Fact: People who like their jobs are more successful at work than people who don't like their jobs.
When your job includes things you like to do, you're more likely to enjoy it. You're more likely to keep your job. And you're more likely to earn more money.
Think about the things you like to do. These are your interests. Now think about jobs where you might get to do those things. These are your career matches. Look at the table below for ideas.
Interests and career matches
| Interest |
Matching types of jobs |
Helpful links |
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Building things
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Construction jobs
Production helper
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Cooking or preparing food
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Restaurant cook
Cafeteria
Food preparation / service
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Doing detailed work
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Office jobs
Stock clerk
Shipping and receiving
Data processing
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Fixing cars
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Automotive technicians
Body work
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Helping others
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Home health aide
Human services aide
Customer service
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Talking with people
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Retail sales
Telemarketer
Food server
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Working outdoors
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Landscaper
Highway / road maintenance
Recycling worker
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Find your career matches!
An interest assessment is a short survey that helps you find your interests and match them to careers. Click on the "Take an interest assessment" link in the box below to get started. You'll answer questions about activities you like to do. If you have never done the activity, imagine whether you would like it or just make a best guess based on your other experience.
https://www.careeronestop.org
https://www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/Toolkit/find-state-resources-results.aspx