People who have verbal skills suited to dominating and leading are the enterprising types. They have a strong drive to attain organizational goals or economic aims and tend to avoid work situations requiring long periods of intellectual effort. They have a great concern for power, status, and leadership. They see themselves as aggressive, popular, self-confident, cheerful and sociable. They have high energy and show an aversion to scientific activities.
| ENTERPRISING PEOPLE ARE: | ENTERPRISING PEOPLE CAN: | ENTERPRISING PEOPLE LIKE TO: |
|---|---|---|
| Self Confident Assertive Sociable Persuasive Enthusiastic Energetic |
Initiate Projects Convince People To Do Things Your Way Sell Things Give Talks or Speeches Organize Activities and Events Lead a Group |
Make Decisions Affecting Others Be Elected To An Offi ce Win A Leadership or Sales Award Start Your Own Service or Business Participate In A Political Campaign Meet Important People |
Listed below are some occupations you may want to explore. Why not start your search at the Center for Career Opportunities (STEW 194)?
Artistic 
Conventional 
Enterprising 
Investigative 
Realistic 
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