Best Careers For People Who Are Good At Active Listening

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People suitable for these careers are good at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Surgeons

treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
$251650
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

OBGYNs

Dr. Nichole Butler from Weiss Memorial Hospital - Women's Health Center
Diana Glasser, MD, FACOG from Ob Hospitalist Group at Los Robles Medical Center
2 reviews
provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
$239120
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Ophthalmologists

Dr. Rahil from Eye7 Chaudhary Eye Centre
Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo from Dello Russo
2 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Urologists

Dr. Samantha Pillay from Continence Matters
1 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Naturopathic Physicians

Michael Smith N.D. BHSC (Naturopathy) from Planet Naturopath
1 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
$218850
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Allergists and Immunologists

Dr. Tsvetelina Velikova, MD, PhD from Lozenetz University Hospital
Dr. Sima Patel from New York Allergy & Sinus Centers
2 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Hospitalists

Dr. Nwegbo-Banks from Serenity Women's Health & Med Spa
1 reviews
provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Neurologists

diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Psychiatrists

Dr. Krysti Vo from
Dr. Tahia Haque, MD from Savant Care
2 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
$217100
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Family and General Practitioners

Dr. Kristin Miller from
Alberto Zambrano, MD from
2 reviews
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
$214370
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Chief Executives

Phil Crippen from John Adams IT
J.R. Spiess from The 180 Group
David Valverde from Pranos.ai
Miles Gotcher from Soov, a stomach-soothing drink meant to be like ginger ale but made with real ginger, 80% less sugar, and other ingredients that support digestion
Mark Majkrzak from RAIN Water
14 reviews
determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
$197840
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Natural Sciences Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
$154930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Podiatrists

Dr. Bruce Pinker from Progressive Foot Care
1 reviews
diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
$151110
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Lawyers

Max Pepper from Missouri Ticket Fixers, a traffic law firm in Kansas City, MO
Joshua L. Goldstein, Esq. from Goldstein Immigration Lawyers
Kyle Persaud from Persaud Law Office
Sarah J. Sepasi, Esq. from Sepasi Legal PC
Lin McCraw from The McCraw Law Group
22 reviews
represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
$148910
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Physicists

Jed Macosko, PhD from Wake Forest Univerisity
1 reviews
conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
$137700
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


PR Managers

Angela Mastrogiacomo from Muddy Paw PR
Morgan Oliveira from Grounded, Etc.
2 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
$135580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Law Professors

teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$134760
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Judges and Magistrates

arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
$131850
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Health Specialties Professors

teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
$124890
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Nurse Practitioners

diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
$114510
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

I/O Psychologists

apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
$112690
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Earth, Marine and Space Professors

teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$104710
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Mathematical Technicians

apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
$103930
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Elementary and Secondary School Principals

Meredith Essalat, M.Ed. from A school in California
1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
$103010
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Administrative Law Judges

conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
$102050
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Physics Professors

teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$101290
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Clinical Neuropsychologists

apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
$100130
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Industrial Safety and Health Engineers

plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
$97330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Police and Detectives Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
$97180
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Securities and Commodities Sales Agents

buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
$96540
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Agricultural Sciences Professors

teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$96200
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Sociologists

Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis from 365 Diversity
1 reviews
study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
$93420
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Forestry and Conservation Professors

teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$92420
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Psychology Professors

teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$89960
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
$89910
Doctoral degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

School Psychologists

investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
$89290
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Clinical Psychologists

Nicole Prause from
Dr. Supriya Blair, PsyD from Dr. Blair Psychology
Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht. from
Louis R. Franzini, Ph.D from Independent Practice of Psychology
Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen from A San Diego-based community health center
5 reviews
diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
$89290
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Counseling Psychologists

Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen from A community health clinic in San Diego
1 reviews
assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
$89290
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest 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


Equal Opportunity Officers

monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Government Property Inspectors

investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
$75620
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Social and Community Service Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
$75140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


SODA Counselors

advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
$62320
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Healthcare Social Workers

provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$60470
Master'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


Clergy

conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
$56560
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Mental Health Social Workers

assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$54540
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

CPS Social Workers

provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
$52370
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Certified Alcohol Drug Counselors

1 reviews
counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
$51550
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Mental Health Counselors

Amanda Conroy from Amanda Conroy Counseling
Wendy Pitts from A public alternative education school in Maryland
Natalie Capano, MHC-LP from Cobb Psychotherapy
Ginelle Krummey, MA LCMHCA NCC from Growth Point Collaborative Counseling and Group Facilitation, PLLC
Courtney Kirkpatrick MS, NCC, LPC from Consilium Behavioral Health
10 reviews
counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
$51550
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match



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