Holland's theory of career choice, Study notes of Career Counseling

Download Holland's theory of career choice and more Study notes Career Counseling in PDF only on Docsity! Career development Theories and models Professional Development Services career-theory-model-holland 20170501.docx careers.govt.nz Holland’s theory of career choice John Holland’s theory centres on the notion that most people fit into one of six personality types: • realistic, • investigative, • artistic, • social, • enterprising, and • conventional. Realistic Interest area: You like working mainly with your hands making, fixing, assembling or building things, using and operating equipment, tools or machines. You often like to work outdoors. Key skills: Using and operating tools, equipment and machinery, designing, building, repairing, maintaining, measuring, working in detail, driving, moving, caring for animals, working with plants. Occupations with practical components: Pilot, farmer, horticulturist, builder, engineer, armed services personnel, mechanic, upholsterer, electrician, computer technologist, park ranger, sportsperson. Subjects to develop your skills: English, Maths, Science, Workshop, Technology, Computing, Business Studies, Agriculture, Horticulture, Physical Education. Investigative Interest area: You like to discover and research ideas, observe, investigate and experiment, ask questions and solve questions. Key skills: Thinking analytically and logically, computing, communicating by writing and speaking, designing, formulating, calculating, diagnosing, experimenting, investigating. Occupations with practical components: Science, research, medical and health occupations, chemist, marine scientist, forestry technician, medical or agricultural laboratory technician, zoologist, dentist, GP. Subjects to develop your skills: English, Maths, Science, Computing, Technology.