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Enterprising Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Enterprising people prefer leading, persuading, and managing others. Careers: business, sales, law, politics, management.

The Enterprising type (also called "Persuaders") represents people who are ambitious, competitive, and energized by leadership, influence, and achieving goals through others.

Enterprising types thrive in environments with clear goals, competition, and opportunities for advancement. They're natural leaders who enjoy persuading, negotiating, and taking risks.

Common careers: CEO, entrepreneur, lawyer, sales manager, real estate agent, politician, marketing director, recruiter, and business consultant. Enterprising types often pair with Social (ES) or Conventional (EC) as secondary types.

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Holland Codes (RIASEC)
A career interest model with six types — Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional — used to match personality to careers. Developed by John Holland in 1959.
Realistic Type (RIASEC)
One of six Holland Code types. Realistic people prefer hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, animals, or physical materials. Careers: engineering, mechanics, agriculture, construction.
Investigative Type (RIASEC)
One of six Holland Code types. Investigative people prefer analytical, intellectual work involving research, data, and problem-solving. Careers: science, medicine, IT, research.
Artistic Type (RIASEC)
One of six Holland Code types. Artistic people prefer creative, unstructured work involving self-expression, imagination, and originality. Careers: design, writing, music, fine arts.
Social Type (RIASEC)
One of six Holland Code types. Social people prefer helping, teaching, and working with others to solve problems. Careers: teaching, counseling, nursing, social work.
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