The Self Directed Search (one of the most respected and widely used career planning instrument in the world. The Self-Directed Search Assessment is easy to use - Complete the career assessment in 30 minutes. Self Directed Search is - - Easy to use - Low Cost - Computerized format - - Links to Internet occupational resources - Educational requirements - References to other resources: career clusters - Highlights job outlook Self Directed Search measures six Holland Codes - Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

1. Created by
Dr. Mary Askew
Holland Codes Resource Center
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2. • Ease of use
• Cost
• Format - computerized
• Links to Internet resources
• References to other resources
• Age of the individual completing the
assessment
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3. • Holland Career Model is the basis for the SDS.
• There are six Holland types: Realistic, Investigative,
Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
• People are more comfortable when they are in a
compatible work environment.
• Using a code, the Self-Directed Search matches
interests and abilities to a list of careers and college
majors.
• The SDS has been used by over 22 million people
worldwide.
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4. The SDS has been used by over 22 million people worldwide.
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Self Directed
Search On-line
Format On-Line
Holland Codes Yes, 3 letter
Holland Codes matched to careers Yes
Holland codes matched to college majors Yes
Career Profiles Yes, 1,309 jobs
Time to Complete 35 to 45 minutes
Cost for Assessment $10

5. In the Activities section,
• You read over a list of activities.
• Under the L (Like) column, you mark the activities that
you would like to do or interests you.
• Under the D (Dislike) column, you mark the activities
that you do not like to do or do not interest you.
• Count the number of L (Likes) responses.
• Place the number of L (Likes) responses in the
corresponding R, I, A, S, E, C boxes.
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6. In the Competencies or Skills section,
• You read over a list of competencies or skills.
• Under the YES column, circle the Y (YES) for the
competencies or skills that you do well, have, or would
like to learn.
• Under the NO column, circle the N (NO) for the
competencies or skills that you do not do well, have, or
would not like to learn.
• Count the number of Y (YES) responses.
• Place the number of Y (YES) responses in the
corresponding R, I, A, S, E, C boxes.
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7. In the Occupations/ Jobs section,
• You read over a list of Occupations/ Jobs.
• Under the Y (YES) column, you mark the Occupations/
Jobs that you would like to do or interests you.
• Under the N (NO) column, you mark the Occupations/
Jobs that you do not like to do or do not interest you.
• Count the number of L (Likes) responses.
• Place the number of L (Likes) responses in the
corresponding R, I, A, S, E, C boxes.
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8. In the Self-Estimates/ Rating Your Abilities section,
• Rate your abilities against other people of your own
age.
• Circle the number for the following abilities –
• Mechanical
• Scientific
• Artistic
• Teaching
• Sales
• Clerical
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9. Write the RIASEC letters with the three highest numbers.
These letters represent your Holland Code.
You will use these letters or Holland Code to identify potential
careers.
The Career Booklet lists careers according to Holland Codes.
For example, examples of REC careers are –
• Locksmith
• Roofer
• Jeweler
• Police Officer
• Truck Driver
• Pharmacy Technician
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10. Science
(Investigative)
Things
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People Technical
(Realistic)
Arts
(Artistic)
Social Service
(Social)
Business Operations
(Conventional)
Business Contact
(Enterprising)
In the Holland Hexagon Model, there are six vocational personalities show the
relationships between Ideas, People, Data, and Things.
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11. Holland Personalities
Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional
Careers Engineer Chemist Designer Teacher Manager Accountant
Careers Technician Physician Musician Nurse Lawyer Office Clerk
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12. Thank you for your interest in the
Self Directed Search.
If you have additional questions,
• Visit our web site – Hollandcodes.com
• Call us at 602-384-7830
• Email us at explorecareers@gmail.com
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