see how things could be improved, and you are motivated to do
your part in making the world a better place.

You are drawn to work that allows you to express your unique vision. You want to be an individual and come up
with original ideas. You like a lot of freedom in your work so that you can do what inspires you. 

How you think and solve problems

The chart below describes how you process information and how you approach the problem-solving process. To
read this chart and the other charts in this section, look at the size of each quadrant. A larger area indicates that a
particular style is a better fit for you. Smaller areas indicate that the style is not a very good fit.

Some of your charts will show a clear preference for one pattern. Others will show a more even spread over two or
even three patterns. Where you have nearly equal scores for two or more patterns, you can expect that both
patterns may describe you equally well.

HUMANITARIAN INNOVATOR
Driven to make the world a Likes to solve complex,
better place. Creative and H rational problems. Uses
I
imaginative in coming up analytical skills to come up
with insightful solutions to with innovative ways to
meaningful problems. improve logical systems.

CARETAKER PRAGMATIST
Wants to be of service to Wants to ensure accuracy
P
others. Prefers to work C and efficiency. Enjoys
within established working within structured,
institutions to find ways to logical systems to
maintain stability and accomplish practical, real-
security for both self and world goals.
others.
How you get motivated
This chart shows how you are motivated in your work, including the factors that drive you to work as well as your
overall level of motivation to work.

AMBITIOUS DUTIFUL
Desires achievement and Driven by a sense of duty.
willing to work hard to get A D Works toward goals out of
it. Seeks status and sense of responsibility.
financial rewards. Persistent even when work
Persistent in working is unexciting and garners
toward success. little attention from others.

EXCITABLE CASUAL
Motivated by achievement, Has little need for
but easily distracted. E C achievement. Prefers to
Excited by the prospect of keep life simple and low-
success but may have key. Prefers work that is
trouble sticking with easy to accomplish and
projects long enough to offers a minimum of stress
achieve it. and hassle.

How you interact with others

This chart describes your approach in relating to others. It shows what you need from your interpersonal
interactions as well as how others may see you.

GREGARIOUS DOMINANT
Is friendly and amiable. Blunt and dominant. Enjoys
Likes to be congenial with G working with others but
coworkers and is often the D does not need to be liked.
first to befriend a new Tends to take command of
colleague. Appreciates situations and enjoys
social events to build team competition.
relationships.

SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT
Gentle and kind. Tends to I Reserved and aloof. Tends
be quiet and reserved, but S to avoid personal
appreciates having relationships in the office,
amicable, supportive preferring to focus on the
relationships with work. Wants to be judged
colleagues. on competence, not
popularity.
How you communicate
This chart describes how you communicate your thoughts, experiences, and ideas to others. Your pattern reflects
the information you choose to communicate as well as your style in doing so.

INSPIRING
INFORMATIVE
Enjoys expressing ideas
and vision. Loves to I Likes to communicate
brainstorm and discuss regularly to keep everyone
possibilities. Focuses on I informed. Makes sure
big-picture ideas and everyone has all the
innovative goals for the information they need.
future.

INSIGHTFUL CONCISE
C
Thinks deeply before Communicates when
speaking, then shares I necessary to convey
carefully considered specific information.
insights. Interested in Dislikes chitchat. Prefers
theories, patterns, and fact-based, purposeful
interpretations. discussions that move a
project along.

How you contribute to a team

This chart describes your style in working with a team, including the roles you typically take on and your
contributions to the team effort.

COOPERATOR TASKMASTER
Wants all team members Focused on organization,
to feel included in working C clarity, and achieving
T
towards a common goal. outstanding results. Stays
Works cooperatively to focused on stated goals
share achievements. with minimal attention to
relationships.

EMPATH IMPROVISER
Stays attuned to I
Jumps in to solve logical
relationships. Is less E problems. Focused on
focused on the end useful action and quick
product; prioritizes an results. Acts
enjoyable and cooperative spontaneously without
process. waiting for others to keep
up.
How you manage tasks and projects
This chart describes your style in approaching tasks and activities. Your pattern shows which type of tasks are
most likely to appeal to you and take advantage of your strengths.

