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| Career Guide | Category | 16 Types Personality | Enneagram Type | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Executive | Marketing & Sales | ENTJ, ESTJ | Type 8 | E-commerce, Graphic Design, Marketing, Web Development, Writing |
| Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | Analytical Skills, Finance, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Writing | ||
| Accountant | Finance | ENTJ, INTJ, ISTJ | Finance, Microsoft Office | |
| Actor/Actress | Media & Film | ESFP, ENTP, ENFP | Type 3 | Acting |
| Actuary | Finance | INTJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Finance, Microsoft Office |
| Acupuncturist | Healthcare | ENFJ | Type 9 | Healthcare, Hospitality |
| Administrative Support | Business | ISFJ, ENFJ | Type 6 | Assistant Skills, Microsoft Office |
| Air Traffic Controller | Transportation & Logistics | ISTJ | Analytical Skills | |
| Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | Type 1 | Healthcare | |
| Animal Behaviorist | Science & Tech | ISFP | Analytical Skills, Healthcare | |
| App Developer | Computers & IT | INTP | Type 5 | IT, Web Development |
| Architect | Construction | INTJ | Type 1 | Analytical Skills, Graphic Design, Illustration |
| Art Director | Marketing & Sales | ESFP, ESTJ, ENFJ | Type 4 | Analytical Skills, Graphic Design, Illustration, Managerial Skills, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Photography, Videography, Web Development, Writing |
| Artist | Arts & Humanities | ESFP, ISFP, INFP | Type 4 | Illustration, Photography |
| Athletic Trainer | Healthcare | ESTP | Type 7 | Hospitality, Teaching |
| Audio Technician | Media & Film | Analytical Skills | ||
| Audiologist | Healthcare | ENFJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare | |
| Auto Body Technician | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Auto Mechanic | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Bank Teller | Finance | Finance, Hospitality, Microsoft Office | ||
| Banker | Finance | ESTP | Type 3 | Finance, Microsoft Office |
| Bookkeeper | Finance | INTJ, ISTJ | Microsoft Office | |
| Brickmason | Vocational (Trades) | ISTP | Type 5 | Manual Labor |
| Bus Driver | Transportation & Logistics | |||
| Carpenter | Construction | ESTP, ISTP | Type 5 | Manual Labor |
| Chef | Hospitality & Tourism | ISTP | Type 4, Type 7 | Food Service |
| Chemical Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP, INTJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, Microsoft Office |
| Chemist | Science & Tech | INTJ, INFJ | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office | |
| Child Psychologist | Healthcare | INFJ, INFP | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Childcare | Human Services | ISFP, ISFJ, ENFJ | Type 6 | Hospitality |
| Chiropractor | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ | Healthcare | |
| Civil Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, IT |
| Claims Adjuster | Finance | ENTJ, ESTJ, ISTJ | Finance | |
| Clergy | Human Services | INFJ | Type 2, Type 9 | Hospitality |
| Clinical Psychologist | Healthcare | INFJ, INFP | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| College Professor | Education | ENTP | Type 1 | Teaching, Writing |
| Computer Networking (Network architects) | Computers & IT | ISTP, INTP | Type 5, Type 3 | Analytical Skills, IT, Web Development |
| Computer Programmer | Computers & IT | ISTJ, INTP | Type 3, Type 5 | Analytical Skills, IT |
| Construction Manager | Construction | ESTP, ESTJ | Managerial Skills | |
| Construction Worker | Construction | ISTP | Manual Labor | |
| Controller | Finance | ESTJ | Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Finance | |
| Cook | Hospitality & Tourism | Food Service | ||
| Copywriter | Marketing & Sales | INTP, INFJ, ENFP | Type 7 | Analytical Skills, Marketing, Writing |
| Correctional Officer | Public Services | ESFJ | Type 9 | Assistant Skills, Microsoft Office |
| Counselor | Healthcare | ESFJ, ENFJ, INFJ, INFP | Type 1, Type 9 | Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Writing |
| Court Reporter | Legal | ESFJ | Analytical Skills, Law | |
| Curator | Arts & Humanities | Beauty, Teaching, Writing | ||
| Customer Service | Business | ESFJ, ENFP | Assistant Skills, Hospitality | |
| Cybersecurity | Computers & IT | INTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, IT, Web Development |
| Daycare Worker | Human Services | ISFP | Type 6 | Teaching |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | ISFJ | Type 6 | Assistant Skills, Healthcare, Microsoft Office |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Dentist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Type 6 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare |
| Detective | Public Services | ESTP, INTJ | Type 1 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Diesel Mechanic | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Dietetic Technician | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ | Healthcare | |
| Dietitian | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality | |
| Director | Media & Film | ESFP, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP | Type 4, Type 8 | Managerial Skills, Marketing |
| Economist | Finance | INTJ | Analytical Skills, E-commerce, Finance, Microsoft Office | |
| Editor | Media & Film | INFJ, ENFP, INFP | Type 1, Type 4, Type 9 | Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Electrical Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, IT |
| Electrician | Vocational (Trades) | Analytical Skills, Manual Labor | ||
| Elementary School Teacher | Education | ESFP, ESFJ, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Teaching |
| Environmental Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Engineering |
| Epidemiologist | Science & Tech | INTJ, INTP, INFJ | Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Writing | |
| Equipment Operator | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Event Planner | Marketing & Sales | ESFP, ENFJ | Type 7 | Hospitality, Managerial Skills |
| Executive | Business | ENTJ, ESTJ | Type 3, Type 8 | Managerial Skills |
| Exercise Physiologist | Healthcare | Healthcare, Hospitality | ||
| Express Delivery Driver | Transportation & Logistics | |||
| Fashion Designer | Arts & Humanities | ISFP, INFP | Type 4 | Beauty, Illustration |
| Filmmaker | Media & Film | INFP | Type 4 | Managerial Skills, Videography |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | INTJ, ESTJ | Type 8 | Analytical Skills, Finance, Microsoft Office |
| Financial Analyst | Finance | ENTJ, INTJ, ESTJ, ISTJ | Type 3 | Analytical Skills, Finance, Microsoft Office |
| Firefighter | Public Services | Type 8 | Manual Labor | |
| Flight Attendant | Transportation & Logistics | ESFP | Type 7 | Hospitality |
| Flooring Installer | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Food Technician | Science & Tech | INFJ | Food Service | |
| Forensic Accountant | Finance | ENTJ, ESTJ | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office | |
| Forensic Psychologist | Healthcare | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, IT, Microsoft Office, Writing | |
| Fundraiser | Marketing & Sales | ESFJ, ENFJ | Type 2 | E-commerce, Marketing, Writing |
| Game Developer | Computers & IT | INTP | Type 5 | IT |
| General Contractor | Construction | Manual Labor | ||
| Geologist | Science & Tech | INTJ, INFJ | Type 6 | Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Writing |
| Graphic Designer | Marketing & Sales | INTP, ENFP, INFP | Type 4 | Graphic Design |
| Hairdresser | Human Services | ISFP | Type 4 | Beauty, Hospitality |
| Healthcare Administrator | Healthcare | ISFJ | Type 6 | Healthcare, Microsoft Office |
| High School Teacher | Education | ESFP, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Teaching |
| Historian | Arts & Humanities | INTJ | Teaching, Writing | |
| Home Healthcare Aide | Healthcare | ISFJ | Type 6 | Healthcare, Hospitality |
| Human Resources | Business | ENTJ, ENTP, ESFJ, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Career Development, Microsoft Office |
| HVACR Technician | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Industrial – Organizational Psychologist | Business | ENTP | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Managerial Skills, Writing |
| Industrial Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, IT |
| Insurance Agent | Finance | Finance | ||
| Insurance Underwriter | Finance | Analytical Skills, Finance | ||
| Interior Designer | Arts & Humanities | ISFP, INFP | Type 4, Type 6 | Interior Design |
| Internet Marketer | Marketing & Sales | Analytical Skills, E-commerce, Marketing | ||
| Internist | Healthcare | ISTJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Teaching | |
| Interpreter | Human Services | ISFP, INFJ, INFP | Assistant Skills | |
| Investment Banker | Finance | ESTP | Type 3 | Analytical Skills, Finance |
| IT Manager | Computers & IT | ENTJ | Type 3 | Analytical Skills, IT, Managerial Skills |
| IT Support | Computers & IT | Analytical Skills, Assistant Skills, IT | ||
| Journalist | Media & Film | Type 1, Type 3 | Analytical Skills, Marketing, Writing | |
| Kindergarten Teacher | Education | ESFP, ISFP, ESFJ, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Teaching |
| Landscape Architect | Construction | ESTP | Graphic Design, Illustration | |
| Law Clerk | Legal | Assistant Skills, Law, Microsoft Office | ||
| Lawyer | Legal | ENTJ, ENTP, ESTJ | Type 1, Type 3, Type 8 | Analytical Skills, Law, Writing |
| Legal Secretary | Legal | Assistant Skills, Law, Microsoft Office | ||
