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Work Satisfaction

Will this job make you happy? The Work Satisfaction section looks at attributes of a particular career that may contribute to a person's level of satisfaction in that career. Are you looking for a stable career with a clear line of promotion or one where advancement is more closely tied to performance than seniority? Do you enjoy working with others or on your own? Work Interests look at broad attributes, while Work Needs present a more detailed view.

Work Needs

Learn about the most important work needs for Fire Investigators.
Importance*More Info
1.Achievement81
2.Ability Utilization78
3.Responsibility75
Security75
5.Social Status69
6.Autonomy66
Variety66
8.Company Policies and Practices59
Moral Values59
Recognition59
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests

Learn about the most important work interests for Fire Investigators.
Importance*More Info
1.Conventional67
Investigative67
Realistic67
4.Enterprising61
5.Social39
6.Artistic28
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests Scores

Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
67
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
67
Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
67
Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
61
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
39
Artistic
Artistic occupations 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.
28

Work Needs Scores

Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
81
Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
78
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
75
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment.
75
Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
69
Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
66
Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day.
66
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
59
Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
59
Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do.
59