DIRECTOR INSPECTOR
Has big, complex ideas Works in an orderly,
and formulates plans to D systematic manner. Wants
put them into action. clear expectations and
Persistent and determined. I standard procedures to
Pursues ambitious goals. follow. Persists until task is
done correctly.

VISIONARY RESPONDER
R
Most excited when Wants quick results.
generating possibilities V Prefers clear-cut tasks that
and ideas; less interested can be completed in a
in implementation. Likes short time frame. Dislikes
starting projects more than long-term projects.
finishing them.

Making the Most of Your Personality

Everyone has their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Career success does not come from being good at
everything; rather, it comes from being aware of what you excel at so that you can take advantage of your
strengths when you choose a career. Equally, it's important to be aware of your weak areas so that you can avoid
roles that you do not have an aptitude for.

Let's look now at some of the strengths you can capitalize on in your career, as well as some of the weak spots
you should be aware of.
Your personal strengths

• Your level of organization and drive is excellent. You are predisposed to success in your career because of
your talent for persisting in your goals and resisting distractions along the way. Employers will appreciate
your orderly approach, your attention to detail, and your inclination to work until the job is done. You are
determined and responsible, and likely to achieve whatever you set your mind to.

• You are imaginative and forward-thinking, and talented at envisioning the future. You do not mind
venturing into unknown territory and are enthusiastic about change and innovation. You are excellent at
thinking abstractly, coming up with new ideas, and using your creativity to solve complex problems.

• You are good at negotiating a balance between meeting your own needs and serving the needs of other
people. You cooperate with others and look for compromise when you can, but you are careful not to
sacrifice your own chances for success and advancement. You are able to get along with other people and
function well on a team, while still making sure you are looking out for your own interests.

• You are equally good at working with others, and working on your own. You can engage with other people
to accomplish team projects effectively, but you are also able to motivate yourself to work independently.
Because you can be productive in both an independent mode and a social mode, you are able to adapt
well to a variety of work environments and activities.

• You are highly attuned to danger and risk, and you may perceive problems that other people overlook. You
are a naturally wary person and approach the world with caution. You have a talent for pointing out
potential pitfalls that others may not have considered, and you can often contribute a healthy dose of
skepticism when others are being overly optimistic.

Your potential challenges

• You like to be able to get along and cooperate with others most of the time. Although you can handle
some conflict, a highly antagonistic work environment is likely to be difficult for you.

• You are hardworking and diligent, but you may tend to overwork yourself. In demanding environments, you
may take on an overly heavy workload, and neglect time for relaxation and renewal.

• You need a balance of time spent with others, and time spent on your own. Jobs that require too much of
one or the other may drain your energy.

• You generally need a good deal of creativity and variety in your work to stay engaged. You may become
bored and frustrated with work that is routine or repetitive.

• You are highly sensitive to stress and may become anxious or depressed easily. You will do best in a calm,
relaxed work environment that doesn't expose you to situations that you find stressful.
Your Career Interests
This section shows your top career interest areas. There are 6 total interest areas, each with its own set of typical
work tasks, roles, and values. Some of these interest areas will appeal to you, while others will be less attractive.
Choosing a career which is a good match for your interest profile ensures that you enjoy your daily work and get
satisfaction out of your accomplishments.

Building 0

Thinking 72

Creating 100

Helping 38

Persuading 27

Organizing 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

The Six Interest Areas

Each of the six interest areas describes a cluster of related work tasks and activities. People who are drawn to
each of these interest areas tend to have certain characteristics, preferences, and personality traits in common.

Building Building jobs involve the use of tools, machines, or physical skill. Builders like working with
their hands and bodies, working with plants and animals, and working outdoors.

Thinking Thinking jobs involve theory, research, and intellectual inquiry. Thinkers like working with
ideas and concepts, and enjoy science, technology, and academia.

Creating Creating jobs involve art, design, language, and self-expression. Creators like working in
unstructured environments and producing something unique.

Helping Helping jobs involve assisting, teaching, coaching, and serving other people. Helpers like
working in cooperative environments to improve the lives of others.

