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"What you are is what you have been, what you will be is what you do now." - Buddha
Work and relationships are the cornerstones of our lives yet so many people are unhappy with the work they do. Since we spend most of our time working and relating I particularly want to help people in their careers and relationships first. While the systems I've been studying can't tell you what job is exactly right for you, they can help you understand what kind of work is fulfilling and comes naturally for your personality type based on each of the different systems I use. You will have to use your intuition and logic to blend the different career possibilities together from each of the systems. That is what I did. You will see a recurring theme though.
Careers Appealing to Each Enneagram Type
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type ONES Ones are conscientious, responsible, moral, ethical and hard working people. The more analytical and tough-minded Ones (Myers-Briggs Thinkers usually) can be found in management, science, accounting, finance, computer technology, law, and law enforcement. The more people-oriented Ones (Myers-Briggs Feelers usually) can be found in health care, education, and religious work. Whatever work Ones do they will do it well and in a professional, honest and ethical manner.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type TWOS Since Twos are so caring, considerate of others, and nurturing they usually prefer to work with people, often in the helping professions, as counselors, teachers, or health workers. Extroverted Twos are sometimes found in the limelight as actresses, actors, or motivational speakers. Twos can also work in sales or helping others as receptionists, secretaries, assistants, decorators, or clothing consultants.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type THREES Threes are hardworking, goal-oriented, organized, and decisive. Threes believe they will be successful at whatever they attempt so consequently they usually are! They are frequently found in management or leadership positions in business, law, banking, the computer field, and politics. Being in the public eye, as broadcasters, motivational speakers and performers (actors, actresses and musicians), is also common. They are frequently entrepreneurs who get the gist of a concept and market it with charm and charisma. The more helping-oriented Threes tend to go into teaching, social services, or the health field. They also become homemakers who put tremendous energy into their responsibilities. Whatever Threes do they will want to be recognized as the best in their field.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type FOURS Fours can inspire, influence, and persuade through the arts (music, fine art, dancing) and the written or spoken word (poetry, novels, journalism, motivational speaking, seminar and workshop conducting, teaching). Since Fours are deeply empathic people in touch with the pain and suffering of life, many like to help bring out the best in people as psychologists or counselors. Because Fours are very creative, some take pride in the small businesses that they own. Other Fours often accept mundane jobs to support their creative pursuits.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type FIVES Fives are often in scientific, technical, or other intellectually demanding fields. For example, they make excellent academic teachers, scientists, researchers and theorists. They have strong analytical skills and are good at problem solving. Those with a well-developed Four wing (see What are the Wings of my Enneagram Type?) are more likely to be counselors, musicians, artists, or writers. Fives usually like to work alone and are independent thinkers.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type SIXES Though Sixes can be found in almost any career, they are often attracted to the justice system, the military, the corporate world, and academia. Truth, justice, security, stability and belonging are big issues for Sixes so naturally they like to go into professions that give them the opportunity to protect others, fight injustices and allow themselves to feel safe, secure and part of a team. Many are in health care and education.
Counterphobic Sixes sometimes have jobs that involve risk. Those who lean toward the antiauthoritarian side are usually happier when self-employed. If Sixes are unhappy with their work situation, they are likely to become rebellious or secretive.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type SEVENS Many Sevens have several careers at once or jobs where they travel a lot (as pilots, flight attendants, or photographers, for example). Remember, Sevens love their freedom, are insatiably curious and creative, and want to experience as much of life as possible so they love adventurous, exciting, energetic jobs. Many are entrepreneurs for this reason. Some like using tools or machines or working outdoors. Sevens are humanitarians too so many are in the helping professions as teachers, nurses, or counselors. Sevens are not happy doing repetitive work (in assembly lines or accounting, for instance). They like challenges, excitement, newness and think quickly in emergencies.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type EIGHTS Eights are good at taking the initiative to move ahead. They want to be in charge. Since they want freedom to make their own choices, they are often self-employed or at the very least they want a lot of autonomy if they do work for someone else. Eights have a strong need for financial security. Eights like intellectual and/or physical challenges and often crusade for causes. If not entrepreneurs, many are business executives, lawyers, military and union leaders, and sports figures. They are also in teaching, and the helping and health professions. Eights are attracted to careers in which they can demonstrate their willingness to accept responsibility and take on and resolve difficult problems.
