How to Bind Enum Types to the DropDownList?

Question

If I have the following enum

public enum EmployeeType
{
    Manager = 1,
    TeamLeader,
    Senior,
    Junior
}

and I have DropDownList

Answer 1

if you have DropDownList object called ddl you can do it as below

ddl.DataSource = Enum.GetNames(typeof(EmployeeType));
ddl.DataBind();

if you want the Enum value Back on Selection ....

 EmployeeType empType = (EmployeeType)Enum.Parse(typeof(EmployeeType), ddl.SelectedValue);