This is a tool to help you search for careers that fit your career type, based on the RIASEC model created by Dr. John Holland. If you don't know your career type, take the career quiz to figure it out!
You can use this tool to find careers that match your top interest areas, while filtering out careers in areas that you have little or no interest in.
You can click on any of the table headers (for example, Average Earnings) to sort your results by that value.
| Title | Holland Code | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Postal Service Worker | Building, Organizing |
Postal service workers sell postal products and collect, sort, and deliver mail. |
| Political Scientist | Thinking, Creating, Helping |
Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. They research political ideas and analyze governments, policies, political trends, and related issues. |
| Police Officer or Detective | Building, Organizing |
Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of crimes. |
| Podiatrist | Building, Thinking, Helping |
Podiatrists diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter | Building, Thinking, Organizing |
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair piping fixtures and systems. |
| Physicist or Astronomer | Building, Thinking |
Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy. Theoretical physicists and astronomers may study the nature of time or the origin of the universe. Some physicists design and perform experiments with sophisticated equipment such as particle accelerators, electron microscopes, and lasers. |
| Physician or Surgeon | Thinking |
Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates. There are two types of physicians, with similar degrees: M.D. (Medical Doctor) and D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Both use the same methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, but D.O.s place additional emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic (whole-person) patient care. D.O.s are most likely to be primary care physicians, although they work in all specialties. |
| Physician Assistant | Building, Thinking, Helping |
Physician assistants, also known as PAs, examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician. |
| Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | Building, Thinking, Helping |
Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses to regain movement and manage pain. Physical therapist assistants are involved in the direct care of patients. Physical therapist aides often have tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, moving patients, and doing clerical duties. |
| Physical Therapist | Building, Thinking, Helping |
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. |
| Photographer | Building, Creating |
Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that tell a story or record an event. |
| Phlebotomist | Building, Thinking, Organizing |
Phlebotomists draw blood for purposes such as tests, research, or donations. They help patients or donors who are anxious before or have an adverse reaction after the blood draw. |
| Pharmacy Technician | Building, Organizing |
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. They mainly work in retail pharmacies and hospitals. |
| Pharmacist | Thinking, Helping, Organizing |
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications and provide information to patients about the drugs and their use. They also advise physicians and other healthcare workers on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications to treat health problems. They may help patients with their overall health through activities such as providing immunizations. |
| Petroleum Engineer | Building, Thinking, Organizing |
Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. |
| Pest Control Worker | Building, Organizing |
Pest control workers remove unwanted pests, such as roaches, rodents, ants, and termites, that infest buildings and surrounding areas. |
| Personal Financial Advisor | Helping, Persuading, Organizing |
Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances. |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | Thinking, Persuading, Organizing |
Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. |
| Painting and Coating Worker | Building, Thinking, Organizing |
Painting and coating workers apply finishes, often using machines, to products such as cars, jewelry, and ceramics. |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Building, Organizing |
Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, large machinery and equipment, and bridges and other structures. |