Holland Codes

The Holland hexagon

Holland Codes are personality types created by psychologist John L. Holland [1], [2], [3], [4]as part of his theory of career choice [5].

Holland mapped these types into a hexagon which he then broke down into the RIASEC job environments :

Holland argues that 2-3 types dominate in each person.

Working with your hands, tools, machines, and things; practical, mechanically inclined, and physical:

Working with theory and information, analytical, intellectual, scientific:

Non-conforming, original, independent, chaotic, creative:

Cooperative environments, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing:

Competitive environments, leading, persuading, selling, dominating, promoting, status:

Precise, perfect attention to detail, orderly, organizing, status:

References

Holland, John. L. (1997). Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments. Psychological Assessment Resources Inc.
Holland, John. L. (1996). Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes. Psychological Assessment Resources Inc.

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