The six career categories Flashcards
Careers
Most careers are classified into two groups.
Careers that have to do with people and Careers that has to do with things
Define: Entrepreneur
It is a person who starts his or her own business which delivers a product or service.
The six career categories
Investigative careers Enterprising careers Realistic careers Artistic or creative careers Conventional careers Social careers
- Investigative careers (name three)
The person is curious, observant and analytical
The person likes to work independently
The person can argue logically.
The person is good with Mathematics and Science and likes to analyze data.
Likes to build puzzles and to solve intricate problems.
They also like to read, to explore and to do research.
They are known as the ‘thinkers’ of the career world.
They like to use scientifically equipment and computers.
Investigative careers in the field (name three)
Medical science Information technology Law Public safety and security Scientist Engineering Mathematician
- Enterprising careers (name three)
These are careers that are aimed at influencing other people’s actions.
The person is enthusiastic, assertive, adventurous and likes people around him/her and to have conversations.
The person should have a strong personality.
School subjects: History, Life Orientation and languages.
The person should be well spoken and have a broad general knowledge.
The person likes to start projects and to make decisions that influence others.
They like to manage people and to be in a leader’s position
Enterprising careers in the field (name three)
Politicians Managers Business people Artistic careers Communication Management and administration Finances Public administration Tourism Law Public safety and security Sales and services
- Realistic careers (name three)
The activities are usually carried outdoors and encompass the use of machinery, plants, equipment, and animals.
They are practical, reserved, curious and persistent.
They are good problem solvers.
They like participating in sports activities.
Likes to work with electronical and mechanical equipment.
They also like working in a laboratory and in the agricultural industry.
The person must like to do outdoors and with his/her hands.
School subjects are Natural sciences, Life sciences, Mathematics and technical subjects.
Realistic careers in the field (name three)
Construction work and carpenters work Agriculture Food industry Architecture and construction Arts Technology and Communication Medical science Information technology Law Security Engineering
- Artistic or creative careers (name three)
They are people who paint, draw, write or do sculpture work.
The person is very creative and is interested in reading, art and creative hobbies.
The persons are sensitive and have a rich imagination.
They like working in an unstructured environment.
They like going to museums and shows.
They like fashion, creative writing, and the design of new ideas.
School subjects are Art, Music and languages.
Artistic or creative careers in the field
Artist
Technology and communication
Teaching and training
Tourism and marketing
- Conventional careers (name three)
They are careers which are mostly practiced indoors.
They have respected for other people, is organized, practical and persistent.
They like working with number and can follow instructions well.
They are focused on detail and like working with data.
They are good with budgets and with writing reports and can effectively manage projects.
They are the ‘organizers’ of the career world
Conventional careers in the field (name three)
Architecture and construction Business world Management and administration Finances Medical science Manufacturing Marketing and sales Transport and Logistic
- Social careers (name three)
People in this category are friendly, emphatic, cooperative and responsible.
They like working with people rather than things.
Strong subjects are in the human sciences and languages.
They like to care for other people, especially children, people with disabilities and the elderly.
They are good orators and trainers.
They like team sports.
Social careers in the field (name three)
Teachers Counsellors Art Technology and communication Public Administration Medical science Human resources Law Marketing and sales
