Career Recommendations for Enneagram types (Type 5-Type 6-Type 7)

Type 5 and career recommendations:

Type 5 has a very active mind. He is observant, likes to understand how the world works and is knowledgeable. A Type 5 can be intense, insightful, secretive and even innovative.

9 Enneagram types are divided into 3 basic potentials. These are the emotional, mental and physical potentials.

Type 5 has mental potential. They are objective thinkers and very understanding. They are curious about various topics and can have knowledge. Therefore, Type 5 is enthısiastic for understanding, craves to be skilled, and tries to develop new skills.

Also the basic desire of Type 5 is to be competent.

* Perceptual: Type 5’s offer objective, in-depth and internal observations about situations and information. They can hold complex issues and data.

* Curious: Their interests and intellectual ideals enable Type 5’s to explore and build expertise in a variety of fields, topics and theories.

* Non-emotional: Type 5’s approach life in an unsentimental way and can set aside emotions when necessary.

* Self-sufficient: Independent type 5’s will maintain their autonomy and privacy. They prefer to ask little about others and can minimize their own needs.

* Creative: Type 5's unusual ideas and depth of knowledge allow them to be creative, visionary and pioneering.

Key motivations affecting the careers of type 5’s

How are Type 5’s motivated?

* Solving complex, important problems

* Being productive and worth the effort

* Pioneering new ideas

* Open to new ways of doing things

* Challenging others to chang

How do type 5’s become demotivated?

* If they feel misunderstood

* If they feel they’re trivial 

* If his ideas are ignored

* If they don't have time to process thoughts and for privacy

* If there is no opportunity for new ideas

Type 6 and career recommendations:

Type 6 is loyal, responsible and committed. Type 6’s value safety, feeling safe and a high level of confidence in their careers.

9 Enneagram types are divided into 3 basic potentials. These are the emotional, mental and physical potentials.

Type 6’s have mental potentials. They're analytical and great problem solvers. They can also identify potential threats and help minimize risk. Therefore, Type 6 is often responsible, trust-worthy, reliable and hardworking.

Also the main desire of Type 6 is to be safe and supported.

Type 6 has the potential to:

* Commitment: Type 6’s are committed to their duty and value to serve people, responsibilities and purposes.

* Courage: Type 6’s despite concerns and risks often behave bravely.

* Preparation: Alert and risk-conscious type 6’s pay attention to what is happening in their own world. They act to minimize risks and threats.

* Reliability: Type 6’s adhere to a decision or commitment after making it. They also respect rules and authority as long as they feel they can rely on source or intent.

* Team-oriented: Type 6’s enjoy the collaboration of groups and develop in a proper team environment.

The main motivations that affect the careers of type 6’s

How are type 6’s motivated?

* Stable

* Productive

* Providing a safe environment that trusts colleagues

* By helping others

* Being managed by people who are open to feedback

How do type 6’s become demotivated?

* If expectations are uncertain

* If there is continuous change

* If co-workers are not trusted

* If their feedback is not valued

* If decisions are made without processing

Type 7 and career recommendations:

Type 7 likes to keep variety and options open. They are highly optimistic, forward-looking and energetic. A Type 7 is spontaneous, likes to be busy and have fun.

9 Enneagram types are divided into 3 basic potentials. These are the emotional, mental and physical potentials.

Type 7’s have mental potentials. They are enthusiastic visionaries. They are also excited about new ideas and love spontaneity. Therefore, type 7’s are adventurous, relationship-oriented, and value new experiences.

Also Type 7's main desire is to be happy.

Type 7’s have the potential to:

* Optimistic: Type 7's focus on what brings joy, happiness and pleasure to life which allows them to spread optimism.

* Flexible: As Type 7’s adapt to possibilities and like to keep their options open, they adapt to change and challenges.

* Future-oriented: The enthusiastic and visionary qualities of the type 7’s enable them to predict and create an exciting future.

* Practical: Type 7’s combine their ideas at best with a practical and productive focus that allows them to make things happen.

* Adventurous: Type 7’s enjoy their freedom and like to explore new territories and experiences.

Key motivations affecting the careers of type 7’

How are Type 7’s motivated?

• Relationship

* Explore new possibilities

* Creative and innovative

* Full of new opportunities

* A positive, optimistic environment

How do type 7s become demotivated?

* If limited by rules

* If they feel lonely or lonely

* Co-workers are not trusted

* If everything is goes on in a routine

* If they do not have the freedom to make decisions

Compiled by Educator Azize Sahin from www.enneagramgift.com