Enterprising personality type

These individuals like to work with people, influence, persuade, lead or manage for organizational goals or economic gain. An enterprising personality type is often a leader who is talented at organizing, persuading and managing. They enjoy money, power, status and being in charge.

Enterprising personality type solves problems by taking risks

An enterprising personality type solves problems by taking risks. Instead of doing research, this person relies on intuition about what will work. They may strike an observer as restless and irresponsible since they often drop these projects after the job is underway. However, many activities would never get off the ground without the energizing influence of an enterprising personality type.

Enterprising personality type is confident and assertive

This personality type is an extroverted and sociable person who is energetic, enthusiastic, confident, assertive and a quick decision-maker. They often initiate projects but mostly get others to carry them out. These individuals may focus solely on a project and not notice the personal concerns of others or of themselves. Take a free personality test to learn more about your work preferences and test personality.

Possible occupations that fit an enterprising personality type

Their occupation will focus on starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people, making many decisions, risk taking and they often deal with business. Some of the occupational areas that fit your enterprising personality type are:

• Advertising executive
• Banker/financial planner
• Business manager
• Customer service manager
• Emergency medical technician
• Entrepreneur
• Funeral director
• Intrepreter
• Lawyer/attorney
• Office manager
• Politician
• Retail store manager
• Stockbroker

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Psychologist John L. Holland developed the Holland Codes. The enterprising personality type is one of six personality types in this system. Human resource managers and career counselors often use this model as part of a personality job test. Learn more about your occupational strengths or test personality. Take a free online personality test or career test now.