Career Cluster Matrix

Now that you’ve finished the Interest Profiler and learned about the 16 Career Clusters, you're ready to explore the Career Clusters Matrix to cross-reference Career Clusters with Career Interests. By doing so, you will have a better understanding of the types of jobs pertaining to your selected cluster and interests. Go to the appropriate cluster that best matches your work-related interests and then look at the sample occupations listed under your interest types. To find additional occupations, click “+”.

Examples of Occupations by Interest Type and Cluster

	Realistic	Investigative	Artistic	Social	Enterprising	Conventional
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources	Pest Control Workers Logging Equipment Operators Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists Animal Scientists Environmental Engineers		Farm Labor Contractors	Natural Sciences Managers Farm Product Buyers & Purchasing Agents Agricultural Engineers	Environmental Science & Protection Technicians Farm Equipment Mechanics Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators
Architecture & Construction	Construction Laborers Roofers Sheet Metal Workers	Landscape Architects Civil Engineers	Interior Designers Architects		Construction Managers Cost Estimators Supervisors of Landscaping Workers	Crane & Tower Operators Highway Maintenance Workers Electricians
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications	Telecommunications Line Installers Motion Picture Camera Operators Craft Artists	Telecommunications Equipment Repairers Film & Video Editors Multimedia Artists & Animators	Art Directors Editors Photographers	Broadcast News Analysts Choreographers Public Address System & Other Announcers	Agents of Artists, Performers & Athletes Musicians & Singers Commercial & Industrial Designers	Broadcast Technicians Technical Writers Telecommunications Equipment Installers
Business Management & Administration	Postal Service Mail Carriers Library Assistants, Clerical Office Machine Operators	Management Analysts Operations Research Analysts	Fundraisers Training & Development Specialists	Customer Service Representatives Human Resources Specialists Training & Development Managers	Industrial Production Managers Computer & Information Systems Managers Chief Executives	Auditors Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists New Accounts Clerks
Education & Training	Vocational Education Teachers Multimedia Collections Specialists Museum Technicians & Conservationists	College Economics Teachers Health Specialties Teachers Instructional Coordinators	Interpreters & Translators Preschool Teachers College Art, Drama, & Music Teachers	Special Education Teachers College Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers School Counselors	Preschool Education Administrators Curators College Business Teachers	Librarians Teacher Assistants Postsecondary Education Administrators
Finance	Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers	Financial Analysts Risk Management Specialists Insurance Underwriters		Insurance Sales Agents Personal Financial Advisors	Loan Interviewers & Clerks Brokerage Clerks Credit Analysts	Bill & Account Collectors Loan Officers Tellers
Government & Public Administration	Agricultural Inspectors Transportation Security Screeners Construction & Building Inspectors	Statistical Assistants Occupational Health & Safety Specialists	Urban & Regional Planners	Emergency Management Directors Eligibility Interviewers Legislators	Equal Opportunity Representatives & Officers Tax Examiners & Collectors Financial Examiners	Court Clerks Transportation Inspectors Assessors
Health Science	Veterinary Assistants Medical Equipment Preparers Surgical Technologists	Surgeons Podiatrists Pharmacists	Recreational Therapists Psychiatrists Speech-Language Pathologists	Nurse Practitioners Pediatricians, General Respiratory Therapy Technicians	Opticians, Dispensing Psychiatric Technicians Medical & Health Services Managers	Dental Assistants Pharmacy Technicians Medical Transcriptionists
Hospitality & Tourism	Dishwashers Bakers Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners		Chefs & Head Cooks Recreation Workers Cooks, Private Household	Tour Guides & Escorts Waiters & Waitresses Concierges	Lodging Managers Umpires & Referees Bartenders	Hotel Desk Clerks Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents Food Service Managers
Human Services	Tailors Massage Therapists Shampooers	Healthcare Social Workers Marriage & Family Therapists Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	Cosmetologists Childcare Workers Substance Abuse Counselors	Clergy Rehabilitation Counselors Personal Care Aides	Skincare Specialists Manicurists & Pedicurists Credit Counselors	Barbers Religious Activity Directors Social & Human Service Assistants
Information Technology	Computer User Support Specialists Network & Computer Systems Administrators Software Developers, Applications	Computer Programmers Software Quality Assurance Engineers & Testers Information Security Analysts	Video Game Designers Web Developers	Informatics Nurse Specialists	Computer Network Support Specialists Search Marketing Strategists Information Technology Project Managers	Computer Network Architects Web Administrators Database Administrators
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security	Parking Enforcement Workers Bailiffs Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention Specialists	Forensic Science Technicians Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics Fish & Game Wardens	Forensic Artists	Crossing Guards Animal Control Workers Probation Officers	Lawyers Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Private Detectives & Investigators	Paralegals & Legal Assistants Security Guards Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers
Manufacturing	Dental Laboratory Technicians Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators Industrial Machinery Mechanics	Industrial Engineering Technicians Medical Equipment Repairers Tool & Die Makers	Stone Cutters & Carvers Glass Blowers Musical Instrument Repairers & Tuners	Medical Appliance Technicians	Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers & Repairers	Purchasing Agents Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers Machinists
Marketing	Driver/Sales Workers Demonstrators & Product Promoters	Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists Sales Engineers	Public Relations Specialists Models Merchandise Displayers	Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	Real Estate Brokers Wholesale & Retail Buyers Parts Salespersons	Real Estate Sales Agents Cashiers Marketing Managers
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics	Mechanical Engineers Chemical Engineers Electrical Engineers	Microbiologists Materials Scientists Chemists	Mathematicians Biochemists & Biophysicists Sociologists	Political Scientists	Industrial Engineers Economists Architectural & Engineering Managers	Social Science Research Assistants Quality Control Analysts Statisticians
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics	Automotive Body Repairers Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists Commercial Pilots	Traffic Technicians Avionics Technicians		Bus Drivers Flight Attendants Ambulance Drivers & Attendants	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Logistitians Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs	Air Traffic Controllers Cargo & Freight Agents Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, & Ambulance

Source: O*NET OnLine onetonline.org/find/career and onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Interests/