In middle and high school, a career counseling test is required for teenagers. After all, it is important that they decide in advance on their speci alty. And it is necessary to choose it not only on the basis of whether this profession is prestigious or not, but also to take into account the inclination of a person to this speci alty, whether he will be able to realize his potential in it. One popular option is the Holland test: a technique for professional self-determination.
The essence of the technique
The essence of this questionnaire is that a person can only achieve success in the area that suits his personality type. The behavior of an individual is determined not only by the characteristics of his character, but also by his environment. A correctly chosen profession (in accordance with personal qualities) allows you to realize your abilities, expressing internal value orientations. Holland's technique helps to determine the student's abilities and correlate them with a particular speci alty.
What you need
To conduct this test, youwill need:
- cards with pairs of professions;
- a piece of paper;
- pen.
If you are going to conduct a survey with a large number of students at once, then you can not distribute cards to each, but simply read them out, and the teenagers will already choose the appropriate answers. Before testing, you need to explain to children the importance of the results for them. After all, this technique allows you to determine what a person has inclinations and in what area he can develop his abilities.
Instructions
A person is offered a choice of 43 pairs of professions (a simplified version of the questionnaire is shown in the photo below). Each of them has its own code, indicated by a letter. In a special form there are lines with the same values. Professions are placed in pairs - opposite each other. Of the two speci alties, you should mark for yourself only one that is most suitable for you. If the participant does not know what kind of profession it is, then he can ask for an explanation from the tester. In the form, you need to find the corresponding letter of the speci alty you like and put a "+" sign in this line.
Next you need to count the number of identical letters, i.e. the number of pluses. Then the largest value is chosen, which will serve as a guide for the student's belonging to any professional type (there are six in total).
Interpretation of results
According to Holland's methodology, the main indicator is the first two or three types. And other components have a weaker characteristic due tothat they are somewhat contradictory. A person's satisfaction with their job depends on how it matches their personality type.
Each activity attracts people with common traits, aptitudes and abilities. Also, representatives of a certain professional environment react in the same way to most situations, thereby creating their own working atmosphere.
Holland's questionnaire describes personalities in a certain pattern:
- goals;
- values;
- "I"-image;
- educational and professional goals;
- suitable professional roles;
- ability;
- talent;
- possible achievements;
- personality development.
Each type of personality corresponds to a certain specialization. And this test allows a teenager to determine what he has an inclination for and in what profession he can realize his abilities.
Realistic type
According to Holland's methodology, people of this mindset choose values that are objective for them. Such subjects like to engage in specific activities and their use (things, tools, etc.). A person of a realistic type does not like to be in society for a long time, he is calm, focused on the present. They prefer to be just a member or part of a team, but not to hold leadership positions.
He likes tasks related to motor skills, physical activity, and all tasks and activities should be specific. According to an occupational preference test,representatives of the realistic type are suitable for such speci alties as:
- mechanic;
- engineer;
- electrician;
- agronomist;
- gardener;
- chauffeur and others
Such workers tend to have well-developed mathematical abilities and psychomotor skills. They achieve great success in the field of technology and sports.
Smart type
In D. Holland's method of professional preferences, intellectuals solve environmental problems more through ideas, words, than with the help of social and physical skills. They are distinguished by an analytical mindset, a rational approach, and abstractness. Such people do not like to be in society for too long, they are introverts.
Intellectuals are critical, inquisitive, they like to learn new things, they have a good imagination. Intellectuals will be able to realize their potential in professions such as:
- nerd;
- astronomer;
- scientist, etc.
That is, professions related to science and research are suitable for such a personality type. The intellectual is distinguished by originality, he often wins prizes for scientific achievements - his activity compensates for his lack of social and motor skills. Representatives of this group adapt well and have fairly independent traits.
Social type
For such people, the main thing is to establish contact with others. His knowledge helpseducate and train others. Such a person has excellent social skills.
When describing the nature of the social type of personality, it is worth noting that such people are very sociable, they like to educate others, they are humane. For them, it is important that their loved ones were all safe. When solving problems, a person relies more on emotions and feelings. He draws attention to social and ethical aspects. According to the results of the test of professional preferences, such a student can become:
- doctor;
- teacher;
- psychologist;
- advisor, etc.
People of this mindset are not suited to professions related to motor skills or working with mechanisms. Representatives of the social type have a high level of verbal inclinations, but their mathematical abilities are not so well developed. The workers in this group are well adapted. They can excel in communication, management, arts and studies.
Conventional type
Subjects of this type choose tasks set by tradition and society. Therefore, their approach to work can be characterized as conservative, practical, correct. Such people are usually adamant and firmly adhere to their principles, not flexible in dealing with others.
They do not like too active activities, but prefer professions in which activities are clearly organized:
- accounting;
- economy;
- typescript.
They are not suitable for professions in which the main thing isit is originality in solving problems and improvisation. They have much better developed mathematical abilities than communication skills. They do not like public speaking and have difficulty adjusting to new environments.
Enterprising type
For such individuals, the most important thing is to show their enthusiasm, to be in charge, to realize their impulsiveness, they like improvisation. Such a person knows how to convince other people, is proud, self-confident, and can be slightly aggressive. It is very important for this type of personality that others recognize his talents, his significance.
According to Holland's methodology, enterprising people often choose leadership positions. Also, professions in which they can fulfill their need to be recognized are suitable for them:
- director;
- television reporter;
- artist;
- journalist;
- diplomat and others
These people need to be given a wide field of activity. Monotonous work, manual labor and activities that require perseverance and concentration are not suitable for them. They achieve great success in management activities and in the field of sports.
Artist
Personalities of this type interact with the outside world through emotions and feelings, actively use imagination. When making decisions, they rely on their subjective opinion, highly value aesthetic components. Such people are distinguished by a multifaceted view of the world around them, flexibility, and independent disposition.
Despite myemotionality, they do not like to communicate too much with others. This makes it easier for them to realize their creative abilities. It is important for them to remain an independent creative person. Therefore, they achieve great success in the field of art and other similar professions. They are not suitable for speci alties related to technique, monotony and sports.
People of the artistic type are distinguished by their originality, which manifests itself in all spheres of life. They have better verbal skills than arithmetic skills. Also, such individuals have high convictions, and for them the most important thing is to realize their potential through creativity.
Meaning of results
Of course, one should not try to "fit" a person to a certain character description. Determining the type of personality according to the method of J. Holland helps a teenager understand his strengths. Some people will have more pronounced features of one group or several at the same time. In addition, a person is constantly improving, therefore, his views and capabilities are developing in the same way. And results may vary slightly.
Choosing a profession for testing according to the Dutch method allows a teenager to see more accurate guidelines in his professional activities. Also, the guys have the opportunity to understand their strengths and try to develop them as much as possible.
The career guidance test for teens is certainly not intended to determine exactly who they might become. This requires an individual approach and a more thorough analysis. But this method allows you to highlight the strengths that can and should be developed.
After the survey, it is important to tell the participants about the professions that suit them, to show the prospects for development. After all, you need to motivate a person so that he begins to grow as a professional in his field. You should not focus on his weaknesses, especially when working with teenagers. It must be emphasized that everyone has certain talents that will help them succeed.