Careers that appeal to Enneagram type NINES Nines listen well, are objective, and make excellent mediators and diplomats. They are frequently in the helping professions. Since Nines like familiarity and predictability and are receptive to the needs of others they prefer structured, interpersonal jobs rather than fast-paced, rapidly changing environments that downplay interpersonal communication. When Nines move towards point Three, or their Eight wing is strong they can be more ambitious and competitive. Careers Appealing to Each Myers-Briggs Temperament See my Myers-Briggs Temperament Information section also for each temperaments natural gifts and talents. Appealing
Ideal Seeker (NF) Majors/Careers:
Appealing Action Seeker (SP) Majors/Careers:
Appealing Duty Seeker (SJ) Majors/Careers:
Appealing Knowledge Seeker (NT) Majors/Careers:
Careers Appealing to Each Myers-Briggs Type
Career
Satisfaction for ISTJs As an ISTJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Is technical in nature and lets
me depend on my ability to use and remember important facts and details. 2. Involves a real product or
service done in a thoughtful, logical, and efficient way, preferably using
standard operating procedures. 3. Lets me be independent, with
plenty of time to work alone and use my excellent powers of concentration to
complete projects and/or tasks. 4. Is done in a stable and
traditional environment, where I will not be required to take unnecessary risks
or use untested or experimental approaches. 5. Has results that are tangible and
measurable, where precision and exacting standards are used and respected. 6. Has explicit objectives and a
clearly defined organizational structure. 7. Gives me adequate time to prepare
before presenting or turning in my work, preferably in a one-on-one or small
group setting. 8. Gives me increasing levels of
responsibility, with a minimum of social politics, where I am evaluated on how
well I have achieved the requirements of the job description and am appreciated
for my contributions. 9. Is done in an environment where
my practical judgment and experience are valued and rewarded. 10. Allows me to set and reach
stated goals by providing me with the necessary resources.
Career
Satisfaction for ISFJs As an ISFJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Requires careful observation and
meticulous accuracy, where I can use my ability to remember facts and details. 2. Lets me work on tangible projects
that help other people, often requiring great accuracy and attention to detail. 3. Lets me express my compassion and
devotion by working hard behind the scenes, but where my contributions are
recognized and appreciated. 4. Is done in a traditional, stable,
orderly, and structured environment, where the results are practical and service
oriented. 5. Requires that I adhere to
standard procedures, use practical judgment, and follow through in a careful,
organized way. 6. Lets me focus all my energy on
one project or one person at a time, working on products or services that have
observable end results. 7. Gives me a private work space so
I can concentrate fully for extended periods of time and with a minimum of
interruptions. 8. Lets me work primarily
one-on-one, helping others, or with other people who share my personal values
and beliefs. 9. Requires me to be organized and
efficient in completing my assignments. 10. Does not require too frequently
that I present my work in front of groups of people without having adequate time
to prepare well in advance.
Career
Satisfaction for INFJs As an INFJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me consider and create new
ideas and/or approaches to a variety of problems, mostly those that help others
to grow and develop. 2. Lets me produce a product or
service that I believe in and am proud of. 3. Recognizes my authorship and
ownership and my unique contributions. 4. Lets me express myself and see
the results of my vision. 5. Lets me implement my ideas for
the good of people or in the service of others; lets me work with others on a
one-to-one basis. 6. Is done in a friendly and
tension-free 7. Can be done independently but
with the opportunity to share frequently with others in an environment that is
friendly and free of interpersonal conflict. 8. Lets me organize my own time and
work environment and exert significant control over both the process and
product. 9. Gives me adequate time to
formulate and process my ideas so they are thoroughly prepared. 10. Is in harmony with my personal
values and beliefs and lets me maintain a high degree of personal and
professional integrity.
Career
Satisfaction for INTJs As an INTJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me create and develop
original and innovative solutions to problems to improve existing systems. 2. Lets me focus my energy on the
implementation of my good ideas, working in a logical and orderly way, and in a
setting that rewards my perseverance. 3. Lets me work with other
conscientious people whose expertise, intelligence, and competence I respect. 4. Gives me credit for my original
ideas and lets me maintain authorship and control over their execution. 5. Allows me to work independently
but with periodic interaction with a small group of intellectual people within a
smooth-running environment free from interpersonal squabbles. 6. Exposes me to a steady stream of
new information, providing me with new ways to increase my proficiency and
competence. 7. Lets me produce a product that
meets with my own high standards of quality rather than with the personal likes
or dislikes of others. 8. Does not require the repetitive
execution of factual and detail-oriented tasks. 9. Provides me with a high degree of
autonomy and control, with the freedom to effect change and develop people and
systems. 10. Is judged by uniform and fair
standards for all, where performance evaluations are based on established
criteria rather than on personality contests and that compensates me fairly for
my contributions.
