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Career Planning

Presented by:

Sheri Eisch

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Holland Theory

People can be classified into 6 different groups Groups are called Occupational Themes:

– Realistic– Investigative– Artistic– Social– Enterprising– Conventional

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Realistic: The Doers

Do jobs that produce tangible results, concrete

Work with their hands, tools, machines Generally described as practical, physically

strong, rugged, adventurous, self-reliant

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Realistic

What kind of car might they drive?

Chevy Truck, 4-wheel SUV, Jeep What kind of vacation would they take?Camping, fishing, golf school What do they read?Western and adventure novels, home repair booklets,

ESPN magazine

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Investigative: The Thinkers

Problem-solvers Interpret data/information Generally do well in math and science Described as curious, independent, rational,

self-motivated, analytical

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Investigative

What kind of car might they drive?Bicycle, Volvo, “Hybrid” What kind of vacation would they take?Archeological dig, space camp, African Safari What do they read?Scientific journals, real-life crime novels, consumer

reports

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Artistic-The Creators

Enjoy art, music, poetry, reading, being creative

Described as self-expressive, independent, creative, non-conforming, free-spirted

Comfortable in academic settings

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Artistic

What kind of car might they drive?Volkswagen Bug, PT Cruiser, Mini Cooper What kind of vacation would they take?NYC to see Broadway shows, Venice to see art What do they read?Pulitzer prize novels, book reviews, rolling stone

magazine

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Social-The Helpers

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

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Social

What kind of car might they drive?Mini-van, SUV, suburban What kind of vacation would they take?Cruise with family/friends, Disney land, habitat for

humanity What do they read?Oprah magazine, Nora Roberts novels, self help books

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Enterprising-The Persuaders

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

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Enterprising

What kind of car might they drive?Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, high end SUV What kind of vacation would they take?Luxury cruise, spa retreat, week in the Hamptons,

anywhere they can network What do they read?Wall Street Journal, Steven Covey books

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Conventional-The Organizers

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

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Conventional

What kind of car might they drive?Buick, Honda Accord, fuel efficient What kind of vacation would they take?Site-seeing historical city, pre-programmed tour, same

beach house every year What do they read?Real Simple magazine, investment magazines, Martha

Stewart magazine

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What’s Next

Quiz on Interest Types Party!!!!!! (Holland’s Party Exercise) Career Decision Making Inventory (CDM) Question/Answer Summary of first class

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Bibliography

This PowerPoint presentation was adapted from a Strong Interest Inventory Workshop presented by Catherine Holmes, Education Consultant of CPP, Inc. www.cpp.com