Self Directed Search (SDS)
(by John L. Holland) http://www.self-directed-search.com/investigative.aspx
Discovering careers which best match your interests and abilities
Personality type
Investigative
Realistic
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Characteristics...
• Value nature and animals, common sense, honesty, practicality
• Are reliable, straightforward, self-reliant, generally conservative in political opinions
• Enjoy manual and mechanical activities, using machines, tools, and objects
Realistic (Doer)practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented
Realistic (Doer)practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented
R Occupations include…
• Carpenter • Cook/Chef • Electrician/Technicians/Mechanics • Industrial Arts Teacher • Farmers• Engineers • Metal Shop Supervisor • Paramedic • Pilot
Investigative( Thinker )analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative
Characteristics...• Value inventiveness, accuracy,
achievement, independence • Are curious, logical, precise, analytical,
reserved • Enjoy analytical or intellectual activity and
learning by reading, study or investigation
I Occupations include…
• Economists • Computer Programmer • Drafter, Architect • Chemists• Pharmacist • Surveyor• Systems Analyst • Veterinarian • Geologists, Astronomic, Physics, Scientist• Lawyer
Artistic( Creator)creative, original, independent, chaotic
Characteristics...• Value beauty, self-expression, imagination,
creativity • Are creative, innovative, independent,
open, unconventional, original • Enjoy creative work in music, writing,
performance, sculpture, intellectual work, work in a non conforming environment.
A Occupations include…
• Advertising Executive • Architect • Writer/ Poet • English Teacher • Film Editor • Interior Designer • Musician • Photographer
• Beautician
Social (Helper)cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing:
Characteristics...• Value service to others, fairness,
understanding, empathy • Are friendly, trusting, helpful, kind,
generous, warm, influential • Enjoy working with others, prefer team
approaches and will sacrifice personally to forward the group goals
S Occupations include…
• Counselor • Teacher/ Educationist • Psychologists • Nurse • Occupational Therapist • Personnel Manager • Police Officer, Welfare officers, • Political Scientist
Enterprising (Persuader)Competitive leading, persuading, selling, dominating,
promoting, status
Characteristics...• Value success, status, responsibility,
initiative • Are ambitious, extroverted, enthusiastic,
persuasive, self-confident • Enjoy leading, selling, motivating,
persuading others, producing a lot of work
E Occupations include…
• Financial Planner, Bank Manager • Judge • Lawyer • Management Trainee (any industry) • Operations Manager • Project Director • Sales Manager, Insurance Agent • Urban Planner • Journalism
Conventional (Organizer)Precise, perfect attention to detail, orderly, organizing, status
Characteristics...• Value accuracy, honesty, persistence,
order • Are practical, efficient, generally
conservative, attentive to detail • Enjoy working with things, numbers, or
machines to meet precise standards
C Occupations include…
• Accountant • Bookkeeper • Building Inspector • Editorial Assistant • Investment Analyst • Mortgage Processor • Administration/ Secretary/ Clerk • Website Editor
Suggested Personality Tests
• http://www.41q.com/index.41q?a=1• http://colorquiz.com/quiz.php• http://www.learnmyself.com/
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