Persuading Persuading jobs involve leading, motivating, and influencing others. Persuaders like working
in positions of power to make decisions and carry out projects.

Organizing Organizing jobs involve managing data, information, and processes. Organizers like to work in
structured environments to complete tasks with precision and accuracy.
Your Top Interests
Your top interest area is Creating, which indicates that your primary drive is to use your creative talents and
express yourself artistically through your work. You have a strong aesthetic sense and seek work that allows you
to connect with experiences that stimulate the senses. You enjoy art, music, drama, dance, architecture, and
literature, and seek work that exposes you to various art forms and allows you to communicate your own vision
among them.

Top Job Tasks Your Core Values Key Personality Traits

• Creating Art • Individuality • Independent
• Writing • Creativity • Intuitive
• Interpreting • Originality • Sensitive
• Designing • Freedom • Imaginative
• Expressing Ideas • Flexibility • Spontaneous

Because you are a Creator, you will seek a career that allows you a great deal of freedom to express yourself. You
want to imagine, envision, experiment, and create. You want to develop your own unique point of view and see it
manifest in your chosen field.

Creators tend to be idealistic, artistic people who are drawn to cultural experiences. They often have many artistic
interests and seek out novel forms of expression, from modern art museums to experimental dance. They tend to
be unconventional and interested in the offbeat and unusual.

Creators like their work best when they can be free of rules and regulations, and follow their inspiration to create
something original. As a Creator, your primary career goal will be to decide on the best outlet for your artistic talent
and creative expression, and then to create a plan for channeling your inspiration into a profitable career.

Sample Jobs for Creators Career Fields for Creators Areas of Study for Creators
• Fashion Designer • Fine Arts • Fine Arts
• Art Director • Craft Arts • Drama
• Graphic Designer • Performing Arts • Music
• Writer • Design • Dance
• Musician or Singer • Architecture • Graphic Design
• Interior Designer • Writing and • Industrial Design
• Landscape Architect Communications • English
• Photographer • Film and Media • Foreign Language
• Reporter • Public Relations • Creative Writing
• Arts Education

Your secondary interest area is Thinking, indicating that you will be interested in working with ideas and theories.
You enjoy solving complex problems through rational analysis. You are interested in the sciences and in the
process of discovering new information about the world around you. You may be drawn to workplaces where
research is a focus. You want to explore and discover new ideas in your work, and value activities that get your
closer to understanding the truth.

To satisfy your interest in Thinking, look for a career that utilizes your intellectual powers. You want to have the
opportunity to learn, discover, research, examine, and analyze in your work. You will be interested in increasing
your understanding of your field and using that expertise to devise innovative solutions.
Careers to Explore

In this section, we'll show you the top careers that match your interest profile. There are a few things to keep in
mind as you read over these career suggestions:

1. These career titles are just a starting point. The careers listed here are among the most commonly found in the
labor market and are careers that many people will recognize, like lawyer or physician. However, many people have
jobs that don't exactly fit any of the descriptions listed here. You might end up with a job that combines several of
these typical roles. You might have a job that's specific to one company or industry. Or you might invent a new
career altogether! In short, do not limit your imagination to the jobs listed here. These are a representative sample
of jobs that fit your personality, but they do not cover every possibility or opportunity that you will come across in
your career path.

2. Your individuality is key. The careers in this section are listed generally by how well they fit your interest profile.
However, you should not assume that the first career on the list is the best career for you, that the second career
listed is the second-best, and so on. You may find careers that spark your interest anywhere on this list. You may
also see several careers that do not interest you at all. This is normal and does not mean that your results are not
accurate! Everyone is unique, and even someone with an identical interest profile to yours will have different
inclinations, passions, and preferences. So while this assessment can point you in the right general direction and
give you some good ideas to get started, the ultimate choice of your best career will be up to you.

