Investigative
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Analyze, observe, learn, evaluate, and solve abstract problems. Curious, independent, innovative. Like science, research, and calculations. I prefer working with ideas using intellect.
Descriptors
- Analytical
- Intellectual
- Complex
- Independent
- Curious
- Nonconforming
- Reserved
- Insightful
Values
- Analyzing
- Inquiring
- Researching
- Ideas
- Originality
- Intelligence
- Innovation
- Independence
- Problem-solving
Work Activities
- Solving abstract problems
- Researching and analysis
- Learning facts or principles
- Collecting or organizing data
- Teaching and designing
- Intellectually challenging tasks, theories
- Working independently
- Solving math problems and complex calculations
- Using a microscope
- Using a computer
- Interpreting formulas
- Performing lab experiments
Majors
These are a small sample of majors for Investigative types.
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Data Science
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Emergency Health Service
- Food Science
- Geology
- Laboratory Science
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Careers
These are a small sample of careers for Investigative types with their full Holland theme code. Click on them to learn more about the career.
- Biostatistician (IC)
- Business Intell. Analyst (IEC)
- Computer Scientist (IRC)
- Computer Programmer (IC)
- Data Scientist (IEC)
- Dentist (IRS)
- Detective (IEC)
- Dietitian and Nutritionist (IS)
- Engineer (IRC)
- Environmental Scientist (IRC)
- Geneticist (IAR)
- Geographer (IRA)
- Intelligence Analyst (ICE)
- Laboratory Technician (IRC)
- Management Analyst (IEC)
- Market-Research Analyst (IEC)
- Mathematician (ICA)
- Medical Technologist (IRC)
- Medical Scientist (IRA)
- Network Administrator (IRC)
- Pharmacist (ICS)
- Physician, Family (IS)
- Psychologist (ISA)
- Robotics Engineer (IRC)
- Sociologist (IAS)
- Technical Writer (IRS)
- Veterinarian (IR)
ECC Programs for Investigative Careers
You can complete training at ECC for these careers. Click on them to learn more about the career and ECC program.
Career Clusters
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Business, Management, and Administration
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Learn more about each career cluster and individual careers within them.
Might Enjoy Work In
- Higher Education
- Research
- Engineering or Design
- Medicine
- Science
- Computer Industries
Contact
Career Development Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Evening hours are available upon request.