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Realistic Realistic (Do-ers)(Do-ers)

• Reliable• Persistent• Adventurous• Physically strong• Self-reliant• Well-coordinated• Athletic

• Common sense• Making things work• Craftsmanship• Physical challenge• Tradition• Dependability

RealisticRealistic• Working with tools• Building/rebuilding/repairing• Driving ATVs or recreational vehicles• Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping,

gardening• Skydiving, mountain climbing

Investigative Investigative (Thinkers)(Thinkers)

• Thoughtful• Analytical• Independent• Self-motivated• Curious• Complex• Original• Insightful

• Knowledge• New ideas• Innovative thinking• Academic

achievement• Intellectual

problem solving

InvestigativeInvestigative• Reading• Playing chess or games of strategy• Using/discussing computers• Doing puzzles like sudoko• Sailing, scuba diving, studying

astronomy

Artistic Artistic (Creators)(Creators)

• Creative• Impulsive• Expressive• Free-spirited• Intense• Sensitive• Imaginative• Original

• Beauty• Language• Creative

expression• Independence• Change• Artistic creativity

ArtisticArtistic• Photography• Sketching, painting• Attending concerts• Writing poetry/stories• Collecting artwork• Going to theaters/museums• Dancing

Social Social (Helpers)(Helpers)

• Caring• Helpful• Responsible• Tactful• Patient• Kind• Understanding• Friendly

• Communication• Cooperation• Relationships• Personal growth• Trust• Others’ welfare• Feelings

SocialSocial• Entertaining• Attending meetings• Doing volunteer or community

service work• Participating in family activities• Organizing social events• Talking with friends

Enterprising (Persuaders)Enterprising (Persuaders)• Ambitious• Competitive• Persuasive• Assertive• Risk-taker• Energetic• Sociable• Self-confident

• Status• Leadership• Power/authority• Making money• Excitement• Influencing others

EnterprisingEnterprising• Attending meetings• Running for office• Entertaining/socializing• Chairing volunteer committees• Watching sports• Participating in sports

ConventionalConventional(Organizers)(Organizers)

• Practical• Team-oriented• Conscientious• Persevering• Careful• Accurate• Efficient• Respectful

• Order• Precision• Stability• Practicality• Dependability• Security• Organization

ConventionalConventional• Collecting things• Managing money• Volunteering• Playing board games and video

games• Exercising