3. Ultimately, the choice is yours. Because no assessment can tell you exactly which career will be perfect for you,
the best way to think of this list is as a starting point for your career research. You can use this list to get ideas of
careers that may suit you, but you'll still need to read more about each career that interests you, do real-world
research (like interviewing or shadowing people in the field), and evaluate each career according to your own
personal criteria. We'll discuss this in more detail later in your report, but for now, just read over this list with an
open mind. See if any career ideas stand out as particularly interesting, and which seem worthy of further
inspection.
 Architect Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other
structures.

THINKING, CREATING Architects typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $80,750 • Meet with clients to determine objectives and requirements for
structures
Projected Growth: 8% • Give preliminary estimates on cost and construction time
• Prepare structure specifications
• Direct workers who prepare drawings and documents
• Prepare scaled drawings, either with computer software or by hand
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors
• Manage construction contracts
van levelezői • Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural
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• Seek new work by marketing and giving presentations

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Psychologist Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior
by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another
and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes
and behaviors.

THINKING, CREATING, HELPING Psychologists typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $80,370 • Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function
• Observe, interview, and survey individuals
Projected Growth: 14% • Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues
and diagnose disorders
• Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns
• Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict
behavior
• Discuss the treatment of problems with clients
nincs levelezői • Write articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and
educate others
• Supervise interns, clinicians, and counseling professionals

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Urban or Regional Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help
create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical
Planner facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

THINKING, CREATING, Urban and regional planners typically do the following:

PERSUADING
• Meet with public officials, developers, and the public regarding
Average Earnings: $74,350 development plans and land use
• Administer government plans or policies affecting land use
Projected Growth: 11% • Gather and analyze data from market research, censuses, and
economic and environmental studies
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community
development and decline, including land use
• Review site plans submitted by developers
• Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes
• Recommend whether proposals should be approved or denied
• Present projects to communities, planning officials, and planning
commissions
továbbképzés, 2 félév • Stay current on zoning and building codes, environmental regulations,
and other legal issues

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Multimedia Artist or Multimedia artists and animators create two- and three-dimensional models,
images that appear to move, and visual effects for television, movies, video
Animator games, and other forms of media.

CREATING Multimedia artists and animators typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $75,270 • Use computer programs and illustrations to create graphics and
animation (images that appear to move)
Projected Growth: 4% • Work with a team of animators and artists to create a movie, game, or
visual effect
• Research upcoming projects to help create realistic designs or
animation
• Edit animation and effects on the basis of feedback from directors,
other animators, game designers, or clients
• Meet with clients, other animators, games designers, directors, and
other staff (which may include actors) to review deadlines and
development timelines

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Writer or Author Writers and authors develop content for various types of media, including
advertisements; blogs; books; magazines; and movie, play, and television
scripts.

CREATING Writers and authors typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $63,200 • Choose subjects that interests readers

• Write fiction or nonfiction scripts, biographies, and other formats
Projected Growth: 0% • Conduct research to get factual information and authentic detail
• Write advertising copy for newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, and
the Internet
• Present drafts to editors and clients for feedback
• Work with editors and clients to shape material for publishing

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Interpreter or Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into
another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators
Translator work in written language.

CREATING, HELPING Interpreters and translators typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $51,830 • Convert concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in
the target language
Projected Growth: 19% • Compile information and technical terms into glossaries and
terminology databases to be used in their oral renditions and
translations
• Speak, read, and write fluently in at least two languages, one of which
is usually English
• Relay the style and tone of the original language
• Render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly
• Apply their cultural knowledge to render an accurate and meaningful
interpretation or translation of the original message

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Occupational Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the
therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop,
Therapist recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and
working.

THINKING, HELPING Occupational therapists typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $84,950 • Review patients’ medical history, ask the patients questions, and
observe them doing tasks
Projected Growth: 18% • Evaluate a patient’s condition and needs
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and
the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward
those goals
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks, such as
teaching a stroke victim how to get dressed
• Demonstrate exercises—for example, stretching the joints for arthritis
relief—that can help relieve pain in people with chronic conditions
• Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and, on the basis of the
patient’s health needs, identify potential improvements, such as
labeling kitchen cabinets for an older person with poor memory
• Educate a patient’s family and employer about how to accommodate
and care for the patient
• Recommend special equipment, such as wheelchairs and eating aids,
and instruct patients on how to use that equipment
• Assess and record patients’ activities and progress for patient
evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other
healthcare providers

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Emergency Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for

responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead
Management Director the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public
safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government
agencies.

