Matching the right person with the right job or career can have a significant impact on both employee and employer. For the employee, finding the right person-career match can drastically affect their income, social status, friends, family life, job and general life satisfaction. For the employer, appropriately matching employees with the job they will be performing can lead to increased job satisfaction and morale, resulting in decreased turnover and an increase in productivity (Judge, T. A., Bono, J. E., Thoresen, C.J., Patton, G., 2001).
Based on factor analytic research, psychologist J. L. Holland developed a six-factor model widely used today in career interest assessment. This model suggests there are six occupational environments and each is associated with a particular set of personal interests.
PsyMetrics' Career Success Predictor assesses an individual's interests in terms of how they match these six work environments. The better the match, the higher the levels of job satisfaction and career success. The assessment report generates a score for each of the six environments and suggestions for specific occupations that best match the individual.
REALISTIC
The degree to which the individuals enjoys or has an interest in working in jobs that require manual or physical activities. They tend to enjoy working with tools, equipment or machines and working with things rather than people. These individuals may have a preference for working outdoors.
Investigative
The degree to which the individual enjoys or has an interest in working in most scientific professions (e.g., physicians, biologists, laboratory technicians, researchers). They enjoy analytical and problem solving tasks. They tend to have a hunger for knowledge. The emphasis is on ideas rather than people. Proficiency in mathematics and statistics usually accompanies this interest.
Artistic
The degree to which the individual enjoys or has an interest in working with and through various media to express themselves. Typical artistic occupations include actor, musician, copywriter, architect, photographer.
Social
The degree to which the individual enjoys or has an interest in working with people as opposed to things. They enjoy helping, teaching or providing service to others. They are all about warmth and nurturance. Schools, hospitals and charity organizations are examples of work environments this individual is likely to enjoy.
Enterprising
The degree to which the individual enjoys or has an interest in coordinating the work of others to accomplish specific goals. They generally enjoy controlling and influencing. They enjoy the hierarchical work structures that are usually associated with large organizations. Examples of occupations within this environment are sales and management positions.
Conventional
The degree to which the individual enjoys or has an interest in working with numbers, comparing and/or proofing information, and working with office equipment. They enjoy a structured environment with specific tasks to be accomplished. It requires attention to detail and speed and accuracy when performing perceptual tasks. Examples of positions within this environment are secretaries, file clerks and bookkeepers.
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