Adventurous:
You enthusiastically embrace change. You demand a lot of variety in your life. You love a good discussion.
You are unpretentious and relaxed. You do not feel the need to compete with others – you are happy with yourself. You don’t mind if you hold a different opinion.
You crave new experiences. You’re prepared to go boldly where others have not been and accept taking a few chances along the way.
You tell it how it is and feel comfortable giving your opinion about other people. You are extremely good at making decisions and find indecision in others frustrating.
You are very grounded and have a practical approach to life. You keep your cool under pressure and do not get distracted thinking about things that may never happen.
Top Career Matches
Business Manager – Leading others and driving change, this asks for people skills and pragmatism. A role that suits your enthusiasm for change and progress. You are unafraid to try new things and business ideas, yet equally comfortable with making important decisions and being honest about what you believe.
Innovation Consultant – Being creative and stimulating change but also able to provide rational advice and find pragmatic solutions. You are able to help businesses devise strategies whilst also being unafraid to step into the unknown.
Marketer – You are able to identify and understand consumer wants, working innovatively and creatively. However, you also apply your practical approach and rationality to these projects in order to deliver the end result.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Having a need for a lot of variety in your life means you may find monotony and routine found in some working environments difficult to deal with. You can manage this by remaining busy and occupied with what it is you are doing. If you are aware you always need things to do, take control of this so as not to inflict your impatience on those you work with.
2) Remember to take time when making important decisions without always jumping into new experiences head first. This will prevent taking unnecessary risks that might lead to undesirable consequences.
3) Whilst you are very good at making quick decisions, others might not be. Instead of letting the frustration of this get the better of you, focus on helping others to come to a decision. This will improve your working relationships whilst encouraging collaboration in decision-making.
Analytic:
You are a considered and careful person who reflects a lot.
You have a relaxed nature. You are very insightful. You work well within a team.
You are naturally careful, especially in the face of uncertainty. You pay attention to the facts and do not act impulsively.
You are willing to speak up and expect others to engage in open discussion and accept criticism.
You get excited when things are going well. However you find it harder to cope when things don’t go your way. In these instances you often blame yourself, even when it’s not your fault.
Top Career Matches
Researcher/Scientist – Using your natural ability for attention to detail and facts, these careers would suit you and mean you are able to get to the bottom of things without being led in the wrong direction.
Critic – A career that centres on being reflective and thinking about what has been presented. You are unafraid of voicing your opinions and enjoy openly discussing them with others. You are able to take a considered viewpoint and provide sincere, direct critique that is likely to be useful for others.
Business Analyst – Working well in a team, you are able to use your communication skills and insightful problem solving in this job. You would use your considered approach to facilitate business progress and understand its needs.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Expecting others to accept your criticism is easier said than done. You need to think about whom it is you are criticising and what the best way to approach them might be. Some will react better than others and you should develop different deliveries of your criticism to suit the different people with whom you are communicating.
2) Blaming yourself when things are not going as planned is counter-productive. You need to be able to distinguish between when it really is your responsibility, and when something is simply beyond your control. Actually being able to cope in these situations and continue working as normal is more useful than blaming yourself for what goes wrong.
3) Although you tend to be reluctant to act impulsively, learning to trust your instincts and acting on them can actually be really beneficial. Try to make some decisions quickly, relying on your instinct and without overthinking. Doing this will help you learn when you can make impulsive decisions, and will encourage you to trust your instinct.
Cautious:
You keep your head when others around are in danger of losing theirs. You have a laid back view on life.
You’re happy to stand back and let others lead. You aren’t self-centred in the least. You are really good at working as part of a team. You do not believe in hurrying, preferring to do things in your own time.
You are pragmatic and are drawn to concrete solutions. You believe it’s better to be satisfied with what you’ve got rather than taking unnecessary risks and achieve nothing.
You are good at expressing yourself. You are sincere and honest even when it comes to criticising others.
An emotional “rock”, you’re always cool, calm and collected. You are a stabilizing influence on those less able to cope under pressure.
