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Word smart
People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking. These individuals are typically very good at writing stories, memorizing information, and reading.

Strengths

Words, language, and writing

Characteristics

People with linguistic-verbal intelligence:

Remember written and spoken information

Enjoy reading and writing

Debate or give persuasive speeches

Are able to explain things well

Use humor when telling stories

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Writer/journalist

Lawyer

Teacher

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Number/reasoning smart
People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns, and logically analyzing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns.

Strengths

Analyzing problems and mathematical operations

Characteristics

People with logical-mathematical intelligence:

Have excellent problem-solving skills

Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas

Like conducting scientific experiments

Can solve complex computations

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in logical-mathematical intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Scientist

Mathematician

Computer programmer

Engineer

Accountant

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Picture smart
People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good at visualizing things. These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps, charts, videos, and pictures.

Strengths

Visual and spatial judgment

Characteristics

People with visual-spatial intelligence:

Read and write for enjoyment

Are good at putting puzzles together

Interpret pictures, graphs, and charts well

Enjoy drawing, painting, and the visual arts

Recognize patterns easily

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in visual-spatial intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Architect

Artist

Engineer

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Body smart
Those who have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Strengths

Physical movement, motor control

Characteristics

People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence:

Are skilled at dancing and sports

Enjoy creating things with his or her hands

Have excellent physical coordination

Remember by doing, rather than hearing or seeing

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Dancer

Builder

Sculptor

Actor

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Music smart
People who have strong musical intelligence are good at thinking in patterns, rhythms, and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance.

Strengths

Rhythm and music

Characteristics

People with musical intelligence:

Enjoy singing and playing musical instruments

Recognize musical patterns and tones easily

Remember songs and melodies

Have a rich understanding of musical structure, rhythm, and notes

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in musical intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Musician

Composer

Singer

Music teacher

Conductor

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People smart
Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around them.

Strengths

Understanding and relating to other people

Characteristics

People with interpersonal intelligence:

Communicate well verbally

Are skilled at non verbal communication

See situations from different perspectives

Create positive relationships with others

Resolve conflicts in group settings

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in interpersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Psychologist

Philosopher

Counselor

Salesperson

Politician

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Nature smart
Naturalistic is the most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original seven intelligences. According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

Strengths

Finding patterns and relationships to nature

Characteristics

People with naturalistic intelligence:

Are interested in subjects such as botany, biology, and zoology

Categorize and catalog information easily

Enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

Dislikes learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in naturalistic intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Biologist

Conservationist

Gardener

Farmer

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Self smart
Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings, and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis, including daydreaming, exploring relationships with others, and assessing their personal strengths.

Strengths

Introspection and self-reflection

Characteristics

People with intrapersonal intelligence:

Analyze their strengths and weaknesses well

Enjoy analyzing theories and ideas

Have excellent self-awareness

Understand the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in intrapersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

Philosopher

Writer

Theorist

Scientist