Career
Satisfaction for ISTPs As an ISTP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me identify and use
resources that are available to me in the most efficient manner possible. 2. Lets me practice, master, and
then use skills I have acquired, especially mechanical skills or those requiring
the use of tools. 3. Lets me apply my understanding
and technical knowledge of the world
around
me and see the logical principles underlying my work; lets me engage in
troubleshooting and problem solving. 4. Has clear directions; where I can
work expediently and deal with real and practical products. 5. Is fun and active and lets me
work independently with frequent opportunities to get out of my work space and
be outdoors. 6. Is done in an environment without
excessive rules or operating standards imposed by others; where I can enjoy
spontaneous adventures and step in to manage any crisis. 7. Lets me work independently, with
a minimum of supervision, and where I am not required to closely supervise
others. 8. Gives me plenty of time to pursue
my interests and hobbies. 9. Gives me a substantial amount of
enjoyment and is continually challenging. 10. Lets me use an economy of motion
and energy and does not require needless routine or procedures.
Career
Satisfaction for ISFPs As an ISFP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Is consistent with my strong,
inner values, and is something I care deeply about and want to contribute my
energy and talents to. 2. If done with others is in a
supportive and affirming climate where I am a loyal and cooperative member of a
team. 3. Requires attention to detail,
where I work with real things that benefit other people and have practical
applications. 4. Gives me freedom to work
independently but nearby other compatible and courteous people, and where I
don't feel restricted by excessive rules, structure, or inflexible operating
procedures. 5. Lets me be adaptable yet
committed; where I have a sense of purpose and am able to see and experience the
actual results of my accomplishments. 6. Lets me use my sense of taste and
aesthetics to enhance my physical work space, personalize it, and make others
feel more comfortable. 7. Is done in a quietly cheerful and
cooperative setting and where interpersonal conflicts are kept to a minimum. 8. Gives me an opportunity to
experience inner growth and development within a context of work that I feel is
important. 9. Lets me handle problems promptly
and simply, offering practical help. 10. Does not require me to perform
regular public speaking, lead a large group of people I don't know well, or give
people negative feedback.
Career
Satisfaction for INFPs As an INFP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Is in harmony with my own
personal values and beliefs and allows me to express my vision through my work. 2. Gives me time to develop
substantial depth to my ideas and maintain control over the process and product. 3. Is done autonomously, with a
private work space and plenty of uninterrupted time, but with periodic
opportunities to bounce my ideas off people I feel respect me. 4. Is done within a flexible
structure, with a minimum of rules or regulations, letting me work on projects
when I feel inspired. 5. Is done with other creative and
caring individuals in a cooperative environment free from tension and
interpersonal strife. 6. Lets me express my originality
and in which personal growth is encouraged and rewarded. 7. Does not require me to present my
work frequently in front of groups of people or be called upon to share before
it is completed to my satisfaction. 8. Allows me to help others grow and
develop and realize their full potential. 9. Involves understanding people and
discovering what makes them tick; allows me to develop deep one-to-one
relationships with others. 10. Allows me to work toward
fulfilling my ideals and not be limited by political, financial, or other
obstacles.
Career
Satisfaction for INTPs As an INTP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me develop, analyze, and
critique new ideas. 2. Lets me focus my attention and
energy on a creative, theoretical, and logical process, rather than on an end
product. 3. Is challenging and deals with
complex problems, where I am able to try unconventional approaches, and take
risks to find the best solution. 4. Lets me work independently with
plenty of quiet, private time to concentrate and complete my thinking process. 5. Lets me set and maintain my own
high standards for my work and determine how my performance will be evaluated
and compensated. 6. Is done in a flexible,
nonstructured environment, without useless rules, excessive limitations, or
unnecessary meetings. 7. Lets me interact with a small
group of highly regarded friends and associates, all of whom I respect. 8. Gives me opportunities to
constantly increase my own personal competence and power and lets me meet and
interact with other powerful and successful people. 9. Lets me develop ingenious ideas
and plans and lets me delegate the implementation and follow-through to an
efficient support staff. 10.
Does not require me to spend time directly organizing other people or
supervising or mediating personal differences.
