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Occupational Personality Types
One possible way to find a career is to look at occupations according to your interests. Holland's Occupational and Personality Model, developed by John Holland, is a popular tool that divides job seekers into six personality type categories: REALISTIC, INVESTIGATIVE, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, ENTERPRISING, CONVENTIONAL. These categories are generalizations and are not intended to be an exact match, but they can help guide you in your search for a future career. Occupations in the health care field are highlighted.

Realistic | Investigative | Artistic | Social | Enterprising | Conventional

Realistic individuals are active, stable, and enjoy hands-on or manual activities such as building, mechanics, machinery operation and athletics. They prefer to work with things rather than ideas and people. They enjoy engaging in physical activity and often like being outdoors and working with plants and animals. People who fall into this category generally prefer to "learn by doing" in a practical, task-oriented setting, as opposed to spending extended periods of time in a classroom. Realistic types tend to communicate in a frank, direct manner and value material things. They perceive themselves as skilled in mechanical and physical activities, but may be uncomfortable or less adept with human relations. The preferred work environment of the realistic type fosters technical competencies and work that allows them to produce tangible results. Typical realistic careers include those in the military, electrician, engineer and veterinarian.

Aerospace Physiologist ▲ Air-Conditioning Mechanics ▲ Aircraft Mechanic ▲ Appliance Mechanics ▲ Aqua culturist ▲ Architectural Drafter ▲ Automobile Body Repairer ▲ Automotive Engineer ▲ Automobile Mechanic ▲ Baker/Chef ▲ Biomedical Equipment Technicians ▲ Bookbinder ▲ Bricklayer ▲ Bus driver ▲ Butcher ▲ Carpenter ▲ Cement Worker and Terrazzo Worker ▲ Compositor ▲ Construction Worker ▲ Corrections Officer ▲ CT Technologists ▲ Dental Assistant ▲ Dental Laboratory Technician ▲ Dental Technician ▲ Diesel Mechanic ▲ Drafter ▲ EKG Technicians ▲ Electrical Engineer ▲ Electrician ▲ Electroplater ▲ Exercise Careers ▲ Farm Equipment Manager ▲ Farmer ▲ Farm Manager ▲ Firefighter ▲ Fish Hatchery Manager ▲ Floral Designer ▲ Forester ▲ Furnace Installer ▲ Geodetic Surveyor ▲ Glazier ▲ Groundskeeper ▲ Industrial Supervisor ▲ Instrument Repair and Maintenance ▲ Jeweler ▲ Laboratory Technician ▲ Line Installer ▲ Logger ▲ Machinist ▲ Maintenance Repairer ▲ Mechanical Engineer ▲ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians ▲ Medical Appliance Technicians ▲ Medical Equipment Preparers ▲ MRI Technologists ▲ Metallurgical Technician ▲ Oceanographer ▲ Optician ▲ Painter ▲ Petroleum Engineer ▲ Phlebotomists ▲ Plumber ▲ Practical Nurse ▲ Printing Press Operator ▲ Property Manager ▲ Quality Control Manager ▲ Radio/TV Repair ▲ Radiochemist ▲ Radiologic Technologists and Technicians ▲ Sailor ▲ Sheet Metal Worker ▲ Structural Steelworker ▲ Surgical Technologists ▲ Tailor ▲ Tool and Die Maker ▲ Truck Driver ▲ Ultrasound Technologists ▲ Upholsterer ▲ Watchmaker ▲ Water Quality Specialist ▲ Welder ▲ Woodworking

Investigative individuals are analytical, intellectual and observant, and enjoy research, mathematical or scientific activities. They are drawn to ambiguous challenges and may feel stifled in highly structured environments. People who fall into this category enjoy using logic and solving highly complex, abstract problems. They are introspective and focused on creative problem-solving, therefore investigative types often work autonomously and do not seek leadership roles. They place a high value on science and learning, and perceive themselves as scholarly and having scientific or mathematical ability but lacking leadership and persuasive skills. The preferred work environment of the investigative type encourages scientific competencies, allows independent work, and focuses on solving abstract, complex problems in original ways. Typical investigative careers include medical technologist, biologist, chemist, and systems analyst.

