ISFP 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.
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Art Director

  • 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.
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Craft Artist

  • 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.
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Fine Artist

  • 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.
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Marriage and Family Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Mental Health Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Rehabilitation Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Vocational or School Counselor

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Actor

  • 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.
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