Stages of Career Development Five Stages SelfAssessment Research
















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Stages of Career Development
Five Stages Self-Assessment Research Decision-Making Networks and Contacts Work
Stage 1: Self-Assessment Personality Values Skills Career interests Knowledge and learning style Self-employment
John L. Holland Psychologist Career choice and satisfaction Vocational personality types Model Self-Directed Search http: //www. self-directed-search. com/index. html www. careerkey. org
Holland’s Model
Realistic - Doers Active Stable Hands-on or manual activities Working with things Physical activity Outdoors Plants and animals Learn by doing Communicate frankly Material things Skilled in mechanical activities Technical competencies Military, electrician, engineer, vet
Investigative – Problem Solvers Analytical Intellectual Observant Research Mathematics Science Ambiguous challenges Logic Solve problems Introspective Autonomous Medical technologist, biologist, chemist, systems analyst
Artistic - Creators Original Intuitive Imaginative Self-expression Flexibility Ambiguity Impulsive Emotional Expressive and open Musician, reporter, interior decorator
Social - Helpers Humanistic Idealistic Responsible Concerned Group activities Human relationships Social activities Solving interpersonal problems Working with people Warm and tactful Persuasive Teacher, counselor, social worker
Enterprising - Persuaders Energetic Ambitious Adventurous Sociable Self-confident Persuasive Sociable Assertive Self-confident Leaders Salesperson, business executive, manager
Conventional - Organizers Efficient Careful Conforming Organized Conscientious Well-defined instructions Organize, systematic Maintain data Operating equipment Thorough Persistent Reliable Secretary, accountant, banker
Stage 2: Research Career trends Information search Information interviews Job shadowing Gaining experience
Stage 3: Decision-Making Career objectives Personal objectives Lifelong learning Goal setting
SMART Goal Setting Specific Measurable Action oriented Realistic Time framed
Stage 4: Networks & Contacts Work search Resumes and letters Interviews
Stage 5: Work Offers and acceptance Success at work