Blog 4: Holland

1. Theorist:

• John Holland

2. Theory:

• Assess which personal and environmental characteristics will help a person pinpoint and thrive in career.
• Determines which occupations will lead to a miserable career, consistent or changing type or level of work over the course of life, or what is the most efficient way to assist people in troubleshooting problems with their occupations. 
• When matched with personality type to career people will be happy and content in career
• Six Personality Types
1. Realistic
2. Investigative
3. Artistic
4. Social
5. Enterprising
6. Conventional

3. External Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfV6KbV-hOM

Gysbers, N.C, Heppner, M. J., & Johnston, J. A. (2014). Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. (4th ed).