The Generator
You love connecting with people, and they love you back! You’ll prosper in a career where you can build relationships and provide exceptional service. Read on to discover what kinds of jobs and opportunities suit you.
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You thrive on personal interaction.
You’re always on the go.
You’re good at looking after people.
Congratulations! You are the Generator. Outgoing, energetic, and caring, you bring an enthusiastic approach to everything that you do. You can strike up a conversation with almost anyone, and you feel most alive when you’re connecting with people. In your spare time, we’ll probably find you seeking out new experiences, throwing a party, or travelling the world.
Because of your outgoing nature and inclination to work with others, you’re drawn toward jobs that involve selling or providing services. If you’re looking for some career inspiration, some good places to start are in the business, sales, tourism, retail or hospitality sectors.
You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.
Six high-potential jobs for you
Though Generators are often found in sales and hospitality areas, there’s so much more to people-centric careers than being a salesperson.
These careers could be your perfect fit:
Help make property dreams come true! Assist people in buying, selling, renting and leasing all kinds of properties, providing guidance and support throughout.
AVERAGE SALARY8100 new jobs 2014-2019
Learn MoreHelp companies sell their goods and services to businesses and organisations. Find solutions for customer problems, and ensure a seamless sales process.
AVERAGE SALARY32% have a Certificate or Diploma
Explore CoursesMake a restaurant to be the best it can be, ensuring all operations are running smoothly, food quality is excellent, staff are trained for the job, and guests are happy.
AVERAGE SALARY7600 new jobs 2019-24
Explore CoursesHelp professional sportspeople and amateur players participate in sport, improving their athletic performance, and ensure they stay safe while playing.
AVERAGE SALARY41% job growth 2014-19
Explore CoursesSupport people through the most important events in their lives, conducting ceremonies like marriages, funerals, and namings for clients.
AVERAGE SALARY62% of celebrants are over 55
Learn MoreTransferable skills
There are several core transferable skills you’ll build upon throughout your career. To build a great career in the Generator cluster, you’ll want to focus on:
Communication
Building effective relationships
Conflict resolution
Problem-solving
Lateral thinking
Research
Technical skills
While technical skills depend largely on the industry or occupation you’re in, Generator skills tend to focus more on relationships than technical processes. Still, learning these skills will come in handy.
Learning how to drive business growth can open many doors, and can be a great pathway from a sales role into something more senior.
Learning to check in with your customers from time to time, make sure they’re being looked after, and resolve any problems that may come up.
Looking after the admin and office duties associated with selling, like keeping track of targets, scheduling calls, and processing new leads.
Subjects you may enjoy
Dreaming of all the different careers out there? These subjects can lead to jobs that will use your natural talents and abilities, while keeping you challenged and engaged.
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