Based on your responses to our Career Interest Inventory, we have an understanding of what types of career areas are right for you and why. Professions in the fine arts typically involve evoking some kind of emotional response. Whether someone is into music, drama, or painting, they typically possess an heightened appreciation for experiencing the world on a sensory level. People in the fine arts usually enjoy looking at the world from a unique perspective and ultimately they want to share that vision with others. To many people, artists are our cultural ambassadors. That is, people involved in the fine arts are often creating solely for the purpose of connecting with other human beings in an individual way. Unfortunately, most people mistakenly assume that being involved in the fine arts equates to becoming a starving artist but this isn't always the case. Additionally, many people who have a deep admiration for the fine arts but do not define themselves as artists do in fact belong to the artistic community. For example, a lighting director is not a stage actor, but he/she gets to contribute an artistic vision. Part of the challenge to succeeding in the fine arts is to expand your definition of "artist." A job is not just a job. It serves other needs that are important not to ignore. Don't forget to consider different aspects of your personality when thinking about your specific job interests. Below we've given you some ideas to keep in mind. Following this, the jobs that we've listed for you were personally picked for you with these needs in mind. Although everyone would enjoy having some money, you want more than that. Whether you actually live in a lap of luxury isn't the point either. Rather, your desire to have certain comforts in life partly relates to your job interests. In addition to making money, jobs carry other benefits too. For example, you may not make as much money being an artist, but it carries a certain amount of prestige compared to other higher paying jobs. You want to have a job associated with having favorable qualities so that you make a good impression with others. A bit of recognition does not hurt either in your book. It's far better to work hard and receive some accolades then it is to work just as hard and not have others admire you for it. Given that this is the case, think about aiming for jobs that are seen as admirable by society at large. In your area, think about jobs that connote high creativity, nobility, or intelligence. Your job interests do not depend so much on whether you will be working with others. In fact, you tend to prefer working solo. It's not that you don't like people or enjoy socializing in the right situations; it's just that your social needs don't need to be fulfilled at work. Maybe it's that you concentrate better when others are not around to distract you. Or perhaps you enjoy seeing your vision carried out just the way you see it without having to compromise. Whatever the case may be, a certain amount of independence and alone time are probably necessary for you to feel that you are in the right job. On this test, we presented you with a number of questions asking you to pick one out of three job descriptions you would prefer. We also asked questions assessing some of your personality needs. From your pattern of responses to our test, we could see where your true interests lie. You were assessed in 12 different career areas. Earlier, we provided you with a description of your top career interest. Below, we provide you with a list of occupations that serve as good examples of occupations from your top career areas. Although the occupations incorporate your personal needs, it's helpful to think of this list of occupations as a starting point to help you brainstorm about different occupations within your career interest areas.
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As we mentioned before, we looked at your responses to 12 different career areas. In order to get a clearer picture, we created your own personal list of career preferences. We ranked your career interests from your most to your least favorite areas. In your list, we give you a brief description of the area, your interest score and a list of four example occupations.
Professions in the fine arts typically involve evoking some
kind of emotional response. Whether someone is into music,
drama, or painting, they typically possess a heightened
appreciation for experiencing the world on a sensory level.
Although a variety of professions fall under engineering,
most involve using mathematical and scientific knowledge in
an applied setting. Engineers are typically curious about
how things work and enjoy testing out solutions rather than
being told how something works. Given that many engineering
jobs require inventing or creating solutions, having spatial
skills, such as the ability to understand how objects fit
together, is helpful.
People who are drawn to writing and journalism appreciate
the power of the written word and its abilities to shape
other people's ideas. Whether it's convincing us to buy a
new car or vote for a particular candidate, writers and
journalists are exceptionally adept at expressing themselves
through language.
Working in the outdoors allows people to feel in touch with
nature and less dependent on technology and other man-made
distractions. Part of the challenge and excitement of
working outdoors is the unpredictable environment. Finding
people satisfied with working outdoors is not difficult.
Usually they don't mind getting their hands dirty and enjoy
the fact that everyday is different.
Professions in the law and enforcement field require quick
thinking and acting. Typically, people in these types of
professions are interested in improving people's lives in
brief yet heroic ways. People who succeed in these types of
professions are emotionally resilient and can withstand
high-pressure situations.
Occupations related to medicine and health involves helping
other people. Some occupations require working directly with
people and assessing and diagnosing their state of health.
Others work directly with people to show them how to take
better care of themselves. Still, others help by conducting
research on health-related issues such as finding a new cure
or vaccine. Regardless of the type of job, ultimately they
all represent improving the quality of people's lives in
some way.
Occupations in the area of merchandising require not only
interpersonal skills but powers in the art of persuasion as
well. People who excel in this area may not have a
psychology degree, but they're attuned to what people want.
Most successful people in merchandising are skilled at
selling, and they never lose sight of the fact that the
bottom line is the clearest indicator of their success.
Professions in the area of business relations require a
variety of skills. However, almost all the professions
involve being persuasive and shrewd at the same time. You
must possess the ability to anticipate problems and
opportunities and use this approach to your advantage.
Although it is important to be methodical, being slow never
makes you a winner in a business environment.
Many talented people in these professions are able to
simplify complex ideas and effectively communicate them to
others. Whether it's teaching new information, skills, or
behavior, you need to have a zeal for interacting with other
people and taking the lead. People who succeed in these
types of professions are keenly aware that you first need to
genuinely like people before you can tell them what to do.
Careers involving investigation and testing involve a fair
amount of high-level thinking. Most occupations within this
area prize the ability to form sound conclusions based on
keen observational skills. People who enjoy working in these
types of careers are naturally inquisitive and are known to
ask "how" or "why."
Professions in the fields of math and science involve using
analytical thought. Information gathered by people in these
types of professions is useful to a wide range of audiences,
but most people fail to appreciate the complexity and
creativity involved in the solutions. Despite popular
belief, most people in math and science are imaginative
types who enjoy creating a new world of information and
possibilities.
Counseling and guidance professions involve helping people
envision a new future for themselves. Unlike many other
fields, it's rare to hear a counselor complain that they
don't see how they impact other people's lives. Whether it's
working with young children or older adults, counselors
provide much needed emotional, psychological and practical
support to people. Finding a job
that you love is not easy. Who says you have to follow a
traditional path to find satisfaction? Sometimes you
have to think outside the box to find the opportunity
that will be the best fit for you. Now that you know yourself better than you did before,
you can start planning your future with greater
determination and clarity. Just to get you motivated, we
have come up with a few common ways people create stumbling
blocks for themselves. Read on to see if any of these apply
to you.
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