ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR-6
Holland Occupational Themes, also known as the RIASEC model, categorizes individuals' career interests and personality types into six broad areas: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
Realistic (R):
Individuals in this category are often practical, enjoy hands-on activities, and prefer working with tools, machines, or outdoors.
Skills: Practical, mechanically inclined, good with tools.
Example Occupations: Mechanic, construction worker, athlete.
Investigative (I):
These individuals are often intellectual, analytical, and enjoy solving problems through research and scientific inquiry.
Skills: Analytical, curious, observant.
Example Occupations: Scientist, researcher, computer programmer.
Artistic (A):
Individuals in this category are creative, imaginative, and enjoy expressing themselves through art, music, or writing.
Skills: Creative, expressive, original.
Example Occupations: Artist, writer, musician.
Social (S):
These individuals are often helpful, empathetic, and enjoy working with people to assist, teach, or counsel.
Skills: Interpersonal, communicative, caring.
Example Occupations: Teacher, counselor, social worker.
Enterprising (E):
Individuals in this category are often energetic, persuasive, and enjoy leadership roles and business activities.
Skills: Persuasive, outgoing, ambitious.
Example Occupations: Salesperson, manager, politician.
Conventional (C):
These individuals are often organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with data and following procedures.
Skills: Orderly, systematic, accurate.
Example Occupations: Accountant, clerk, librarian.