Personality and Interests
This career theory suggests people are happiest when their personality type matches their work environment.
What is Holland’s RIASEC theory?
This work value focuses on earning a high salary and financial security.
What is income/financial stability?
This is the first step in most career decision-making models.
What is self-assessment?
This website provides job outlook and salary data for occupations in the U.S.
What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)?
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This type of experience helps you build skills while helping others.
What is volunteering?
These six letters represent the Holland personality types.
What are RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional)?
This value reflects a desire to help others and make a difference.
What is altruism/helping others?
This step involves gathering information about majors and occupations.
What is exploration/research?
This labor market factor describes how fast a job is expected to grow.
What is job outlook/growth rate?
Resume bullet points should start with these types of words.
What are action verbs?
If someone enjoys leading, persuading, and starting new projects, this Holland type likely fits them best.
What is Enterprising?
If someone values independence and flexibility, they might prefer this type of work environment.
What is self-employment, remote work, or flexible scheduling?
This step requires comparing options and narrowing choices.
What is evaluation or weighing alternatives?
Name two things you should research before choosing a career.
Education requirements, salary, job outlook, work environment, daily tasks, certifications, advancement.
Name one transferable skill you may gain from volunteering.
Communication, leadership, time management, problem-solving, adaptability.
This personality trait from the Big Five is linked to organization, reliability, and follow-through.
What is Conscientiousness?
This conflict happens when your job pays well but doesn’t align with your personal beliefs.
What is value conflict?
This stage involves trying out a career through internships, volunteering, or job shadowing.
What is implementation/testing?
This informational strategy involves talking directly to someone in a career field.
What is an informational interview?
This professional networking platform is commonly used to connect with employers and showcase experience.
What is LinkedIn?
True or False: You should choose a career based only on your strongest interest area.
What is False? (Interests, skills, values, and lifestyle all matter.)
Name two problems that can happen when your career does not align with your values.
burnout, dissatisfaction, stress, job hopping, lack of motivation.
True or False: Career decision-making is a one-time event.
What is False? (It’s a lifelong process.)
Why is salary alone not enough when researching careers?
Because cost of living, job satisfaction, stress level, benefits, growth, and work-life balance also matter.
This hidden job market strategy involves building relationships before jobs are even posted.
What is networking?