Occupational Interests

Occupational Interests (hereinafter, the Lectio) is the second lesson part of the Nature of Occupations lesson that introduces its participants to occupations and related topics.

WorldOpp Pipeline

This lesson belongs to the Introduction to Employment session of the CNM Cyber Orientation. The Orientation is the second stage of the WorldOpp Pipeline.

Content

The predecessor lectio is Personalities and Work.

Key terms

Holland Occupational Themes

Holland Occupational Themes. Consultant, manager, specialist.

• Realistic occupation. An occupation that frequently involves work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. Examples of that type of occupations may include a carpenter, engineer, farmer, operator, technician, tester, and trades worker. Collectively, they may be called "doers;" in ancient times, they would have been hunters.
• Investigative occupation (intellectual occupation). An occupation that frequently involves working with ideas and requires an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. Examples of that type of occupations may include an auditor, business analyst, compliance officer, cost estimator, editor, inspector, interviewer, and lawyer. Collectively, they may be called "thinkers;" in ancient times, they would have been shamans.
• Artistic occupation (esthetic occupation). An occupation that frequently involves working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. Examples of that type of occupations may include an artist, composer, creative writer, designer, enterprise architect, and originator. Collectively, they may be called "innovators;" in ancient times, they would have been artisans.
• Social occupation (supportive occupation). An occupation that frequently involves working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. Examples of that type of occupations may include a career counselor, job coach, mediator, sales representative, service worker, and teacher. Collectively, they may be called "helpers;" in ancient times, they would have been healers.
• Enterprising occupation (persuasive occupation). An occupation that frequently involves starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. Examples of that type of occupations may include an architect, product owner, and self-employed. Collectively, they may be called "creators;" in ancient times, they would have been leaders.
• Conventional occupation (conforming occupation). An occupation that frequently involves following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. Examples of that type of occupations may include an accountant, assistant, bookkeeper, clerk, document management specialist, laborer, and technical writer. Collectively, they may be called "organizers;" in ancient times, they would have been guardians.

Occupational interest.

Script

In the Holland Occupational Themes, a carpenter, engineer, farmer, operator, technician, tester, and trades worker are realistic occupations. They deal with real-world things, handle hands-on problems, and find practical solutions. In ancient times, they would have been best growers; today, they may be called "doers."

An auditor, business analyst, compliance officer, cost estimator, editor, inspector, interviewer, and lawyer belong to investigative occupations. They work with ideas. They search for facts and figure out problems mentally. In ancient times, they would have been best shamans; today, they may be called "thinkers."

An artist, composer, creative writer, and designer represent artistic occupations. They work with forms, designs, and patterns. Their work require self-expression, often, without clear rules. In ancient times, they would have been best artisans; today, they may be called "innovators."

A career counselor, job coach, mediator, sales representative, service worker, and teacher are social occupations. They work with and communicate with other people. They often help or provide service to others. In ancient times, they would have been best healers; today, they may be called "helpers."

A c-level executive, entrepreneur, and product owner belong to enterprising occupations. They start up and carry out projects. They may or may not lead people, but they have to take risks and make decisions. Collectively, they may be called "visionaries" and "creators."

An accountant, assistant, bookkeeper, clerk, document management specialist, and technical writer represent conventional occupations. They follow the set procedures and routines. They work with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. In ancient times, they would have been best guardians; today, they may be called "organizers."

Core Occupations is the successor lectio.