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    Holland Codes propose that career satisfaction is based on personality and interests aligning with occupational environments. The six Holland Codes are Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Each code describes personality types and the types of careers that typically match each personality. There are assessments available through the career services office to help individuals determine their Holland Code and suitable career paths.

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    Holland Codes propose that career satisfaction is based on personality and interests aligning with occupational environments. The six Holland Codes are Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Each code describes personality types and the types of careers that typically match each personality. There are assessments available through the career services office to help individuals determine their Holland Code and suitable career paths.

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    Holland Codes

    John L Holland, PhD developed the Holland Code theory as a result of his experiences working as a Psychologist for the Army and at Johns Hopkins University. His theory was based on his observation of personality and career choice. Holland code proposes that if people make career choices based on their personality, interests and values they will be much more satisfied. The six Holland Codes are as follows: 1. Realistic 2. Investigative 3. Artistic 4. Social 5. Enterprising 6. Conventional

    REALISTIC
    Realistic types Like to work with animals, tools, or machines. Generally they prefer to avoid social activities like teaching, healing, and informing others. They often have skills working with tools and hands on type work. They tend to value practical things that they can see, touch, and use like plants and animals, tools, equipment, or machines. They see themselves as practical, mechanical, and realistic.

    INVESTIGATIVE
    Investigative types like to study and solve math or science problems. They generally avoid leading, selling, or persuading people. They are often skilled at understanding and solving science and math problems. They Value science; and see themselves as precise, scientific, and intellectual.

    ARTISTIC
    Artistic types like to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing. Generally they avoid highly ordered or repetitive activities. They often have artistic abilities -- in creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art. They value the creative arts -- like drama, music, art, or the works of creative writers They see themselves as expressive, original, and independent.

    SOCIAL
    Social types like to do things to help people. They like; teaching, nursing, or giving first aid, providing information. Generally they avoid using machines, tools, or animals to achieve a goal. They are skilled at teaching, counseling, nursing, or giving information They value helping people and solving social problems. They see themselves as helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.

    ENTERPRISING
    Enterprising types like to lead and persuade people, and to sell l things and ideas. Generally they avoid activities that require careful observation and scientific, analytical thinking. They are skilled at leading people and selling things or ideas. They value success in politics, leadership, or business. They see themselves as energetic, ambitious, and sociable.

    CONVENTIONAL
    Conventional types like to work with numbers, records, or machines in a set,orderly way. Generally they avoid ambiguous, unstructured activities. They are skilled at working with written records and numbers in a systematic, orderly way. They value success in business; and See themselves as orderly. They are good at following a set plan.

    What are some career possibilities for people with Realistic interests?

    Drafter or any type of Carpentry Dental Tech or Hygienist Tradesman: Plumber, Electrician, Pipe fitter, Welder, etc Lab technician or Biotechnology Machinist Baker or Chef

    What Types of Careers would an Investigative Interest enjoy?


    Auditor or Accountant Systems Analyst or Computer Analyst Engineering of any type Doctor of any type Technical writer or researcher Biologist or Chemist Psychologist, Anthropologist or Archeology

    What types of Careers would someone with artistic interests enjoy?


    Art Director/ Advertising Film/Video Production Design: Web, Graphic, Interior or Fashion Audio/Visual/Sound Technician Teacher: Music, Drama, English Social Psychologist Illustrator or Editor Landscape Architect

    What types of careers would a social person enjoy?


    Counseling of any kind Teacher of any kind Social Work Nurse Athletic trainer or coach Administrator- School or Hospital Librarian Speech Language Pathologist

    What types of careers would someone with an enterprising interest enjoy?


    Public Relations Sales Representative Business Owner or Executive Director Financial Analyst Retail or Wholesale Management Buyer or Purchasing Agent Stock Broker Urban Planner or Developer

    What type of jobs would someone with conventional interests enjoy?


    Secretary- Medical, Business Executive, Legal Database processor/manager Court reporter, Para-legal Insurance auditor/adjuster Accounting Clerk/ bookkeeper Building inspector

    Is there a test I can take to assess my interests?


    YES! Come to the Career Services Center in Room BE1102E We have a variety of Holland Based Assessments that you could take to help you make the right Career choice

    Schedule a one on one appointment for career testing and advising today at (206) 344 - 4383

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