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Realistic (R)
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Realistic People like to work with machines and,
often with their hands, to build things. Their skills include having mechanical know-how and/or stamina
to work outdoors, and the ability to operate machinery. They are often practical, love nature,
and are good problem solvers. They like working with things and tools in occupations such as
carpenter, air traffic controller, paramedic, or cook.
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Do you like to work outdoors?
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Do you like to work on machinery/equipment?
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Do you have mechanical abilities?
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Are you skilled in carpentry or building things?
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Are you considered a practical person?
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Realistic Careers
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Cook
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Firefighter
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Building Inspector
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Roofer
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Machinist
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Automobile Mechanic
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Heavy Truck Driver
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Carpenter
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Paramedic
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Investigative (I)
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Investigative People like to explore ideas and analyze data.
They have skills in math and science. Inquisitive, precise and sometimes abstract thinking are some
characteristics of their personality. They usually like working with data and ideas in
occupational fields
such as medicine, computer programming, and science technologies.
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Do you like math and science classes?
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Do you like to solve technical problems?
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Do you have an interest in medicine?
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Are you competent with computer applications or programming?
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Are you inquisitive and curious by nature?
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Investigative Careers
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Audiologist
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Chemist
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Computer Programmer
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Architect
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Physician
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Geoscientist
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Physician's Assistant
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Veterinarian
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Pharmacist
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Surgical Technician
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Artistic (A)
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Artistic People like to create, sing, dance, or write and prefer an
unstructured
work environment. They have skills in music, art, and/or communications. They value
aesthetic qualities and are
more likely to relate by indirect means through their medium. They like working with ideas in occupations
such as musician, designer, or architect.
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Do you like music, drama or art classes?
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Do you like writing stories or poems?
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Can you play a musical instrument?
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Are you a talented actor?
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Are you a creative person?
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Artistic Careers
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Commercial Artist
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Musician |
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Reporter
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Book Editor
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Singer
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Floral Designer
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Graphic Designer
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Author
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Actor
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Animator
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Social (S)
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Social People enjoy helping others and the community. They have skills in teaching,
counseling and getting along with others, and are sensitive to others' needs. They are cheerful, scholarly, and verbally
oriented. They like working with people in occupations such as teachers, education administrator, or
physical therapist.
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Do you like to teach children or adults?
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Do you like to help others solve problems?
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Do you like to care for sick people?
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Are you interested in community service?
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Are you an understanding and sympathetic person?
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Social Careers
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Nursing Aide |
Correctional Officer |
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Counselor
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Coach
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Aerobics Instructor
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Physical Therapist
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Medical Sonographer |
Nurse
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Teacher
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Clergy
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Enterprising (E)
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Enterprising People like to persuade and influence others in areas of
business or politics. They perceive themselves as popular, self-confident, and social. They are
skilled in public speaking and leadership. Enterprising types like working with people and data
in occupations like dispatcher, construction manager, or attorney.
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Do you like competitive events or challenges?
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Do you like to influence others?
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Do you have the ability to sell products or services?
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Do you motivate others?
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Are you results oriented?
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Enterprising Careers
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Travel Agent
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Farm Manager |
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Real Estate Sales Agent
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Financial Manager
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Sales Manager
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Lawyer |
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911 Dispatcher
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Construction Manager
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Child Care Worker
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Cosmetologist
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Conventional (C)
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Conventional People like an organized and detail-oriented workplace.
They are often skilled in finance, mathematics, and keyboarding, and see themselves as conforming, organized,
and practical. They like working with data in occupations such as accountant, bank teller,
computer support specialist, or administrative assistant.
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Do you like working with numbers or data?
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Do you like word processing or data input?
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Are you accurate with numbers, data and information?
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Do you like to reconcile bank statements?
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Do you have the ability to handle details?
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Conventional Careers
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Accountant
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Administrative Assistant
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Legal Secretary
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Cashier
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Insurance Underwriter
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Computer Support
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Bank Teller
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Library Technician
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Medical Records Technician
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Office Clerk
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