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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

What matters to you?

When 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

Where can your interests lead?

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

  • Solving abstract problems
  • Conducting research
  • Working independently

Investigative career fields

Agriculture
  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural technology and automation
  • Animal systems
  • Food science and processing
  • Plant systems
  • Water systems
Digital technology
  • Data science and AI
  • Network systems and cybersecurity
  • IT support and services
  • Software solutions
  • Unmanned vehicle technology
Energy and natural resources
  • Clean and alternative energy
  • Conservation and land management
  • Ecological research and development
  • Environmental protection
  • Resource extraction
  • Utilities
Financial services
  • Accounting
  • Banking and credit
  • Financial strategy and investments
  • Insurance
  • Real estate
Healthcare and human services
  • Behavioral and mental health
  • Biotechnology research and development
  • Health data and administration
  • Community and social services
  • Personal care services
  • Physical health
Supply chain and transportation
  • Air and space transportation
  • Ground and rail transportation
  • Vehicle and transportation equipment maintenance and repair
  • Marine transportation
  • Planning and logistics
  • Purchasing and warehousing