Personal Identity
Aptitudes, Personality Traits and Interests Elements that affect our career choices Aptitudes: What am I capable of? Personality Traits: Wham am I like and how do I act? Interests: What do I enjoy most?
Aptitude It is what you are capable of doing (natural talent) Aptitudes describe what a person can learn to do
Personality traits They are what you are Characterize a person’s behavior in different circumstances
Interests It is what you like Is something for which we feel a particular attraction
Holland Occupational Themes A way to narrow down the possible careers one can have based on personality
Overview of Theory Developed by psychologist John Holland Research established that there are 6 personality types According to Holland, people belonging to the same personality type do the same kinds of work because they have similar personalities, goals and attitudes related to work
Overview of Theory The six personalities are: 1. Realistic 2. investigative 3. Artistic 4. Social 5. Enterprising 6. Conventional
Overview of Theory Realistic Investigate Conventional Artistic Enterprising Social
Realistic People with good skills in working with tools, machines, plants and animals Like working outdoors; athletic abilities Prefer dealing with things rather than people Tend to be practical, mechanical, and realistic
Investigate People with math and science abilities Enjoy working alone Like to solve complex problems Enjoy working with ideas rather than people or things
Artistic Likes to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing Has good artistic abilities -- in creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art Sees self as expressive, original, and independent
Social Likes to do things to help people – for example teaching, nursing, or giving first aid, providing information Values helping people and solving social problems Sees self as helpful, friendly, and trustworthy
Enterprising Is good at leading people and selling things or ideas Values success in politics, leadership, or business Sees self as energetic, ambitious, and sociable
Conventional Likes to work with numbers, records, and numbers in a systematic orderly way Values success in business Sees self as orderly, and good at following a set plan