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:

1.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

现实派

土木工程师

鉴定员

电脑工程师

电工

牙医

2.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

观察型

软件工程开发人员

麻醉专家

家庭医生

教授

图书管理员

兽医

3.Artistic Personalities

Not only are artistic people creative and imaginative, they are also great problem solvers. They bring another way of looking at something. Artistic people are intuitive.

? Multi-Media Artists

? Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

? Architects

? Editor

? Graphic Designer

? Director

? Producer

艺术派

多媒体

美术，戏剧或音乐老师

建筑师

编辑

美工

导演

制片人

4.Social Personalities

Team players these people are "helpers." They are patient, empathic and generous.

? Registered Nurses

? Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

? Physical Therapists

? Psychologist

? Mediator

? Social Worker

社交型

专职护士

卫生护理老师

物理治疗师

心理学家

仲裁人

社会工作者

5.Enterprising Personalities

These are big picture people, born leaders. These extroverts are competitive and energetic.

? Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

? Financial Managers

? Computer and Information Systems Managers

? Sales Manager

? Sales Representative

? CEOs

事业型

销售

财务经理

电脑信息系统管理员

销售经理

销售代表

总裁

6.Conventional Personalities

These are the detail keepers. Without the Conventional personalities nothing would really get done. They are orderly, careful and efficient.

? Accountants and Auditors

? Financial Analysts

? Cost Estimators

? Actuary

? Technical Writer

? Building Inspector

保守派

会计，审计

财政分析员

财务估计员

保险精算师

作家

建筑质检员