In a Nutshell

Style:

Conventional individual tends to be precise, organized and work well in structured situations.  They feel most comfortable with precise language and situations where accurate accounting is valued.  They perceive themselves as conservative, orderly and having administrative and information and data collection skills.  They value business and economic achievement, material possessions and status.  Individual with this orientation ten d to be found in occupations related to accounting, business, computations, administration, office practice system and staff support advisory roles.

Words:

Accurate, careful, conforming, conscientious, conservative, efficient, orderly, organized, persevering, persistent, practical, precise, predictable, quiet, responsible, systematic.

Preferred Work Environment:

Conventional people prefer the structured, orderly environment of the office or an organized company with clear and well-defined rules and policies.  They work well on teams when they have a clearly defined task that they can accomplish on their own and contribute back to the overall success of the team.  They are loyal and hard working subordinates when they are working for a leader who appreciated their contribution.  When they work as managers they value efficiency and work in a structure, goal-oriented fashion.  They value security and dislike ambiguous, fast-changing environments.

Interpersonal Style:

Often reserved, conventional people rely on their work to communicate for them.  They make relationships slowly, resist change and are likely to have a small group of long-term close friends with whom they share common experience and life-style preferences.

Possible Development Needs:

They may need to develop more skill at expanding their modes of solving problems.  It may also be important for them to learn techniques for handling change, making decisions under conditions of uncertainty and being more assertive.

Typical Occupations and Job Titles:

Individuals with this orientation tend to be found in occupations related to accounting business, computations, and secretarial and clerical or administrative professions and vocations.  Typical job titles include accountant, banker, business teacher, credit manager, dental assistant, dietician, food service manager, housekeeping manager, IRS agent, math teacher, military enlisted personnel, nursing home administrator, office manager, secretary.

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