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