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Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker

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Interests

The following categories describe the work interests (compatible with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:


Realistic – You are a "doer".  You like physical activities and projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on work instead of talking about solutions. Realistic careers are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, transportation, agriculture, animal services, athletics, or protective services.
Artistic – You are a "creator". You enjoy things like art, music and books, and express your feelings easily. You don't like rigid rules and structure. Artistic careers are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional – You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and organized is important to you. You like working with charts and reports. Conventional careers are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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Work Values

Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following work values are generally associated with this career.


Relationships – It's very important to you that you have friendly co-workers. You would like to be of service to others without compromising your sense of right and wrong.

Support – It's very important to you to know the company stands behind its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.

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Ability Profiler

Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge. The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:

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