A big part of choosing which career to pursue is understanding your interests, skills, and passions. In this post, we decipher what makes an analytical thinker and identify four of the best jobs for the detailed thinkers among us.

Before deciding on the best analytical career that plays to your strengths, take a look at the five signs of analytical thinkers (listed below) and see if they sound like you (or not!).

Signs you are an analytical thinker

1. You tackle a problem by examining the evidence and questioning everything that’s known about the issue, rarely making assumptions before taking action.
2. You use facts, data and knowledge to inform your decisions, including your choice of hobbies.
3. You have little interest in everyday concerns and concentrate on important, thinking tasks instead, making your lifestyle appear chaotic to other people.
4. You require time alone to digest new information and work out complex solutions.
5. You enjoy the company of people who match your sharp intellect and give you inspiration.

If the descriptions above apply to you and you want to choose a career path that is particularly suited to the unique qualities of analytical thinkers, we have four suggestions for you:

Accounts

Analytical thinkers are a natural fit for careers in accountancy as they enjoy dealing with facts and figures. An innate attention to detail will prove useful when performing duties such as analysing and interpreting financial data for business clients. Additionally, analytical people often prefer working independently and appreciate spending time pouring over the details – both of which are essential elements of being an accountant or bookkeeper.

Course Suggestions

• Our FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration gives you an in to the fundamentals of working in accounts
• The FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is also a strong choice for those looking to work as a Bookkeeper or broaden their understanding of the industry

Logistics

Working with the movement, storage and distribution of goods on a large scale is a key component of careers in logistics; it requires an ability to handle copious amounts of business data to ensure that supply chains run efficiently and effectively. Analytical thinkers will thrive in this role because a strong eye for detail, problem-solving and the capacity to absorb large volumes of information are skills that determine success in logistics.

Course Suggestions

• There are various Logistics course available. Simply head over to myskills.com.au and you’ll find what you’re looking for
• A large element of logistics management is coordination. You might also find a BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management is helpful in building your skills here.

Project management

A basic element of project management is analytical thinking, especially when it comes to assessing the relative importance of incoming projects. Careers in project management are ideally suited to an analytical thinker as professionals in the field need to have quick and precise analytical skills to keep work flowing, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the specifics of the project they’re supervising.

Course Suggestions

• No doubt a BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management is where you want to be if pursuing a career project management is your goal

Work health and safety

Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a crucial consideration for any organisation, involving professionals trained in WHS legislation to ensure safe and healthy working conditions in the workplace. The skills involved in this profession – including risk assessment and the identification of workplace hazards – require someone who has a highly analytical mind as well as a keen eye for the rules.

Course Suggestions

• WHS is a critical field that all industries need to cover, none more so than the building and civil construction industries. Our Certificate IV and Diploma’s in Work Health and Safety cover the fundamentals of WHS.

Overall, analytical thinkers are an invaluable asset in the workplace and will find success in many fields. So, don’t despair if the careers suggested above don’t interest you, as there are plenty of other career opportunities that will suit your analytical mind.