Types of Abilities (Which Are Yours?)

Persuasive

the ability to convince others to think of or to try things (lawyer, advertising, sales)

Manual

the ability to use your eyes and hands to make or operate machines (caretaker, mechanic, carpenter, athlete, delivery)

Scientific

ability and care for knowledge dealing with research and experiments (engineer, pharmacist, dentist, physical therapist)

Spiritual

the ability to help others tap into higher values and morals and religious beliefs (ministers, priests, sisters, choir directors)

Artistic

the ability to imagine or create (painter, sculptor, designer, photographer)

Social

the ability to relate well with others and create situations for others to meet and mingle for different types of causes (health aide, life coach, party planner, wedding planner, trainer)

Language

the ability to speak and write in several languages (customer service, translator, social worker, ambassador)

Clerical

the ability to take notes, listen, follow routines and help people get information (bookkeeper, dispatcher, medical tech)

Mathematical

the ability to understand and deal with numbers (bank employee, software engineer, inspections manager, accountant)