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When you look for a job you probably take salary, location and chance for advancement into consideration. Most people don’t stop to consider that they should be choosing a career based on the type of person they are. You are going to spend a large part of your life at work—you should choose a career that is compatible with which personality you really are.

These personality types were developed by career psychologist John Holland, who identifies six general types of people. Here are some basic personality types and careers that go with them:

Realistic Personalities

If you are a realistic personality you are hands-on, practical and straightforward. No beating around the bush for you!

• Civil Engineers

• Surveyors

• Computer Support Specialists

• Electrician

• Orthodontist

Investigative Personalities

You question any idea that doesn’t have cold, hard facts behind it. You spend time gathering information before you take action, or make a decision. You investigators are scientific, intellectual and analytical.

• Computer Software Engineer and Developers

• Anesthesiologists

• Doctors (Family and General Practitioners)

• Professor

• Librarian

• Veterinarian

Artistic Personalities

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