PER DEV | Professions, Careers, & Vocations

Profession

any type of work that requires specialized training/education; governed by strict standards, ethical codes, and licensing

Career

refers to the series or progression of jobs, roles or occupations a person undertakes over a long period that encompasses one’s personal growth within their chosen path;

Career Development Theories

Trait Factor, Six Personality Types Theory, Environment Theory

Trait Factor

Developed by Frank Parson and E.G. Williamson believes that individual traits such as interests, skills, aptitude, personalities, and abilities are considered in a career choice as they increase people productivity

Holland’s Six Personality Types Theory

By John Holland, career is chosen based on personality

The Six Personalities

Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional

Realistic

practical, hands-on, tangible work

Investigative

research-oriented, knowledgeable, curious

Artistic

expressive, creative, and visual

Social

helping, empathetic, friendly

Enterprising

influential, leader, energetic, sociable

Conventional

structured, organized, careful

Environment and Career

John Krumbolz believes that people make career decisions because of their acquired views and ideas that they have learned from their environment and context

Factors

self-concept, preferences, and motivation

Vocation

calling or a sense of purpose in life, particularly in service to others or society; goes beyond a job, connected to a deeper personal commitment, or spiritual mission

Vocation as a Divine Calling

seen as a call from God directing individual to follow path that aligns with his path

Vocation is service and holiness

living out faith that contributes to greater good

Vocation as a Unique Mission

it reflects one’s own context, personality, and skills

Types of Vocation

Consecrated Life, Married Life, Single Blessedness

Consecrated Life

refers to religious people

Married Life

two people who discern the calling if they should be married

Single Blessedness

single lay people who serve God in their own way