HELPING, PERSUADING Emergency management directors typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $74,590 • Assess hazards and prepare plans to respond to emergencies and
disasters in order to minimize risk to people and property
Projected Growth: 5% • Meet with public safety officials, private companies, and the general
public to get recommendations regarding emergency response plans
• Organize emergency response training programs and exercises for
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• Coordinate the sharing of resources and equipment within the
community and across communities to assist in responding to an
emergency
• Prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or
emergencies
• Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical
facilities, to ensure their adequacy
• Apply for federal funding for emergency management planning,
responses, and recovery, and report on the use of funds allocated
• Review local emergency operations plans and revise them if
necessary
• Maintain facilities used during emergency operations

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Mental Health Marriage and family therapists help people manage problems with their
family and other relationships.
Counselor or Marriage
and Family Therapist
HELPING Marriage and family therapists typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $49,610 • Encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences
• Help clients process their reactions and adjust to difficult changes in
Projected Growth: 22% their life, such as divorce and layoffs
• Guide clients through the process of making decisions about their
future
• Help clients develop strategies and skills to change their behavior and
to cope with difficult situations
• Refer clients to other resources or services in the community, such as
support groups or inpatient treatment facilities
• Complete and maintain confidential files and mandated records

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Recreational Therapist Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based
treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. These
therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music,
and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help
maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

CREATING, HELPING Recreational therapists typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $48,220 • Assess patients’ needs using observation, medical records, tests, and
discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families,
Projected Growth: 7% and patients
• Develop treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and
interests
• Plan and implement interventions to support the client in meeting his
or her goals
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games,
and community outings
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain
independent
• Teach patients about ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
• Document and analyze a patient’s progress
• Evaluate interventions for effectiveness

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Preschool Teacher Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who
have not yet entered kindergarten. They teach language, motor, and social
skills to young children.

CREATING, HELPING Preschool teachers typically do the following:

Average Earnings: $30,520 • Teach children basic skills such as identifying colors, shapes,
numbers, and letters
Projected Growth: 7% • Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs
of children and on the subject matter
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of
child development
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore
interests, and develop skills
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough
physical activity and rest
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in each
child and bring them to the attention of the child’s parents
• Keep records of the children’s progress, routines, and interests, and
inform parents about their child’s development

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Choosing the Right Career
Now that you’ve reviewed some possible careers, you may be wondering where to go next. Perhaps your list of
suggested careers seems overwhelming and confusing. Perhaps you saw some career ideas that sounded
interesting, but you’re not sure how to proceed, or how to decide which is really best for you.

As you continue in your career search, it will be crucial that you have a system for evaluating your opportunities.
You need a well-defined approach to looking at various careers and deciding whether they are worth further
exploration. You’ve already taken the first step by assessing your interests, but now the task is to take that self-
knowledge and translate it into a game plan for exploring your career options.

The first step is to clearly understand your criteria for the career path you seek. You don’t need to know exactly
which career is right for you, but you do need to know what you are looking for. You must understand the factors
which are more important to your happiness and satisfaction in a career. Equally, you must understand the
aspects of a career that you want to avoid, so that you don’t end up in a job that frequently requires you to do
things that are not a good fit.

This section will suggest some criteria that you may want to use as part of your career exploration process.
These are based on your interest profile, but you will probably find that some of the suggested criteria seem more
relevant to you than others. You may also find that you want to add to what is given here. Use these suggestions
as a starting point to build your own system of evaluating possible careers.

What Makes Your Ideal Career?

In choosing a career, you want to be mindful of the factors that are most important to you. Many of these factors
will be based on your interests and personality, but some will be unique to you.

