RIASEC Social Type: Characteristics and Suitable Careers

The Social (S) type in RIASEC thrives on helping people and collaboration. In this article, you'll learn more about this type.

Characteristics of the Social Type

Energized by contact with people
Empathetic, good listener
Enjoys helping others
Works well in teams
Communicates easily
Values collaboration and trust

Typical Combinations

**SA** — Social-Artistic: creative communication, education, art therapy.

**SE** — Social-Entrepreneurial: sales, HR, management, coaching.

**SI** — Social-Investigative: psychology, research, healthcare.

Suitable Careers

Nurse, teacher, social worker, HR consultant, coach, therapist, recruiter, customer success, sales. Careers where you interact with people and support them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be Social and also introverted?

Yes. Being Social is about what energizes you, not necessarily about being extroverted. Introverted individuals can also score high on S. They gain energy from deep conversations or one-on-one interactions.

What if I score low on Social?

Then jobs with a lot of human contact may be less suitable for you. That's okay. There are plenty of careers that focus more on tasks, data, or technology. Look at your top 2 or top 3 types.