INTP Popular Careers

Multimedia Artist or Animator

About 60 percent of multimedia artists and animators are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling their services.

About 60 percent of art directors are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling their services.

About 60 percent of craft artists are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.

About 60 percent of fine artists are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.

Actors endure long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles, and frequent rejections in auditions.
Formal training through a university or acting conservatory is typical; however, many actors find work on the basis of their experience and talent alone.
Because earnings may be erratic, many actors supplement their incomes by holding jobs in other fields.

Job opportunities for producers and directors in motion pictures, and in films for television, are centered in New York and Los Angeles, however, small studios exist throughout the country.
Formal training through a university or acting conservatory is typical; however, many producers and directors find work on the basis of their experience and talent alone.
Because earnings may be erratic, many producers and directors supplement their incomes by holding jobs in other fields.

Most jobs require a college degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or English.
Keen competition is expected for editing jobs as many people are attracted to this occupation.
Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for editors with Web or multimedia experience.

Most jobs require a college degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or English.
Keen competition is expected for writing jobs as many people are attracted to this occupation.
Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers with Web or multimedia experience.

Employment of computer programmers is expected to decline by 3 percent through 2018.

As technology evolves and newer, more sophisticated tools emerge, programmers will need to update their skills in order to remain competitive.

Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.

Computer software engineers are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects.
Demand for computer software engineers will increase as computer networking continues to grow.
Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.