Applications of Hollands RIASEC

Theory
Text & Your RIASEC Assessment
Oceana S. Magee, AOS 210, Winter 2018
Reference: https://www.123test.com/holland-codes-career-tests/

1. The Holland Personality Typology Assessment was previously submitted in

Canvas. Post your RIASEC codes (abbreviations) from that career test here.
A C S top 3; ACSIRE

2. Describe your two (2) top typologies.

Artistic: Artistic energy is creative, expressive, evocative, imaginative, an inspiring
or inspired impulse. Literature, music, art…
Conventional: Conventional expressions are perceived as typical and standard use.
Maintaining processes and procedures.

3. List three typical college majors of your top two (2) codes. (Exhibit 3.3 & 3.4 in
text) Are you enrolled in any of the listed majors? Which ones?
A. Artistic:
i) Journalism
ii) Design
iii) Fashion Merchandising
B. Conventional:
i. Data Management
ii. Medical Transcription
iii. Secretarial Procedures
I’m enrolled in Administrative Office Systems: Medical, which is more conventional.

4. Describe your dominant personality type.

According to the Holland Personality Type diagram in Exhibit 3.1 of our text, the
ARTISTIC personality type suggests the following:

 Enjoys literary, musical, or artistic projects and activities.

 Values a creativity in expressing ideas, emotions and perspectives.
 Views him/her self as open to experience, perhaps lacking in office skills.
 May appear to be disorderly, unconventional and creative
  Avoids routines and strict adherence to established viewpoints….
5. List 3 typical occupations of your dominant type.
Musician, interior designer, linguistics

6. Describe the tasks, related professions, knowledge, and skills required for one
of the chosen occupations.
Creative ability, aesthetic understanding, planning, drafting, design
7. What are common job titles?
Decorator, designer, remodeling assistant