1. 1 Career Planning Presented by: Sheri Eisch

2. 2 Holland Theory People can be classified into 6 different groups Groups are called Occupational Themes: – Realistic – Investigative – Artistic – Social – Enterprising – Conventional

3. 3 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

4. 4 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

5. 5 Investigative: The Thinkers Problem-solvers Interpret data/information Generally do well in math and science Described as curious, independent, rational, self-motivated, analytical

6. 6 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

7. 7 Artistic-The Creators Enjoy art, music, poetry, reading, being creative Described as self-expressive, independent, creative, non-conforming, free-spirted Comfortable in academic settings

8. 8 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

9. 9 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

10. 10 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

11. 11 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

12. 12 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

13. 13 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

14. 14 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

15. 15 What’s Next Quiz on Interest Types Party!!!!!! (Holland’s Party Exercise) Career Decision Making Inventory (CDM) Question/Answer Summary of first class

16. 16 Bibliography This PowerPoint presentation was adapted from a Strong Interest Inventory Workshop presented by Catherine Holmes, Education Consultant of CPP, Inc. www.cpp.com