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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 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program.
Importance*More Info
1.Ability Utilization84
2.Activity78
3.Achievement75
4.Company Policies and Practices72
Social Status72
Authority72
Working Conditions72
Security72
9.Responsibility69
Creativity69
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests

Learn about the most important work interests for Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program.
Importance*More Info
1.Social94
2.Enterprising78
3.Investigative56
4.Artistic44
5.Conventional33
6.Realistic17
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests Scores

Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
94
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.
78
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.
56
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.
44
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.
33
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.
17

Work Needs Scores

Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
84
Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time.
78
Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
75
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
72
Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
72
Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.
72
Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions.
72
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment.
72
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
69
Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas.
69