| Librarian | Education | INFJ | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Healthcare | ESFP, ESFJ, ISFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Healthcare, Hospitality, Nursing Skills |
| Loan Officer | Finance | ISTJ | Microsoft Office | |
| Logistics Manager | Transportation & Logistics | ENTJ | Analytical Skills, Managerial Skills | |
| Machinist | Vocational (Trades) | ISTP | Manual Labor | |
| Mail Carrier | Transportation & Logistics | |||
| Management Consultant | Business | ENTJ | Type 3 | Analytical Skills, Managerial Skills, Writing |
| Marketing Assistant | Marketing & Sales | Type 4, Type 7 | Assistant Skills, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Writing | |
| Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | ENTJ, ESTJ | Type 3, Type 4 | Managerial Skills, Marketing, Web Development |
| Massage Therapist | Healthcare | ESFP, ISFJ, ENFJ | Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being | |
| Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, Illustration, IT |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | ISFJ | Assistant Skills, Healthcare | |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Healthcare | ENTJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Microsoft Office | |
| Medical Secretary | Healthcare | ISFJ | Assistant Skills, Microsoft Office | |
| Medical Technician | Healthcare | ISTJ, ISFJ | Microsoft Office | |
| Medical Transcriptionist | Healthcare | INTJ, ISTJ | Assistant Skills, Healthcare, Microsoft Office | |
| Microbiologist | Science & Tech | INTJ, INTP, ISTJ, INFJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Middle School Teacher | Education | ESFP, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Teaching |
| Military | Public Services | Type 8 | Law, Manual Labor | |
| Model | Media & Film | Type 4 | Beauty | |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | Finance | ISTJ | Finance, Microsoft Office | |
| Nanny | Human Services | ISFP, ISFJ | Type 6 | Hospitality |
| Nuclear Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Engineering, IT |
| Nurse Midwife | Healthcare | ESFP, ESFJ, ISFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Healthcare, Hospitality, Nursing Skills |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | ESFP, ESFJ, ISFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Healthcare, Nursing Skills |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Healthcare | ISFJ | Type 6 | Healthcare, Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being, Nursing Skills |
| Nutritionist | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ | Analytical Skills, Hospitality | |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | ESFP, ISFJ, ENFJ | Type 9 | Mental Health and Well-being |
| Operations Manager | Business | ESTP, ENTJ, ESTJ | Type 7, Type 3 | Managerial Skills, Microsoft Office |
| Ophthalmic Technician | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Ophthalmologist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Optician | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Optometrist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Orthodontist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Paralegal | Legal | ESTJ | Type 6 | Assistant Skills, Law, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Paramedic | Public Services | ESTP | Healthcare | |
| Pastry Chef (baker) | Hospitality & Tourism | Type 7 | Food Service | |
| Pathologist | Science & Tech | INTJ, INTP, ISTJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Writing |
| Pediatrician | Healthcare | ISTJ | Healthcare | |
| Personal Driver (Uber, Lyft) | Transportation & Logistics | |||
| Personal Trainer | Healthcare | ESTP, ENFP | Type 2, Type 7 | Hospitality, Teaching |
| Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP | Type 5 | Engineering |
| Pharmacist | Healthcare | INTJ, ISFJ | Healthcare | |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | ISFJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Microsoft Office | |
| Photographer | Arts & Humanities | ENFP, INFP | Photography | |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | ESFP, ISFJ | Type 2 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ | Type 2 | Assistant Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality, Microsoft Office |
| Physician (General) | Healthcare | ISTJ | Type 1 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Physician (Specialist) | Healthcare | ISTJ | Type 1 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Managerial Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | ISFJ | Analytical Skills, Assistant Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Writing | |
| Pilot | Transportation & Logistics | Type 7 | Analytical Skills | |
