Best Careers for People Who Like To Help Others

Stan T.

Are you someone who likes to help and provide a service to others?

You like working with others to help them learn and grow. You prefer working with people more than working with machines, objects or information.

You are sociable, friendly and understanding.

You like helping and teaching others
You like working with people and in teams
You like building relationships with others
You dislike practical hands-on work

If the above description fits your personality, here are some of the best careers that suit your Helper personality type.


Human Resources Managers

Dan Shepherd from VEI Communications
Theresa Santoro from Actualize Consulting
Pete Sosnowski from Zety
Shaun Price from MitoQ
Jagoda Wieczorek from
6 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
$134580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Nurse Midwives

Rosemarie Bello Hornak CNM MSN from St Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson New Jersey
Caitlin Goodwin MSN, RN, CNM from PeriodJoy
2 reviews
diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
$115540
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Physical Therapists

Dr. Ashley Estanislao, DPT from
Marin L. Campbell, PT, DPT from Thrive Physical Therapy & Myofascial Release
Meredith Castin, PT, DPT from
Swati Prakash from Private practice in a physiotherapy clinic
6 reviews
assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
$91680
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Genetic Counselors

assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
$89710
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Occupational Therapists

Victoria Priganc, Ph.D., OTR, CHT, CLT from
Sarah Stromsdorfer, OTR/L from A large Level I Trauma hospital in Denver, CO
Chaya Gottesman from A private practice treating children in my sensory gym
3 reviews
assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
$87480
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Emergency Management Directors

plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
$84310
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Chiropractors

1 reviews
assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
$83830
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Registered Nurses

Jayne Saunders from Emergency department
Molly Foss from A Level 1 Trauma Center
Ioannes Giannakakos from Caritas Frankfurt
Sandra Crawley, RN, BSN from A level II hospital
9 reviews
assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
$80010
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Arbitrators and Conciliators

facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
$76440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Orthotists and Prosthetists

design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
$74120
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Instructional Coordinators

Bri Salsman from Coach Training EDU
1 reviews
develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
$70160
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Park Naturalists

plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
$69020
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Training Specialists

design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
$67440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Harland Adkins from
Christine VanDoren, RD, CPT from
Filipa Bellette, PhD from Chris & Filly Functional Medicine
3 reviews
plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
$64150
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Kindergarten Teachers

1 reviews
teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
$61170
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Interpreters and Translators

2 reviews
interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
$58140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Marriage and Family Therapists

Eileen Kinney Lindgren from Just Mind Counseling
Kimberly Panganiban from
3 reviews
diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
$56890
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Exercise Physiologists

assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
$54020
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Recreational Therapists

plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
$51260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Art Therapists

plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
$51260
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Community Health Workers

promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
$46000
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Fitness Trainers

Megan Williamson from Ocean Rehab and Fitness
Ashlee Van Buskirk from Whole Intent
Alexis Reed from A digital studio and box gym
Bobby Aldridge from BAMmetrics
12 reviews
instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
$45650
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Rehabilitation Counselors

counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
$42080
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Tour Guides

Carmel Young from An e-bike tour guide company
Tom Lithgow from Firelight Safari Tanzania
Matthew Meier from MaxTour
Iain Miller from Unique Ascent
Marta Laurent Veciana from ForeverBarcelona Private Tours
6 reviews
escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
$32200
No degree required
Personality Match

Interest Match


Childcare Workers

attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
$26790
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match



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