John Holland's Career Choice Theory Quiz

John Holland's Career Choice Theory

• Holland's Theory states that personality type influences the occupation you choose.
• There are six personality types (RIASEC):
  • R - Realistic (The Doers)
  • I - Investigative (The Thinkers)
  • A - Artistic (The Creators)
  • S - Social (The Helpers)
  • E - Enterprising (The Persuaders)
  • C - Conventional (The Organizers)

Holland's Personality Types

• Realistic (The Doers):
  • Interested in action rather than thought
  • Mechanically inclined, with physical strength and motor skills
  • Examples: aerospace, animal caretaker, chef, construction manager, mechanic, electrician, architect, software technician, vet
• Investigative (The Thinkers):
  • Generally investigative, analytical, and theoretical
  • Examples: archaeological, chemical engineer, computer specialist, dentist, psychologists, marine biologist, pharmacist, researchers, investigators
• Artistic (The Creators):
  • Inclined towards artistic themes, self-expression, and creativity
  • Examples: actor, fashion designer, dancer, DJ, writer, interior designer, musician, photographer, artist
• Social (The Helpers):
  • Humanistic and sociable
  • Examples: counselor, dentist, teacher, librarian, nurse, physical therapist, school psychologist, social worker, sports instructor
• Enterprising (The Persuaders):
  • Persuaders, influencers, leaders, and communicators
  • Examples: accountant, banker, financial planner, judge, manager, construction manager, politician
• Conventional (The Organizers):
  • Activities that require attention to detail, data systems, and accuracy
  • Examples: accountant, bank teller, building inspector, court reporter, teacher, engineer, travel agent, computer operator, legal secretary

Legal and Ethical Framework of Work Immersion Program

• Objectives of the Work Immersion/Apprenticeship Program:
  • Extrinsic (tangible rewards or conditions)
  • Lifestyle (personal values associated with where one wants to live, how one chooses to spend their free time, and one's long-term life goals)

Work Ethics

• A good work ethic is an attitude that combines hard work, good performance, and dependable results.
• Work Ethics is an invisible employee behavior, noticeable by its absence.
• Initiative is the ability to get a job done on your own, without someone constantly reminding you.

What the Employer Owe You?

• Fair and equal work environment
• Fair pay
• Safe working conditions
• On-time paycheck
• Harassment-free environment

What You Owe Your Employer?

• Value your work
• Refuse to look for the easy way out
• Take pride in the results of your work
• Follow all guidelines
• Dependable
• Avoid gossip
• Do not steal

Common Workplace Ethics

• Time management, dependability, and punctuality
• Integrity and loyalty
• Positive attitude
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Republic Act No. 7877

• An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment or Training Environment
• Prohibits unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any conduct of a sexual nature creating an intimidating or offensive environment
• Applies to employment, education, training, and related contexts

Work Values and Ethics

• Objectives of Workplace Ethics:
  • Understand the importance of workplace ethics
  • Identify ethical and unethical scenarios
  • Identify ethical qualities and characteristics
• Ethics: having the ability to make the right decision even under strenuous circumstances
• Work Values: beliefs, principles, and standards that really matter to a person and provide stability and direction for one's chosen career

Three Kinds of Work Values

• Intrinsic:
  • Actual tasks involved in practicing a particular occupation or doing a job
  • Intangible rewards that keep one motivated and engaged at one's job
  • Examples: having various and challenging work, helping others, managing/supervising others, using one's own ideas

Test your knowledge on John Holland's Career Choice Theory, which states that personality type influences the occupation one chooses. Learn about the six personality types (RIASEC) and the corresponding career choices associated with each type.