Are you good at understanding and analyzing situations? Are you fond of solving math or science problems? If you said yes to both these questions, then you may have an investigative personality.
The investigative personality types, also called “thinkers,”are those people who are more introspective, inquisitive, methodical, and analytical. They prefer doing tasks that border on scientific and technical – and mostly rely on their thoughts, investigation, and observations to come up with a result.
This personality type is based on the Holland Codes or Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC), which is a theory of careers originally invented by John L. Holland, an American psychologist and professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University. The other five types of personality types include the Realistic, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
Choosing a career path that fits well with your personality is the most important thing to consider when you want to be successful in your field. People who have personalities that fit their jobs and environment well tend to flourish and become happier than those who don’t. Here are seven of the top jobs that fit well for people with investigative personality type.
1. Computer Programmer
People with investigative personality are well suited in the fields of computer science and technology. As a field that focuses on application of computer-based technologies, computer programmers must comprehend difficult commands in order to create computer codes. This job also needs a lot of concentration since programmers have to write lines of codes for long periods of time. As of May 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports show that the annual wage for computer programmers amount to $44, 450 – $130,800.
2. Archaeologist
It’s not just digging. Archaeologists are as much researchers and scientists as the next guy in a white lab coat. However, instead of helping us understand medical conditions or technology, archeologists help people understand history through studying archeological sites and material remains. They are also concerned with conservation and long term storage for their finds in order to preserve the history the item holds.
For this reason a career in archaeology is best suited for people with investigative personality. They should be able to solve problems and visualize scenarios to analyze their findings. They need to possess both intellectual curiosity and rationality. Archaeologists also have to be careful in detail and have a methodical approach in his work. As of 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the annual wage for archaeologists and anthropologists amount to $35,440 to $97,040
3. Crime Scene Investigator
Maybe you watch too much CSI and have a real passion for solving crimes. If so, a job as a crime scene investigator is perfect for you.Crime scene investigators are one of the most common jobs in forensic science. Crime scene investigators must clean crime scenes to gather physical evidence and analyze it. Because of this CSIs also need to have master analytical skills. They need to be able to keep track of their findings, and put the pieces together to layout the crime scene. As of May 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the annual wage for crime scene investigators amount to 34,000$ to $94,410.
4. Investigative Journalist
Investigative journalism is a challenging profession which requires more than writing skills and charisma. In this field you will need to have a passion for truth, inquiring mind, and an investigative personality. The journalist also has to have self-discipline and the best organizational techniques to become a careful planner. As of May 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the annual wage for journalists, reporters and correspondents amount to $21,390 to $81,580.
5. Statistician
Most people have no or only limited understanding about the importance of studying statistics. Being a statistician is all about evaluating data. Aside from great technical and analytical skills, a statistician also needs to have the skills to distinguish good from faulty reasoning. He should understand and apply complicated technical concepts to problems. Statisticians are people with keen attention to detail, someone who loves examining and questioning everything. It goes without saying that statisticians are also people that are good in math. As of May 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the annual wage for statisticians amount to $44,900 to $130,630.
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