| Pipefitter | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Plumber | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Podiatrist | Healthcare | Analytical Skills, Hospitality | ||
| Police Officer | Public Services | ESTJ | Type 1, Type 6 | Law |
| Preschool Teacher | Education | ESFP, ISFP, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Hospitality, Teaching |
| Private Investigator | Public Services | INTJ | Type 8 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Probation Officer | Public Services | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office | |
| Producer | Media & Film | ESFP, ENFJ, ENFP | Type 3, Type 4 | Videography |
| Psychiatrist | Healthcare | INTJ, INFJ, INFP | Type 9 | Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Psychologist | Healthcare | INFJ, INFP | Type 2, Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Public Relations Specialist | Business | ENFP, ESTJ | Marketing | |
| Purchasing Manager | Business | ENTJ, ESTJ, ESFJ | Type 3 | Finance, Managerial Skills |
| Reading Specialist | Education | Type 9 | Assistant Skills | |
| Real Estate Agent (Realtor) | Marketing & Sales | ESTP, ENTJ, ENFP | Type 3, Type 8 | Finance, Hospitality, Managerial Skills, Marketing |
| Recreational Therapist | Healthcare | ESFP, ISFJ, ENFJ | Type 9 | Analytical Skills, Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Healthcare | ESFP, ESFJ, ISFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Assistant Skills, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being, Nursing Skills |
| Research Technician | Science & Tech | ISTJ, INFJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, IT, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | ISFJ | Healthcare, Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being | |
| Retail Manager | Business | ESTJ, ESFJ | Type 8 | Managerial Skills |
| Roofer | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | ESTP, ENTJ, ENFP | Type 3, Type 7 | E-commerce, Finance, Managerial Skills, Marketing, Microsoft Office |
| Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | ENTJ, ENFP | Type 8 | Illustration |
| School Administration | Education | ESFJ, ISFJ, ENFJ | Managerial Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing | |
| School Nurse | Healthcare | ESFP, ESFJ, ISFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Healthcare, Hospitality, Mental Health and Well-being |
| School Psychologist | Healthcare | INFJ, INFP | Type 1 | Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Security Guard | Public Services | Type 6 | Law, Manual Labor | |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | Hospitality & Tourism | ESFP | Type 7 | Food Service, Hospitality |
| Sign Language Interpreter | Human Services | INFJ, INFP | Analytical Skills, Healthcare | |
| Social Worker | Human Services | ESFP, INFP | Type 1, Type 2, Type 9 | Mental Health and Well-being, Microsoft Office, Writing |
| Software Developer | Computers & IT | ISTP, INTP | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, IT, Web Development |
| Software QA | Computers & IT | INTP | Analytical Skills, Web Development | |
| Special Education Teacher | Education | ESFP, ESFJ, ENFJ | Type 2, Type 6 | Teaching |
| Speech Pathologist | Healthcare | ENFJ, INFJ | Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being, Writing | |
| Speech Therapist | Healthcare | ISFJ, ENFJ, INFJ | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Writing | |
| Statistician | Science & Tech | INTJ, INTP, ISTJ | Type 5 | Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, IT |
| Steamfitter | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Stockbroker | Finance | ESTP, ENTP | Analytical Skills, Finance | |
| Surveyor | Construction | ISTP | Type 1 | Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office |
| Systems Analyst | Computers & IT | ISTP, INTP | Analytical Skills, IT | |
| Teacher Assistant | Education | Type 2 | Assistant Skills, Microsoft Office, Teaching | |
| Therapist | Healthcare | INFP | Type 2 | Analytical Skills, Healthcare, Mental Health and Well-being |
| Travel Agent | Hospitality & Tourism | ESTP, ESFP, ENFP | Type 7 | Hospitality, Marketing |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | Transportation & Logistics | Manual Labor | ||
| Tutor | Education | ENFJ | Type 2 | Assistant Skills, Teaching |
| Ultrasound Technician | Healthcare | ISTJ | Analytical Skills | |
| Veterinarian | Science & Tech | ISFP, INFP | Type 6, Type 9 | Healthcare |
| Veterinary Technician | Science & Tech | INFP | Type 6 | Assistant Skills, Healthcare |
| Warehouse Manager | Transportation & Logistics | Managerial Skills | ||
| Web Developer | Computers & IT | ISTP, INTP | Type 5 | Graphic Design, Web Development |
| Welder | Vocational (Trades) | Manual Labor | ||
| Writer | Arts & Humanities | INTP, INFJ, ENFP | Type 4 | Writing |
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