Personal Identity Aptitudes Personality Traits and Interests Elements

Aptitudes, Personality Traits and Interests � Elements that affect our career choices �Aptitudes: What

Aptitude � It is what you are capable of doing (natural talent) � Aptitudes

Personality traits � They are what you are � Characterize a person’s behavior in

Interests � It � Is is what you like something for which we feel

Holland Occupational Themes �A way to narrow down the possible careers one can have

Overview of Theory � Developed � Research by psychologist John Holland established that there

Overview of Theory � The six personalities are: � 1. Realistic � 2. investigative

Overview of Theory � Realistic Ø Conventional Ø Enterprising Ø Investigate Ø Artistic Ø

Realistic � People with good skills in working with tools, machines, plants and animals

Investigate � People � Enjoy � Like with math and science abilities working alone

Artistic � Likes to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or

Social � Likes to do things to help people – for example teaching, nursing,

Enterprising � Is good at leading people and selling things or ideas � Values

Conventional � Likes to work with numbers, records, and numbers in a systematic orderly

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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 do describe what a person can learn to

Personality traits � They are what you are � Characterize a person’s behavior in different circumstances

Interests � It � Is is what you like 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 � Research by psychologist John Holland 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 Ø Conventional Ø Enterprising Ø Investigate Ø Artistic Ø Social

Realistic � People with good skills in working with tools, machines, plants and animals � Like working outdoors; athletic abilities � Prefer � Tend dealing with things rather than people to be practical, mechanical, and realistic

Investigate � People � Enjoy � Like with math and science abilities working alone to solve complex problems � Enjoy things working with ideas rather than people or

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 � Sees success in business self as orderly, and good at following a set plan