personality and job match
Countless numbers of people in the fully industrialized world are determined to work in jobs that are genuinely meaningful for them. A number of tools have been developed over the years in order to provide suggestions and career counseling for those who are still trying to determine where they best “fit.” Two of such tools are the “strong interest inventory” and the “self-directed search.” John L. Holland’s Self-Directed Search (SDS), developed in 1977, is thought of as one of the most important hypotheses of occupational decision-making and choice. Holland found that numerous studies have shown that people flourish in their work environment when there is a good fit between their personality type and the characteristics of the environment. A lack of congruence between an individual’s personality and environment leads to dissatisfaction, unstable career paths, and lowered performance. The Strong Interest Inventory or SII is an evaluation instrument that can provide a solid, dependable guide for career enrichment, change, and development. The test also allows individuals to compare their interests to those of people already employed in a wide variety of occupations. The SII is
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Approximate Pages = 9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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