What is a primary focus of John Holland’s career typology?

The primary focus of John Holland’s career typology is to match personality types to job environments. Holland proposed that individuals have specific personality traits that align with particular work environments, which can help predict job satisfaction and occupational success. His theory identifies six personality types—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—each corresponding to certain types of work environments.

By applying this model, career counseling can help clients identify their dominant personality traits and then find environments and occupations that are congruent with those traits, leading to greater job satisfaction and fulfillment in their chosen careers. This matching process is fundamental in facilitating the career decision-making process and supports individuals in pursuing paths that resonate with their personal characteristics and values.

While options regarding educational credentials, salary alignment, and market demands are relevant in broader career development contexts, they do not capture the essence of Holland's typology, which is centered on the interplay between personality and work environments.