Top Career Matches
Diplomat – A role that requires you to maintain poise and decorum at all times. This would utilise your capacity for honesty and sincerity, expressing yourself and your beliefs appropriately in order to get the job done.
Lawyer – Finding concrete solutions and applying your pragmatism to solving complex cases. Being the stability and source of rationality when representing clients, this is a role that would utilise your level-headed demeanour to perform under the highest of pressures.
Counselling roles – A selfless role in which you would be required to take on the problems of others, putting their welfare at the focus of your work. Using your sincerity and honesty to direct others, helping them come to solutions and acting as an emotional rock.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Standing back while others take the lead might mean you are susceptible to being forgotten. Your honesty is valued by others so make sure you are heard when you want to be. Do not be afraid of coming to the forefront when you believe the time is right.
2) Being honest with people is a good thing but you need to ensure you are aware of your audience. Sometimes total honesty, especially when it comes to criticising people, might lead to more harm than good. Some people can take it, others can’t.
3) Being people’s emotional rock can be tiring. Make sure you keep some boundaries for yourself and listen to yourself when you know you need a break. There is nothing wrong with taking some time out every now and again.
Composed:
You are a very patient and balanced individual. You rarely lose face. Self-restraint comes easily to you.
You are cautious in your decision-making and will not be rushed. You prefer to wait for the right moment to present itself.
You like to be in control and to avoid risk at any cost. You prefer to play by the rules and can be trusted not to make impulsive decisions.
You’re always eager to find out more about others. People enjoy your conversation and appreciate you for your kindness. You tend to be very modest about your own achievements.
You’re a well-adjusted individual with the right mix of emotional and rational. You cope well under pressure even when things aren’t turning out as you hoped.
Top Career Matches
Accounts Manager – Demands careful decision making and playing by the rules; things you are very good at. Because you do not allow yourself to be rushed, you are good at spotting important mistakes or pieces of information.
Risk Analyst/Health & Safety Officer – These sorts of roles require you to remain on top of things, playing by the rules with precision and care. They are careers that would suit your cautious nature and meticulous attention to detail, as well as your rationality and level-headedness.
Reporter – Reporting roles require persistence and a curiosity to find out more; qualities that both come naturally to you. Additionally your personable nature is important and your ability to cope well under pressure would ensure you are able to meet the tight deadlines this kind of career would demand.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Enjoying being in control might have a tendency to spill over into being a ‘control freak’. This will be sensed by others and perhaps make you difficult to work with. Bear in mind that sometimes you need to show colleagues that you trust them and their judgement, as this will maintain a cohesive working relationship.
2) Whilst your propensity for caution and risk-aversion will often be advantageous, it might also shield you from making quick decisions that lead to wonderful unexpected outcomes. Being able to trust your instinct and make spontaneous choices would benefit both your business and personal life.
3) You need to be able to adapt to situations when you cannot be in control, in order to be a more flexible employee.
Considerate:
You are unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others. You are sensitive and empathetic.
You are relaxed and laid back. You go out of your way to keep everyone happy, even if this means letting them get their own way.
You always plan for the future and take a ‘best be safe than sorry’ approach. You are cautious and prudent. You find it easy to resist temptation.
You get along with others easily. You make sure you know how others are feeling and are there with a helping hand when they need it.
You are very self-aware and sensitive.
Top Career Matches
Social Worker – Using your empathetic nature for social good. A career with the welfare of others at the centre of your focus, this would utilise your relaxed demeanour to work in difficult situations whilst remaining sensitive to the people and environments that surround you.
Working for an NGO – You are unselfish in nature and this is vital when working for an NGO and everything they stand for. Working towards ultimate goals that centre around the welfare of others, whether that be human rights or the environment.
Being a Fund Raiser – A career that would demand your unselfish attitude and concern for others. You are able to get personal satisfaction from working toward an end-goal that serves to better the welfare of others.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Letting people get their way just to ensure their happiness is not always beneficial – both for you and them. Not only does it encourage people to think they can behave however they choose and you will deal with it, but it also makes you look less able to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. It is important to have your own standards and this might occasionally mean telling people enough is enough and that you won’t stand for it.
