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<p>In addition to <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/assessing-career-values/">career values</a> and personality, something to <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-career/">consider when choosing a career</a> is natural skills and abilities. If you&#8217;re good at what you do, you&#8217;re more likely to like your job and have confidence in your career goals. Being good at something doesn&#8217;t guarantee career satisfaction, but it does increase the odds of fulfillment. Some skills and related careers:</p>
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<h3>Skill: Creativity</h3>
<p>Creative people have a natural ability to think up new ideas, create unique things and imagine possibilities others don&#8217;t see. Creativity takes many forms; it can mean painting a picture, designing a piece of clothing, or writing music. No matter how you express your creativity, there&#8217;s probably a job that fits.</p>
<p><strong> Career options for creative individuals: </strong>interior designer, photographer, animator, fashion designer, graphic designer, web designer, art director, makeup artist<strong><br />
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<h3>Skill: Helping Others</h3>
<p>Do you love helping people? Do others often come to you for advice or assistance? A helping nature comes more easily for some than for others. And helping careers often provide the <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/10-jobs-high-satisfaction-ratings/">most satisfaction</a>. Some jobs that involve directly helping others:</p>
<p><strong> Career options for helpers: </strong>social worker, nurse, teacher (k-12), mental health counselor, medical assistant, respiratory therapist, occupation therapist, physical therapist<strong><br />
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<h3>Skill: Math</h3>
<p>Math is hated by a lot of people, but a lucky percentage of the population excels in math. If you&#8217;re great at math and love the subject, consider a career that requires a high degree of mathematical skill. The bonus is that these careers tend to pay well.</p>
<p><strong>Career options for the mathematically inclined: </strong>financial analyst, actuary, statistician, operations research analyst, computer programmer, cost estimator<strong><br />
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<h3>Skill: Leadership</h3>
<p>Some people are just born to lead. They have the ability to communicate and persuade others better than most. Management positions are ideal for natural leaders.</p>
<p><strong> Career options for natural leaders: </strong>lawyer, marketing manager, clergy, education administrator, project manager, human resources manager, sales manager<strong><br />
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<h3>Skill: Mechanical</h3>
<p>Those with mechanical skills like doing hands-on work rather than abstract tasks. They prefer to see the direct results of their work and have a natural affinity for working with machinery or tools.</p>
<p><strong> Career options for hands-on types: </strong>electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, auto mechanic, welder<strong><br />
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<h3>Skill: Abstract Thinking</h3>
<p>Abstract thinkers are able to consider general principles and concepts, going beyond what is here and now. Most people can think about what&#8217;s right in front of them (concrete thinking) but it can be difficult to think more generally about ideas.</p>
<p><strong> Career Options: </strong>physicist, architect, urban planner, writer, composer, animator, graphic designer<strong><br />
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<p>For more information to help you choose a career, read our posts on <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/interest-areas-choose-a-career/">career interest areas</a> and <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/great-jobs-for-each-personality-type/">great jobs for each personality type</a>.</p>
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