Career
Satisfaction for ESTPs As an ESTP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me meet and interact
spontaneously with many people; offers something different every day, and is
fun. 2. Lets me use my keen powers of
observation and my capacity for absorbing and remembering facts. 3. Lets me use my ability to search
for solutions to problems, using firsthand experience and then critically
analyzing these solutions to find the best ones. 4. Is active and full of adventure
and fun, where things happen quickly, and where I am allowed to take risks and
be alert to new opportunities. 5. Lets me respond to unplanned
situations, using unconventional approaches, where I can skillfully negotiate
satisfactory solutions. 6. Is done in an environment without
a lot of rules or restrictions, where I work with other practical and lively
people and am able to enjoy free time after completing my assignments. 7. Lets me organize myself as I go
along and as I deem necessary, rather than according to someone else's
standards. 8. Is practical and logical, where I
can use my reasoning abilities to find discrepancies or flaws in the logic of a
system and fix it on the spot. 9. Leaves me free to respond to a
crisis and work in an expedient manner dealing with pressing issues. 10. Involves real people and things,
not theories or ideas; where my efforts are directed to producing a tangible
product or service.
Career
Satisfaction for ESFPs As an ESFP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me learn from hands-on
experience, where I look for solutions to problems from gathering all the facts
at my disposal and by using common sense. 2. Lets me get personally involved
in the tasks at hand, working directly with clients or customers, out in the
field rather than away from the action. 3. Lets me work with lots of other
people in an active and social environment, with variety, fun, and spontaneity. 4. Requires skillful handling of
people and conflicts, the ability to ease tensions to help groups work more
cooperatively, and the ability to motivate others. 5. Lets me juggle multiple projects
or activities, especially those that utilize my aesthetic taste and sense of
design. 6. Lets me interact throughout the
workday with other easygoing and social people who share my enthusiasm, energy,
and realistic point of view. 7. Lets me work on projects that are
of immediate utility and take into account the needs of people around me. 8. Is done in a friendly and relaxed
environment, without hidden political agendas. 9. Rewards my hard work and good
intentions, and where I feel appreciated for my contributions. 10.
Lets me have fun, enjoy everyday surprises, and where there is a minimum of
bureaucracy, rules, or restrictions.
Career
Satisfaction for ENFPs As an ENFP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me work with a diverse group
of people on a variety of projects, motivated by creative inspiration. 2. Lets me create new ideas,
products, services, or solutions to problems that will help other people, and
then see my projects become reality. 3. Is fun, challenging, and always
varied. 4. Rarely requires me to handle the
follow-through, routine details, or maintenance of a system or project. 5. Lets me work at my own pace and
schedule, with a minimum of rules or structure and the freedom to act
spontaneously. 6. Lets me meet new people, learn
new skills, and continually satisfy my curiosity. 7. Is consistent with my personal
beliefs and values and lets me create opportunities that benefit others. 8. Is done in a friendly and relaxed
environment with humor, goodwill, and a minimum of interpersonal conflict. 9. Allows me the freedom to follow
my inspirations and participate in exciting and intriguing adventures. 10. Is done in an environment that
appreciates and rewards enthusiasm, ingenuity, and imagination.
Career
Satisfaction for ENTPs As an ENTP, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Gives me opportunities to engage
in creative problem-solving and/or generating new and innovative approaches to
problems. 2. Lets me implement my innovative
solutions in the creation of more efficiently functioning systems. 3. Acknowledges and encourages my
creativity, competency, and ability to improvise. 4. Lets me experience a variety of
situations filled with fun, action, and excitement. 5. Follows a logical order and is
based upon objective and fair standards, rather than the likes or dislikes or
one individual. 6. Lets me increase my professional
and personal power and interact frequently with other powerful people. 7. Lets me meet and have constant
interaction with many different people, especially those I respect. 8. Can be done in a rapidly
changing, high-energy environment with significant interaction with others. 9. Is done in an environment that is
casual and unstructured; where I can experience a high degree of personal
freedom, time off, and the opportunity to operate in a spontaneous way. 10. Allows me to design or start
projects but does not require me to follow through with tedious details.
