Transcript Career Planning

Career Planning
Presented by:
Sheri Eisch
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Holland Theory
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People can be classified into 6 different groups
Groups are called Occupational Themes:
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Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic: The Doers
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Do jobs that produce tangible results,
concrete
Work with their hands, tools, machines
Generally described as practical, physically
strong, rugged, adventurous, self-reliant
Realistic
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What kind of car might they drive?
Chevy Truck, 4-wheel SUV, Jeep
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What kind of vacation would they take?
Camping, fishing, golf school
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What do they read?
Western and adventure novels, home repair booklets,
ESPN magazine
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Investigative: The Thinkers
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Problem-solvers
Interpret data/information
Generally do well in math and science
Described as curious, independent, rational,
self-motivated, analytical
Investigative
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What kind of car might they drive?
Bicycle, Volvo, “Hybrid”
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What kind of vacation would they take?
Archeological dig, space camp, African Safari
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What do they read?
Scientific journals, real-life crime novels, consumer
reports
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Artistic-The Creators
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Enjoy art, music, poetry, reading, being
creative
Described as self-expressive, independent,
creative, non-conforming, free-spirted
Comfortable in academic settings
Artistic
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What kind of car might they drive?
Volkswagen Bug, PT Cruiser, Mini Cooper
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What kind of vacation would they take?
NYC to see Broadway shows, Venice to see art
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What do they read?
Pulitzer prize novels, book reviews, rolling stone
magazine
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Social-The Helpers
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Like to work with people
Enjoy helping, nurturing, teaching,
volunteering, social charities, sharing
responsibilities
Solve problems through discussions of
feelings and interactions with others
Generally described as idealistic, cooperative
understanding, kind, ethical
Social
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What kind of car might they drive?
Mini-van, SUV, suburban
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What kind of vacation would they take?
Cruise with family/friends, Disney land, habitat for
humanity
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What do they read?
Oprah magazine, Nora Roberts novels, self help books
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Enterprising-The Persuaders
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Enjoy working with people and leading them to an
organizational goal
Enjoy leading committees, groups, organizations
Seek positions of leadership, power, status
Generally described as persuasive, adventurous,
competitive, risk-takers
Are motivated by networking and collaborating
Enterprising
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What kind of car might they drive?
Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, high end SUV
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What kind of vacation would they take?
Luxury cruise, spa retreat, week in the Hamptons,
anywhere they can network
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What do they read?
Wall Street Journal, Steven Covey books
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Conventional-The Organizers
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Pay attention to organization, detail and
accuracy
Enjoy mathematics and data management
activities (accounting/financial management)
Generally described as practical, orderly,
precise, accurate, careful, conscientious
Conventional
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What kind of car might they drive?
Buick, Honda Accord, fuel efficient
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What kind of vacation would they take?
Site-seeing historical city, pre-programmed tour, same
beach house every year
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What do they read?
Real Simple magazine, investment magazines, Martha
Stewart magazine
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What’s Next
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Quiz on Interest Types
Party!!!!!! (Holland’s Party Exercise)
Career Decision Making Inventory (CDM)
Question/Answer
Summary of first class
Bibliography
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This PowerPoint presentation was adapted
from a Strong Interest Inventory Workshop
presented by Catherine Holmes, Education
Consultant of CPP, Inc. www.cpp.com