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The Holland Codes or the Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC), developed by the late psychologist John L. Holland, refers to a theory of careers and vocational choice based upon personality types.[1] Each letter or code stands for a particular "type": Realistic (Doers), Investigative (Thinkers), Artistic (Creators), Social (Helpers), Enterprising (Persuaders), and Conventional (Organizers)."[2][3]

According to the Committee on Scientific Awards, Holland's "research shows that personalities seek out and flourish in career environments they fit and that jobs and career environments are classifiable by the personalities that flourish in them."[1] Holland also wrote of his theory that "the choice of a vocation is an expression of personality."[4] Furthermore, while Holland suggests that people can be "categorized as one of six types, "[5] he also argues that "a six-category scheme built on the assumption that there are only six kinds of people in the world is unacceptable on the strength of common sense alone. But a six category scheme that allows a simple ordering of a person's resemblance to each of the six models provides the possibility of 720 different personality patterns."[6]

The US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) has been using the RIASEC model in the "Interests" section of its free online database, The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) since its inception during the late 1990s.[7][8][9]

The Holland RIASEC hexagon

Sample professions

The following professions, listed by one type, may be associated with other types as well.

Doers (Realistic)

"Independent, stable, persistent, genuine, practical, and thrifty [...] tasks that are tactile, physical, athletic, or mechanical [...] being outdoors, using tools, operating machines, interacting with animals, and working with their hands."[10]

Artistic (with a Realistic combination)

Thinkers (Investigative)

"Intellectual, introspective, and inquisitive. They are curious, methodical, rational, analytical, and logical [...] scholarly, scientific, technical, or medical [...] avid readers. They like to solve problems, perform experiments, and conduct research."[10]

Creators (Artistic)

"Creative, intuitive, sensitive, articulate, and expressive. They are unstructured, original, nonconforming, and innovative. They rely on feelings, imagination, and inspiration. They like to work with ideas, abstractions, and concepts. They are spontaneous and open-minded."[10]

Helpers (Social)

"Kind, generous, cooperative, patient, caring, helpful, empathetic, tactful, and friendly. They excel at socializing, helping others, and teaching. They like tasks that involve teamwork, social interaction,relationship building, and improvement of society."[10]

Artistic (with a Social combination)

Persuaders (Enterprising)

"Adventurous, ambitious, assertive, extroverted, energetic, enthusiastic, confident, and optimistic. They are dominant, persuasive, and motivational [...] They like influencing others, being in charge, taking risks, debating, and competing."[10]

Artistic (with an Enterprising combination)

Organizers (Conventional)

"Conscientious and conservative. They are logical, efficient, orderly, and organized. They are thorough and detail-oriented. They value precision and accuracy. They are reliable. They enjoy practical tasks, quantitative measurements, and structured environments. They follow the rules."[10]

Artistic (with a Conventional combination)

Notes

  1. ^ a b John L. Holland: Award for Distinguished Scientific Application of Psychology
  2. ^ New Hampshire Employment Security/New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau
  3. ^ RIASEC CODES: California State University, East Bay
  4. ^ Holland, John. Making Vocational Choices: a theory of careers. (Prentice-Hall, 1973): 6.
  5. ^ Holland, John. Making Vocational Choices: a theory of careers. (Prentice-Hall, 1973): 2.
  6. ^ Holland, John. Making Vocational Choices: a theory of careers. (Prentice-Hall, 1973): 3.
  7. ^ Replace with a database: O*NET replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
  8. ^ Rounds, James, Patrick I. Armstrong, Hsin-Ya Liao, and Phil Lewis & David Rivkin. "Second Generation Occupational Interest Profiles for the O*NET System: Summary." The National Center for O*NET Development, June 2008.
  9. ^ O*NET OnLine: Interests
  10. ^ a b c d e f Birmingham-Southern College Career Services: Careers and Personality
  11. ^ a b c d e f George Mason University Career Services: Holland Themes
  12. ^ a b c d e Maricopa Community Colleges
  13. ^ a b c d e Morehead State University majors by Holland Code
  14. ^ a b c d e University of Oklahoma: Career Services-Majors Classified by Holland Codes
  15. ^ a b c d e University of California, Berkeley: Matching Your Interests in UCB Majors
  16. ^ Green Careers Resource Guide:Los Angeles Community College District
  17. ^ a b c Overview of John Holland's Six Career Themes: The Community College of Baltimore County
  18. ^ Auburn School District: Activity: Coding Interests
  19. ^ a b c d e Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training: Career Anchor
  20. ^ a b c Virginia Commonwealth University: Discovering Your Major
  21. ^ a b c University of Central Florida: My Major Interests
  22. ^ a b c Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-E
  23. ^ Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-S
  24. ^ Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-R
  25. ^ Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-A
  26. ^ a b Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-I
  27. ^ a b c d e f Watertown School District: Discover Your Interests
  28. ^ a b c d e Georgetown University:Career/Major Interest Game
  29. ^ University College, Illinois State University: Holland Code Major Exploration Activity
  30. ^ a b c d e Riverland Community College: Career Interest Matching Admissions Community College
  31. ^ a b c d e Regent University: How Do I Know I'm In the Right Field?
  32. ^ University College, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis:Matching Personalities with Majors/Careers-R
  33. ^ a b c Central Piedmont Community College-Web Technologies
  34. ^ Green River Community College: Career Themes (RIASEC)
  35. ^ a b c Holland Codes for University of Missouri Majors
  36. ^ UCSB Career Services -S
  37. ^ MU Career Center Guide to Holland Codes
  38. ^ UCSB Career Services - E
  39. ^ University of Texas, San Antonio:Enterprising-The 'Persuaders'
  40. ^ Huntingdon College: RIASEC: What type of person are you, and what career would fit you?-C
  41. ^ UCSB Career Services - C

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