Career path
Geographers
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- Artistic InterestsCentral
Your interest in creative expression, design, and aesthetic work.
- SupportCentral
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- Working ConditionsImportant
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
- Job titles you'll see
- Geographers
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