Enterprising
The Persuaders: Persuade people of the value of an idea or product. Committed to profit.
Ambitious, competitive, energetic. Like leading, convincing, selling, and managing people for economic gain.
Descriptors
- Ambitious
- Assertive
- Competitive
- Energetic
- Persuasive
- Status conscious
- Talkative
- Witty
Values
- Persuading
- Selling
- Leading
- Influencing
- Power or authority
- Status
- Possessions
- Profit
- Excitement
- Risk-taking
Work Activities
- Selling and convincing
- Debating and leading
- Managing people or projects
- Running groups
- Entertaining clients
- Political maneuvering
- Discussing and dealing with business
- Initiating projects
- Giving talks or speeches
- Organizing activities
- Making decisions
- Meeting important people
- Having power or status
- Competing with others
Majors
These are a small sample of majors for Enterprising types.
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Consumer Economics
- Finance
- Government
- History
- Hospitality
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources
- Insurance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
- Labor Relations
- Political Science
- Law
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Restaurant Management
- Retail Merchandising
Careers
These are a small sample of careers for Enterprising types with their full Holland theme code. Click on them to learn more about the career.
- Advertising Manager (EAC)
- Banker/Financial Manager (ECS)
- Business Manager (ECS)
- College Administrator (ECS)
- Community Service Manager (ES)
- Customer Service Representative (ESC)
- Elected Public Official (ES)
- Flight Attendant (ESC)
- Hospitality Manager (ECS)
- Human Resources Manager (ESC)
- Insurance Agent (ECS)
- Judge (ES)
- Lawyer (EI)
- Manufacturer’s Rep (EC)
- Marketing Manager (EC)
- Office Manager (EC)
- Personal Financial Advisor (ECS)
- Producer and Director (EAS)
- Public Relations Specialist (EAS)
- Realtor (EC)
- Restaurant Manager (ECR)
- Retail Store Manager (ECS)
- Sales Representative (EC)
- Stockbroker (ECS)
- Top Executives (EC)
- Urban Planner (ESI)
- Warehouse Supervisor (ECR)
ECC Programs for Enterprising Careers
You can complete training at ECC for these careers. Click on them to learn more about the career and ECC program.
- Chef and Head Cook (ERA)
- Customer Service Representative (ESC)
- Entrepreneur (E)
- Floor Supervisor (ERC)
- Food Service Manager (ECR)
- Office Supervisor (ECS)
- Retail Manager (ECS)
- Supply Chain Coordinator (EC)
- Warehouse Supervisor (ECR)
Career Clusters
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Business, Management and Administration
- Finance
- Government and Public Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Services
- Marketing
Learn more here about each career cluster and individual careers within them.
Might Enjoy Work In
- Sales and Marketing
- Government and Politics
- Fundraising
- Industry and Manufacturing
- My Own Business
- Hospitality
- Law
Contact
Career Development Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Evening hours are available upon request.