According to John Holland, people, jobs, and programs of study can be sorted into six groups. Some people, jobs and programs are pure
types and others are a mix of two or three.
Cliff Robinson, Counselling Shyann Vosper, Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition
CACUSS 2015
Career Planning in the Walking Dead Era
DOERS THINKERS
ORGANIZERS CREATORS
PERSUADERS HELPERS
Find your role ON THE other side
Which role best describes
you?
ONET Instructions Use your three letter interest code to find possible careers!
1 Go to onetonline.org/explore/interests
2 Click on your 1st interest area (the first area you visited during the exercise)
3 Narrow the occupation list by adding your 2nd and 3rd interest areas
For more information please visit:tru.ca/counselling/resources/cacuss2015
QUALITIES / ENJOYS CAREERS INTERESTD
OER
Like building, working outdoors, or taking care of animals. Mechanical or athletic abilities. Described as practical, reliable, or persistent.
Police Office, Forester, Carpenter, Mechanic,
Firefighter, X ray TechnicianR
Realistic
THIN
KER Like researching, analyzing or problem-
solving. Mathematical or scientific abilities. Described as independent, disciplined, precise, or systematic.
Pharmacist, Veterinarian, Medical Doctor, Biologist, Computer Tech Engineer
I Investigative
CREA
TOR Like creating or enjoying art, drama or music.
Writing, composing, painting, sculpting, acting or dancing abilities. Described as creative, expressive or nonconforming
Reporter, Art Teacher, Graphic Designer, Choreographer, Writer/Author
A Artistic
HEL
PER Like helping people, instructing,
care-giving. Strong verbal communication or social skills. Described as kind, supportive, cooperative, understanding.
Social Worker, Counselor, Registered Nurse,
Elementary School TeacherS
Social
PERS
UA
DER Like managing or initiating projects.
Selling, persuading or leadership abilities. Described as assertive, adventurous, energetic, self-confident or impulsive.
Sales, Restaurant Manager,
Politician, Cook, Realtor
E Enterprising
ORG
AN
IZER
Like lists, organizing records, accounting, following set procedures or having clear guidelines. Accurate, persistent or attentive to detail. Described as practical, dependable or efficient.
Accountant, Bookkeeper, Math Teacher,
Legal Assistant, Secretary,
Clerk, Actuary
C Conventional
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