John Holland’s theory proposes that people are most satisfied and successful in careers that match their personality type. By identifying your professional preferences, you can empower yourself to explore career options that align with your interests, skills, and values, and increase your chances of finding a fulfilling and rewarding career in your new country.
The personality types
After taking the test available above you can look at the personality types here down below.
Realistic
People with realistic interests often like to work with hands on materials, such as wood or machines. These people are more likely to prefer not to work with paperwork or working closely with others. They can be called ‘the doers’ of the personalities.
Job’s that fall under the realistic:
- Agriculture
- Architect and construction
- Health science
- Manufacturing
- Law, public safety, etc.
Investigative
People with investigative interests/personality, often like to work with ideas or thinking rather than physical materials. They like searching for facts and looking for solutions.
Jobs that fall under the investigated:
- Health science
- Infirmation technology
- Law, public service, corrections and security
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Artistic
People that fall under the artistic personality like to work with artistic topics such as; music, film, art and design. They like to be creative in their work and don’t like to follow rules.
Jobs that fall under the artistic:
- Arts and technology
- Education and training
- Hospitality and tourism
- Human services
- Marketing and sales
Social
People that fall under social, like to work and help others. They like to work with others more than working with machine, object or information. They like teaching, giving advise, helping and given service to people.
Jobs that fall under social:
- Education and training
- Health services
- Social service
- Human service
Enterprising
People that fall under enterprise personality like to work on business projects or starting a business. They often like to take actions rather than thinking. They also like to lead people and, making decisions and taking risks for profit.
Jobs that fall under enterprise:
- Finance
- Business
- Law
- Marketing
- Hospitality
Conventional
People that fall under conventional like to work with something that follows certain sets or rules. They prefer working with information and attention to detail, rather than working with ideas. They also like working with rules and to follow a strong leader.
Jobs that fall under conventional:
- Architecture and construction
- Business and management
- Finance
- Manufactoring
- Transporting