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Angela, based on your unique skill set, the #1 right job for you is a:

Middle School /
High School Teacher

Avg. salary: $37,000 - $55,000

Your runner-up jobs are:	Avg. salary:
Mental health counselor	$21,000 - $27,000
Physical trainer	$54,000 - $65,000
Speech pathologist	$33,000 - $47,000
Rehabilitation Assistant	$61,000 - $72,000
Psychologist	$64,000 - $82,000

Why These Jobs Work For You
Being agreeable goes a long way, for you. Your ability to communicate with others and readily understand people's needs provide you the insight to solve conflicts and misunderstandings. You are a nurturing leader, and you have an uncanny knack for understanding what is not being said openly. That allows you to accommodate people's wishes without them explicitly telling you what they need. You are a negotiator and can be trusted to see that both sides are eventually satisfied with the proposed solutions.

Research has shown that people whose personalities are well-suited to their job environments are happier and more successful. Remember, your Right Jobs were selected because they are good matches for your career personality — they would allow you to exercise the qualities mentioned above. They were not based on the skills you already have, or would need to perform those jobs. Those are things you can learn along the way.

That said, here's a description of the Right Job that is the best statistical match to your career personality. If you don't like the sound of it, you can do a bit more research on the runner-up jobs that match your personality almost as well.

Middle school and high school teachers instruct students in specific subject areas such as math, social studies, and English. As a teacher at this level, you might be required to teach multiple courses within one subject area. If you were an English teacher, for example, you might have to teach courses like The Great Plays of Shakespeare, 20th Century Literature, and Myths of the Greek Gods to various classes. Teachers are responsible for developing lesson plans — plans that map schedules for covering necessary material by the end of the term. You would also need to produce exams for your students, as well as the time necessary to evaluate and grade those exams and other assignments.

In addition, you would probably plan projects or field trips relevant to the subject matter or the unit you are teaching. Because teachers are at the head of the class every day, you would need to be comfortable in leadership positions and in working with large numbers of people. You would also need a high degree of social skills and sensitivity to younger people's needs. In addition, public speaking skills are essential. A bachelor's degree and passing the Praxis test administered by the Educational Testing Service is required.

Although the work environment of a teacher is the best fit for your career personality, that is not to say you won't be happy in another job. In fact, there are plenty of careers that could use your personality's strengths. Teacher was the highest statistical match for your personality characteristics. Look to the right for some other jobs that scored high and would be a great fit for you.

In addition to discovering what career best fits you, Tickle has provided some information about how to best fit your career goals with your lifestyle needs. After all, your career can take on many forms, and it is important to know what best works for you.

Why These Jobs Fit Within Your Lifestyle

You enjoy being comfortable in life. You don't need to live in extravagance, but you do like to indulge in a few luxuries. Whether you own a nice home, have an expensive hobby, or take lavish vacations, you are proud that your hard work can support the lifestyle you want.

Having a stable, and relatively prestigious, job is a priority for you. Your career identity is important to you, and you want to feel proud when telling others what you do for a living.

Be careful that you spend within your means. In your later years, retiring comfortably and paying off debts should be your priorities. Because having a rewarding career is important to you, be on the lookout for career advancement opportunities.

You may have already landed your dream job. Congratulations! But most people are still waiting to find the best job for their career personality.

Remember that wherever you are in your career — even if you're already in the job you want to keep for the rest of your life, you can't always control when or how the nature of your job might change, or how the goals of your company might evolve. But you can control the kinds of jobs you look for. That's why it's just as important to know your Wrong Job, as it is to know your Right Job.