This article was excerpted from Guide to Your Career

Alan B. Bernstein, author of The Princeton Review's Guide to Your Career, 5th Edition, believes that to have a successful career search, you must know your interests, your work style, and the personal needs that must be met for you to operate at your highest potential.

The lists below were taken from a variety of sources, including government publications, published reports, broadcast news reports, industry self-reporting statistics, telephone interviews, and Internet resources. None are from before 2000.

Top Ten Jobs for People Who...

Like to Keep Learning
1.  Software Developer
2.  Physicist
3.  Diplomat
4.  Journalist
5.  Architect
6.  Benefits Administrator
7.  Physician
8.  Computer Programmer
9.  Teacher
10. Writer

Need to Pay Off Student Loans Right Away
1.  Investment Banker
2.  Financial Analyst
3.  Management Consultant
4.  Construction Manager
5.  Trader
6.  Service Sales Representative (potentially)
7.  Stockbroker
8.  Court Reporter
9.  Carpenter
10. Marketing Executive

Can't Stand Ties or Pantyhose
1.  Farmer
2.  Artist
3.  Firefighter
4.  Actor
5.  Writer
6.  Coach
7.  Computer Programmer
8.  Zoologist
9.  Anthropologist
10. Child Care Worker

Have Type-A Personalities
1.  Attorney
2.  Investment Banker
3.  Astronaut
4.  Management Consultant
5.  Pilot
6.  Military Officer
7.  Architect
8.  Systems Analyst
9.  Accountant / Auditor
10. Stockbroker

Long for Unpredictable Days
1.  Small Business Owner
2.  FBI Agent
3.  Police Officer
4.  Restauranteur
5.  Firefighter
6.  Musician
7.  Advertising Executive
8.  Auto Salesperson
9.  Promoter
10. Agent

Love People
1.  Teacher
2.  Human Resources Manager
3.  Guidance Counselor
4.  Career Counselor
5.  Psychologist
6.  Social Worker
7.  Child Care Worker
8.  Physical Therapist
9.  Fundraiser
10. Hotel Manager

Like to Work with Their Hands
1.  Carpenter
2.  Auto Mechanic
3.  Dentist
4.  Baseball Player
5.  Farmer
6.  Veterinarian
7.  Set Designer
8.  Physician
9.  Avionics Technician
10. Chef