Holland Codes and Big Five
- Who am I?
- When will I know?
- Will I change?
- Who are you?
- How will I find out?
- Will I ever truly know you?
- Will you and I get along?
- Will we fight?
- Will we remain together?
- Do I have the right personality for my intended career?
- Do I know yet what that career is?
- How do I find that out? (Think about an internship.)
- If these sound like big questions, they are. Getting the answers might take years.
- Fortunately, there are tools around to help you get those answers.
Modified: 2023-11-26 5:16 PM CST
Holland Codes
- Wikipedia on Holland Codes
- Holland's Hexagon
- Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional
Exploring your Interests
- Holland's Personality Characteristics
- R-Realistic
- Practical, Action over words, Science and Mechanics
- I-Investigative
- Problem solvers, Intellectuals, Not People-oriented
- A-Artistic
- Creative, Independent, Culture and Esthetics
- S-Social
- Caring, Verbal, Interpersonal skills
- E-Enterprising
- Risk takers, Power and Status, People-oriented and Goal-to oriented
- C-Conventional
- Neat, Persistent, Organizers of people and data
- Holland's Career Fields
- R-Realistic
- Farmer, Forester, Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Flight Engineer, Pilot, Carpenter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Locomotive Engineer, Truck Driver, Locksmith
- I-Investigative
- Chemist, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Biologist, Dentist, Physician, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Medical Technician, Architect, Surveyor, Electrical Technician
- A-Artistic
- Dancer, Book, Editor, Art Teacher, Clothes Designer, Graphic Designer, Comedian, Actor, Disk Jockey, Composer, Musician
- S-Social
- Counselor, Parole Officer, Social Worker, Dental Hygienist, Nurse, Physical Therapist, Teacher, Librarian, Athletic Trainer
- E-Enterprising
- Auctioneer, Sales Person, Travel Agent, Recreation Leader, Judge, Lawyer, City Manager, Sales Manager, Bank President, TV Newscaster, Customs Inspector, Camp Director, Hotel Manager, Real Estate Agent, School Principal
- C-Conventional
- Court Clerk, Secretary Bookkeeper, Bank Teller, Post Office Clerk, Mail Carrier, Typist, Title Examiner, Timekeeper
- Free Holland Quiz
- My Results:
- * Investigative: 15
* Realistic: 14
* Social: 12
* Artistic: 11
* Enterprising: 11
* Conventional: 10
- My Careers
- IRS Civil Engineer (no, too much math)
- But, see my latest project:
- The tilted cylinder on the left leaks. I cannot find the right size O-ring. So, I "engineered" a simple, non-mathematical solution.
- It still leaks, but now the leaking water returns to the pool.
- Yes, I'm still looking for the O-ring to fit.
- IRS Hazardous Waste Technician (no, ahhh!)
- IRS Meteorologist (no, to iffy)
- IRS Technical Writer (yes, I write textbooks)
Big Five Personality Test
- TIPI is the Ten Item Personality Test. It is a shorter form of the Big Five assessment. You will take and score TIPI later. I don't want your results, but I'd like to know if you agree with the results. You will reveal that next week.
- Freud's psychodynamic personality theory:
- Ego, Id, Super Ego,
- Stages of Development
- Defense Mechanisims
- Largely only of historical interest today.
- See HERE if you want more information on the theories of personality
- Eysenck regarded personality as being primarily an inborn phenomenon.
That means that personality, to him, is more like eye color or height
than it is like learned phenomena. He proposed a scheme with
three dimensions: neurotic vs. stable, extraverted vs. introverted,
and stupid vs. intelligent. Further, he created a test to measure
individuals on those three dimensions. Notice how the study of
personality reflects the nature-nurture problem discussed much
earlier. Eysenck's theory leans toward the nature end of the
continuum, while learning and social learning theories are closer to
the nurture end.
- Norman's "Big Five" personality traits are similar to Eysenck's.
The big five traits are neuroticism, extroversion, openness,
agreeableness, and conscientiousness. Notice how Norman's proposal
may serve as a bridge between biological and learned theories. Also,
notice how many fewer traits are used by Eysenck and Norman compared
to the 16 used by Cattell in formulating the 16 PF.
CANOE or OCEAN (Mnemonic acronyms)
- Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency)
- This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations.
- People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others.
- Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved.
- Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness)
- This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others.
- People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative.
- Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative.
- Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability)
- This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals.
- High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. (PS: Instructors love students high in concientiousness!)
- Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks.
- Factor IV : Neuroticism (AKA Emotional Stability)
- This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings.
- High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress.
- Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress.
Woody Allen explains life (video)
- Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect)
- This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture.
- High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences.
- Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature.
Old House from It's a Wonderful Life
High scorers in Openness would see the possibility of restoration
Low scorers would be likely to tear it down and start over.
Other Factors
- Values
- Are you aware of your values?
- Core values: In class, write down your top 5. I'll ask you to reveal soon.
| Authenticity |
Achievement |
Adventure |
| Authority |
Autonomy |
Balance |
| Beauty |
Boldness |
Compassion |
| Challenge |
Citizenship |
Community |
| Competency |
Contribution |
Creativity |
| Curiosity |
Determination |
Fairness |
| Faith |
Fame |
Friendships |
| Fun |
Growth |
Happiness |
| Honesty |
Humor |
Influence |
| Inner Harmony |
Justice |
Kindness |
| Knowledge |
Leadership |
Learning |
| Love |
Loyalty |
Meaningful Work |
| Openness |
Optimism |
Peace |
| Pleasure |
Poise |
Popularity |
| Recognition |
Religion |
Reputation |
| Respect |
Responsibility |
Security |
| Self-Respect |
Service |
Spirituality |
| Stability |
Success |
Status |
| Trustworthiness |
Wealth |
Wisdom |
My top 5:
Knowledge, Challenge, Autonomy, Happiness, Learning
- Interests
- Use college as a way to explore your interests.
- Interests are attractive to you for some reason
- Music, Working with your hands, Reading...
- Skills
- Do you have any skills that will help in a career? Can you develop those skills in college?
- Think of writing, computer programming, mathematical skills, making things
- Aptitudes
- Aptitudes are largely biological and relate to skills. Be aware of your own aptitudes.
- They tend to be inborn or require little learning
- APA Dictionary of Psychology:
- n. the capacity to acquire competence or skill through training. Specific aptitude is potential in a particular area (e.g., artistic or mathematical aptitude); general aptitude is potential in several fields. Both are distinct from ability, which is an existing competence.
- Personality
- Match your personality to the job.
- Look at your TIPI results
- Life Goals and Work Values
- How do you define success? What is life-satisfying to you?
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