Subsequent research has shown that greater career satisfaction is likely to occur to the extent that a one's interest pattern resembles the interest pattern of those happy with the attributes of their career calling. The reverse is also true, in that if your interest pattern is very dissimilar to those represented in a particular occupational group, the greater the chance that you will be dissatisfied in that occupation as well. Over the years, career interest assessment tools have evolved to include new, emerging jobs to the market place. Vocational theorists conceptualize the world of work as tapping a number of general personality characteristics. Each of these general personality characteristics or general themes are related to an occupation type or cluster.
Most occupations are a combination of two or three themes.
They also prefer to be in positions where they have an opportunity to persuade others. Typical work activities may include selling, purchasing, political maneuvering, giving presentations, etc. Occupations that load high on the E theme include realtors, life insurance agents, auto salespersons, stock brokers and managers. As diverse as these careers may seem, they share a common distribution of preferences, tendencies, likes and dislikes which are well suited to the experiences and demands placed upon them in their careers. Additionally, they have a great eye for detail, accuracy and organization.