Exploring Careers A presentation developed by V. Cox, Trent I.S.D.
Is it too early to start thinking about
We need to be better educated & trained to compete in the 21st century job market. Career Planning is not a single, one-time choice. It’s an ongoing, lifetime process.
Choosing a Career That Fits Your Personality
The Holland Hexagon Developed Developed by John Holland. Identifies Identifies personality types. Idea: Idea: Each personality has its own interests and abilities and... Certain Certain careers fit into each personality type.
The Holland Hexagon
Each person has a combination of 3 personality types.
Characteristics of a Likes to Works with Their Hands Thrifty Independent Not Concerned with What People Think Athletic
Career s for Doers ChefCarpenterHairdresserCatererRepairMechanic
Characteristics of a Math & Science Oriented Curious Painstaking Intellectual Unconventional
Jobs for the Thinker Librarian Lab Technician Chemist Radiologist Psychologist Sociologist
Characteristics of a Artistic Nonconforming Creative Not Shy About Wanting Things Their Way
Characteristics of a Caring Listens Attentively Helps Others with Problems
Social Worker TeacherNurseCounselor
Characteristics of a Energetic Ambitious Competitive Likes to be a Leader
Sales Restaurants HotelsTravel Public Relations Real Estate
Characteristics of an Detail-oriented Orderly Likes Working with Numbers Likes to Analyze Information
Bank Teller Reservation Agent Medical Records Technician
So.... Determine your personality types. Determine your personality types. Research careers that match your personality. Research careers that match your personality. Find out what it takes to get there Find out what it takes to get there Then....
Start Working to MAKE IT HAPPEN!