Mrs. Jacques' Newsletter
Having fun exploring careers.
Career Exploring Unit
What would I be good at?
Doer
Thinker
Helper
Persuader
Organizer
Creator
The Career Game Explorer
Exploring Careers using Naviance
Who is Dr. Holland and how does he help people find careers/jobs that fulfill them?
Realistic
Holland Code: R
Realistic type people enjoy a physical challenge, are comfortable working with tools, and enjoy animals, nature and being out doors.
Career Examples: Landscaper, chef, firefighter, electrician and carpenter.
Investigative
Holland Code: I
Investigative type people are problem solvers that enjoy an intellectual challenge to figure things out.
Career Examples: Fighter pilot, astronaut, chemist, mathematician and mechanic.
Social
Holland Code: S
Social type people are friendly, caring, enthusiastic and good at getting their point across.
Career Examples: Teacher, nurse, clergy person, social worker and police officer.
Enterprising
Careers that are "enterprising" are "persuading" jobs.
Enterprising type people are self confident, outspoken, competitive and enjoy influencing others.
Career Example: Politician, attorney, salesperson, real estate agent, and coach.
Conventional
Careers that are "conventional" are organizer jobs.
Conventional type people are cautious, dependable, loyal and prefer to live within guidelines and rules.
Career Examples are: Accountant, postal worker, librarian, administrative professional and medical records technician.
Artisitic
Careers that are "artistic" are creator jobs.
Artistic type people are independent, original thinkers and creative problem solvers.
Career Examples: Dancers, film makers, photographer, writers and graphic artists.
Naviance Directions:
Password: Student's full school id# (all numbers, no letters)
Click on the career tab, then onto the blue hyperlink that says "explore careers & clusters."
Students learned how to find careers using keywords, the alphabet and they all know their Holland Code.
Once they choose a career there four tabs for research and information. You need to click on each tab to get to that information. The tab titles are job description, knowledge & skills, tasks & abilities and wages.
If you are on the Yellow or Green team and you want to join a career exploring group, then please fill out this form below.
Click on the links below to explore careers on other websites.
NFMS Administrative Professionals
Amy Jacques, 6th Grade School Counselor
Email: jacques.amy@newfairfieldschools.org
Website: www,newfairfieldschools.org
Location: New Fairfield Middle School, Gillotti Road, New Fairfield, CT, United States
Phone: 2033125902
Twitter: @arcj1989