Realistic Careers
We list a sample of Realistic careers below, occupations that match Holland's Realistic personality type. Career Key has a unique method of organizing occupations within each type called Work Groups, based on worker traits, skills and abilities.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agricultural Technician
Farmer or Rancher
Forest or Conservation Worker
Safety & Law Enforcement
Emergency Medical Technician
Firefighter
Private Detective or Investigator
Engineering
Audio & Visual Equipment Technician
Materials Engineer
Surveying Technician
Transportation and Distribution
Aircraft Pilot
Ship Captain
Truck Driver
Construction Crafts & Support
Carpenter
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Crafts-Mechanical
Automotive Service Technician
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Medical Equipment Repairer
Crafts-Electrical-Electronic
Avionics Technician
Electrical Power Line Installer and Repairer
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
Crafts-Metal-Wood-Plastic
Automotive Body Repairer
Computer Control Programmer or Operator
Optician, Dispensing
Food Preparation
Baker
Butcher or Meat Cutter
Cook, Restaurant
Systems Operation
Power Plant Operator
Ship Engineer
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Manufacturing & Production
Dental or Opthalmic Laboratory Technician
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
Inspector or Tester
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