Realistic (R)

Who is the doer?

Realistic types prefer working with their hands, tools or machines. They are practical, results-oriented and enjoy concrete, tangible outcomes. They prefer doing over talking and solve problems in a hands-on way. In a world full of meetings and abstract plans, they are the ones who actually get things done.

Strengths

• Practical problem-solving ability
• Technical insight and skill
• Pragmatic and results-oriented
• Independent and self-reliant
• Patient and persistent with physical work
• Reliable and concrete

Work style

Realistic types prefer working independently or in a small team. They like clear assignments with a tangible end result. Long meetings and abstract discussions drain their energy — they would rather get to work. They are at their best in an environment where they can build, repair or improve something.

Typical work environments: Workshop, construction site, laboratory, outdoors, technical spaces, production halls.

Matching careers

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Artistic (A)

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Enterprising (E)

Ambitious, persuasive, enterprising

The Organiser

Conventional (C)

Precise, orderly, reliable