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• Frank Parsons


  Founder of the vocational guidance movement aiding people to discover what careers were available
• Parsons published a book entitled "Choosing a Vacation"


  1909
• Parsons' talent matching approach


  • Later developed into the trait and factor theory of occupational choice
• Trait and factor theory of occupational choice


  It is possible to measure both individual talents and the attributes required in particular jobs
• Individuals are in jobs best suited to their abilities


  They perform best and their productivity is highest
• Factors in Theory of Occupational Choice

  • Job Requirements (experience)
  • Job Opportunities (availability for certain position)
• Trait


  A distinguishing quality that belongs to one person. A trait is what makes you, "you".
• Types of Traits


  • Qualitative: hair color, eye color
  • Quantitative: height, age, weight
• Hierarchy of Traits by Gordon Allport

  • Cardinal Trait
  • Central Traits
  • Secondary Traits
• 5 Pillars of Character

  • Trustworthiness
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Fairness
  • Caring
• Types of Personality Traits

  • Extraverted thinking
  • Introverted thinking
  • Extraverted Feeling
  • Introverted Feeling
  • Extroverted Sensation
  • Introverted sensation
• Difficult personality types to deal with

  • Hardcore
  • Princess
  • Passive Aggressive
  • The Baby
  • Negative Ned or Nancy
  • Non Player