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Careers That Suit Artistic Personalities And Require Less than a High School Diploma

by Sophia Miller
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 less than a high school diploma.

Fine artists, sculptors, and illustrators
Fine artists, sculptors, and illustrators create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $44,850 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 8.98%

Dancers
Dancers perform dances. They may also perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is realistic.

Craft artists
Craft artists create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.Other types of personalities that strongly associated with this occupation include enterprising and realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $26,930 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 7.2%

Choreographers
Choreographers create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. They may also direct and stage presentations.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is social.
Median Annual Salary: $37,660 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 5.33%

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $38,130 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16.9%

Models
Models model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. They may also pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. They may also pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is enterprising.
Median Annual Salary: $32,920 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16%

Merchandise displayers and window trimmers
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.Other types of personalities that strongly associated with this occupation include enterprising and realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $25,960 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 7.07%

Actors
Actors play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. They may also dance and sing.

Preschool teachers
Preschool teachers instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. They may also be required to hold State certification.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is social.
Median Annual Salary: $25,700 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 18.95%

Sound engineering technicians
Sound engineering technicians operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.The other type of personality that strongly associated with this occupation is realistic.
Median Annual Salary: $47,080 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 6.29%
 

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