Holland Code

RIASEC: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. It may look like I just listed off random words... fear not, there is a reason! The six traits listed are the basis of the three-letter code a person will uncover when they take the Holland Code assessment. "According to Dr. Holland, an individual's interests and how they approach life situations determines their type"(McKay, 2019, para. 4). The Holland Code assessment within a career center is used to help guide students towards the majors and/or careers that may be a good fit for them based on their dominant styles. Below is a look at my three-letter code and what each trait means.

1. Social

People with social interests like working with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information. They like helping and being of service to people.

2. Enterprising

People with enterprising interests like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things. They like persuading and leading people.

3. Artistic

People with artistic interests like work that deals with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design. They enjoy creativity in their work.

While a person's three-letter code isn't definitive, it may help provide insight into how a person typically functions and what career(s) may be a good fit them. If you are interested in learning about your own three-letter code, click here, for a free and reliable Holland Code assessment. I hope you enjoy learning more about your own style!

References

National Center for O*NET Development. (n.d.). My next move. Retrieved from https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

McKay, D.R. (2019). Finding your career with the holland code: How you can use it to choose a career. Retrieved from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-holland-code-526166