2) Don’t let being cautious stop you from experiencing some of the joys of life. Some of the best business decisions are made when risks are taken and some of the most wonderful life experiences are had when you push yourself out of your comfort zone. Try it every now and again.
3) Keep in mind your personal goals. You can still have a career that focuses on the improvement of welfare of others whilst simultaneously achieving your own personal goals.
Energetic:
You are proactive, calm and confident. You like to be transparent at all times.
You are extremely confident and have boundless energy. You are someone who thrives on getting things done and makes sure everything they do is to a high standard.
You are very enterprising. You are keen to constantly experience new things and are willing to take the necessary risks.
You’re sociable, friendly and kind. You can be quite a domineering character but not at the expense of others.
You don’t let emotions get the better of you and there’s very little that can upset you.
Top Career Matches
Consultant – Analysing businesses and being creative in order to provide solutions and business strategies. Using your energy and entrepreneurial flare to help businesses achieve their goals whilst remaining hard nosed and determined to get the job done.
Entrepreneur – Creating businesses, products or services, unafraid of the unknown with a relentless enthusiasm for new experiences. You have no problem with taking the risks associated with being an entrepreneur, and you have the continual energy required to see different ideas through.
Project Manager – Overseeing various projects within businesses with extreme determination to get the job done and to your high standards. This would utilise your personable character to liaise with all the different people involved and your enterprising nature to solve the various problems that will undoubtedly arise.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Being so proactive with a desire for new experiences means you need to remember to pay attention to detail and not let important information get lost.
2) Taking risks is key for being an entrepreneur but it also means you might take them unnecessarily. There is nothing wrong with pausing and weighing up the choices before you make one.
3) Remain cautious about how transparent you are being. Although this is ultimately a positive thing, don’t be so transparent that you leave yourself open to exploitation.
Enigmatic:
You have a strong emotional side. Others find you highly intriguing. You look to discover yourself through new experiences.
Generally you are content to let others lead. You are eager about things that interest you and are always looking to expand your horizons.
You love new experiences that give you a sense of adventure and test you to your limits.
A caring soul, you can see the world through other people’s eyes. You’re good company and people are attracted towards you.
You are very emotional, intuitive and intensely passionate.
Top career matches:
Writer – you could write compelling stories as a result of your sense of adventure coupled with your ability to see from others’ perspectives.
Your desire to see those around you do well, and your ability to get along with others, means you could make a good coach.
Being a teacher would give you opportunities to enable others to succeed, while also putting your curiosity and propensity for learning to practical use.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Make sure you listen to your head as well as to your heart, so as not to be ruled completely by your emotions.
2) Don’t be afraid to take on roles with more responsibility. This will give you even more ways to explore new experiences and to claim more control over the paths you take.
3) Your desire for many new experiences and adventures may mean you do not always finish what you start. Although it’s good to be aware of new opportunities you could take, try to maintain focus on your current experiences or goals, to give you a higher chance of success in those ventures.
You are driven by your heart not your head. You are a real thrill seeker who gets a buzz from being around other people.
You look for challenges worthy of you and proactively pursue them. You’re eager to try new things. You are open-minded.
You willingly embrace opportunities, especially when it comes to doing something new and different. You are not afraid to take a gamble as risks don’t faze you.
You are a very considerate person. Others find you highly approachable. You take a keen interest in what other people have to say.
You express yourself freely and enthusiastically. You are very much in tune with your emotions.
Top career matches:
Filmmaking – suited to your ability to express yourself creatively, and your passion for pursuing new projects. Your enthusiasm for trying new things and taking risks can be channelled into one creative project with exciting end results.
Researcher – you are driven towards the discovery of new ideas and are not satisfied with the acceptance of the status quo. Your open-minded attitude means you are able to pursue original paths, unafraid of what you mind find.
Artist – this career encourages free expression and the portrayal of emotions using unique mediums. You would also be able to have total control over your work and the risks you want to take.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Beware of your impulsivity: it may be beneficial to weigh up risks rationally before diving straight in to a new project.
2) Make sure you aren’t taking on too much in one go – be realistic about what you can handle, so you can see your projects through to completion.
