This document discusses career assessments and how they can help students learn about themselves. It introduces three assessments: the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and World of Work Map. The Strong Interest Inventory uses Holland Codes to match a person's interests to six broad career themes and specific occupations. It also discusses limitations of Strong results. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator identifies cognitive preferences to provide career guidance. Completing the three assessments gives students a well-rounded understanding of their strengths.
9. GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL THEMES
WHAT IS YOUR THEME CODE? __ __ __
Theme Code Interests Work Activities Potential Skills Values
Realistic Machines, computer networks, Operating equipment, using Mechanical ingenuity Tradition,
R athletics, working outdoors tools, building, repairing, and dexterity, physical practicality,
The Doers providing security coordination common sense
Investigative Science, medicine, Performing lab work, Math, researching, Independence,
I mathematics, research solving abstract problems, writing, analysis curiosity, learning
The Thinkers researching
Artistic Self-expression, art Composing music, Creativity, musical Beauty, originality,
A appreciation, communication, performing, writing, creating talent, artistic independence,
The Creators culture visual art expression imagination
Social People, teamwork, helping, Teaching, caring for People skills, verbal Cooperation,
S community service people, counseling, training ability, listening, generosity, service
The Helpers employees showing to others
understanding
Enterprising Business, politics, leadership, Selling, managing, Verbal ability, ability to Risk taking, status,
The E entrepreneurship persuading, marketing motivate and direct competition,
Persuaders others influence
and Influencers
Conventional Organization, data Setting up procedures and Working with Accuracy, stability,
C management, accounting, systems, organizing, record numbers, data efficiency
The investing, information systems keeping, developing analysis, finances,
Organizers computer applications attention to detail
10. HOLLAND’S HEXAGON
Realistic Investigative
R I
Conventional Artistic
C A
E S
Social
Enterprising