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1. TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

2. PREPARE FOR THE TEST DRIVE
LAY A FOUNDATION
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

3. PREPARE FOR THE TEST DRIVE!
Are you ready to
move toward your
destiny?

4. SET YOUR COURSE FOR THE FUTURE!
You need the tools to
navigate on the road
to self-discovery.

5. GET DIRECTION AND FOCUS!
You need direction as
you search for –
• Purpose
• Meaning
• Significance
• Self worth

6. HAVE QUESTIONS?
Are you searching to find
your interests, abilities,
skills, and talents?

7. GET ANSWERS!
You will discover that
you have potential -
interests, abilities,
skills, and talents.

8. BUILD AWARENESS
TAKE THE FIRST STEP!
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

9. STEP ONE: AWARENESS
AWARENESS unlocks
the door to the
unknown.
AWARENESS means
pinpointing your
interests, abilities,
skills, talents, and
values.

10. CAREER TESTS AS ASSESSMENT TOOLS
The career tests unlock -
• Interests
• Values
• Skills
• Personality
• Leisure preferences
Awareness Tools –
• Uncover who you really are.
• Point out your likes, dislikes, or
interests

11. TEST DRIVE CAREER TESTS
• Cost - $10, $12, $15, $20 or more
• Format - Printed, CD-ROM, or on-line
• Information provided –
Personalities, interests, skills,
values, careers, and colleges

12. GET THE FACTS!
Know the features that are included in the career test.
Self Directed Strong Interest
Features MCP
Search Inventory
Format Printed On-Line On-Line
Holland Codes X X X
Career Lists X X X
Occupational Information X
College Majors Lists Separate booklet X X
College Information X

13. MCP
The MCP have 4
Career Tests –
• My Interests
Inventory
• My Values Inventory
• My Skills Inventory
• My Personality
Inventory

14. CAREER INTEREST AREAS
WHAT DO THE SCORES MEAN?
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

15. INTEREST PROFILE
On the Interest Profile Summary, there
are six Interest Areas or Fields of Work.

16. HOLLAND INTEREST AREAS
The Holland Interest Areas and Codes are:
• Realistic
• Investigative
• Artistic
• Social
• Enterprising
• Conventional
The interest areas show the relationship between
interests, abilities, hobbies, characteristics,
careers, and college majors.

17. HOLLAND CODES
The Holland Codes shows that people like to work with:
Ideas Things
Data Other People

18. REALISTIC PERSONALITY STYLE
Characteristics: Frank, Practical,
Focused, Mechanical, Determined,
Rugged

19. REALISTIC STRENGTHS
Strengths: Manipulates
tools, Possesses
mechanical, manual, or
athletic ability

20. REALISTIC POTENTIAL CAREERS
Potential Careers: Craftsman,
Fitness Trainer, Optician,
Policemen, Fire Fighter,
Physical Education Teacher

21. REALISTIC COLLEGE MAJORS
Possible College Majors:
Justice Studies, Fire Science,
Athletic Training, Martial Arts,
Corporate Fitness, Physical
Education

22. REALISTIC COLLEGE MAJORS
Possible College Majors:
Justice Studies, Fire Science,
Athletic Training, Martial Arts,
Corporate Fitness, Physical
Education

23. CAREER EXPLORATION
LINK BETWEEN INTERESTS AND CAREERS
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

24. CAREER PROFILE
When you search for a career, the Career Profile gives you the following
information –
 Overview
 Skills
 Values
 Outlook
 Earning
 Interest Profile
 Working Conditions
 Contact Info
 Areas of Study
 Search for Schools

25. COLLEGE MAJOR EXPLORATION
LINK BETWEEN CAREERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

26. SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS LISTING
Each school listing has the
following information –
• Contact information
• Web address
• Type of School
• Degree of Urbanization
• Enrollment
• Tuition Costs
• Admission Requirements
• Areas of Study
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Athletics

27. NARROW AND COMBINE YOUR RESULTS
TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER!
By Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
YOU HAVE THE KEYS!
4133 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1050
learning4life.az@gmail.com
http://www.hollandcodes.com

28. Now, you have the tools.
Now is the time to run your race.