3) Be aware of how you relate to others around you – other people may be more cautious and it’s important that you’re able to adapt to different working environments.
You are excited by change and keen to produce it. You are highly ambitious: the “go-get-it” type. You stay calm even under extreme pressure. You’re not afraid of taking calculated risks. You always say what you mean and mean what you say.
You are confident about your skills and enjoy pushing boundaries. You like challenging the status quo and are inspired by the idea of brining radical changes and contributing true innovation.
You stick to your goals and are determined to achieve great things. You are always hungry for more. You are hyper-competitive.
Some say you’re brutally honest but you just see it as telling it how it is. You never hesitate to speak up. You like being transparent when it comes to your thoughts and feelings.
Remaining calm under pressure enables you to assess things objectively and focus on the facts.
Top career matches:
Entrepreneurial ventures (e.g., creating a business, running projects, launching new initiatives). Importantly, these activities could be carried out within an organisation, too. Working in an environment that values and supports innovation is key for you.
Marketing – you are confident in your abilities and what you can do. This means you have the courage to put your ideas forward and run with them. Additionally, your hunger for success means you will finish projects you start instead of abandoning them.
Any job with big responsibilities (e.g., driving change, leading others, adapting to uncertain environments or difficult times). You are unafraid of change, sure about what you need to achieve and able to remain calm under pressure. This, combined with your honesty and transparency when dealing with people, could make you a successful leader.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Sometimes it is important to manage your ego: although you may be right, others may not realise it and getting into arguments or being blunt in discussions will harm your relationships with others.
2) It will be a challenge for you to work in a routine-prone, predictable, and well-structured environment. In order to manage your impatience, try to always keep yourself busy – people like you need to have a lot on their plate at any time and sometimes that means creating those projects yourself.
3) Your propensity to throw yourself into action could lead you to take unnecessary risks. It is important that you pause and think before you do – or you will under-estimate potential risks.
Giver:
You get pleasure from helping others, especially when it comes to solving their problems.
You are self-motivated and competitive by nature. You are driven by rewards. You set yourself achievable goals.
You are cautious and are unwilling to take unnecessary risks. You always plan ahead because maintaining your routine is important to you.
You go out of your way to be helpful and sociable and will always give others the benefit of the doubt. It’s no surprise therefore that others come to you with their problems.
You take a sensible, facts-based approach to life. You are unaffected by stress.
Top career matches:
Social worker/charity worker – You love to help others and to give freely to make others’ lives easier.
Teacher – You are methodical and organised, and you love to see others do well and help them if you can. People know this about you and feel comfortable coming to you for help.
Doctor – You are logical and cautious and have a genuinely caring disposition. You would work hard and well under pressure to look after your patients, treating them well and helping them to feel at ease.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Don’t be afraid to take some risks. Putting yourself out there is likely to help you achieve more in the long run.
2) Make sure that helping people does not equate to letting them walk all over you. Stand up for yourself as well as for others.
3) As you are rational and like routine, you may find it difficult to deal with unpredictability or unexpected situations. Try to be open to the unknown, and accept that you can’t always know what’s around every corner.
Insightful:
You like sharp thinking and straight talking. You’re very sensitive to how you feel.
You’re satisfied with what you have and are modest in your demands. You’re happy to apply yourself to things that interest you.
You’re courageous, bold and willing to take risks when it comes to new ideas.
You prefer facts to fiction and the truth really matters to you. You’re very straight- forward, down to earth and don’t hold back from saying what you think.
Your emotional drive makes you highly expressive and impulsive.
Top career matches:
Presenting/public speaking would give you the opportunities to convey your ideas confidently and compellingly.
As an agent, you would not be afraid to fight for what you want and for the best interests of your clients. Your boldness and drive would make you a strong negotiator.
Accountant – You have a keen eye for detail, which means you would be meticulous in your work and would not hesitate to draw attention to a problem that needs resolving. As someone who is not overly demanding or seeking of new things, you would be likely to cope well with a job that may be repetitive or unvaried.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Your directness may mean you come across as brash or arrogant. Recognise that others may not immediately see things from your point of view, and may be offended if you aren’t patient in giving explanations. Work with people, not at them.
