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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 Accountants.

Importance*More Info
1.Working Conditions84
2.Security78
Compensation78
4.Activity75
5.Social Status72
Ability Utilization72
7.Autonomy69
Responsibility69
Company Policies and Practices69
10.Independence66
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests

Learn about the most important work interests for Accountants.

Importance*More Info
1.Conventional100
2.Enterprising61
3.Investigative44
4.Social28
Realistic28
6.Artistic11
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests Scores

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.
100
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.
61
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.
44
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
28
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.
28
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.
11

Work Needs Scores

Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions.
84
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment.
78
Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
78
Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time.
75
Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
72
Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
72
Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
69
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
69
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
69
Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone.
66