Social (S) type: matching majors and careers in the Holland test
The Social type in the Holland test: traits, strengths, matching majors and careers and advice for studying abroad.
The Social (S) type describes people who like helping, teaching and communicating with others. For general information about the types see What is the Holland (RIASEC) test. You can take EDDE Global's major test at test.eddeglobal.az.
Who the Social type is
- Enjoys working with people and contributing to their development.
- Listens well and shows empathy.
- Prefers teamwork and cooperation.
- Is interested in work that benefits society.
Strengths
- Communication and empathy
- Ability to teach and explain
- Cooperation in a team
Suitable majors
- Psychology and social work
- Education and pedagogy
- Healthcare, nursing and public health
- International relations and social sciences
- Human resources
Suitable careers
- Teacher and trainer
- Psychologist and counsellor
- Social worker
- Healthcare worker
- Human resources specialist
Things to watch
The Social type may take on other people's problems too much. Setting boundaries and managing your own load is important.
Advice for studying abroad
Look for programmes with placements and fieldwork. In some fields (education, health, psychology) recognition of the diploma and licensing requirements differ, so research this in advance.
This type is not a result by itself. A person's code often combines two or three types. We discuss this in How to read your Holland code. After you get your result, see what to do next.
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