By Anne Dranitsaris, PhD
Oprah.com |
From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
After taking the quiz to discover who you're meant to be, find your striving style below and find the right career for you.
1. Striving to help: A need to take care of other people is important to this type, who thrives in professions like: Career counselor Psychologist Massage therapist Development, or Training Consultant Paralegal Wedding Planner Paramedic
2. Striving to be recognized: An audience and a chance to show off their charm suit this type, which works best in roles such as: Teacher Newscaster Real Estate Agent Publicist Talent Agent Investment Banker Journalist/Reporter/Reporter Literary Agent
3. Striving to be creative: Imagination and personal expression are important to this type, so they enjoy jobs as: Graphic Designers Art Directors Yoga Instructors Drug Addiction Counselors Architects Actors/Musicians/Dancers/Athletes College Professors Yoga or Meditation Teachers
4. Striving to be spontaneous: These action and adventure lovers are drawn to careers that promise excitement, whether as a: Coach Police Officer Events Promoter Family Lawyer Nutritionist Investigator Broker Travel Agent or Tour Operator
5. Striving to be knowledgeable: Deep thinking and an inventive spirit help this type excel in fields like: Biomedical Research Computer Programming Law Education Engineering Management Environmental Planning Telecomunications
6. Striving to be secure: Stable, accurate, and with an unbending attention to detail, this type does well in jobs that have consistency, such as: Paralegals Accountants Electrical engineers Dentists School administrators Public servants Computer programmers
7. Striving to be in control: Decisiveness and authority come easily to this type, so they work best in leadership roles: Restaurant manager Healthcare administrator Sales director Teacher Political consultant Marketing manager Advertising executive Politician
