Throughout
chapter 3, Brown (2016) discusses various theories of vocational
decision-making. I am glad Brown (2016) spent the majority of the time
discussing Holland’s Theory of Vocational Choice. This theory was very detailed
and, in my opinion, hits a lot of key aspects of the career making process. Noticing
that individual’s personalities are widely different and can fall into many
categories, it was good that Holland split up his categories into six different
types. Being able to use three of these to create Holland’s code, in order to determine what factor would be most
influential in deciding one’s career path. This way, you can notice what factor
is most influential and what factors are least influential, giving you a good
idea about where your thoughts are and what would be a good direction for you
to go in when deciding a career path. I like how Brown (2016) stated that Holland’s code is just an estimate and
not an exact science. Given that it is just a theory, you have to keep in
account that you know yourself best. In my opinion, Holland’s Theory of
Vocational Choice is a fantastic way to begin you search and allow you to see
where your personality fits to the career path that you have in mind. However,
if this theory were perfect there would not be a need for career counselors.
Holland’s Theory of Vocational Choice does a great job at getting individuals
to start thinking about where they are on their career path and where their
personality fits into the equation, but your own judgment, thoughts, and
feelings are always the major driving force behind what you choose as a career.
Brown
(2016) also discusses the Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA). While reading this
part of the chapter I found a few flaws in this theory, while also seeing how
it could benefit individuals. It is true that one’s abilities and skills are a
huge importance to the job that they choose to do; however, I do not believe
that this is the most important part of choosing a career. I believe an
individual’s personality and passion is the most important part of choosing a
career. Saying this, I believe that these traits lead a person to gain certain
skills and abilities that allow them to thrive in a position. It is true that
this does not happen for everyone, and some people just choose a career where
they have a born ability to succeed in. But, for most, personality and passion
play the biggest role in their career choices.
Brown, D. (2016). Career Information, Career Counseling, and Career Development (11th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.
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