The Holland Code

and Future Careers

Preparation for Work
Table of contents

Introduction The Holland

1 2 Code

What is the importance of What are the features and

career assessment tools? benefits of the Holland Code?

Future Conclusion
3 Challenges 4
What are the future challenges What is next for the future?
and how to overcome them?
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Introduction
In career guidance,
personality tests are often
used as assessment tools.
Career assessment tools
Although personality tests cannot
fully describe a person, these tests
are reliable in observing and
predicting human behavior.
Career assessment tools are
important for self-awareness,
especially for personal
development
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The Holland Code
John Holland, Ph.D.
The Holland Code

R Realistic S Social

I Investigative E Enterprising

A Artistic C Conventional
Results and Discussion
Table 1. Holland Code Quiz Results

Student R I A S E C Code

Student 1 6 8 5 7 6 8 ICS

Student 2 5 8 3 4 6 9 CIE
The Holland Code

Student 1 Student 2

● Code: ICS ● Code: CIE

● Work Environment: Investigative ● Work Environment: Conventional
● Strenghts: Career on theory and ● Strenghts: Career that requires
information, analytical, intellectual, precision, perfect attention to
and scientific detail, order, organized, and status
The Holland Code

Similarities

● High: Investigative and Conventional

● Low: Artistic

Differences

● High: Social and Enterprising

The Holland Code

Similarities

● High: Investigative and Conventional

● Low: Artistic

Differences

● High: Social and Enterprising

Student 1 (ICS):
Pharmacist
Student 2 (CIE): Financial
Analyst

Suitable Job Roles

Student 1 (ICS):
Pharmacist

A pharmacist is responsible for

preparing and dispensing medications,
and giving necessary information to the
health care team.
Student 1 (ICS):
Pharmacist

1. Insightful of future situations

2. Scientific competencies
3. Love reading academic and scientific journals
4. Perseverance in daily activities
5. Sociable
Student 2 (CIE):
Financial Analyst

A financial analyst is responsible for

identifying risks and opportunities of a
business.
Student 2 (CIE):
Financial Analyst

1. Dedicated in carrying out daily tasks in the office

2. Strucutred workplace feels secure
3. Aware and mindful in the organization
4. Understand threats and risks
5. Assertive in decision-making
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Future Challenges
Future challenges that the
students may face; how to
prepare for the challenges; and
how to manage time
Future Challenges

Student 1 (ICS): Pharmacist

Fatigue
Mental fatigue can then lead to
● longer time spent in completing tasks,
● difficulty in problem-solving, and
● forgetting tasks
Future Challenges

Student 1 (ICS): Pharmacist

High pressure
● If fatigue and burnout are not
addressed, this leads to error in
judgment.
Future Challenges

Student 2 (CIE): Financial Analyst

Need for continuous education

The global market is continuously changing
therefore it is necessary to take other
courses besides finance.
Future Challenges

Student 2 (CIE): Financial Analyst

Struggle in finding purpose

Facing the computer and crunching
numbers every day can be frustrating
because the impacts are not visible.
Preparation for
the challenges
Preparation for the future challenges

Student 1 (ICS): Pharmacist

Fatigue management plans Avoid overime, examine workflow, remove

unnecessary tasks, and work on the
physical well-being.

Make sure that tasks are delgated and

responsibilities are clearly undersood.

Build on soft skills like self-confidence and

communication skills.
Preparation for the future challenges

Student 1 (ICS): Pharmacist

Eliminate variables with routines Have a back-up plan.

Being prepared lessens the fear of

worse things that can happen.

Higher self-confidence also helps.

Preparation for the future challenges

Student 2 (CIE): Financial Analyst

Be open to challenges Be confident and be open to challenges.

New courses or certification are

opportunties for learning.

Go out of comfort zone.

Preparation for the future challenges

Student 2 (CIE): Financial Analyst

Take time in finding purpose Take your time in finding a purpose.

Keep learning and exploring new ideas.

Help others.
Preparation for the future challenges
2 ways for time management

The Pareto Principle Pomodoro Technique

80-20 rule 25 mins work
2-5 mins break
Time management
The Pareto Principle

Identify the problems

First Step

List the root causes of

Second Step the problems

Assign scores for each

Third Step problem

Group the problems

Fourth Step according to their causes

Add the scores of each

Fifth Step group

Develop an action plan

Last Step and take action
Time management
The Pomodoro Technique

Simple Pause
Control the use of Take a break for 2
time more to 5 minutes
efficiently.

Timer Chop
Set the timer for 25 Break down tasks
minutes and focus into smaller and
on work actionable tasks
Conclusion

Job satisfaction is one of the many factors that affect happiness in

life. This is because people will most likely spend their time in their jobs.
And with work life comes experience, concerns, and feelings. However, it
should be noted that students are free to choose the courses they want.
The assessment tools are merely guides. Afterall, we are all unique
individuals that are capable of working hard towards their dreams.
Appendix
Appendix
Student 1 (ICS)
Appendix
Student 2 (CIE)
End. Thank you!