You must be understanding and caring. You will need some higher education or technical training. Examples are nurses, nurse's aides, dental assistants, patient escorts, orderlies, sitters and dietitians. Social service jobs require the ability to understand and work with people, especially the poor. Higher education is required for this area.
Examples are counselors, social workers, county extension agents and clergy.
Social scientists study the way people act. You must have higher education past high school. Examples are geographers, political scientists, sociologists and historians. Performing arts, design and communication jobs are for people who are creative and imaginative. They enjoy dealing with people and feelings.