Actuary ▲ Agronomist ▲ Anesthesiologist ▲ Anthropologist ▲ Archeologist ▲ Biochemist ▲ Biologist ▲ Cardiopulmonary Technician ▲ Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ▲ Cartographer ▲ Chemical Engineer ▲ Chemical Technician ▲ Chemist ▲ Chiropractor ▲ Civil Engineer ▲ Computer Engineer ▲ Computer Programmer ▲ Computer Systems Analyst ▲ Cytotechnologists ▲ Dentist ▲ Ecologist ▲ Economist ▲ Electrical Engineer ▲ Environmental Science and Protection Technicians ▲ Epidemiologists ▲ Geographer ▲ Geologist ▲ Hazardous Waste Technician ▲ Health Specialty Teachers, Postsecondary ▲ Histotechnicians ▲ Histotechnologists ▲ Horticulturist ▲ Industrial Arts Teacher ▲ Management Consultant ▲ Marketing Research Analyst ▲ Mathematician ▲ Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist ▲ Medical Scientist ▲ Medical Technologist ▲ Meteorologist ▲ Microbiologists ▲ Nuclear Medicine Technologists ▲ Nurse Practitioner ▲ Optometrists ▲ Perfusionists ▲ Pharmacist ▲ Physician, General Practice ▲ Physician Assistant ▲ Psychologist ▲ Research Analyst ▲ Respiratory Therapists ▲ Surgeons ▲ Software Engineer ▲ Statistician ▲ Technical Writer ▲ Veterinarian ▲ Web Site Developer

Artistic individuals are original, intuitive and imaginative, and enjoy creative activities such as composing or playing music, writing, drawing or painting, and acting in or directing stage productions. They seek opportunities for self-expression through artistic creation. People who fall into this category prefer flexibility and ambiguity, and have an aversion to convention and conformity. Artistic types are generally impulsive and emotional, and tend to communicate in a very expressive and open manner. They value aesthetics, and view themselves as creative, non-conforming, and as appreciating or possessing musical, dramatic, artistic, or writing abilities while lacking clerical or organizational skills. The preferred work environment of the artistic type fosters creative competencies and encourages originality and use of the imagination in a flexible, unstructured setting. Typical artistic careers include musician, reporter, and interior decorator.

Actor/Actress ▲ Advertising Art Director ▲ Advertising Manager ▲ Architect ▲ Art Therapist ▲ Clothing/Fashion Designer ▲ Copywriter ▲ Dancer ▲ Choreographer ▲ Drama Teacher ▲ English Teacher ▲ Fashion Illustrator ▲ Furniture Designer ▲ Graphic Designer ▲ Interior Designer ▲ Journalist/Reporter ▲ Landscape Architect ▲ Medical Illustrator ▲ Medical Photographer ▲ Museum Curator ▲ Music Teacher ▲ Music Therapists ▲ Photographer ▲ Writers/Editors

Social individuals are humanistic, idealistic, responsible and concerned with the welfare of others. They enjoy participating in group activities and helping, training, caring for, counseling or developing others. They are generally focused on human relationships, and enjoy social activities and solving interpersonal problems. Social types seek opportunities to work as part of a team, solve problems through discussions, and utilize interpersonal skills, but may avoid activities that involve systematic use of equipment or machines. They genuinely enjoy working with people, therefore they communicate a warm and tactful manner, and can be persuasive. They view themselves as understanding, helpful, cheerful, and skilled in teaching, but lacking mechanical ability. The preferred work environment of the social type encourages teamwork and allows for significant interaction with others. Typical social careers include teacher, counselor, and social worker.

Air Traffic Controller ▲ Ambulance Drivers and Attendants ▲ Athletic Trainer ▲ Audiologists ▲ Certified Nursing Assistants CNA ▲ Chaplain ▲ City Manager ▲ Clinical Psychologist ▲ College Professor ▲ Community Planner ▲ Counseling Psychologist ▲ Counselor/Therapist ▲ Cosmetologist ▲ Cruise Director ▲ Dental Hygienist ▲ Dental Assistant ▲ Detective ▲ Dietician ▲ Elementary School Teacher ▲ Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics ▲ Executive House Keeper ▲ Family and Consumer Scientist ▲ Hairstylist ▲ High School Teacher ▲ Historian ▲ Home Economist ▲ Home Economics Teacher ▲ Home Health Aides ▲ Homemaker ▲ Hospital Administrator ▲ Ind./Organizational Psychologist ▲ Insurance Claims Examiner ▲ Librarian ▲ Licensed Vocational Nurses ▲ Mail Carrier ▲ Medical Assistant ▲ Medical and Public Health Social Workers ▲ Medical Record Administrator ▲ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers ▲ Minister ▲ Priest ▲ Rabbi ▲ Nurse/Midwife ▲ Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants ▲ Nursing Instructors ▲ Occupational Therapist ▲ Occupational Therapist Aides and Assistants ▲ Orthotists ▲ Paralegal ▲ Park Naturalist ▲ Personnel Recruiter ▲ Personal and Home Care Aides ▲ Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Specialist ▲ Physical Therapist ▲ Physical Therapy Aide and Assistant ▲ Podiatrists ▲ Police Officer ▲
Preschool Worker ▲ Professional Athlete ▲ Probation and Parole Officer ▲ Prosthetists ▲ Psychiatric Aides ▲ Psychiatric Technicians ▲ Public Health Educator ▲ Radiological Technologist ▲ Radiation Therapists ▲ Real Estate Appraiser ▲ Recreation Director ▲ Recreational Therapist ▲ Registered Nurse ▲ Relocation Counselor ▲ Retirement Counselor ▲ School Counselor ▲ School Principal-Administrator ▲ Secondary School Teacher ▲ Social Worker ▲ Sociologist ▲ Special Education Teacher ▲ Speech Language Pathologist ▲ Teacher's Aid ▲ Business Teacher▲ Ticket Agent ▲ Vocational Agricultural Teacher ▲ Vocational-Rehab. Counselor ▲ X-Ray Technician