Satisfying your core needs

An ideal career should satisfy your most fundamental motivations to work. Although everyone wants to feel a
sense of purpose, we all differ in how we like to feel that we contribute. To understand what sort of career will be
satisfying, you must understand the factors that create satisfaction for you.
Below, you will see a list of the factors that are most likely to be important to you in a career. Generally, if a career
has all or most of these factors, you will find the day-to-day work satisfying. As you explore different careers, you
can use this list as a sort of checklist for each potential career. The more closely a career seems to fit your list of
core needs, the more likely you'll be happy with it in the long term.

Your Core Needs:

• Use my creative talents to do something original and unique to me

• Express my ideas, feelings and experiences
• Experience my senses through art, design, music, drama, or other aesthetic media
• Follow my inspiration to create what is authentic to me
• Use my intellect and intelligence to develop innovative solutions
• Research and learn to expand my knowledge and understanding
• Explore and discover interesting ideas
• Analyze information to solve complex problems

Doing tasks and activities that suit you

One of the most important aspects of job satisfaction is the extent to which your daily work fits with your preferred
types of activities. Although this may seem obvious, it can be easy to overlook the mundane day-to-day aspects of
a job that sounds exciting in the abstract. Before you decide a job is right for you, be sure you understand what the
everyday tasks of that job entail, and compare these tasks with your preferred tasks listed below.

Your Preferred Tasks:

• Working with forms, colors, patterns, or other visual elements

• Working with aesthetic or expressive media like dance, music, or drama
• Creating a visually appealing presentation or design
• Coming up with an original idea with few or no guidelines to follow
• Working on what inspires you at the moment, rather than a predetermined task
• Being imaginative, creative, and original
• Researching scientific principles and theories
• Gathering and analyzing data
• Developing and testing hypotheses
• Using logic and reason to form conclusions
• Reading and learning to increase knowledge and understanding
• Applying expertise to devise innovative solutions
Avoiding what you don't like

Almost as important as understanding what tasks you enjoy is understanding which tasks and activities you
would prefer to avoid. If some parts of a job are very appealing to you, but other aspects are boring, irritating, or
otherwise unpleasant, it's unlikely you'll be happy in that job over the long term.

For each career you're considering, take stock of the typical daily activities and make sure that you will not have to
spend significant time on tasks you don't enjoy. Although nobody has a job that they love all the time, it is
important to avoid career paths that require a lot of time spent on activities that you simply aren't suited to.

Tasks to Avoid:

• Working with tools or machines

• Working with plants or animals
• Repairing or maintaining things, especially mechanical systems
• Building, constructing, or crafting things
• Being athletic or physical
• Making something tangible, practical and useful
• Managing data, files, or other forms of information
• Keeping things in order
• Developing organizational systems
• Following clear procedures
• Ensuring accuracy and correctness
• Maintaining efficient and well-ordered processes

Asking the important questions

As you explore careers, you will be asking many questions. You are probably already wondering about common
concerns, like how much money you might make, how much education or training you will need, or how easy it
might be to find a job in a particular field.

But it’s also important that you ask questions that are personal to you and your interests. These questions will help
you dial in to the careers that will suit your personality. Here, we suggest some questions that you may want to ask
about each career you are seriously considering.
You might answer these questions by doing research online, in books, magazines, or trade journals, or by
interviewing people in the field. You may find that the answers to some questions are not a clear “yes” or “no,” and
that’s fine. The goal is not to get black-and-white answers to every question, but to gain a better and more
complete understanding of whether a career is a good fit for you.

Your Key Questions:

• Will this career allow me to come up with my own unique and original way of doing things?
• Will this career allow me to be authentic and true to myself on the job?
• Does this career take advantage of my creative talents?
• Will this career put me in environments which are aesthetically pleasing and stimulating to the senses?
• Will this career allow me to regularly learn new things and explore new ideas?
• Will this career stimulate my mind and intellect?
• Will this career connect me with ideas, theories, and/or fields of thought that interest me?
• Will this career let me improve my understanding of how the world works?

The Next Step

When you're ready, come back to your list of careers and pick out the ones that sound most appealing. Click on
the "Read more" link next to each of these careers to learn more about them. Use this as a jumping-off point to
begin your own research.