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"Thinkers" You might feel drawn to academic, idea-oriented, or open-ended programs.

Motivators

Learning

Evaluating

Researching

Intellectual challenge

Finding solutions

Evidence-based decisions

Strategy

Values

Innovation

Novelty

Achievement

Independence

Knowledge

Accuracy

Logic

Work Environments

Academia

Science or laboratory

Medical clinics

Think tanks

Data-focused workplaces

Technical environments

Possible Skills

Technical writing

Critical thinking

Teaching

Analyzing

Understanding systems

Observation

Involvement

Reading

Solving complex problems

Designing

Research Projects

Debate teams

Hackathons

Quiz teams

Hobbies

Playing strategy games

Listening to public speakers

Using computers

Watching documentaries

Crocheting

Things to think about

Picturing your ideal job, how do you see your daily life?

  • Interest in continuous learning
  • Preference for independent work
  • Comfort with abstract ideas
  • Tolerance for trial and error
  • Interest in theory vs application
  • Need for intellectual stimulation
A woman is using a pipette to research microbiology
Three men sit smiling and facing computers in a dark room lit only by the computer screens

Career areas

With the investigative theme, you may enjoy careers that involve:

  • Solving abstract problems
  • Conducting research
  • Working independently