Southwest Tech Holland Code Assessment

Holland Code Assessment

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Not sure what career is right for you? Confused about choosing a college major?

Choosing a career or college program that matches your personality and interests can lead to greater career success and satisfaction. John Holland conducted research that divided individuals into six broad personality type categories. These categories are REALISTIC, INVESTIGATIVE, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, ENTERPRISING, and CONVENTIONAL.

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To determine your Holland Code, select all the choices that describe you.
Don't think about whether you have the skills or training, or how much money you might make. Just think about whether you would enjoy it or not.
There are no right or wrong answers!

Once you're done...

You'll get your personal Holland Code: your top three types.
You'll receive information about your code, as well as what Southwest Tech programs you might want to explore.

I can usually carry/build/fix things myself.
I need to understand things thoroughly.
Music, color, beauty of any kind can really affect my moods.
People enrich my life and give it meaning.
I have confidence in myself that I can make things happen.
I appreciate clear directions so that I know exactly what to do.

It's important for me to have a strong agile body.
I can get absorbed for hours in thinking something out.
I appreciate beautiful surroundings; color and design mean a lot to me.
I love company.
I enjoy competing.
I need to get my surroundings in order before I start a project.

I enjoy making things with my hands.
It's satisfying to explore new ideas.
I always seem to be looking for new ways to express my creativity.
I value being able to share personal concerns with people.
Being a key person in a group is very satisfying to me.
I take pride in being very careful about all the details of my work.

I don't mind getting my hands dirty.
I see education as a lifelong process of developing and sharpening my mind.
I love to dress in unusual ways to try new colors and styles.
I can often sense when a person needs to talk to someone.
I enjoy getting people organized and on the move.
A good routine helps me get the job done.

I like to buy sensible things I can make or work on myself.
Sometimes I can sit for long periods of time and work on puzzles.
I have a great imagination.
It makes me feel good to take care of people.
I like to have people rely on me to get the job done.
I'm satisfied knowing that I've done an assignment correctly.

I'd rather be on my own doing practical hands-on activities.
I'm eager to read about any subject that arouses my curiosity.
I love to try creative new ideas.
If I have a problem with someone, I prefer to talk and resolve it.
To be successful, it's important to aim high.
I prefer being in a position where I don't take responsibility.

I don't enjoy spending a lot of time discussing things.
I need to analyze a problem pretty thoroughly before I act on it.
I like to rearrange my surroundings to make them unique.
When I feel down, I find a friend to talk to.
After I suggest a plan, I prefer to let others act on it.
I'm usually content where I am.

It's invigorating to do things outdoors.
I keep asking "why."
I like my work to be an expression of my moods and feelings.
I like to find ways to help people care more for each other.
It's exciting to take part in important decisions.
I'm always glad to have someone else take charge.

I like my surroundings to be plain and practical.
I need to stay with a problem until I figure out an answer.
The beauty of nature touches something deep inside me.
Close relationships are important to me.
Promotion and advancement are important to me.
Efficiency, for me, means doing a set amount carefully each day.

A strong system of law and order is important to prevent chaos.
Thought-provoking books always broaden my perspective.
I look forward to seeing art shows, plays and good films.
I enjoy learning what my friends and family have been doing while we have been apart.
It's exciting to influence people.
When I say I'll do it, I follow through on every detail.

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Good, hard physical work never hurt anyone.
I'd like to learn all there is to know about subjects that interest me.
I don't want to be like everyone else; I like to do things differently.
I like to help others solve their problems.
I'm willing to take some risks to get ahead.
I like exact directions and clear rules when I start something new.

The first thing I look for in a car is a well-built engine.
I enjoy being around people who are intellectually stimulating.
When I'm creating, I tend to let everything else go.
I feel concerned that so many people in our society need help.
It's fun to get ideas across to people.
I hate it when they keep changing the system just when I get it down.

I usually know how to take care of things in an emergency.
Reading about new discoveries is exciting.
I like to create happenings.
I often go out of my way to pay attention to people who seem lonely and friendless.
I love to bargain.
I don't like to do things unless I'm sure they're approved.

Sports are important in building strong bodies.
I've always been curious about the way nature works.
It's fun to be in a mood to try or do something unusual.
I believe that people are basically good.
If I don't make it the first time, I usually bounce back with energy and enthusiasm.
I appreciate knowing exactly what people expect of me.

I like to take things apart to see if I can fix them.
I pride myself on thinking through problems and moving ahead logically.
It would be hard to imagine my life without beauty around me.
People often seem to tell me their problems.
I can usually connect with people who get me in touch with a network of resources.
I don't need to be happy.

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Here are your results! It's time to explore your options!

Thank you for completing the survey. The Holland Codes have been ranked based on your responses. The types with the highest scores show areas that may match your personality and interests. Click on each Holland Code type to find out about Southwest Tech programs of study that may be a good fit for you!

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