Careers for Each DISC Type

Careers for Each DISC Type

A career based upon your interests, aptitudes, and skills makes a recipe for success. What about how you communicate?

Finding out your DISC type can help you bettter understand which careers allow you to communicate at your best!

You can take the DISC test here.

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The DISC communication types are as follows:

D – Dominant

I – Influencing

S – Steady

C – Compliant

What are some career ideas for each DISC type? Here’s an (ever-expanding) master list of examples.

Dominant (D)

Dominant DISC types are direct, results-oriented, and competitive. They prefer to learn independently and appreciate brief, to-the-point phone calls.

  • Business Owner
  • CEO / CFO
  • Freelancer
  • Consultant
  • Executive
  • Creative Director
  • Lawyer
  • Judge
  • Military Officer
  • Public Speaker
  • Politician
  • Entrepreneur
  • Market Disruptor
  • Coach
  • Police Officer
  • Private Detective
  • Realtor

Influencing (I)

Influencing DISC types are enthusiastic, friendly, and optimistic. They prefer to learn in groups and appreciate in-person discussions.

Steady (S)

Steady DISC types are sincere, patient, and modest. They prefer to receive one-on-one feedback and appreciate detailed emails.

Compliant (C)

Compliant DISC types are accurate, cautious, and contemplative. They prefer to learn in structured environments and appreciate detailed emails.