What do you want to be when you grow up?

The following occupations are associated with the Realistic (R) personality type.  There is a three digit code as the main heading to let you know what other personality types are associated with that particular occupation. 
Also, many occupations are linked to descriptions of that particular job.  Click on the link to find out more about those occupations. Remember, these are only examples of occupations within that personality type. If you do not find the specific three digit code for your personality type, use the most closely associated code. 
Once you have chosen the codes that best fit your personality, go to the bottom of the page and click on "view SU majors and the codes associated with those majors." Your selected personality code and major will be there!

RIA (Realistic, Investigative and Social personality types) See careers listed under codes RAI, IRA, ARI and RIS

RIS (Realistic, Investigative and Social personality types)

Appraiser Electronic Engineer Technician Field Engineer (Radio and TV) Forester Mechanical Engineer Helicopter/Aircraft Pilot Nuclear Medicine Technologist Tool and Die Maker Construction and Building Inspectors

Welder Materials Engineer Landscape Worker Machine Setters Science Technicians Carpenter Brick and Stone Mason Power Plant Operator Elevator Installer and Repair

RIE (Realistic, Investigative and Enterprising personality types)

Geographic Information Specialists Geological Engineers Electronic Engineer Aircraft Pilot Chemical Engineer Aerospace Engineer Drafter Cost Estimator Agricultural Worker Mining Engineer Quality Control Inspector

Aircraft Mechanic Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations Automotive Body Repairer Automotive Mechanic Conservation Worker Drafter Machinist Electrician Pharmacy Technician Broadcast and Sound Technician Radio and Telecommunication Installer

RIC-(Realistic, Investigative and Conventional Personality Type)

Ophthalmic Lab Technician Radio Engineer Technician Electronics and Electric Installer and Repairer

Camera Operator Civil Engineer Technician

RAI-(Realistic, Artistic and Investigative Personality Type) Also see careers listed  under ARI, AIR, RAS, RAE

Concrete Sculptor

RAS-(Realistic, Artistic and Social Personality Type)

Cook, Pastry

RAE-(Realistic, Artistic and Enterprising Personality Type) Also see careers listed under codes REA, ARE, AER

Floral Designer Sound Effects Technician

Stone Carver

RAC-See careers listed under codes RAI, RAS, RAE, RCE, RCS, RCE

RSI-(Realistic, Social and Investigative Personality Type) Also see careers listed under codes RIS

Construction and Building Inspector Research Electrician Engineer Technician Claims Adjustor

Hotel/Motel Desk Clerks Surveying Technician Diesel Service Technician Immigration Services/Police/Detective

RSA-See careers listed under codes RAS, RSI, RSE, RSC

RSE-(Realistic, Social and Enterprising Personality Type)

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Technician Automotive Service Technician Automotive Painter

Industrial Machinery Repair Immigration Services/Police/Detective Communications Equipment Operator Cook/Chef

RSC-(Realistic, Social and Conventional Personality Type)-Also see careers listed under code RCS

Carpenter Cook

Electrician Telecommunication

REI-(Realistic, Enterprising and Investigative Personality Type)-Also see careers listed under code RIE

Materials Engineer Mining and Geological Engineer Aircraft and Avionic Mechanic Automotive Service Technician Diesel Service Technician Home Appliance Repairers Heating Air Conditioning Mechanic Industrial Machine Repairer

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Radio Repairer Pipe Layer and Plumber Construction and Building Inspector Sheet Metal Worker Pest Control Worker Electrical Repairer

REA-(Realistic, Enterprising and Artistic Personality Type)-Also see careers listed under codes RAE, ERA

Cook/Chef

Printmakers and Other Artists

RES-(Realistic, Enterprising and Social Personality Type)

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Police Officer Animal Breeder/Agricultural and Food Scientist Animal Care and Service Worker Baker/Food Processing Stone/Brick Mason Water Transportation Occupations Tailor/Apparel Occupations Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers (Fish Hatcheries Managers)

Firefighting Occupations Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic Machinist Construction and Building Inspector Material Moving Occupations Grounds Maintenance Worker Industrial Machine Installation and Maintenance Repair Worker Aircraft Pilot and Flight Engineer Construction Equipment Operator

REC-(Realistic, Enterprising and Conventional Personality Type) Also see careers listed under codes RCE

Auditor Surveyor Aircraft and Avionics Technicians

Jeweler Small Engine Mechanic Construction and Building Inspector

RCI-(Realistic, Conventional  and Investigative Personality Type)

Drafter Cardiovascular Technologist Woodworker

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic Automotive Service Technician Pipe layer, Plumber and Steamfitter

RCA-(Realistic, Conventional  and Artistic Personality Type)-Also see careers listed under codes RCE, RCS, RCE

RCS-(Realistic, Conventional  and Social Personality Type)

Occupational Health and Safety Technician Water and Liquid Treatment Operator Public Utilities Worker Dental Assistant

Textile, Apparel and Furnishings Worker Broadcast and Sound Technician Precision Instrument Repairer

RCE-(Realistic, Conventional  and Enterprising Personality Type) Also see careers listed under codes REC

Electrical and Electronics Repairer Construction and Building Inspector Dental Assistan

Cost Estimator Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer

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