The Self-Directed Search developed by Dr. Holland describes six personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. The assessment assists one in discovering their three key personality categories in which various occupations are suggested. I found the self-directed search to be a remarkable assessment. The assessment revealed that my three point code was SCE, which indicates that I possess a very high score in the social category followed by conventional and enterprising category.

 I was amazed when the social personality was described. I have always enjoyed helping, teaching, counseling, or serving others. My dream career is one in which I will be able to assist others in their daily struggles. I felt that the social personality described my interpersonal relationships and occupational desires very well.  

At first I did not feel that conventional personality described my personality and believed that I was more artistic. Upon reflection, I realized that when overwhelmed with school, I enjoy the conventional routine with clear cut standards, and do not necessarily enjoy freedom for creativity.

When looking online at the various occupations an individual with a personality of SCE should pursue I was shocked to find my desired major, child, family, and school social work, on the top of the list followed by my previous occupation as a medical assistant listed. I was very impressed with the results given from the SDS assessment.