john holland’s vocational choice theory
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John Holland’s Vocational Choice TheoryChris CammaranoCDF Course Spring, 2012
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Background One of the 5 “Trait-and-factor” theories. Consists of 4 basic concepts Identifies 6 personality types
An individual can be described by an combination
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4 Basic Concepts: People can be a combination of 2 or
more types Environments can be a combination People seek out similar types of
environments Satisfaction/Productivity tied to a match
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6 Personality TypesTheir names and characteristics
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Personality Type Descriptions
Likes … Develops … Prefers occupations/jobs … Test to be …
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Realistic (R) … to work with tools, machines, animals … mechanical, electrical skills* … that involve building/repairing … down-to-earth and practical
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Investigative (I) … engage in physical science activities … math and science ability … in the scientific and medical fields … curious, studious and independent
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Artistic (A) … creative activities (free from routine) … language, art, music, drama skills … using creative talents … creative and free thinking
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Social (S) … activities that involve
Informing, teaching, helping others … ability to work with people … jobs such as teaching, nursing … helpful and friendly
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Enterprising (E) … activities that permit leading … leadership ability, people skills … involving sales or management … ambitious, outgoing, energetic, self-
confident
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Conventional (C) … activities that require organizing info … organizational, clerical skills … involving record keeping, data entry … responsible, dependable, detail-
oriented
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Individual’s CodeHow is it identified?
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3 Methods for Identifying a Code Informal Assessments Interest Inventories Use of last three jobs held