2) Your impulsivity may cause you to rush into decisions that you haven’t necessarily thought through in depth. Don’t be afraid to take some time to think through your ideas before diving straight in.
3) Holding fast to your convictions may sometimes mean that you don’t spot when you are wrong, or that you let your pride stop you from admitting it if you do notice. Try to be open to the fact that your way of thinking may not always be the correct or best one, and pay attention to others’ ideas as well.
You always wear your heart on your sleeve. You are spontaneous and impulsive.
You are impatient to succeed. You constantly push yourself beyond your limits and are always looking for more challenges. Success is what drives you.
You’re extremely adventurous. You remain brave in the face of uncertainty. Your inherent confidence means you are comfortable with taking calculated risks.
You are interested in facts. You don’t beat about the bush. You are eager to share your views. Occasionally you find yourself drawn into arguments.
You are intensely passionate and very aware of your emotional self.
Top career matches:
Performer (e.g. actor, presenter, entertainer, stand-up act) – you have a high level of confidence and wouldn’t be afraid to put yourself out there in front of other people. You would get a lot out of a job that’s fun and varied so you should try to avoid a monotonous daily routine.
Journalist - your passion for new ideas and your desire to make your voice heard would equip you well for this job, where you could enjoy putting your curiosity and sense of adventure to practical use.
Designer - you have many ideas; enjoy taking new approaches to things and taking on new challenges. You enjoy being able to run with your ideas and would relish the freedom of a creative career path such as this.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Your spontaneity and impulsivity may mean you find it hard to stay focused for long and it may be a challenge for you to finish what you start. Try to be aware of your limits so that you don’t consistently take on new things that you’re unable to finish.
2) As someone who is quite emotional, you may sometimes find yourself being ruled solely by your heart and not your head. Taking the time to think things through logically may help you to succeed, as you’ll be able to weigh up risks effectively, and will have a better idea of how to tackle each new venture.
3) Being passionate means you can find yourself being drawn into arguments with others. Taking time to get your emotions in check before engaging with other people could help you to build better relationships with them and resolve disagreements in a more amicable way.
Persistent:
You are relentless with yourself and others, remaining composed and positive even in tough times.
You’re one of life’s natural competitors. Everything about you is determined and goal orientated, you turn everything to your advantage.
You are cautious about risk but will take risk if you know what you’re letting yourself in for. You plan your life carefully and like having a routine.
You express your opinions with enthusiasm even if that means being blunt. You are also eager to make others come round to your way of thinking.
Your competitive spirit means you’re immune to stress. Unlike others, you thrive under pressure and perform better.
Top career matches:
Salesperson – This career suits your persistent nature and enthusiasm making you naturally persuasive. Additionally, your ability to thrive in competitive environments gives you the thick skin necessary for such a career.
Consultancy – You have an ability to convey your ideas enthusiastically to others, and to work hard to ensure positive results are achieved.
You may be well suited for a management position, as you are highly driven to succeed and to motivate others to do the same. You work well under pressure and stay focused.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Be sure to acknowledge that not everyone stays as calm as you under pressure, and may not respond well if you are over-demanding.
2) Be aware that you can’t always be in control and must sometimes face unknown situations, especially in order for a risk to pay off.
3) Your enthusiasm and bluntness in expressing your ideas may cause you to come across as arrogant. Try to take others’ ideas on board too, to avoid seeming overbearing or insensitive.
Social:
You’re a true networker. You use your people skills to build strong emotional bonds.
You want to achieve great things. You look to meet people who can help you.
You think things through before you act and avoid anything that could pose a risk. You rely on well-known methods to solve problems. You have good attention to detail.
You go out of your way not to hurt people and are considerate about their feelings. You enjoy other people’s company. You are caring and very approachable.
You are excited by life and passionate about your friends. You do not shy away from showing your feelings.
Top Career Matches
Salesperson – This combines your passion for your friends and approachable nature. People skills are key and you can use the networks that you have effectively developed to sell your products or services.
