9 Sims 4 Mods That Add New Careers, Ranked

Summary

Mods add unique careers like paranormal investigator & royal family for Sims players seeking new gameplay.
Career mods offer custom interactions, progression, and goals, adding variety beyond EA’s contributions.
From Zoo Keeper to Game Developer, mods like Psychologist and YouTuber add modern, realistic career options.

With the amount of expansion packs and DLC for The Sims 4, there are a decent number of career paths already available. But, with players looking for new playthroughs and choices, mods are a good place to look to add new careers to the game. Whether someone is looking for a realistic role or something more fantastical, there is something for every player.

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Whether players want a playthrough with a paranormal investigator, a tattoo artist, or a royal advisor, there is a mod out there to make it happen. The careers don’t just add variety, they also come equipped with custom interactions, progressions, and goals that would rival EA’s contributions. Here are some of the best ones to try, many of which can be used at base game level or with very little DLC.

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Paranormal Investigator Career

Ghoulish Charm

The Paranormal Investigator Career mod is inspired by the Paranormal Stuff Pack and adds more structure and variety to how ghost hunting happens in gameplay. Sims can accept jobs, earn a higher reputation per job, and unlock special ghost-hunting gear as they progress in their career.

This mod is a fun pick for players looking to try something less traditional and more unique. While it may be a more niche career type than some of these others, its offerings of chaos, humor, and suspense will spice up any Sim playthrough.

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Zoo Keeper Career

For Animal Lovers

The Sim for the Bloomful Challenge in The Sims 4 hugs her bovine companion, a cow.

The Zoo Keeper Career mod puts Sims in charge of protecting, cleaning, and feeding animals at the local Zoo. This career ties in very well with the Cottage Living and Eco Lifestyle packs available, and includes its own unique moodlets about specific animal interactions.

This mod is a great addition for animal-loving players who want their Sims to have some fresh air in their careers. While this career can be seen as whimsical, it brings a charm and variety to the overall Sim job market that players will appreciate.

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Psychologist Career

Counsel The World

The Psychologist Career mod puts Sims in a professional mental health setting, where they analyze patients, write up case files, and build trust with their recurring clients. There are also additional events tied to the mod, such as stress management and conflict resolution.

While not the most whimsical career, players looking to have fun with a Sim as a more serious doctor or one who meddles in everyone else’s business will appreciate what this mod offers. Players will be able to bring a new medical side to their Sims’ careers, without needing to take it too seriously.

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YouTuber / SimsTuber Career

Home-Based Stardom

Sometimes, players want their Sims to seek fame and stardom, and sometimes the perfect way to do this is in front of a camera while working from home. The YouTuber/Simstuber Career mod helps level Sims up by creating videos, engaging with fans, managing their brand, and focusing on the right real-world content niches out there.

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This mod feels relevant and fun, especially for those players looking to have a more modern playthrough. This career is ideal for Sims looking to find internet stardom, with a mix of fame, creativity, and being their own boss.

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Mental Health Counselor Career

Empathy And Healing

The Mental Health Counselor Career mod may seem similar to the Psychologist above, but instead focuses on mental health struggles and working through those challenges with more realism and depth. Whether a Sim is struggling with a diagnosis, a relationship, or grief, this refreshing career adds both empathy and nuance to a game that typically tries to stay upbeat.

With unique storytelling opportunities and appropriate skill dependencies, this mod career allows players to explore something outside the usual science and business paths, into something more meaningful.

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Royal Family Career

Monarch Life

The Royal Family Career is a unique pick for players looking for something that is roleplay-heavy and very dramatic from the outset. With a fully structured monarchy, Sims can be a noble-born sovereign, courtier, or squire. This mod in particular works well in playthroughs looking to take Sims back in time, or as a great storytelling challenge.

This mod is pure fun, and players who love legacy saves or kingdom builds will see this as a must. This career adds politics and grandeur to what can be seen as the everyday grind.

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Tattoo Artist Career

Inked Entrepreneurs

The tattoo artist career mod helps Sims train their artistic eye and steady hand to become a world-renowned artist. Players can choose for their Sims to freelance in their own home or open a shop in the world, with a lot of creative options they can also choose from.

While this mod has seen some professional development with a new DLC pack, a base game career like this is still very unique and one that every player should be looking out for. It blends art and edgy to create a story players will want to do again and again.

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Game Developer Career

Climb The Pixel Ladder

The Game Developer Career mod allows players to put their Sims into the fast-paced world of game development. Sims start as an intern in QA, building and climbing the ranks to become a lead designer, all the way up to being their own creative director with their own studio, depending on the path that they choose.

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For players looking for tech-savvy careers, this is one of the best ones out there, with logical skill dependencies and clever career events. This could be the perfect choice for Sims looking to build their own stories in tech, rather than something more traditional.

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Education Career Overhaul

Guide Future Generations

The Education Career Overhaul turns the base game education career and completely changes it for the better. Sims can now choose between different teaching roles that they prefer, interact with students through the lessons, plan and grade, and attend professional development.

This had to be the top of the list just because of how realistic and fleshed out the mod feels. Players looking to have family-based saves or wanting to have a career that is more slice of life feelings, this mod lets their Sims live out all of their teachers’ dreams, with all the rewards and challenges.