Career
Satisfaction for ESTJs As an ESTJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me work systematically,
organizing facts, policies, or people, and use time and resources efficiently
toward a logical conclusion. 2. Lets me use mastered skills while
working on concrete and straightforward assignments with clear specifications,
using my strong reasoning powers. 3. Is measured and evaluated by
fair, logical, explicit, and objective standards. 4. Is done in a friendly environment
with other hardworking and conscientious people who do not bring their personal
problems to work or expect me to share my personal feelings on the job. 5. Is realistic and tangible in
nature and has practical applications and concrete results. 6. Has clear expectations and
reporting hierarchy. 7. Lets me be productive, organizing
the necessary steps and resources, following established procedures, and setting
and meeting deadlines. 8. Is done in a stable and
predictable environment, but one that is also filled with action and a variety
of people. 9. Can be done with other people,
enabling me to be in charge of myself and others. 10. Lets me make decisions and have
a great deal of control and responsibility; where my opinions, recommendations,
and experience are considered important.
Career
Satisfaction for ESFJs As an ESFJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me establish and maintain
warm and genuine interpersonal relationships with other people working in real
and tangible ways to improve their quality of life. 2. Has practical benefits for people
and gives me time to learn and master necessary skills before using them. 3. Lets me exercise control, working
with many people, and helping them work harmoniously toward a common goal. 4. Has clear expectations, and where
the evaluation of my performance is judged upon established and explicitly
stated criteria. 5. Is done in a cooperative
environment, free from conflicts and tension between co-workers, supervisors,
clients, patients, and others. 6. Lets me make decisions and use
efficient procedures to see that all the details of my projects are carried out
to my specifications. 7. Gives me plenty of opportunities
to interact with other people throughout the day and to be an integral part of
the decision-making process. 8. Lets me organize my own work and
that of those around me to ensure that things are run as smoothly and
efficiently as possible. 9. Is done within a friendly
environment where people express their appreciation for my accomplishments,
where I feel approval and support, and where I consider my co-workers to be my
friends. 10. Is done in a setting with
existing structure, where the chain of command is known and understood, and
where authority is respected.
Career
Satisfaction for ENFJs As an ENFJ, career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me establish and maintain
warm and supportive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, clients,
customers, etc. 2. Lets me develop creative
solutions to problems on projects that I believe in and where I can see the
positive results of my efforts for other people. 3. Is done in an environment where
expectations are clear, contributions are appreciated, and personal and
professional growth and development are encouraged. 4. Lets me be a part of a team of
other creative people I trust as well as being busy and productive. 5. Allows me time to develop
creative solutions to problems and then share them with other supportive and
caring people. 6. Is done in an active and
challenging environment where I am able to juggle several projects at once. 7. Lets me use my organizational and
decision-making skills and have control and responsibility for my own projects. 8. Gives me a variety of activities
but allows me to work in a relatively orderly and well-planned manner. 9. Is done in an environment that is
free from interpersonal conflicts and ongoing tension. 10. Exposes me to new ideas and lets
me explore new approaches, especially those that will improve the lives of other
people.
Career
Satisfaction for ENTJs As an ENTJ; career satisfaction
means doing work that: 1. Lets me lead, be in control,
organizing and perfecting the operating systems of an organization so that it
runs efficiently and reaches its goals on schedule. 2. Lets me engage in long-range
strategic planning, creative problem solving, and the generation of innovative
and logical approaches to a variety of problems. 3. Is done in a well-organized
environment where I, and others, work within a clear and definite set of
guidelines. 4. Challenges and stimulates my
intellectual curiosity and lets me work with complex and often difficult
problems. 5. Gives me opportunities to meet
and interact with a variety of other capable, interesting, and powerful people. 6. Gives me the opportunity to
advance within the organization and to increase and demonstrate my competence. 7. Is exciting; challenging, and
competitive; where I am in the public eye and where my accomplishments are seen,
recognized, and fairly compensated. 8. Lets me work with other
intelligent, creative, ambitious, and goal-oriented individuals whose
competencies I respect. 9. Lets me set and meet goals and
implement my organizational skills to keep myself and others focused on the
larger goal while accomplishing all my objectives in a timely and efficient
manner. 10. Lets me manage and supervise others, using logical and objective standards and policies that utilize each person's strengths but without having to deal daily with interpersonal squabbles.
Careers Appealing to Each Aura Color
If you are interested in getting more help in determining a fulfilling career path, please contact me. I would be happy to help you in any way that I can. J
Table 1 - Quick Guide to Career Resources
The Best Books I've Found on Career Guidance If you are really struggling to know what you want to do with your life I highly recommend the two following books:
The first book, Discover Your Passion, is a nice, 100 page workbook that is just full of exercises to get you more in touch with who you are and what you want to do. The second book, The Pathfinder, is 375 pages long but is so comprehensive that if you do the exercises in this book you will find your career path!
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