RIASEC / Holland Codes

Social Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Social people prefer helping, teaching, and working with others to solve problems. Careers: teaching, counseling, nursing, social work.

The Social type (also called "Helpers") represents people who are empathetic, cooperative, and drawn to work that involves helping, teaching, or caring for others.

Social types thrive in collaborative environments where they can make a direct impact on people's lives. They value relationships, community, and service over competition or material gain.

Common careers: teacher, counselor, nurse, social worker, therapist, HR specialist, coach, community organizer, and nonprofit leader. Social types often pair with Artistic (SA) or Enterprising (SE) as secondary types.

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Holland Codes (RIASEC)

A career interest model with six types — Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional — used to match personality to careers. Developed by John Holland in 1959.

Realistic Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Realistic people prefer hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, animals, or physical materials. Careers: engineering, mechanics, agriculture, construction.

Investigative Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Investigative people prefer analytical, intellectual work involving research, data, and problem-solving. Careers: science, medicine, IT, research.

Artistic Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Artistic people prefer creative, unstructured work involving self-expression, imagination, and originality. Careers: design, writing, music, fine arts.

Enterprising Type (RIASEC)

One of six Holland Code types. Enterprising people prefer leading, persuading, and managing others. Careers: business, sales, law, politics, management.

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