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REALISTIC PERSONALITY:
If you are realistic, you have a “Do-ers” theme. It means that you are practical, straightforward, athletic, a nature lover, thrifty, stable, concrete, ambitious, systematic, consistent, frank, mechanically inclined, reserved, self-controlled, and curious about the physical world. The “Do-ers” personality likes to work with objects, machines, tools, plants animals and the outdoors. As a realistic personality, you like to use your hands, physically tinker with machines and vehicles, solve and fix electrical issues, pitch a tent, plant a garden and read a blueprint. You value practical things that you can see, touch and use. You see yourself as mechanical, realistic and practical and you generally avoid social activities like healing or informing others. Your hobbies might include refinishing furniture, playing or coaching sports, going to a gym, repairing cars and equipment, renovating your home, fishing and hunting, building models, woodworking and landscaping. Some examples of individuals with a realistic personality are airline personnel, surveyor, police officer, archaeologist, athlete, recreation personnel and farmer.
INVESTIGATIVE PERSONALITY:
If you are investigative, you have a “Thinkers” theme. It means you are inquisitive, observant, intellectual, self-confident, independent, logical, reserved, analytical, curious, complex, introspective and scholarly. With a “thinkers” personality, you like to explore a variety of ideas, work independently, do research, deal with abstraction and be challenged. You value science, think abstractly, understand scientific theories and are good at understanding, studying and solving math or science problems. You see yourself as intellectual, precise and scientific. Your hobbies might include crossword puzzles and board games, collecting specific items like rocks, stamps, or coins, visiting museums, astronomy, recreational flying, preserving endangered species, book clubs and working on computers. Some examples of individuals with an investigative personality are medical professionals, mathematicians, engineers, archaeologist, computer system analysts and scientists.
ARTISTIC PERSONALITY:
If you are artistic, you have a “Creators” theme. You are imaginative, creative, emotional, sensitive, idealistic, independent, courageous, innovative, expressive, introspective, original, nonconforming and impulsive. With a “creators” personality, you like to attend concerts, theaters and art exhibits, express yourself creatively, take photographs, work on crafts and work with ambiguous ideas in various genres. You probably like to and can greatly admire the arts, such as music, painting, visual arts, performing arts, acting, singing, dancing and design. You might be able to play musical instruments or write short stories, music and poetry. You see yourself as being artistic, innovative and intuitive, allowing you to work in an unstructured way. You may think outside of the box as part of your creative and imaginative talents. Your hobbies might include photography, travel, speaking foreign languages, dancing, painting, desktop publishing, visiting art museums, sewing and designing for theater works. Some examples of individuals with an artistic personality are performers, entertainers, writers, architects, museum curators, advertising managers, art/language/music teacher and tattoo artists.
SOCIAL PERSONALITY:
If you are social, you have a “Helpers” theme. You are helpful, outgoing, insightful, friendly, idealistic, empathetic, kind, patient, generous, responsible, cooperative, forgiving and persuasive. With a “helpers” personality, you like to work in groups, work with young people, play team sports, serve others, participate in meetings and help others with their problems. You can see yourself mediating disputes, expressing yourself clearly, training/teaching others, leading a group discussion, planning and supervising an activity and you cooperate well with others. Your hobbies may include playing on a sports team or attending an event, helping others with personal concerns, writing letters, going to parties, caring for children, joining campus or community organizations, meeting new friends, religious activities and volunteering with social action groups. Some examples of individuals with a social personality are health field associates, public servants, librarians, real estate colleagues, natural resource rangers, therapists, social workers, hospitality personnel and flight attendants.
ENTERPRISING PERSONALITY:
If you are enterprising, you have a “Persuaders” theme. You are assertive, persuasive, sociable, self-confident, enthusiastic, energetic, popular, impulsive, adventurous, inquisitive, ambitious, agreeable, talkative, spontaneous, extroverted and optimistic. With a “persuaders” personality, you like to make decisions affecting others, win leadership or sales awards and have power or status. You might start your own service or business, be elected to office, campaign politically and work with important people. You can see yourself initiating projects, selling things and promoting ideas, convincing people to do things your way, giving speeches or talks, organizing activities, leading a group and persuading others. Your hobbies might include leading a campus or community organization, reading business journals, selling products, discussing politics, watching the stock market, attending meetings and conferences and operating a home business. Some examples of individuals with an enterprising personality are managers, CEOs, lawyers, sales representatives, politicians, bankers, executives, foreign officers and inventors.
CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY:
If you are conventional, you have a “Organizers” theme. You are well organized, methodical, accurate, conscientious, efficient, numerically inclined, conforming, practical, orderly, thrifty, polite, ambitious, systematic, obedient, structured and persistent. As an “organizer” you can see yourself working well with numbers, using data processing equipment, following defined procedures, being responsible for detail, collecting or organizing things, and typing or taking shorthand. Your hobbies might include reading home magazines, collecting memorabilia or related objects, studying tax laws, recording your family roots, being a club or organizations archivist or book keeper and playing computer or card games. Some examples of individuals with a conventional personality are accountants, office assistants, reporters, business associates, paralegals, elementary school teachers, data analyst and personal assistants.
REALISTIC ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to a realistic environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Do-ers” theme. You flourish in an environment that works with objects, machines, tools, plants, animals, athletics and the outdoors. You likely prefer an environment that is supportive and practical, straightforward, frank, mechanically inclined, reserved, self-regulated, independent, systematic and investigative of the physical world. Realistic environments offer opportunities to work with tools, mechanical or electrical drawings, fix mechanical objects, solve problems that deal with electricity, reading blueprints, planting a garden, building things, using your hands, hands-on activity and training or taking care of animals. Examples of occupations within a realistic environment include: truck driver, electrician, flight engineer, carpenter, police officer, farmer, firefighter, diesel mechanic, forester, pilot, manager of a farm/recreation/property/service, fish and game warden, landscape architect and floral designer.
INVESTIGATIVE ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to an investigative environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Thinkers” theme. You flourish in an environment that supports inquisitive, observant, intellectual, independent, logical, reserved analytic, curious, complex, introspective and scholarly thinking. An investigative environment offers opportunities to solve precise scientific and intellectual problems through research. This might include areas of academia, scientific research in laboratories and in the field, collecting and recording data and the ability to analyze the data into with specific statistics. Examples of occupations within an investigative environment include: dentist, pharmacist, medical or electrical technician, meteorologist, archeologist, anthropologist, agronomist, actuary, statistician, biologist, chemist, computer systems analyst, veterinarian, architect, surveyor, private investigator and medical doctor or practitioner.
ARTISTIC ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to an artistic environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Creators” theme. You flourish in an environment that is innovative, unconventional, imaginative, creative, original, introspective, nonconforming and expressive. An artistic environment offers opportunities to think outside the box and work independently, unstructured and possibly on your own time schedule. This might include areas of the arts including medical illustration, academia, design, advertising, coaching and writing. Examples of occupations within an artistic environment include: actor, artist, copy writer, dance instructor, English teacher, entertainer or performer, fashion illustrator, museum curator, graphic designer, medical illustrator, advertising art director or manager, architect, intelligence research specialist, journalist or reporter, landscape architect, librarian and interior decorator.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to a social environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Helpers” theme. You flourish in an environment that is friendly, outgoing (remove), responsible, patient, helpful, insightful and outgoing. A social environment offers opportunities to enlighten, form, help, train or teach others, lead a group, mediate disputes, plan and supervise activities, serve others and help people with their problems. This might include areas in the medical field, public service, education, charitable organizations and natural environments, such as parks and natural preserves. Examples of occupations within a social environment include: education faculty (such as in primary and secondary schools), clinical dietitian, counselor or therapist, librarian, paralegal, police officer, parole and pervasive probation officer, real estate appraiser, recreation director, nurse, care taker, volunteer, service director, speech pathologist, social worker, park ranger, religious leader and psychologist.
ENTERPRISING ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to an enterprising environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Persuaders” theme. You flourish in an environment that supports assertive, energetic, adventurous and ambitious characteristics. An enterprising environment offers opportunities to work with people and influencing, leading, persuading or managing for organizational goals and/or economic gain. This might include areas in the legal field, sales, politics, emergency medical task force and banking. Examples of occupations within an enterprising environment include: CEO, advertising executive/sales representative/manager/director, public relations representative, politician, foreign service officer, insurance manager, interpreter, lawyer/attorney, lobbyist, personnel recruiter, tax accountant and stockbroker.
CONVENTIONAL ENVIRONMENT:
If you are attracted to a conventional environment, your most suitable environment has a dominant “Organizers” theme. You flourish in an environment that is organized, systematic, structured, efficient and conforming and can include working with data, clerical or numerical efficiency, detailed task assignments and structured instructions. This might include clerical work, administration, accounting, inspecting merchandise, accountability and computer programming. Examples of occupations within a conventional environment include: accountant, administrative assistant, budget analysis, catalog librarian, claims adjuster, court reporter, customs inspector, editorial assistant, elementary school teacher, insurance underwriter, internal auditor, medical records technician, safety inspector, tax accountant and travel agent.