Politician – Staying connected to the people around you and using your networking skills to get what you want done. This uses your people skills to achieve the goals set out and to delegate in difficult situations.
PR – Creating positive relations between businesses and its clients, this would utilise the emotional bonds made through networking. Your sensitivity to other people and enthusiasm for being around them means you are able to effectively create and develop these positive relationships.
Self-Coaching Tips
1) Be aware that you do not use people. Whilst you are keen to maintain relationships with people who can help you, it is important to remain aware that you should not simply be using people to get what you want. Others will see this and you will begin to develop an unwanted reputation. Work with good intentions and don’t just take from others – give as well.
2) Even though you go out of your way to make sure you don’t hurt people, you also need to look after yourself and not end up with a huge network of people that you can’t keep up with. Remain vigilant about who the people are who actually add value to your life or career. Too big a social circle and you won’t know which way is up.
3) Avoiding anything that might pose potential risk might sometimes close doors of opportunity. Keep an open mind, push yourself when you think the time is right to take the odd risk, and see what happens!
Spirited:
Even though you are very impulsive you make sure that you keep out of trouble. However you love a good argument now and again!
You are a workaholic who loves to achieve and is always looking for a good challenge. You love planning ahead. You are naturally cautious and step back when there’s a potential risk.
You are direct and honest. You are intolerant with those who don't have your ability to get straight to the point. You are more than happy to challenge people when you believe they are wrong.
You are highly sensitive. You prefer to assess things subjectively rather than objectively. You are very active and enthusiastic.
Top career matches:
Innovator – You would work hard to make your voice heard and get your ideas out there. You aren’t put off by the idea of a challenge.
Coaching – You don’t give up easily, and your competitive and energetic nature would help you to motivate others and enable them to achieve great results.
Journalism – You would enjoy communicating your take on a story and would get your point across enthusiastically and compellingly.
Self-coaching tips:
1) Be careful not to ignore everyone else’s point of view – they may have valid contributions to make. Being so direct with your opinions may mean you risk coming across as arrogant or self-centred.
2) You should be aware of how you communicate with others when you disagree with them. Telling someone directly that you think they’re wrong, particularly if it’s on a regular basis, may cause a lot of offence. Try to identify ways in which you can be tactful in your disagreements, to help maintain more harmonious relationships with those around you.
3) Be patient with people. Not everyone is a natural at getting to the point, and some may take longer than others to express their ideas. Hear them out.
Thinker:
You’re one of life’s innovators and produce highly original ideas that truly excite you and others.
You will invest your heart and soul in things that challenge your creative thinking. You’re motivated by the impossible. When it comes to things you have no interest in, you are happy for others to take the lead.
You’re a real risk taker who is up for pushing the boundaries and really changing the world. You are self-confident. You will embrace complex ideas willingly. You thrive on doing the untried and untested.
You are both considerate and helpful to others and are well liked in return.
You are stable and calm under pressure and don’t need to others to solve your problems.
Top career matches:
Philosopher/writer – you have a lot of original ideas that you want the world to hear about. As someone who isn’t afraid to work hard for what they want and to take risks to get there, you would thrive in a creative career such as this.
Consultant – your confidence in yourself and your ideas means you would fight to do your very best, and you have a good ability to think outside the box and to develop inventive solutions. Since you get along well with others, they would be eager to have you on board.
Marketer - you have many creative ideas and are good at problem-solving, so you would work well in this environment which requires you to promote and market products successfully. You don’t need to turn to others for inspiration or ideas, and aren’t afraid to try new things in order to get results.
Self-coaching tips:
1) While taking risks will often pay off, it’s also important to be able to think through decisions before rushing into something. Don’t be afraid to take a little time to consider all of your options and potential outcomes before coming to a decision.
2) You have a lot of great ideas, but sometimes these will be over-ambitious. Accept that not all of your ideas will always work, and that occasionally you may have to walk away from a project and try a different approach.
3) If you’re working with other people, some may be intimidated by how quickly you make a decision and get started on a new project which may seem risky to them. You may need to take time to reassure others in your team or to explain your plans more methodically to them, so they feel more comfortable being on board.
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