Strong Theory and Background

What people do is a reflection of their interests

People of similar interests will be satisfied in those occupations given their values, knowledge and abilities are also the same

There are 6 Interest Areas, which make up your Holland Code: RIASEC

REAlistic: the doers

These People Like to work with their hands to build and maintain things

Practical, “Hands-On”, and Dependable Values Common Sense and Maintains

Traditions Enjoys the Outdoors and Athletics Dislikes working behind a desk

Realistic:occupations Computer Networking Engineering Physical Education / Trainer Forestry Electronics Technician Building/Construction Law Enforcement Officer Military

Realistic Quiz What kind of car do they drive?

Trucks, SUV, Jeep What would be their ideal vacation?

Camping, attending sports event, fishing, golfing, outward bound, hiking, adventure trip

What motivates them? Hands-on, tangible results

What would they buy? Boats, campers, sports equipment, power

tools, ESPN magazine, adventure books

Investigative: The Thinkers

These people like to investigate and solve problems

Attracted to the Math and Sciences Strategic Thinkers Like unstructured work environments that

allow freedom in work styles – Ability to work alone

Like to observe and analyze others Value academic and professional

recognition Look forward to the future, not the past

Investigative:occupations

Science – Biology and Chemistry/Research

Computer Science Medicine Physics / Engineering Psychiatry / Psychology Economics Math / Science Teacher

Investigative Quiz

What would they drive? Bicycle, Volvo, “hybrid,” Honda

What would be their ideal vacation? Visiting NASA, African safari, visit ruins,

historical places (Europe) What motivates them?

Curiosity, learning, knowledge What would they buy?

Telescopes, computers, books, puzzles, electronic equipment, science fiction or mystery novels

Artistic: The Creators

These people can be referred to as “The Creators” Like to use their talents to create unique

products Enjoys music, art, drama, anything

cultural Can be considered Artistic even if they are

not good at art Enjoys beauty, and originality, and

independence Likes flexibility and unstructured settings

Artistic:Occupations Actors / Actresses Authors Designers / Architects Musicians / Music Therapy Advertising / Public Relations Museums / Libraries Education Attorney

Artistic Quiz What kind of car do they drive?

Bug, PT Cruiser, Mini Copper, Convertible What would be their ideal vacation?

NYC to see shows, Venice to see art, dance/acting workshop

What motivates them? Self-expression

What would they buy? Art objects, music CDs, colorful things,

decorations, theater tickets

Social: the helpers

Likes to work in situations that allow them to help others

Motivated by helping others rather than by things

Good listening and interpersonal skills Humanistic, cooperative, supportive,

tactful, friendly, outgoing Likes Harmony Wants to make a difference Likes flexibility

Social:occupations Counselors / Social Workers Teachers Health Education / Nurses Corporate Training Human Resources Recreation Leaders Event Planners Community Education

Social Quiz What car would they drive?

Mini-van, SUV, Suburban Where would be their ideal vacation?

Cruise with friends/family, beach house vacation, Disney World, family reunion

What motivates them? Helping others

What would they buy? Charity event tickets, food to entertain

others, People magazine, self-help books

Enterprising: the persuaders

Enjoys working with others to persuade, sell, lead, manage

Leads others towards some organizational goal or economic gain

Self-confident, sociable, ambitious, energetic, verbal, assertive, optimistic, competitive

Enjoy positions of leadership, power, status

Enterprising:Occupations Small Business Owner / CEO Sales Management Politicians / Advocacy / Lobbying Clergy Public Relations Fund Raising

Enterprising Quiz What kind of car do they drive?

Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln, high-end SUV What is their ideal vacation?

Luxury cruise, spa retreat, week of golf, Hamptons or Cape Cod, skiing

What motivates them? Persuading others

What do they buy? Nice cars, good clothes, country club

memberships, the latest equipment, bestsellers, Wall Street Journal

Conventional: The Organizers

Likes activities requiring attention to detail, organization, accuracy, data systems, filing systems

Enjoys mathematics and data management

Practical, organized, systematic, accurate, dependable, conscientious, efficient, quiet

Likes to organize others Doesn’t mind being managed Lives in orderliness Solves problems by organizing

Conventional:occupations Banker / Financial Services Accountant Office Manager Event Planning Data Management Paralegal Tax Consulting

Conventional Quiz

What kind of car do they drive? Buick, Honda, Saturn, fuel efficient cars

What is their ideal vacation? Historical cities, pre-programmed

tour/cruise, same cabin each year What motivates them?

Organizing and bringing things together What do they buy?

Hobby collections, how-to books, file cabinets and shelves