We’ve been on a roll lately with our posts about the Enneagram. We’ve been having fun with writing them and we hope you’ve enjoyed them! For this reason, we here at Compassionate Consulting Company thought you may want to read about the Enneagram and career paths. Sometimes it can be fun to see what other people who have similar personalities to us do for a career. Thus, using the Enneagram is a good way to not only see what other people like you tend to gravitate towards but also get some ideas for yourself.
If you’ve been undecided on how you want to plan out the rest of your life career-wise, maybe these Enneagram based suggestions will help!
Enneagram One: Reformer
The Reformer (or Perfectionist) wants to help other people be the best that they can be. Above all, they want to make positive changes in the world. Therefore, they’re likely to gravitate towards careers that allow them to feel as if they’re contributing something to the world around them.
Teacher or educator: Promoting growth and improvement in others.
Quality control specialist: Ensuring standards are met.
Nonprofit manager: Working towards social justice and ethical causes.
Enneagram Two: Helper
Helpers are concerned with the needs of others. When given a choice, they want to make sure that people are taken care of and have what they need to succeed as people. This means that what 2’s are most likely to want to do is to be in some sort of helping role.
Social worker: Directly helping those in need.
Nurse or healthcare provider: Caring for others’ well-being.
Human resources: Fostering a supportive workplace environment.
Enneagram Three: Achiever
Three’s have high standards and they have things that they’re always working towards. A job that encourages them to have constant goals to strive towards is a perfect match for them. Consequently, it can be especially rewarding if they help others achieve their own high standards.
Sales professional: Driver by goals and achievements.
Marketing manager: Creating strategies to promote products.
Executive coach: Helping others to reach their potential.
Enneagram Four: Individualist
When it comes to all things emotional and creative, Individualists are always trying to express themselves. Subsequently, this means that they’re at their best when they’re allowed to pour as much of themselves as possible into this pursuit. Creative careers are the best match for them.
Artist or designer: Expressing creativity through various mediums.
Writer or poet: Using words to convey deep emotions and ideas.
Art therapist: helping others through creative expression.
Enneagram Five: Investigator
The Investigator has a lot of natural curiosity about the world. They have a lot of questions that they want answers to. This means that jobs that keep them learning are the best match for them. They should go into careers that allow them to learn and apply that learning to what they do everyday.
Research scientist – Exploring new knowledge and innovations.
Data analyst – Analyzing complex information.
Technical writer: Creating clear documentation for complex topics.
Enneagram Six: Loyalist
Sixes are detail oriented and are great at assessing situations. Because they’re able to look at things from different perspectives, they’re able to come up with a lot of different solutions.
Project manager: Ensuring stability and organization in teams.
Risk analyst: Assessing potential issues in various scenarios.
Customer service manager: Building trust and loyalty with clients.
Enneagram Seven: Enthusiast
Enthusiasts like to have a great time and plan fun events and experiences for other people. Subsequently, they like to explore new things and new interests and throw themselves entirely into new projects. Because of this, they’re well matched to careers that allow them to do that on a regular basis.
Event planner: Creating exciting and engaging experiences.
Travel blogger: Sharing adventures and experiences.
Entrepreneur: Pursuing diverse interests and opportunities.
Enneagram Eight: Challenger
Challengers are good at being able to guide individuals and make important decisions for others. Because of this, they have a deep belief in doing the right thing and making sure that people’s rights are being upheld.
Business executive: Leading teams and making impactful decisions.
Lawyer: Advocating for justice and standing up for beliefs.
Coach or consultant: Empowering others to achieve their goals.
Enneagram Nine: Peacemaker
Nine’s want people to be happy and have their needs fulfilled. Accordingly, they act as mediators so often in their own personal lives that it makes sense that they would be drawn to do this for others. They want to enrich their communities and make the world a better place.
Mediator: Resolving conflicts and fostering harmony.
Counselor or therapist: Supporting others in their emotional journeys.
Community organizer: Bringing people together for common causes.
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The consultants at Compassionate Consulting Company are licensed independent clinical social workers located in Massachusetts who have been running successful counseling practices for years. Julia uses the Enneagram in her work with therapy clients, consulting clients, and also provides trainings to teams to improve communication and connection. If you are interested in learning more about the Enneagram or having Julia provide a training to your team, complete this form.