Enterprising Career Profile: Explore Leadership, Persuasion, and Business-Focused Jobs Based on Holland Codes
The Persuaders: Persuade people of the value of an idea or product. Committed to profit.
If you’re drawn to leadership, persuasion, or starting new projects, the Enterprising theme could be a strong match. Students with this interest area enjoy taking initiative, motivating others, and working toward big goals. Enterprising careers are common in business, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship—fields where strategic thinking and confidence make a difference.
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
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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.