Careers That Suit Artistic Personalities And Require A High School Diploma

by Noah Smith

Monday, April 20, 2015

Most people are one of six personality types according to psychologist John L. Holland who developed a a theory of careers and vocational choice based upon thses personality types. This theory has been well research and has been adopted by the U.S Department of Labor as one of the classification methods for occupations.

The personalities are

Realistic (Doers),
Investigative (Thinkers),
Artistic (Creators),
Social (Helpers),
Enterprising (Persuaders),
and Conventional (Organizers).

Each letter or code stands for a particular code which some refer to as Holland Codes or RIASEC. You can learn more about the Holland Codes here.

The following careers are best suited for those who have a personality that is artistic and are interested in careers that frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules and require a minimum educational equivalent of a high school diploma.

Interpreters and translators
Interpreters and translators interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is social.
Median Annual Salary: $43,300 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 22.19%

Film and video editors
Film and video editors edit moving images on film, video, or other media. They may also edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Median Annual Salary: $50,930 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 11.86%

Technical writers
Technical writers write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. They may also assist in layout work.
Median Annual Salary: $63,280 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 18.18%

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $40,390 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 9.19%

Commercial and industrial designers
Commercial and industrial designers develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Median Annual Salary: $58,230 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 8.97%

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. They may also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is enterprising.
Median Annual Salary: $22,760 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 20.14%