Very often, a person who is desperate to be the best at work is called a careerist by those around him. But however ambiguous their perceptions may be, their desire to outperform others at work is not always the same. The American psychologist John Holland identified six types of careerists. Each is different in its own way, each is unique. Once you know your type, it’s much easier for people who want to reach the top of their career to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n
The researcher’s theory proposes that career seekers can be classified into the following types: realistic, intellectual, social, creative, entrepreneurial and conventional careerists. Each of them should follow a strategy appropriate to their type when recruiting or selecting staff.<\/p>\n
The first type of careerist describes individuals who take a realistic and practical approach to work and the environment. They are reliable because they are realistic about their goals and the chances of achieving their objectives. They concentrate on the work, on the smooth and flawless process and only feel good when they see things actually done. Career-minded employees have a realistic view of their careers and seek quick and tangible results, but sometimes fail to find common ground with others due to an overly demanding goal orientation. Realists believe in numerical and statistical methods of success, and are usually good mathematicians themselves. Those who are able to make a realistic assessment of various circumstances do not find it particularly difficult to climb the career ladder, as they have specific workloads and targets for certain periods of time which they continuously strive to achieve.<\/p>\n
This is the type whose every step is well thought out and analysed. These careerists are better at solving logical problems and finding solutions by thinking. A large proportion of intellectuals are also able to think creatively, thus finding solutions to even the most difficult situations. Successful members of this type can be found among scientists and researchers. Recruiters advise these people to use their exceptional analytical thinking in their CVs. A logical and original CV can attract the attention of the strongest companies, which means that the chances of getting a great job increase severalfold.<\/p>\n
These careerists cannot imagine their day without the attention of others. They are willing to interact with staff and try to remain attentive to colleagues. They are not averse to helping others, instructing or even mentoring them on how to perform a task. While they may be able to communicate flawlessly and pursue their careers in this form, they are rather weak in logical tasks. Instead of trying to analyse, they would rather talk to staff and look for ways to resolve the situation with the help of others. Socially responsible careerists are interested in the opinions of others, on whom they may eventually become dependent. Excellent language skills are useful in job or career interviews.<\/p>\n
As befits creative people, much of their decision-making is based on intuition and feelings. Even as they move up the career ladder, they try to come up with original solutions to the tasks they are given or to attract the attention of potential employers or colleagues. They have a flexible approach to work and are very diplomatic with staff. However, rules and strict conditions intimidate them, so in order to get the most out of this type of professional, they must not be constrained by deadlines, rules etc. They are just as keen to try out new areas and acquire additional competences, so they build their careers gradually.<\/p>\n
Those who see their careers as being built on leadership are classified as entrepreneurial careerists. Although their opinions are heard a lot in the workplace, they don’t actually overdo it in the practical execution of tasks. They are clever and proactive and can find ways to ingeniously distribute work to put their responsibilities in a position of leadership. They are quick to navigate different situations. They choose their staff and colleagues responsibly in order to achieve their goals. When writing a cover letter or compiling a CV, they should be careful to present accurate facts and tactfully highlight their strengths.<\/p>\n
This type believes in long-established career paths. It is particularly important for them to determine what they will do and then what they will do to achieve their goals. Unfortunately, these careerists find it difficult to organise and mobilise the right people around them. Their strengths lie in mathematics and statistics. They may be patient in their job search and work on their assignments, but such persistence pays off in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11846,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n