Editor 's note : CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com , which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com . Locksmiths have realistic personalities . They are results-driven , hands-on people who like problems and solutions . Everyone knows how hard it is to get along with others when there 's a personality clash -- so imagine how hard it is to be happy in career that does the same thing . Similar to when you 're looking for a mate , you want to find a career that complements your character , not conflicts with it . For example , if you 're active and outgoing , you might not do well sitting behind a desk all day . On the same token , if you 're shy and soft-spoken , you might not do well in a job that requires a lot of social interaction , and if you like working alone , you would n't thrive in a team setting . Here we have six personality groups which seem to encompass the majority of people . From there , we 've listed what jobs might be suited to best fit your needs . Please note that each requires different education , training and qualification requirements . Personality : Artistic . What you 're like : Artistic personalities are creative by nature , with imaginations that stretch further than others can conceive . These people like to express themselves through their work versus completing structured tasks . They like to work without rules , and enjoy working with forms , designs , colors , words and patterns . Job matches : Editor ... $ 47,811* Graphic designer ... $ 48,891 High school drama teacher ... $ 52,856 Landscape architect ... $ 53,241 Perfumer ... $ 21,791 Producer ... $ 79,310 . Personality : Conventional . What you 're like : Conventional people like conventional things : Rules , procedures , schedules and instructions are all things that appeal to them . They prefer working with details and data versus ideas ; they are practical and like routine and order . Job matches : Accountant ... $ 46,171 Actuary ... $ 97,354 Building inspector ... $ 47,735 Cost estimator ... $ 53,413 Financial planner ... $ 63,837 Technical writer ... $ 55,747 . Personality : Enterprising . What you 're like : Enterprise people are leaders . They like to see projects through from start to finish , business ventures in particular . They are doers more than thinkers and are more interested in the `` big picture '' than the small pieces that make it up . Job matches : Advertising sales agent ... $ 39,103 Financial officer ... $ 77,019 Management analyst ... $ 63,610 Program director ... $ 48,382 Sales representative ... $ 44,784 Sales manager ... $ 85,091 . Personality : Investigative . What you 're like : Investigative people prefer to work alone . They like using logic over imagination , solving problems and mysteries , putting together pieces of a puzzle , precision , science and they pay extreme attention to detail . Job matches : Computer systems analyst ... $ 61,549 Librarian ... $ 48,025 Optometrist ... $ 95,058 Science professor ... $ 73,532 Software engineer ... $ 75,850 Statistician ... $ 59,830 . Personality : Realistic . What you 're like : True to their name , realists are ... well , realistic . They are results-driven , hands-on people who like problems and solutions . They like working outdoors , as well as with machines , tools and jewelry . Job matches : Diagnostic medical sonographer ... $ 56,603 Electricians ... $ 35,158 Highway patrol pilots ... $ 69,098 Locksmiths ... $ 34,148 Nuclear engineer ... $ 84,044 Orthodontist ... $ 271,373 . Personality : Social . What you 're like : Social people like helping others and working with teams . They communicate well , thrive on human interaction and they 'd rather talk than work with machines or data . The best jobs for them are ones that let them be with other people . Job matches : Family practitioner ... $ 160,264 Personal coach ... $ 64,523 Personal trainer ... $ 24,881 School psychologist ... $ 49,622 Student affairs director ... $ 71,093 Teacher ... $ 44,137 . *Salaries according to CBSalary.com . Copyright CareerBuilder.com 2009 . All rights reserved . The information contained in this article may not be published , broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority .
Find a career that complements your character , not conflicts with it . Artistic personalities are creative by nature with imaginations that stretch . They can be very good at creating things Enterprise people are leaders that like to see projects through to the finish .