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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 Actuaries.
Importance*More Info
1.Autonomy78
Working Conditions78
3.Company Policies and Practices72
Security72
5.Supervision, Human Relations69
Independence69
Ability Utilization69
8.Responsibility63
Advancement63
Compensation63
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests

Learn about the most important work interests for Actuaries.
Importance*More Info
1.Conventional100
2.Investigative72
3.Realistic50
4.Enterprising44
5.Social17
Artistic17
* 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.
100
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.
72
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.
50
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.
44
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
17
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.
17

Work Needs Scores

Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
78
Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions.
78
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
72
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment.
72
Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
69
Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone.
69
Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
69
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
63
Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement.
63
Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
63