it's all about (the) intelligence type

Broadly speaking throughout childhood and into adulthood were brought up to believe that there were three broad categories in which people learn: visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning. 
 
According to Howard Gardner in his Theory of Multiple Intelligences there are actually 8 different types of intelligence, and understanding this will help with the jigsaw puzzle of knowing how to make your career rewarding or indeed, choosing a career that is a match for you. As a caveat though, critics argue that the Gardner definition of intelligence is too broad and that his eight different \"intelligences\" simply represent talents, personality traits, and abilities. 
 
What are the different types?
1. Verbal-linguistic intelligence
(well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds, meanings and rhythms of words).          
Do you like reading, writing, telling stories and memorising words along with dates?
Career Pathways: Writer, Speaker, Translator, Politician, Journalist, Lawyer.

2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns).   
Do you like making sense from logic, reasoning, numbers and critical thinking?
Career Pathways: Mathematician, Analyst, Programmer, Scientist, Detective

3. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully)  
In general, are you generally good at physical activities such as sports, dance, acting and making things?
Career Pathways: Athlete, Doctor, Actor, Fireman

4. Musical intelligences (ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber)  
Do you normally have a good pitch or perfect pitch and are able to sing, play musical instruments and compose music?
Career Pathways: Musician, DJ, Music Therapist, Sound Engineer

5. Interpersonal intelligence (capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations and desires of others)  
Are you sensitive to others’ moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations?   Are you able to communicate effectively and show empathy for others?
Career Pathways: Sales, Leader, Teacher, Entrepreneur

6. Intrapersonal (capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes)  
Do you have a deep understanding of your strengths or weaknesses, what makes you unique and are you able to predict your own reactions or emotions?
Career Pathways: Coach, Psychologist, Philosopher

7. Naturalist intelligence (ability to recognise and categorise plants, animals and other objects in nature)  
Do you have a sensitive, ethical and holistic understanding of the world and its complexities? Is the evolution of the world at the heart of everything you do?
Career Pathways: Vet, Environmentalist, Chef, Horticulturist
 
(“Tapping into Multiple Intelligences,” 2004)
 
Since the creation of the original model two additional types have emerged
1. Spatial-visual intelligence (capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize accurately and abstractly).  Career Pathways: Photographers, Painters, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers, Navigators, Architects
2. Existential intelligence (sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence such as, “What is the meaning of life? Why do we die? How did we get here?” Career Pathways: Philosophers, Writers, Spiritual Leaders, Public Speakers, Meditation Instructors
 
Try it out!
Why not try the test and see what your results are? Visit Intelligence Type Test (idrlabs.com)
 
Whilst I didn’t have a strongest type of intelligence my top 3 were:- Musical Intelligence (handy as I play the violin in a local orchestra!), Interpersonal Intelligence (ability to communicate effectively and understand people’s thoughts) and Naturalistic Intelligence (building relationships in nature), which are handy as a Career Support Specialist!
 
Let me know what you think in the comments below ⬇️
 
Remember, there is no right or wrong answer.  Consider how you might use your top 3 intelligences in your current role.  Alternatively, if you cannot then how might you use it more in your daily life?

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