Organized people are a special breed. Take a look at someone’s office or desk and you’ll usually be able tell whether they have the “gift” of organization or not. The neat piles and color-coded files are a dead give-away!
Of course, people who are organized have other abilities as well, such as:
- Possess critical-thinking skills.
- Are curious, well-organized and have an analytical nature.
- Like analyzing and solving problems.
- Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail.
- Seek variety and opportunity in their career.
- Can work independently.
To help you see what possible career avenues you have, we’ve identified five “personality types” – leader, outgoing, helping people, organized, and analytical. Each type has options for an appropriate career path.

Note: In previous posts, I’ve talked about possible careers for people who are leaders, those who are outgoing, and individuals who like to help people.
As the image above shows, possible careers for organized individuals include jobs in business administration, office administration, accounting, finance, and materials and operations management.
Administration
Algonquin College’s program in Office Administration prepares students for a career in helping to make an office run smoothly or providing support for an executive. The program emphasizes the development of strong technical, communications and human relations skills. Students gain practical experience in the classroom through simulated office situations.
Accounting
Individuals who have strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills could be well suited for a career in accounting.
Our two-year Business-Accounting program prepares students to work in various areas of accounting including financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing. Students get a general business background and expand their theoretical knowledge of economics, law, finance and statistics. Students also learn the basics of a number of accounting and business computer software packages.
Get on-the-job experience!
Qualified students can participate in an optional work placement that provides practical experience in the accounting departments of Ottawa area based businesses and in the public and private sectors.
Graduates may be granted some credits toward the requirements of the Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association program of professional studies.
Finance
Do you love playing with numbers and providing expert advice? You might love a career in the financial industry (financial planning, personal banking, investment, and insurance advising).
Our three-year Advanced Diploma Business Administration program with a Major in Finance gives you a strong foundation for success in this industry. You’ll also have a chance to network with business professionals and employers.
The program prepares graduates to meet the high proficiency standards needed to complete the professional designations and licensing courses in the financial services industry.
If you’re currently working in the finance or a related industry and are interested in career advancement, our one-year Graduate Certificate in Financial Services gives you a leg up. You’ll develop a professional portfolio and participate in field placements.
Graduates of the Algonquin College Financial Services program can be licensed to sell mutual funds by their employer; are qualified to challenge the first exam of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional certification and are prepared for the Provincial Life Licence Qualification (LLQP) examination. Successful completion of Personal Financial Services Advice, Financial Planning I and Canadian Securities Course I qualifies students for a Certificate in Financial Services Advice from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI).
Put your skills to use!
Grads may find employment as financial advisors in a broad range of the financial institutions including retail banks, credit unions, financial planning offices, insurance companies, brokerage firms, and other businesses dedicated to providing personal financial advice and services.
Materials & Operations Management
If you like to analyze and solve problems, working in Materials & Operations Management may be just the career for you!
Your training as part of the Materials and Operations Management Major involves many facets of supply chain management including purchasing, production planning, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and project management.
Qualified students also get the chance to put their theoretical knowledge to work in a coop placement.
Graduates find employment in supply chain positions for public and private organizations including high technology industries, such as communications, fibre optics, biotechnology, and electronic manufacturing.
What’s more, graduates obtain a certificate from SAP, the world’s largest supplier of enterprise software, and have direct hands-on knowledge of SAP supply chain software.
How will you use your organizational skills? Share in the comments!