Enterprising individuals are energetic, ambitious, adventurous, sociable and self-confident. They enjoy activities that require them to persuade others, such as sales, and seek out leadership roles. They are invigorated by using their interpersonal, leadership, and persuasive abilities to obtain organizational goals or economic gain, but may avoid routine or systematic activities. They are often effective public speakers and are generally sociable, but may be viewed as domineering. They view themselves as assertive, self-confident and skilled in leadership and speaking, but lacking in scientific abilities. The preferred work environment of the enterprising type encourages them to engage in activities such as leadership, management, and selling, and rewards them through the attainment of money, power, and status. Typical enterprising careers include salesperson, business executive, and manager.

Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers ▲ Advertising Sales Representative ▲ Automobile Sales Worker ▲ Financial Planner ▲ Barber/Hairdresser ▲ Bartender ▲ Benefits Manager ▲ Financial Manager ▲ Buyer ▲ Computer Operator ▲ Cook/Chef ▲ Credit Analyst ▲ Credit Manager ▲ Dental Assistant ▲ Dispensing Opticians ▲ Educational - Training Manager ▲ Educational Administrator ▲ Emergency Medical Technician ▲ Flight Attendant ▲ Food Service Manager ▲ Foreign Service Officer ▲ Funeral Director ▲ Health and Medical Services Manager ▲ Hotel Manager ▲ Housekeeper ▲ Industrial Engineer ▲ Insurance Adjuster ▲ Insurance Agent ▲ Interpreter ▲ Journalism ▲ Lawyer/Attorney ▲ Manufacturer's Representative ▲ Office Manager ▲ Public Relations Representative ▲ Real Estate Agent ▲ Restaurant Manager ▲ Retail Sales Person ▲ Retail Store Manager ▲ Sales Manager ▲ Sales Representative ▲ Social Service Director ▲ Stockbroker ▲ Tax Accountant ▲ Traffic Clerks ▲ Travel Agent
Urban Planner

Conventional individuals are efficient, careful, conforming, organized, and conscientious. They are comfortable working within an established chain of command and prefer carrying out well-defined instructions over assuming leadership roles. They prefer organized, systematic activities and have an aversion to ambiguity. They are skilled in and often enjoy maintaining and manipulating data, organizing schedules, and operating office equipment. While they rarely seek leadership or "spotlight" roles, they are thorough, persistent. and reliable in carrying out tasks. Conventional types view themselves as responsible, orderly, efficient, and possessing clerical, organizational, and numerical abilities, but may also see themselves as unimaginative or lacking in creativity. The preferred work environment of the conventional type fosters organizational competencies, such as record keeping and data management in a structured operation, and places high value on conformity and dependability. Typical conventional careers include secretary, accountant, and banker.

Abstractor ▲ Accountant ▲ Accounting Clerk and Bookkeeper ▲ Administrative Assistant ▲ Bank Teller ▲ Budget Analyst ▲ Building Inspector ▲ Business Teacher ▲ Cashier ▲ Catalog Librarian ▲ Clerk ▲ Computer Operator ▲ Cost Accountant ▲ Court Reporter ▲ Customs Inspector ▲ Data processing worker ▲ Electronic Mail Technician ▲ File Clerk ▲ Financial Analyst ▲ Insurance Adjuster ▲ Insurance Underwriter ▲ Internal Auditor ▲ Key Punch Operator ▲ Kindergarten Teacher ▲ Legal Secretary ▲ Library Assistant ▲ Medical Coders ▲ Medical Records and Health Information Technician ▲ Medical Secretary ▲ Medical Transcriptionists ▲ Pharmacy Technician ▲ Safety Inspector ▲ Service Station Attendant ▲ Tax Consultant ▲ Telephone Operator ▲ Typist

Sources:
J.L. Holland, Making Vocational Choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments. (3rd Ed.).

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