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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