Themes of Prevention Careers Flashcards
Six themes
Realistic, Investigate, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional
Realistic
physical involvement, hands-on, using tools/machinery, building/constructing/repairing, outdoors
Realistic Examples
Second Nature Wilderness Family Therapy, Conservation, Natural Resource Management Intern
Investigate
Seeking answers to complex and difficult questions; applying math, science, and investigative procedures to analyze trends, information, and advance knowledge; critical thinking, exploring, and analyzing
Investigate Examples
CDC; Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program
Artistic
Creative freedom; open expression; open environment; connecting creativity with the mission and purpose of individuals and organizations
Artistic Examples
Ad Council; American Art Therapy Association; Rutgers Art Therapy Certificate; Podcasts
Social
Offering care, support, and education; directing energy toward the benefit of people, often through direct service and work; focus on the improvement and advancement of people
Social Examples
Child Life; Easter Seals; Big Brother Big Sister; Peace Corps
Enterprising
Focused on influencing others; persuasion; sales; leadership; motivation; management and leadership of people
Enterprising Examples
United Way; Eli Lily; Child Care Director; Health Promotion Coordinator
Conventional
Emphasis on organizing information, data, record keeping, and maintaining systems of organization; statistics, accounting, monitoring trends; keeping organized records, files, and notes
Conventional Examples
National Mental Health Information Center, Knowledge Learning Corporation; Government Jobs; The Annie E. Casey Foundation