Investigative people are usually task oriented, introspective people with strong scientific orientation. They prefer to think through rather than set out problems and have a great need to understand the physical world. Preferring to work independently, they enjoy ambiguous tasks. They often have unconventional values and attitudes. Although they are confident of their scholarly and intellectual abilities, many investigative types perceive themselves as lacking inleadership or persuasive abilities. They describe themselves as analytical, curious, independent and reserved.
INVESTIGATIVE PEOPLE ARE: | INVESTIGATIVE PEOPLE CAN: | INVESTIGATIVE PEOPLE LIKE TO: |
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Inquisitive Analytical Scientific Observant Precise |
Think Abstractly Solve Math Problems Understand Physics Theories Do Complex Calculations Use a Microscope Interpret Formulas |
Explore Ideas Use Computers Work Independently Perform Lab Experiments Read Scientific or Technical Magazines Analyze Data |
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Adapted from John Holland's Occupational Themes